Sermons on Peter In Prison:

Dealing With Prejudice Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 10, 2020

God is always at work…and sometimes we get to see it. When we don’t see it…remember God is always at work.

We made a quick road trip to Virginia last weekend to see two of our daughters and sons-in-law…and three of our grandchildren. Here’s a picture of us decorating pumpkins with them. And here’s a picture of our grandson Dean with his pumpkin. Dean lives in Davenport (we join Biff and Robin Rollins ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33, Galatians 3:28-29, Ephesians 3:6, Mark 7:18-19, 1 Timothy 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Response To Our False Confidence, Struggle, And Failure Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 31, 2020

Jesus predicts Peter's denial. These verses give us three harsh realities and three promising truths.

- This section comes right after a couple verses about being conferred a kingdom and the ultimate victory that kingdom will experience. In the meantime, though, there are the challenges of real life. Three Harsh Realities in this Passage: 1. The reality of false confidence. - Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

"If I Had It To Do Over Again,..."

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 16, 2015

Sermon could be used leading up to Easter concerning individuals who made poor decisions leading to the arrest and then the trials of Jesus. Their sins are probably similar to those we have committed. Would they (we) do the same thing over again?

“If I Had It To Do Over Again, …” Text: Luke 22:1-6 I. Welcome II. Introduction Have you ever regretted a decision you made? Guys, has your wife ever asked you: “If you had it to do over again, would you still marry me?” And, I hope you had sense enough to know how to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching Out To Samaria

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

The gospel is not only for Jerusalem and Judea, but also for Samaria, and all the nations.

REACHING OUT TO SAMARIA. Acts 8:5-25. I. ORIGINS OF THE SAMARITANS 1. The schism (1 Kings 11:26-40; 1 Kings 12) 2. The city of Samaria (1 Kings 16:23-24) 3. The province of Samaria (2 Kings 17:5-41) People of the land unfriendly to returning Jews 1. Hindered building the Temple (Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Faiths Of Easter

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 6, 2025

When John, Peter, and Mary all came to the empty tomb, they exhibited three types of faith that are present in many people today when they face and look into the empty tomb of Jesus.

The Three Faiths of Easter John 20:1-18 View on our Webpage: https://www.mesquitelivingwaters.com/stream/ Or on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6pvasBS2go Have you ever noticed how much running there is in the Bible? There’s so much that sometimes it leaves me breathless ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Foursquare

Gazillions Of Angels And All Creation Are Singing Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2025

The One on the throne is, of course, the Father. The Lamb is Jesus Christ, His sole-begotten Son.

Third Sunday of Easter 2025 Most of us have been in a big crowd, and all of us have at least seen pictures or videos of huge crowds, as at Super Bowl games, big political rallies, papal funerals or national visits. But the Book of Revelation we just heard from describes a rally way beyond our ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19, Revelation 5:11-14, Psalm 30:2, Psalm 30:4-6, Acts 5:27-32, Acts 5:40-41, Psalm 30:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Clear The Way, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 7, 2025

The calling of the first disciples is a story of incredible importance because it shows us how ordinary men (and women) - are called by the Messiah of God - to do extraordinary things in His name. Are we willing to also give up everything we prefer to serve and lead a life that glorifies God?

John, Part 6 Series: Clear the Way, Part 6 John 1:35-42 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’re here with us; dismiss kids - I never want to assume that we all have the same knowledge … ? A young Jewish man; referred to as youngest Apostle (late teens / early 20s) ? John wrote ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, 1 Peter 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Godly Life In A Godless World Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 16, 2005

Joseph was stuck as a slave, then a prisoner in Egypt. He could have claimed God had forgotten him, but Joseph remained faithful and a man of character on the inside and outside. It gives us many lessons on how to live our lives in Christ.

The story of Joseph reminds me of someone else later on in the Old Testament - Daniel. Like Joseph, Daniel was carried off to a foreign land but because of his God given talent and integrity, he was given broad trust and responsibility. Also like Joseph, that character got him enemies who sought to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"The Dwelling Of God" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 10, 2003

We are not only OF God’s household, but are the Dwelling of God in the Spirit! (#24 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series) This study will continue as "The Unfathomable Love of Christ" series, covering chapters 3 & 4. Sermon #1, "I, Paul, Prisoner"

Although, as we have already established, Paul is writing primarily to the Gentiles in this letter, it is apparent that the Temple of the Jews is prominent in his thinking as he makes his illustrations. In verse 14 he tells them that Christ has made peace between the two groups, Jew and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22

Denomination: Orthodox

The Benefits Of Imprisonment Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2016

When our base drives are confined by the shackles of God’s love, they are morphed into rockets of exploration. I believe Paul and Timothy invite us to join them in prison and slavery, and, thereby, to become agents of unimaginable liberation.

Three stories Boethius had the misfortune of being a well known and well liked Roman Senator, philosopher and teacher at the time a Ostrogothic king came to power in Italy. Boethius was imprisoned probably because of his immense influence on the thinking of the general population. While there, he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: *other

Are You Living, Or Are You Dying? Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 1, 2017

My dorm mate used to say, "Are you living, or are you dying?" His saying brings up a point. What is living? As Paul sits in a dark, dank, depressing prison cell, he gives us and the Philippians an answer.

Are you living, or are you dying? One of my dormmates, Josh, would tell me that all the time. He would say that to encourage me to get out of my room, to stop studying, and to go have some fun, which, in his definition, would be living. Then what is dying? Well, that is what I was doing, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wicked Generation

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022

John the Baptizer wasted no time in telling Herod that it was wrong for him to have his brother Phillip’s wife saying that it was not lawful. John went to prison for being the prophet God called him to be and not the puppet that Herod wanted him to be.

THE WICKED GENERATION Text: Matthew 11:1 – 19, 25- 30 N. T. Wright once said that “… wicked people don’t like a message of judgment because they think the message is aimed at them, (and rightly so) while good people don’t like a message of mercy because they think (wrongly) that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-19, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Fruitful Frustration Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

I am sure Paul did not like the experience of being thrown in prison, but he did not, in frustration, bang his head on the bars, or go into a vegetative mood of depression. He got out his pen and wrote letters that changed the course of history.

Joe Bayly had a chance to stay in the luxurious Hilton Hotel in Chicago. It was going to be a treat of a retreat, but then he was hit again by the x-factor. That is what he calls Murphy's Law-the law that says, if anything can go wrong it will. The hot water in his room would not work. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

The Conditions Of An Effective Prayer (Series #3) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Mar 3, 2006

This sermons searhes the Scriptural conditions of an effective prayer.

Topic: The Conditions of an Effective Prayer Text: James 5: 16-18 Intro: 1. Biblical Examples of an Effective Prayer. a) The Prayer of the early believers for Peter’s release (Acts 12: 1-5) -King Herod seized Peter and put him in prison. He planned to kill him the next day for the pleasure of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing In The Gap (Part One) You Shall Live And Not Die Series

Contributed by Hazel Whited on Apr 3, 2005

The power we have as christians to stand in the gap for those we love.

You Shall Live and Not Die Sermon or lesson one of two We are not only going to be talking about interceding in prayer for our loved ones, but how we as Christians can break the chains that bind by calling the things that are not as though they were. (Positive speaking) Psalms 118:17 (KJV) (Put ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational