Sermons on Judas The Thief:

The Honour Of Second Place

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 17, 2017

In life there are those who seem to be born leaders but leaders need the essential support of others and appear to take 2nd place. The disciple of Jesus, Andrew shows us very clearly that there is Honour in taking Second Place.

I’m sure in the past you have either applied for a job or some position and you attended an interview panel or selection board. Well picture the disciples before such an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' closest associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish -- uncouth, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

An Act Of Remembrance Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 19, 2014

Mary is remembered as a devoted disciple of Christ. She honored Him by giving her best. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Judas conspired with the religious leaders in betraying Jesus.

Mark 14:1-11 An Act of Remembrance We are headed towards Jerusalem! 33 "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death and deliver Him to the Gentiles; 34 and they will mock Him, and scourge ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Listening To Truth?

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Apr 7, 2016

Conversation amongst Jesus and the thief on the cross; are you listening to Jesus or simply hearing Him?

“Are You Listening to Truth?” John 18:36-38 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Trading The Master For Money

Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 29, 2023

Will you wash your hands of Jesus or will you claim Him as your Savior? Will you trade Him for what the world has to offer, or will you trade the world and everything to be His disciple today? This is a Palm Sunday sermon or one good for Holy Week.

INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- Have you ever been to a pawn shop? Many times people who are struggling financially and have no other option will go to pawn off items in order to pay bills. And every time that you try to sell something of value, you never get back what it is ...read more

Scripture: John 12:3-8, Luke 14:33, Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Had Been Good For That Man If He Had Not Been Born.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 25, 2018

To discover what Christ meant by this statement about Judas, and also to show that the statement made about Judas does not have to be made about anyone who embraces Christ with a repentant heart.

Scripture: Matthew 26:24 "The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to discover what Christ meant by this statement about Judas, what he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:24

Reckless Worship

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 7, 2019

Mary, the sister of Lazarus, points us to reckless worship that is costly, active, personal, and sometimes judged.

John 12:1-8 Reckless Worship Every time you see Mary, the sister of Lazarus, in scripture, you find her sitting at the feet of Jesus (Luke 10:39; John 11:32; 12:3). This lady knew how to worship. She knew—when many others did not—that Jesus was the long-awaited Christ. After all, he raised her ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, 2 Samuel 24:24, 1 Chronicles 21:24, Romans 12:1, 2 Samuel 6:22, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of The Lord

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 11, 2010

If Jesus came once, why does He want to come again?

Text: “…the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night” (1 Thessalonians 5:2). What does that Scripture mean to you? What is the day of the Lord? What does the word “thief” mean in this Scripture? Didn’t Jesus already come into the world as a baby? Yes, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Paradise Found Series

Contributed by John Sears on Mar 20, 2012

This is a 1st person drama message depicting the thief on Jesus’ right hand. The setting is paradise.

Character: Theif on Right Hand of Jesus The Setting: Paradise (Come onto stage dressed in white robes) I never expected the robes. I never expected a second chance. My name? It’s not important. But the story I share is. My life had been a pathetic mess. As long as I can remember, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Christian Church

Ready Or Not He Will Come

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 29, 2011

As a child I really enjoyed playing hide and go seek. Little did I realize as a child how much this game of hide and seek paralleled the Return - The Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

As a child I really enjoyed playing... hide and go seek. I loved it ...no matter if ...I was the one hiding ... trying not to get caught, ... or if I was the one seeking; ......who was trying to catch those hiding... unexpectedly. Although I have not played in quite some time, ......I do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Anglican

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is Divine

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 2, 2009

Why is forgiving so hard? How we can deal with it!

Colossians 3:13 Eph. 6:11-Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. WILES: 1-Cunning behavior: cunning behavior intended to persuade somebody to do something, especially in the form of insincere charm or flattery. He whisper in your ear, “You ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Flying Scroll Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 8, 2010

God has promised restoration to the repentant remnant but before that period of blessing can dawn, God must deal with stubborn & unrepentant sinners. If the way of Grace is not accepted, judgment must come.

ZECHARIAH 5: 1-4 THE FLYING SCROLL (The Sixth Vision) [Micah 4:1-8] The first five visions are certainly prophecies of hope and of glory. They abound in most glorious promises of restoration and enlargement of temporal and spiritual prosperity and blessing. These promises in the full and ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Surprised But Not Napping Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 25, 2019

The coming of Jesus will be like a thief in the night – unannounced and without prior warning. Our call as Christians is to be watchful, not by trying to guess an unrevealed time and season, but by living as those who ate in the light.

You can listen to the full sermon here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Surprised But Not Napping Why is it that there are so many modern Christians who seem to think that we are somehow smarter than the first century Christians. I’ll show you what I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Solemnity Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Of The Universe, Year C: A Reflection Or Meditation.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 28, 2019

“heart speaks to heart” (Cor ad cor loquitur).

A writer arrived at the monastery to write a book about the Master. "People say you are a genius. Are you?" he asked. "You might say so." said the Master, none too modestly. "And what makes one a genius?" "The ability to recognize." "Recognize ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Catholic

Biblical Evangelism And The Three Crosses Of Calvary

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015

THIS IS A SERMON I GAVE ON GOOD FRIDAY.

BIBLICAL EVANGELISM AND THE THREE CROSSES LUKE 23:26-44 THE CROSS HAS BEEN THE CENTRAL SYMBOL OF CHRISTIANITY THROUGHOUT HISTORY. IT MAY HAVE DIFFERENT FORMS AND APPEAR IN DIFFERENT PLACES, BUT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO THINK ABOUT THE CHURCH WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT THE CROSS. THE CROSS REMINDS US OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-44

Denomination: Baptist

From Sinner To Saint Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

During the crucifixion a man who was a certified sinner asked Jesus for forgiveness. Forgiveness was freely given and he died with no good works to his name. This is grace in action.

Message Luke 23:39-43 From Sinner to Saint Through out history the last words of people have become notorious. Let me give you a few examples. Oscar Wilde, who was a 19th century author, looked around his hospital ward and said, “This wallpaper is horrendous, either it goes or I go”. Just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist