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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Opens Prison Doors Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025
     | 201 views

    Throughout Scripture, God is portrayed as the One who sets captives free and opens doors no man can shut.

    THE GOD WHO OPENS PRISON DOORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:5-11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1, Psalm 107:10-16, Revelation 3:7-8, Acts 16:25-26 INTRODUCTION: Throughout Scripture, God is portrayed as the One who sets captives free and opens doors no man can shut. Life can place ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    More Powerful Than Prison Bars

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,962 views

    Prayer is the divine means to access the power of God.

    “I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!—I beg of you that when I am present I may not have to show boldness with such confidence as I count on showing against some who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Shank The Rat - Prison Break 3 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,340 views

    This is the third week of our "Prison Break" sermon series focusing on the central character of King David. It includes a timely appearance by Illinois’ ex-governer Rod Blagojavich. What do we want to do with "rats?"

    “Prison Break 3 – Shank the Rat” (Wait about 20 seconds) JOSH: Has anyone seen Pastor Homan. He was supposed to be back by now with our special guest, but I guess he must be running late. (Holds hand to ear) Oh wait a second… I’m getting a report that our special guest is here and ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Jones avatar

    From A Godly Prisoner To A Godly Man Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,036 views

    Exposition of Philemon 1-7 that deals with the character of one who forgives, Philemon

    Text: Philemon 1-7, Title: From a Godly Prisoner to a Godly Man, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/11/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Recently, a survey was made of 200 married adults in regards to forgiveness (1). The researchers were wondering how one’s ability to forgive others would affect their marital ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cover Up - Prison Break 1 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,713 views

    This is the first of our "Prison Break" sermon series centered on the person of King David. This series pushes us to "Break God Out of Prison."

    2 Samuel 11:1-15 NIV In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem. 2 One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Finding Joy In The Prison Cell Of Pain PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 913 views

    This sermon explores finding unwavering joy in all circumstances, inspired by Apostle Paul's joyful spirit despite adversity. Key

    Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by the desire to understand God's word. We are all here, in this moment, under the same roof, sharing the same hope. In this sermon, we are going to look at a passage from Philippians. A passage that speaks of ...read more

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  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Joseph And Pharoah - Joseph Out Of Prison Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 24, 2020
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     | 7,283 views

    Affliction is always pure gold in the making for the child of God. This is a truth that is repeated throughout pages of Scripture. Even though it looks like nothing is happening, like nothing will ever change, circumstances are being aligned so that God's plan is working.

    Joseph out of the prison Gen. 41: 1-56 When we last left Joseph, he was serving out a sentence for a crime he didn't commit in a place where the sun never shines - the dungeon for the king's prisoners. Chapter 41:1 tells us that Joseph has marked two entire years doing hard time. Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 43,296 views

    The Lord responds to those who cry out to him for help. We must admit God is our only source of help; without it we are sunk.

    INTRODUCTION This is the fourth message in the series “No, that’s NOT in the Bible!” We’re examining ten popular statements people think are in the Bible, but they aren’t found in scripture. There are millions of Bibles in America, yet there is an alarming level of biblical ignorance. George Barna ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,430 views

    Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

    God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Mark 5:24-34 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are in the final stages of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America.” It is taken from the first six chapters of Mark. We discovered that Jesus’ worldview goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Austin Mansfield avatar

    God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,820 views

    We’ve convinced ourselves that “God helps those who help themselves.” Many people believe that’s even in the Bible. It’s not. In fact, I can’t think of anything more unbiblical.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) What an awesome healing story in today’s Gospel! I’m not referring to the cure; I’m referring to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Taylor avatar

    Helping Spiritual Young Adults Help Others Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014
     | 8,330 views

    Making Disciples; Making a Difference Helping Spiritual Young Adults Help Others

    Making Disciples; Making a Difference Helping Spiritual Young Adults Help Others Mat 20:25-28 We started this series seeing that Jesus defined the win for us as making disciples. A disciple is someone who follows Christ, is being changed by Christ, and is committed to the mission of Christ. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Troy Bohn avatar

    John Is In Prison: Do You Believe?

    Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,127 views

    Mark 1:14-15 "Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

    Mark 1:14-15 "Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel." (KJV) I have come this morning to bring you news that has eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prison That Couldn't Hold Peter

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,017 views

    This shows how faith is necessary in prayer and how answered prayer increases our faith.

    THE PRISON THAT COULDN’T HOLD PETER TEXT: Acts 12:1-19; 24 INTRODUCTION: Some people have trouble staying out of prison because of their criminal conduct, but Peter had trouble staying out of prison because of his Godly conduct. This chapter records Peter’s 3rd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wallis avatar

    Prison To Praise: Praise Changes Everything Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,726 views

    Paul and Silas were put in prison, and set free by praise.

    Prison to Praise: Worship brings freedom and salvation Paul and Silas are freed from prison through praise Explanation: Text: 16:16-30 1. Paul and Silas get in trouble because of slave girl (money) 2. They are beaten and put in stocks (not fun!) 3. How do the respond? They sing! Praise and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Revival Part 3 Prison Revival Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,474 views

    Revivals and Riots Wherever Paul went he had either a revival or a riot Strange that his revivals were sometimes in prison and his riots in the temple … but no so strange In his text he had both Revival at an Unusual Time Revivals have characte

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist