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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    From Doubting To Faith

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 19, 2025
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    The best thing we can do during difficulties and trials is to bring all our griefs, troubles, and discouragements to Jesus. This is what John the Baptist did when he was in prison, and it helped him move from doubting to faith.

    All me to begin with an illustration: “Joe Scriven was a missionary from Ireland to Canada, working among the Iroquois Indians. He was joined by his fiancé, who was also from Ireland. Just before the wedding, she was killed in an accident. Joe buried her with his own hands and a broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Jesus And John The Baptist (Doubt) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 8, 2018
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    Jesus and John the Baptist (Doubt) - Luke chapter 7 verses 18-35 - Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). JESUS & JOHN’S DISCIPLES: • An anxious request (19-21) • An astute reply (21-23) (2). JESUS & THE MIXED CROWD: • An affirmation of John (24-28) • An angry rebuke (30-35) SERMON BODY: Question: What do these people have in common. • Abraham, Sarah, Moses, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Opens Prison Doors Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025
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    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

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    More Powerful Than Prison Bars Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2013
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    The Church prays and Peter is released from prison. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). God sees our trials (vs 1-4): • Man’s persecution • God's sovereignty (B). God hears our Prayers (vs 5-17): • Peter sleeping (vs 5-6) • Peter obeying (verses 7-11) • Peter knocking (vs 12-16) • Peter declaring (vs 17) SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Prison Break: And The Chains Fell Off Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,422 views

    The Lord rescues and delivers those who put their trust in Him.

    Prison Break “And the Chains Fell Off” Acts 12:1-17 …and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists (7). Intro: This was the ultimate prison break. How does a person escape while chained to two guards, being watched by several more guards, and being locked behind doors and a secure gate? It was virtually ...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
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    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

  • Jason Jones avatar

    From A Godly Prisoner To A Godly Man Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2007
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     | 6,020 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

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Imprisoned By The Big Three

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 24, 2023
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     | 1,626 views

    God can save us from all kinds of prisons.

    Imprisoned by the Big Three Prison is a reality in our culture and scripture. We know that some significant Bible characters experienced time in jail. • Joseph in Egypt • John the Baptist • Paul and Silas in Philippi • Jesus preached to the souls in prison (1 Peter 3:19) and identified with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Ashcraft avatar

    Lord, When Did We See You?

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 4, 2002
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     | 10,291 views

    We miss opportunities everyday to bless Jesus. He is right in front of us, yet we do not see Him. When we minister to the "least of these," we minister unto the Lord.

    08/25/2002 Lord, When Did We See You- - The church today misses opportunity to minister to the Lord - to touch the Lord - to bless the Lord - We must open our eyes and see Jesus right in front of us- everyday, everywhere (Matt 25) - The Word of the Lord is clear for our congregation - There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darrell Williams avatar

    A Father's Eulogy: Where Are You In Your Life, The Pit, The Prison, Or The Palace

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 17, 2019
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     | 4,193 views

    JUST BECAUSE YOU THINK YOUR LIFE IS LIKE A PRISON OR STUCK IN THE PITS, THAT DOESN’T MEAN YOU’RE NOT BLESSED.

    A. YOU HAVE TO REALIZE THAT EVERYONE GETS STUCK IN A PIT IN LIFE 1. THE LORD JESUS SYMPATHIZES WITH US IN OUR SORROWS (HEB 4:15) 2. THE LORD JESUS HAS COMPASSION TOWARD HIS PEOPLE (ISA 40:11) 3. THE LORD JESUS IS ABLE TO BEAR OUR BURDENS (1 PET 5:7) TRANS: BELIEVE IT OR NOT, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "From Potiphar's Place To Pharoah's Prison" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,254 views

    Joseph remained loyal in spite of unanswered questions

    "From Potiphar’s Place to Pharoah’s Prison" Genesis 40 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’d all agree that God was with Joseph in Potiphar’s house…was God still with Joseph in Pharaoh’s prison? The most significant feature of Joseph’s life was his ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Making A Prisoner Into A Prince (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,109 views

    This is the 2nd of 2 parts on how in one day, Joseph went from being a prisoner to a prince. It can happen just as radically in the life someone inprisoned to sin.

    Nov. 21, 1999 Gen. 41:1-40 Making a prisoner into a prince (pt. 2) 1. A prince tells it like it is even when the message is unpleasant ¡V WARNING! [Explain the interpretation of the dream ¡V ¡§I¡¦ve got good news, and I¡¦ve got bad news¡¨] The interpretation that Joseph gave to pharaoh of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Revival Part 3 Prison Revival Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,454 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

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Prisoners In Paradise - Exodus From Egypt Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 86 ratings
     | 15,474 views

    Sin will take you farther than you want to go. Sin will keep you longer than you want to stay. Sin will cost you far more than you want to pay. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint.

    Prisoners in Paradise Exodus 1:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrisonersParadise.html Sin is a place. It’s a place you can go. It’s not just an action or an occurrence, it is a conscious journey you make and it doesn’t take long to arrive at the place of sin. It often becomes a place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    The Cover Up - Prison Break 1 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,696 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