Sermons on Judas The Thief:

One Of You Shall Betray Me

Contributed by James May on Jun 20, 2004

I can hear these words of Jesus ring through every gathering of his people. There is always a chance that someone will begin to walk in the shoes of Judas unless we stay close to Jesus.

ONE OF YOU SHALL BETRAY ME by Pastor James May Matthew 26:20-23, "Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Love Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 30, 2007

JUDAS NOT ISCARIOT WANTED TO KNOW HOW JESUS WOULD MANIFEST HIMSELF TO THE SAVED. JESUS INFORMED HIM THAT THE ANSWR RESTED IN THE POWER OF LOVE. LET’S LEARN THE SECRET OF THE POWER OF LOVE.

SCRIPTURE: JOHN 14:15-24 SUBJECT: THE POWER OF LOVE THROUGHOUT THE BIBLE . . . LOVE - CENTRAL/CONSISTENT THEME. GENESIS 1:26 – IMAGE OF GOD . . . HOSEA/GOMER . . . SONG OF SOLOMON 4:10 – SHULAMITE – LONGING FOR HER KING . . . “HOW MUCH BETTER THAN WINE IS YOUR LOVE.” DAVID – II SAMUEL 1:26 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twelve Disciples

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 24, 2024

Jesus chose twelve after the whole night prayer, but how he chose the Judas Iscariot, the traitor. What was wrong in the selection process? Are the permissive will is more powerful than the prayers of a saint?

Theme: Calling of Twelve Disciples Text: Matthew 10:1-4 (Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: On the first Sunday, I spoke about the calling of the first disciples based on the monthly theme of call & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Behold! He Stinketh Series

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 22, 2006

What is the meaning of Acts 1:18 when it says of Judas, "He burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out"? This is the final in a series of "Seventy-Two Hours Jesus Was In The Tomb." The order of the other sermons are: "Was Jesus Crucified On

EASTER: BEHOLD! HE STINKETH TEXT: Acts 1:15-21 INTRODUCTION: (Explain Wed. Crucifixion again) Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, proceeded the Lord in death. His death was by his own hand. Judas’ name is always accompanied in Scripture by such identifying descriptions as “who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

"What Changed His Mind?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 26, 2006

When Jesus was first placed on the cross both thieves, mocked on Jesus. What caused the repentant thief to change his mind? Knowing the answer to that question will help us, in our efforts in bringing others to that same place of repentance. Simple thre

Title: “What changed his mind?” When Jesus was first placed on the cross both thieves, mocked on Jesus. What caused the repentant thief to change his mind? Knowing the answer to that question will help us, in our efforts in bringing others to that same place of repentance. Note this text in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Abundant Life!

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 22, 2008

Jesus said He came to destroy the works of the devil, and to bring us abundant life. However, we still have an enemy who is a thief, murderer and destroyer, and we must be vigilant if we want to experience that abundant life, joy and peace.

ABUNDANT LIFE! ILLUSTRATION: A little girl once went to visit her grandmother in the country. Things were fine until Sunday. This lady went to a very old fashioned church that kept the Sabbath by forbidding all work, fun, playing. The little girl woke up Sunday and started right off playing and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

Riches Or Righteousness Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 24, 2021

The omniscient God, seeing and knowing all things, takes very close interest in the ounces and pounds, liters and pints, dollars and cents, of your daily life. Let every greedy and stingy thief beware! He does not watch from a distance

Riches or Righteousness Prov.11:1-11 Before standardized weights and measures, and a government department to enforce them, merchants were responsible for accurate scales and weights. You bought and sold most of your commodities and foodstuffs by weight. This was no small matter, as the integrity ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 6 - The Church At Sardis Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 4, 2024

This is the sixth lesson in the series and examines the Church at Sardis.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, John 10:10, Matthew 7:21-23, Hebrews 6:4-6, Matthew 10:32-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 6: Are You Ready For The Rapture? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 12, 2023

Here Jesus stressed 3 essentials related to our readiness: 1. The priority for us to get ready (Matt 24:40-44). 2. The proof that we are ready (Matt 24:45-51). 3. The way to prepare (Matt 25:1-13).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 6: Are You Ready for the Rapture? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:40-51, Matthew 25:1-13 (Initial reading: Matthew 24:40-44) Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 12, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24, and we will study three more of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:40-51, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

False Teaching On Wealth Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

Was Jesus and the disciples rich? Why did the apostles say, "To the present hour we both hunger and thirst, and we are poorly clothed, and beaten, and homeless"?

False Teaching on Wealth The very basis of the Word-Faith doctrine on money is that it is a God-given guarantee. It is supposedly guaranteed because of God’s covenant with Abraham. It is argued that we are under that same covenant. All we need to do is look at the covenant God made with Abraham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-13, Luke 9:52-58

Denomination: Baptist

Waste Or Worship?

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 20, 2005

Mary’s annointing Jesus with expensive ointment was worship to Jesus and an outrageous waste to Judas. What does this tell us about the worship we offer, or how we evaluate others’ worship?

Sixth Sunday in Lent: Palm Sunday Readings: Isa. 52:13-53:12,;Psalm 24; Phi. 2:5-11; Matt. 26:1-16 Waste, or Worship? About seven years ago, my daughter Alexa went on a summer missionary trip. A local church here in town had organized a week-long project in which teenagers from this community ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Dry? Dry?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 11, 2019

The Judas Goat? Do we understand that "DRY" is dangerous. The symbol of the Holy Spirit is often water. We must guard self from becoming a dry place. Stay full!

DRY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I did this in 3 parts) Do you know that Dawson Springs, Kentucky has “MULE DAYS” in May of each year? Perhaps we should charter a bus and go celebrate stubbornness? “DRY”: Physical? Mentally? Emotionally? Spiritually? “DRY.” Dry: to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:24, John 4:10-14, John 14:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Repentance Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

The thief on the cross was only minutes away from an eternity in hell, and because he turned to Jesus in faith he was only minutes away from an eternity in heaven. Thank God for His unchanging nature that will change a lost man to a saved man in an instant,

One of the attributes of God is His immutability. This means that He is unchangeable. God cannot change because He is perfect, and any change would be for better or worse. If it was for better, it would mean He was not perfect before the change. If it was for worse, He would not be perfect after ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:10

The Deception Scheme Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

Satan tries to rob us of life – both eternal life and abundant life – through his lies and deception, and if we listen to him, he will steal away life as a thief in the night. He wants to bring about death, and loss of joy and fulfillment.

If you’re sinking in quicksand, Satan will gladly pat you on the head. - Adrian Rodgers Satan, or the devil, is always trying to beat us down and to steal our life. The Christian vocalist Carman, in his song called “Slam,” stated of the devil, “You tried to break me, tried to shake me; tried to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ: The Great Evangelist, Part 1

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 6, 2022

In the fourth chapter of John's Gospel, the Lord Jesus is presented as the Great Evangelist. From the time He won Nathaniel (John 1:48-51) to the thief on the cross (Luke 23:39-43), He was busy bringing sinners to Himself.

In Chapter 4 of his Gospel, John has us turn our attention to the Lord Jesus as the Master Soul-Winner and our example for sharing the good news of salvation to everyone regardless of background, culture, nationality, or any circumstance. No one is exempt from hearing and receiving the message ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30, Psalm 58:3, Matthew 22:42, John 6:44, Ephesians 2:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist