Sermons on Imprisons:

Come Up Hither!

Contributed by Don Spooner on Jul 13, 2001

After being in the Spirit the apostle John was invited to "Come Up Hither" to the throne of God.

The apostle John had spent his life preaching the gospel and in his old age, about 62 years after the cruxificion, he had been banished to the isle of Patmos. He gives the reason for his imprisonment, "For the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ." Life was not easy in this Roman ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-2, Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Real Friend Series

Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 5, 2001

There is a great need today for friends. Friends who are trustworthy, available, and genuine. May God grant us the grace to be such a friend.

BEING A REAL FRIEND © 2001, Dr. Roy Mason But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, so that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your condition. For I have no one {else} of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare. For they all seek after their own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Merciful... Are We?

Contributed by Sam Thomason on Feb 14, 2001

We are blessed when our sins are forgiven... how much greater is the blessing when we can forgive those who wrong us.

God Is Merciful-- Are We? MT 18:21-35 Today’s scripture reminds me of the story told about Gen. Robert E. Lee after the civil war. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand old tree in front of her house. There she bitterly cried that its limbs and trunk had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Psalm 32:1

Denomination: Methodist

Paul Wraps Up His Letter Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 20, 2013

Paul wraps up his letter to the church at Colossae by offering an example of how the Christian life should look, if lived out in the right manner!

Colossians 4:1-6 [NLT] February 13, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s wraps up letter with Christian Bonding and Prayerful exhortation: Tychicus listed here in v1 was a faithful companion in the ministry with Paul. We find him listed in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Uniqueness, Supremacy And Sufficiency Of Christ

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 2, 2009

Christians in Colossae were losing sight of the supremacy of Christ as they listened to popular world opinion. Paul’s letter restores their confidence, and ours.

2.8.09 THE UNIQUENESS, SUPREMACY AND SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST Colossians 1:15-23 INTRO Have you ever considered how much an adventure is the Christian life? It could be likened in some ways to a good marriage. Whereas once we were on our own, after making covenant vows we begin a life together ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

From Prisoner To Prince Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 3, 2009

Joseph went thru trials he didn’t understand so God could prepare him for something bigger. Sometimes trials we face are a result of God making us more like Him.

Intro. For the sake of time, I will not read the entire text. Remember, Joseph has been sold and scandalized. He was in the middle of a storm that was God’s plan for him. I. The Dedication - vs. 4 There are two imprisoned with Joseph. There may have been a conspiracy to kill ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Advance Of The Gospel

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

There is a cure for sin, and Paul was relentless in giving the remedy to all he encountered. Are you?

Paul lived a very powerful life. Responsible for writing most of the NT, he took the news of Jesus Christ into the world with a passion and attitude more fitting a soldier than a pastor! You talk about amped??? You couldn’t keep this guy down! You could beat him, flog him, throw him in stocks, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Christian Baptism"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 24, 2010

What does the Bible teach about Christian baptism?

A story is told of a preacher who liked to preach on water baptism. Week after week he preached about it. Finally, the deacons asked him to preach a sermon on Genesis 1:1. They said, “Let’s see him get a sermon on baptism out of that.” When he got up to preach, he said, “In the beginning God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment Or Compromise?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 23, 2008

Are we living Christian lives or just fooling ourselves? Is there a comfortable cross for us? Let’s consider the Lord’s own life and calling as we reflect on the prisoner Paul.

Paul took prison ministry seriously. In fact, the last 8 chapters (21-28) of Acts record Paul’s imprisonment and mission work as a prisoner. While the messenger is a prisoner, the message continues to go forth and impact the world! This is another confirmation that the cause of Christ is of God ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reality Of Christian Persecution (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2010

A sermon examining Christian persecution.

THE REALITY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION (Part 2) Acts 4:1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, August 13th, 2025) Here in America we are blessed to possess religious freedom. For the most part, we are able to share the Gospel without the fear of being imprisoned for doing so. However, when we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Tabitha, Get Up" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 29, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that whenever Prayer and the Power of God’s Word is present, there is new life to overcome the spiritual handicaps.

Acts 9:36-43 (MSG) 29 April 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Whenever Prayer and the Power of God’s Word is present, there is new life to overcome spiritual handicaps. References: Colossians 3:12-15 (ESV); Acts 12:1-19 (James Killed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Preach And To Heal Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 4, 2007

This is the second in a series of Messages based on Luke 4:14-21 and Isaiah 61:1-4 which equates the mission of the Church with the mission of Jesus as He states it in Luke 4:18-19.

His Mission and Ours: To Preach and to Heal --Luke 4:14-21 and Isaiah 61:1-4 As I shared last week, I am convinced that Jesus through this series of messages “His Mission and Ours” is beginning to form in my heart His vision of ministry for Trinity United Methodist Church. Last week we saw ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Christ Our Hope

Contributed by Chew Chew on Feb 14, 2007

3 aspects of Jesus Christ as our hope

Title: Jesus Christ…Our Hope Text: NAS 1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is our hope; Col 1: 27 to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Suffering

Contributed by Michael Lane on Nov 5, 2001

Suffering is walking in the light of Christ.

Title: A Good Suffering Scriptures used: Phil 4:13, Acts 9:1-6, 11-16, Phil 1:29, 1 Cor 4:10, 12-14, Matt 28:20, 2 Tim 1:8,9, Matt 5:10 Bible Reference: Holy Bible KJV A Good suffering. What do we mean by that? a good suffering. Should we rejoice in the suffering of another? Should we seek to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Sinners Does Receive

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Oct 1, 2001

This is an invitation to trust in him. This is an exhortation to preach about him.

“Clariza, have you seen my keys?” And then the search begins: under the couch, in the kitchen, in my office, in the laundry. We look like crazy because as always, I am running late. Then I hear those glorious words: “Here they are.” What a relief. This morning our Savior Jesus Christ is going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran