Sermons on Prison To Palace:

Moses - God's Fellow Worker Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 11, 2012

Moses was a worker for God. Hebrews 11 shows how he gave up pleasures and the palaces of Egypt for the pain and pressure of leadership. He was looking for a reward. Can we do that in Christ?

Last week we started a study on what the Bible says about work. We noticed that the very first two chapters of the Bible introduces God as a worker. God worked six days creating everything, then God rested on the seventh day setting up a divine pattern for a work week for us. When God made man ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Test Inside Every Blessing - 2 Samuel 8-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 3, 2025

Mephibosheth was lame, powerless, and overlooked—yet David called him to the palace and treated him like a prince. What does this teach us about God’s favor toward you?

Receiving the Promised Blessing Responding to blessing In chapter 7 we saw a wonderful interchange between God and David over God’s promises. It starts with David wanting to build a house for God, and God says, “No, I am going to build a dynasty for you.” And He goes on to make all kinds of ...read more

The Challenge

Contributed by David Tack on Nov 22, 2024

Second Timothy was a letter written by the Apostle Paul, who finds himself a prisoner confined in a Roman prison awaiting certain execution. Here, we find the Apostle challenging one of his young converts (Timothy) not to be timid because God gives the spirit of power, love and of a sound mind.

The Challenge (2 Timothy 1:7) Second Timothy was a letter written by the Apostle Paul, who finds himself a prisoner confined in a Roman prison awaiting certain execution. Here, we find the Apostle challenging one of his young converts (Timothy) not to be timid because God gives the spirit of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 2:20, 2 Timothy 1:6, 2 Timothy 1:8, 2 Corinthians 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

Any suffering for Christ’s sake is a small price to pay for the gracious benefits received because of that suffering.

1. Because it hurts so much and is so tough, there is the thought throughout the church today that: • ‘WE SHOULDN’T HAVE TO SUFFER’. • We’re Christians. We live in the United States. • We’re should be immune to suffering. We’re blessed! IT’S TRUE: we do live in an incredible time in history. • We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Delays

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Feb 4, 2019

There are countless verses about the benefits of “waiting on the Lord,” BUT…I’ve found quoting the verses to be a whole lot easier than the actual “waiting on the Lord.” Sometimes it seems like God is running late. What’s the deal? Why is He making us wait? Why is He allowing this delay?

Talk about Delay / Times of Waiting DMV (Number Ticket) Emergency Waiting Room Allegiant Airlines (Airplane Ticket) Fishing (Fishing Pole) Delays: Some are self inflicted…some are a result of others…some are actually a part of God’s plan. Delays / Times of Waiting ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be Joyful No Matter What Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Dec 8, 2008

Sermon looks at Paul’s circumstances - being in prison - and how with a Christ like attitude God used him to witness to over 4,000 elite gaurds

HOW TO BE JOYFUL NO MATTER WHAT How to Enjoy the Rest of Your Life - Part 2 Philippians 1:12-26 Acknowledgement - Rick Warren Most people don’t enjoy life; they just endure it. They don’t enjoy happiness. Our society perpetuates the lie that life must be perfect for us to be happy. If I could ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

The last in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon reveals that Joseph is finally remembered, rewarded, and reconciled. Lots of application and illustrations.

Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/8/2014 ILL. A husband noticed that his wife was under a lot of pressure lately and she called him at work to tell him she was having a bad day, so he decided to do something he’d never done before. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Completion Of A Good Work

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 8, 2006

What will it take to liberate us from our prisons and lead us into circumstances where we experience unending joy?

Completion Of a Good Work – Philippians 1: 3 - 11 Intro: Michaelangelo Buonoarti was one of the world’s most talented sculptor. Many have enjoyed his work in pictures or photos. Others of us have seen the real thing. There is a set of 4 sculptures Michaelangelo done around 1453 that some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What To Do When Troubles Come Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 7, 2008

Paul was in prison, had enemies attacking, and saw death coming, but remained upbeat. How did he do it?

Philippians 1:12 –26 April 6, 2008 What to do when troubles come… In this passage, Paul has 3 problems Problem 1: Paul is in Prison – Turkish prison – possibly Ephesus This is a good thing, right? I can’t help but think of the Canadian woman who has been in jail without trial for two years ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: *other

The Philippian Jailer Converted

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

A message about Paul and Silas’ prison experience, and how we should always be faithful to God no matter what the circumstance.

THE PHILIPPIAN JAILER CONVERTED Acts 16:25-34 INTRO: During one of Paul’s many missionary journeys he and Silas were at the city of Philippi, and while there, they were beaten and cast into prison. Today, we want to talk about their short time in this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Be Free

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 4, 2011

The Condemned Prisoner, the slave, and the addict - all pictures of us without Christ as Savior. But Christ came to set us free.

What it means to be Free John 8:32-36 Imagine spending 23 hours a day in a cement enclosure the size of a bathroom. Now imagine sitting in that small room nearly all day, every day without respite, for a year, five years, even 10 years. How long before you start pacing and talking to yourself? ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32-36

Denomination: Baptist

Jailhouse Transformations Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 30, 2016

A jailer's life was transformed through an encounter with Paul and Silas who remained faithful to Christ even while in a Philippian prison.

We are all familiar with the concept of “jailhouse transformations,” that phenomenon associated with a prisoner whose life is “miraculously” transformed, but only after they get to prison. We recall the “jailhouse” transformation of the likes of Ted Bundy and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

12 Certainties Of The Word Of God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 1, 2019

The Bible is a window in this prison-world, through which we may look into eternity. There are more but here is a few to rejoice over.

12 Certainties of the Word of God The Bible is a window in this prison-world, through which we may look into eternity. There are more but here is a few to rejoice over. I. Eternal. Matthew 24:35 (KJV) Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35, Psalm 119:89, John 14:6, Hebrews 11:3, Proverbs 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

Revival PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Highlight the power of prayer, God's miraculous intervention, and spiritual revival as demonstrated in the story of Peter's miraculous release from prison.

Good morning, family. Today, we will be diving into a powerful story from the book of Acts, a story that epitomizes the power of prayer, God's miraculous intervention, and the revival of Peter. I love how Charles Spurgeon once said, "Prayer moves the arm that moves the world." And indeed, we will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-8

Topics: Power, Prayer

Walking With Christ In Turbulent Times. Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 19, 2024

Peter wrote to the scattered and persecuted Christians throughout a vast area. Peter is writing as a fellow sufferer. Peter probably wrote this book from Roman imprisonment.

The sixties were very turbulent times. I was born in 1961, but I am not talking about those sixties. I am talking about AD 61 to AD 70. It is the context, and it sets the stage for what Peter wrote and to whom Peter wrote in his books. Peter wrote his first book 1 Peter in about 63AD and this book ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist