Sermons on Judas The Thief:

Surely Not I, Lord!

Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 11, 2004

The story of Judas Iscariot, and his betrayal of Jesus, should remind us to examine ourselves. We need to avoid betraying Jesus in twenty-first century style. As Judas attempted to re-make Jesus and then abandon Him when He was not the "Jesus" Judas wan

Surely Not I, Teacher? Those are the words of Judas as he was about to betray Jesus. We now approach the Easter season. In our culture Easter is a happy holiday with bunnies and candy. But the events leading up to what we could anachronistically call “the first Easter” were anything but happy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-8, Matthew 26:20-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turning The Tables On Conniving Evil

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 22, 2004

Some of Jesus greatest words and works happened at the table. Some of the greatest evil words and works happened there too.

In today’s lesson there are two main things I’d like us to notice: A lot of exciting events of Jesus ministry happened around the dinner table, and, Evil is conniving, but God’s will wins. First, from the salvation of the sinful woman in Luke 7 to Zaccheus’ house in chapter 19, Jesus was known ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does The Cross Mean To You? (Good Friday)

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 12, 2002

For that one thief on the cross, the crucifixion of Jesus changed everything. So for us.

What is the most common religious symbol in the world? In our part of the world, the most common religious symbol is the cross. You see the cross on churches. You see the cross in jewelry. Athletes cross themselves sometimes during sporting events. What does the cross mean to you? It wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Luke 23:32

Denomination: Lutheran

Free Indeed!

Contributed by Don Spooner on Jan 31, 2001

A contrast between the Savior and the thief who would kill and destroy us.

John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. I remembered the Sunday morning I first preached this sermon at a P.A.W. church in Las Vegas. I had spent the night preparing to preach about the thief. Just before church time, we were called to the home of our ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, John 10:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Band Of Brothers Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 9, 2013

The impact of the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus was fully felt in his disciples. They went from deserters at the cross to defenders of the cross.

1. Misfits Good and amusing stories often work on the proposition of an odd mix of unlikely characters: • The Odd Couple --.a neat freak and a world-class slob have to learn how to live together. • Gilligan ’s Island -- seven people, all of whom are weird in some way, stranded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Sorrow / Worldly Sorrow

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Jul 31, 2007

This is how Peter and Judas dealt with sorrow at the end of Jesus’ life.

2 Corinthians 7:10 (KJV) For Godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.   Why do people choose life and some choose death? Many times it is how we perceive things. Or how our past has shaped our lives. We tend to let those we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Twelve Ordinary Men - James, Simon, Judas Not Iscariot - Fill In The Blank Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 31, 2012

This is the fill in the blank for the Bible study of James, Simon, & Judas not Iscariot from 12 Ordinary Men. See also notes from the Bible Study found in the series of sermons here.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. This is the fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men James, Simon, and Judas I. James the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Will Replace Judas? Determining God's Will For Your Life? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

Some of you want to hit the “reset” button in life. Perhaps you need to start over because of a really bad semester of school. You're coming out of a bad job situation or marriage, and you want to hit the reset button.

Matt is a surveyor for a land development firm. He has designs on going back to college. He started his family when he was young and didn’t have time to take but a couple of courses at night. Yet, the kids are moving on with their lives and he’s been wondering what God wants him to do with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

He Could Have Called 72,000 Angels Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 14, 2014

A sermon on the arrest of Jesus Christ (Seed thoughts from a Christology class; Outline from James E. Smith's book, The Longest Night in the Bible; So What? from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/new%20testament/John%2018_1-14.htm)

HoHum: Quote from John MacArthur- The reason that Jesus Christ was born was to die. It greatly concerns me today that there are some who are always talking about the fact that Jesus was a wonderful person who through a set of circumstances got Himself into a mess and wound up getting crucified. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crosses Before The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 30, 2015

link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Crosses Before the Cross John 18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CrossesBeforeCross.html It's the beginning of the end for Jesus, Who is the beginning and has no end. And what looks like the end of Him, is only the beginning of life for us! In rapid fire succession we are about to study the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Mark 14:12-25 "A Magnificent Memorial Meal" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Hill on Feb 23, 2015

Verse by verse sermons through the Gospel of Mark

Mark 14:12-25 "A Magnificent Memorial Meal" Characters: Jesus, The Disciples, The Betrayer 1. The Banquet: Passover Meal-most important feast, celebration for the Jews. 2. The Betrayal: Judas-responsible for his actions even though part of God's sovereign plan. 3. The Body: (Bread) Jesus = Bread ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Life Changing Words

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 18, 2010

One of the most life giving thoughts is to know, GOD IS FOR YOU

4 LIFE CHANGING WORDS Romans 8:31-39 ?: how P.S. God is for you INTRODUCTION: Illustration: Chippie the parakeet. How many are Max Lucado fans? Max Lucado is one of the most prolific Christian writers of this generation. He can take the most complex theological thought, and with a simple phrase or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Perfume Of Grace

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 18, 2014

A perspective on John 12: 1-8. What happens at this evening meal is extraordinary. The perfume was worth a years salary, and Mary gave it freely and willingly to anoint the feet of Jesus. How will you respond to salvation, to the perfume of grace?

John 12: 1-8 The Perfume of Grace Past events can be re-called, remembered through the help of pictures, stories and even pleasant aromas. Toast reminds me of breakfast as its aroma fills the house and beckons me to have more. For some Jewish people the aroma of BBQ lamb contributes to remind ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On An Endorphins Rush

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 2, 2024

Endorphins are defined as any of a group of hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system and having a number of physiological functions.

Ellen DeGeneres, an American comedian and actress once remarked: “Now, I'm no scientist, but I know what endorphins are. They're tiny little magical elves that swim through your bloodstream and tell funny jokes to each other. When they reach your brain, you hear what they're saying and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5, 1 Timothy 4:8, Philippians 4:8, John 16:33

Watch Out

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 23, 2020

We must be careful for the spirit of selfishness and betrayal, according to the teachings in Mark 14

Chief Priests & Scribes (copiers of royal and sacred manuscripts) sought to kill Jesus (14:1-2) • From the sense of Mark 14:53 & Matt. 26:3-4 where both chief priests and high priests are mentioned in the same verse, one could understand that the terms are not used interchangeably. High ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:26, John 13:20-30, Mark 14:1-50

Denomination: Pentecostal