Sermons on Imprisons:

Betrayal Of A Friend

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 28, 2015

To share how we need to respond when a friend disappoints us.

Illustration: Living in a small town as many of you know, has its pros and it has its cons. I believe the pros are that you become friends with several people within the community and always see a friendly face. Now this can also weigh in on the cons. knowing everyone, you hear when someone has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:17-31

Denomination: Other

Cultures In Conflict Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016

Christian culture and worldly culture often clash. How do faithful disciples of Jesus Christ respond when cultures come into conflict?

Our text today reflects two cultures that are in great conflict, and even though they were people from different cultures, the conflict arose over the subject of religion. If you’ve been around church at all, you’ve probably heard the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Methodist

History Is Our Guide

Contributed by John Quigley on Aug 19, 2013

Sermon about historical characters that we should look too as guides to our own walk with Christ.

Heb 12:1 NKJV Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, I have witnessed and even (when much younger) was a participant in foot ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Postcard To Philemon

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

Philemon is a very short epistle (a postcard). But as short as it is, there are many great lessons we can learn from it.

Introduction Philemon was a member of the church in Colossae (cf. Col 4.9). He seems from our text to be somewhat wealthy; he was a slave-owner; it also seems that the church met in his house if those mentioned in verse 2 are members of his household as most assume. Philemon was a faithful servant ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction Sermon - Colossians Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 19, 2012

Paul writes a tremendous teaching letter to the believers in Colossae, but it carries transcendent truth to this day... let’s look at an overview of what He has to say in this GREAT letter by the Apostle Paul!

Colossians Overview September 19, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians 1-4 (Overview/Introductory Sermon/Teaching) Colossians 1:23 [NLT] 23But you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

God Our Defender Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

With God as our defender, we have nothing to fear. Trust God and He will take care of you.

God Our Defender Text: Acts 23:23-35 Introduction 1. “God’s protection is a covering that NO weapon can break through.” (David Webb). 2. “This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. 3 For he will rescue you from every trap and protect ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:23-35

Denomination: Methodist

Revealing The Mystery

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 30, 2023

The gospel transformed Paul's life and had become the basis and focal point of his ministry. He is committed to sharing this great mystery with those who have yet to hear and respond to the gospel. As believers, we share this same opportunity and obligation.

Revealing the Mystery Ephesians 3: 1-7 Our text follows up on that which Paul had spoken of in the previous chapter. There he had discussed the marvelous transformation of those who were dead in trespasses and sin, being made alive in Christ. We are saved by grace through faith, not of our works, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Midnight Praise

Contributed by Rodney Barlow on Feb 6, 2020

Paul and Silas weren't praising God for deliverance, they were just praising God in the middle of a dark place.

Midnight Praises Acts 16:16-24 This setting of scripture first finds Paul and Silas in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and teaching the people this new doctrine of being saved by grace through the new birth application, it was new obviously to Gentile people, but it was also new to Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 39

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 16, 2022

NASB

1 Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an Egyptian officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the bodyguard, bought him from the Ishmaelites, who had taken him down there. 2 The LORD was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. This should encourage us, since he was in ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Matin Luther The Father Of The Reformation Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Oct 24, 2017

Marin luther, with a warped sense of scripture became the Father of the reformation.

artin Luther was a tortured soul, if ever there was one. He grew up with a warped understanding of God as harsh and severe. And becoming an Augustinian monk only made matters worse. He followed all the rules of the Catholic Church with diligence: praying, going on pilgrimages, attending mass, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Is Jesus The True Messiah?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 9, 2021

A fair question for John to ask. Which Christmas cartoon will tell the true meaning of Christmas? Only Peanuts. John was no shy wallflower. He called people and Herod to repent. Quotes from Rev. Klaus; & The High Calling

In Jesus Holy Name December 12, 2021 Text: Luke 7: 21,18,19 Redeemer “Is Jesus the True Messiah?” Is Jesus the True Messiah? It is a fair question that John had to ask. With Christmas is just around the corner, people should be asking a similar question: “Is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:17-21, Colossians 2:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Freed For Joyful Obedience (2003)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 23, 2021

Until we are justified in our actions, we are separated by sin away from God. That separation causes us to feel guilty and it denies us the feeling of joy that comes from being reconciled to God in and through Jesus Christ!

FREED FOR JOYFUL OBEDIENCE Text: Hebrews 9:11-14 Charles Colson mentioned that whenever questioned by curious people in the media about which of his Watergate perfidies [sins] (deliberate acts of betrayal of trust) made him feel the most remorseful, he replies honestly and invariably ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Content (Cun-Tent) With Your Content (Cahn-Tent)?

Contributed by Darian Catron on Nov 27, 2020

Charles Spurgeon said, "If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were doubled." But do we live like that's true? Do we see our circumstances as opportunities to serve and praise God or as an opportunity to complain?

INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- So how many of you, honestly, pigged out this Thanksgiving? Did you fill yourself to the brim? Well, I did. I’m not to afraid to admit it. Good turkey. Good stuffing. Mashed potatoes. Green-bean casserole. And pie! Ohhh my wife spoiled us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:11-14, Philippians 4:13, Philippians 1:12-14, Philippians 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stronger Man Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 20, 2012

As humans we have been taken prisoner by a strong opponent who wants nothing but to destroy us. We see this captivity and torture revealed graphically as Jesus takes on not one but thousands of demons at once. It is a powerful picture of how our ultimate

Just prior to Chapter 5 Jesus calmed the wind and seas and the disciples said “Who then is this?” As the disciples approach land they find out in spades. In a way, all of chapter 5 involves people imprisoned and the ultimate action hero who comes to set them free. In verses 1 through 20 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Thanksgiving At Midnight (Lesson From Paul And Silas Inside A Prison Jail)

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Nov 30, 2024

Let’s look at Paul and Silas. These two men were beaten, chained, and thrown into prison—not for doing wrong, but for doing right. Yet, in the darkest moment of their lives, they didn’t complain. They didn’t wallow in self-pity. They worshiped.

Expository Sermon: “Thanksgiving at Midnight” (Lesson from Paul and Silas inside a Prison Jail) Text: Acts 16:16-40 Theme: Thanksgiving isn’t just for the good times—it’s the key to unlocking God’s power in the hardest moments of life. Key Text: Acts 16:25 – “But at midnight Paul and Silas were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24, Acts 16:25, John 16:33

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist