Sermons on the night betrayed:

Good Enough?!

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 27, 2020

Complacency and apathy is the ultimate Christian virus

Covid didn’t stop us. We have had outdoor concerts, movie nights and worship every Sunday together. It has been a great summer. Before we read some of Haggai, let me give you a little background. Haggai had probably seen the temple in all its glory before the most of the population was led into ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing Peace Through Praise

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 20, 2023

If you have ever had a situation where you lost your peace due to a situation you were dealing with - this message is for you. This is a personal testimony message.

Pursuing Peace Through Praise Scripture: Psalms 100; Acts 16:16-24; Psalm 8:2; John 14:27 This morning I wish to share with you a personal message that I’ve titled, “Pursuing Peace Through Praise.” For those of you who attended Bible study this week, some of this will sound familiar to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24, John 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winter: Darkness My Closest Friend? Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 29, 2022

In the season of winter, often called the dark night of the soul, one finds that despite its cold, harsh, and often painful reality there is much one can do to honor God: pray, prune, wait upon the Lord and reflect on all things unseen.

Spiritual Rhythm Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The following sermon series is based on Mark Buchanan’s book, Spiritual Rhythm: Being with Jesus Every Season of Your Soul. There are seasons or “cycles of the heart” that each of us either by our own choices or more ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spring: God Is On The Move Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 5, 2022

Spring is the perfect time to rejoice that winter, the dark night of the soul, has ended and new opportunities to serve the Lord are born. In spring one plows, plants and cleans the inside of the cup for His honor and glory!

Spiritual Rhythm Spring: A Fresh Encounter with God Isaiah 35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Praise be to God; winter does not last forever! In the depths of sorrow and pain that threatens to crush any remembrance of pleasurable times, one finds that the Man of all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Look Of Christ

Contributed by Glen Madden on Jul 13, 2001

What did Jesus see when he saw Peter betraying him? Failure or potential?

Glen B Madden Title: The Look of Christ Date: 20/10/96 Reference: Luke 22:61 Introduction Luke 22: 54 - 62 In this passage we have the account of what is commonly called the Peter’s Denial of Christ. Have you noticed that we do have this tendency to separate ourselves from God’s Word. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Careless Words

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 21, 2014

Speech betrays the heart. Thus, Jesus cautions those who will follow Him to review their words.

“I tell you, on the Day of Judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified and by your words you will be condemned.” [1] Columnist Michael Coren advocated a revival of judgemental attitudes. He wasn’t suggesting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

When The Hated Are Fruitful

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 9, 2020

You can mean nothing to this world. You can be betrayed and hated but God can make your fruitful!

Genesis 29:31  And when the LORD saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren.  32  And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Betrayal Tendencies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 3, 2003

Just as Judas betrayed Jesus because of his love for money so many people betray the Lord today for similar greedy reasons. Judas had special abilities to keep accounts of the apostles money as demonstrated by their agreement to allow him to be in charge

Solomon once wrote,"An unfaithful man is like a foot out of joint or a sore tooth." (Proverbs) Many people do not realize how painful it is when they are not faithful to God or to those who count on them. Actually, unfaithfulness, at its worst, is displayed in the life of Judas. Let us look at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Symbols Of Disparity Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 21, 2008

Jesus was trying to teach the disciples something about humility and service when He used the basin and towel. Whereas Judas Iscariot Iscariot betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver – money was his downfall. And to this very day, people betray Jesus for m

Illustration: There was a boy who was very popular among others his age. He was an excellent leader in his school groups. One of his friends visited him and saw a homemade plaque in his room with the words "I Am Third" on it. His friend asked him what it meant and he replied, "It is the motto I try ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Hear What I Hear? (A Not So Silent Night) Series

Contributed by John Sears on Dec 31, 2013

Christmas is a noisy time of year. How do we handle the noise that surrounds Christmas?

Introduction It happens almost every year just after Christmas and New Years are over. I have what some people have labeled the post Holiday crash. When the hectic pace of the holidays gives way to silence, I crash. And truth be told the Christmas season is always hectic. There are so many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus' High Priestly Prayers The Night Before The Cross Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 22, 2019

b. Gethsemane, Jesus prays out of suffering and agony. Jesus prays out of suffering and agony. Gethsemane shows exhaustion and weakness as He surrenders to the Father’s will.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Two different prayers. a. John 17, Jesus prays out of His strength. b. Gethsemane, Jesus prays out of suffering and agony. 2. John 17 has a triumphant theme; Gethsemane shows exhaustion and weakness as He surrenders to the Father’s will. 3. First prayer not in Upper Room ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-22, Luke 22:44, Matthew 26:42

Denomination: Baptist

Visionary View: As Sparks Fly Up (5 November Bonfire Night Sermon) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 31, 2023

Job 5:7 is our guiding scripture and it contains a truth that resonates with the sparks that will fly in the sky during Bonfire Night celebrations.

Visionary View: As sparks fly up On this 5th of November, a date celebrated in the United Kingdom for historical reasons, we gather in God’s presence, seeking wisdom and understanding from His Word. May our time together be blessed and may God grant us insight into the message He has given us ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:7, Psalm 34:19, James 1:2-4, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 32:7, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Do In Remembrance Of Me: A Sermon For Maundy Thursday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 23, 2024

Why do we come to church this Thursday night? What are we to remember?

This Do in Remembrance of Me Luke 22:1–20 NKJV Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ho Kairos Mou - "My Appointed Time" Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 1, 2006

This sermon examines the "appointed time" where Jesus knew that Judas would betray him at the "opportune time."

February 29, 2006 Matthew 26:14-25 Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, "What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?" So they counted out for him thirty silver coins. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-25

Denomination: Lutheran

You Never Know Who Your Friends Really Are Series

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 22, 2005

People will often make claims that are not true to impress you and oftentimes they will betray what their mouths have declared by the things that they do.

Matt. 21:1-11 & Matt. 27:15-18, 20-23 “You Never Know Who Your Friends Really Are” H Lee Clay In our text Jesus goes to “Bethphage” (The house of the unripe fig). It was a village on the Mount of Olives on the road from Jerusalem. He comes to a place that is full of un-ripened people. He seeks to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist