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  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Judas Iscariot: A Fraud

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,660 views

    To discuss the importance of following Christ for the right reasons

    Judas Iscariot: A Fraud Matthew 26:14-16,20-25 Primary Purpose: To discuss the importance of following Christ for the right reasons. For a little over one a half years, I worked in the fraud department at Capital One credit cards. Part of my job was to detect fraudulent application, high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    How Judas Lost His Soul

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
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    Judas shows us just how close a person can get to Jesus and yet not believe.

    How Judas Lost His Soul Matt 26:14-16 14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, 15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. 16 And from that time he sought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memories

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
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    A communion meditation for Good Friday.

    MEMORIES INTRO.- ILL.- Paper sack with Dad’s mementos: straight razor, key fob, part of an old wallet, pocket watch, and an old pocket knife. What do these things mean? What do they represent? To some people, they wouldn’t mean much. Perhaps just some junk. But to me, they are valuable. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crisis: Dangerous Opportunity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,051 views

    Jesus precipitated a crisis for others around Him: for Judas, for the disciples, for Peter. Their reactions are like ours -- confused -- but Jesus knows who He is in the midst of the crisis.

    I’m sure that you have heard many times now that the Chinese character that is usually translated by the English word “crisis” is actually made up of two components – one character that means “dangerous” and the other that means “opportunity.” Put “dangerous” and “opportunity” together, and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Price avatar

    Communion & Feet Washing

    Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006
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     | 20,776 views

    In a day of "me-first mentality" it is beneficial for us to be called back to a heart of service to others.

    This is “Passion Week.” If this were the very week that Jesus rode into Jerusalem, and we were there, imagine the mixed emotions that would dominate the week. Jesus throwing the money-changers out of the temple… and on and on. The Church has long recognized this day – this Thursday before ...read more

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    A New Twist For An Old Tale

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    Jesus used the Passover as the backdrop for communion.

    "A New Twist to an Old Tale" Mt. 26:17-18, 26-30 Intro: It’s the Passover. Jesus and His disciples will celebrate a 1500 year old custom. The Lord commanded Moses to institute this feast. On this night Jesus will give a new twist to an old tale as He applies certain aspects of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Very Jewish Messiah

    Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Nov 8, 2006
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     | 2,792 views

    In a predominantly Gentile church, it’s easy to forget how important Jesus’ jewishness is to his mission as savior and Lord. This message explores his Jewish roots and shows how God’s purposes are fulfilled by our very Jewish messiah. Special emphasis on

    The Jesus I Never Knew: A Very Jewish Messiah Text: Matthew 26:17-30; Romans 11:17-24 November 5, 2006 Jeffrey Hayes Wildrick Today, we’re beginning a new series of messages inspired by the book, The Jesus I Never Knew, by Philip Yancy. Christians usually think they know a lot about Jesus. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Special Deliverance

    Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    Jesus brought the meaning of the bread and the wine to the disciples as they remembered the Passover

    Special Deliverance Exodus 12; Matthew 26:17-29 Pastor Don Jones Introduction We approach the time when we are going to partake of the Lord’s Supper. Before we do, I would like a show of hands of people who need deliverance from something. All of us, at one time or another, need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Supper – A Meal For Jesus' Disciples

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,708 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the unsaved hearer to salvation and the saved hearer to complete commitment to his/her salvation.

    TEXT: (NKJV) Now on the first day of the Feast of the Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying to Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” And He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is at hand; I will keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Is It I

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,664 views

    Examine yourself

    Matthew 26:17-25 "Began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?" Jesus sits down to eat the passover meal with His disciples. "As they did eat" the Lord dropped a bomshell. He had spoke of it repeatedly before, but now He detonated the bomb. Right when everyone was enjoying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About Betrayal

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 6,775 views

    The story of Jesus and His betrayal by Judas challenges us to consider the real truth about betrayal, and our personal struggle with it.

    "The Truth About Betrayal" Matthew 26:17-35 INTRODUCTION When you hear the word "betrayal", what do you think of? Do you think of --- Joseph, Jacob, David, Julius Caesar, Benedict Arnold, or perhaps someone close to you? To "betray" means "to prove faithless or treacherous to, as to a trust or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Hang Your Judas!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,584 views

    An exhortation to avoid revenge and forgive.

    Don’t Hang Your Judas! Have you ever been betrayed? I don’t mean some friend erred and let something you shared in confidence slip out. I mean stabbed in the back. They not only stabbed you but they twisted the knife and you could hear them chuckling as they did it! I have and I will admit to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Cox avatar

    The Last Supper

    Contributed by Scott Cox on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 940 ratings
     | 70,701 views

    Observations made of the Last Supper and applied to the obervance of the Lord’s Supper.

    Introduction: One of the biblical scenes that artists have tried to portray more than any other is the Last Supper scene. Each artist uses his imagination as he paints the scene. In some paintings the mood is festive, the disciples portrayed with smiling faces looking up to Jesus. In others the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wilson avatar

    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 415 ratings
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    The Lord's Supper is an opportunity to fellowship with Christ and other believers.

    The Lord's Supper Matthew 26:17-30 Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?" [18] And He said, "Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, 'The Teacher says, "My time is at hand; I am to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    A Disciples Perspective

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 3,239 views

    A First-Person Narrative (Judas) emphasizing the need to serve, instead of being served.

    This has been the longest night of my life! Let me tell you all about it, but before I do, I need to start from the beginning. Really, it all started when Jesus called me about 3 years ago. I must admit, I was quite honored to be called by Jesus. I didn't really understand what he was all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ