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  • Timothy Enns avatar

    This Next Leg Of The Race Is A “detour”

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,537 views

    What do we do when difficulties arise in our lives. A look at Paul's and his companions time in Philippi Prison

    How many of you have seen the Television reality show the “Amazing Race”. For those of you that have not seen it, there many groups of two people (some married teams, some brother’s teams, some sister teams, mother daughter, father daughter, Father son, engaged couples, dating ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Surprise, Surprise!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,966 views

    Peter's miraculous escape from prison. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: chapter 12 verses 1-19: Ill: Former heavy-weight boxer James (Quick) Tillis; • Was a cowboy from Oklahoma who fought out of Chicago in the early 1980s. • He still remembers his first day in the Windy City after his arrival from Tulsa. “I got off the bus with ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Our Demas. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 2, 2018
     | 3,615 views

    Paul was in prison thinking about Demas….Legend tells us, he was now a priest in a pagan temple, making lots of money!

    Our Demas Dec. 2, 2018 Philemon- 1:23-Epaphras, (Ef/A/Fras) my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, 24-as do Mark, Aristarchus (Air/U/Stock/us), Demas, Luke, my fellow laborers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Came From Within: Anger Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 3, 2021
     | 3,068 views

    This sermon is adapted from Andy Stanley's book Enemies of the Heart. Anger is a prison that can only be escaped by forgiveness.

    It Came From Within: Anger Introduction We have been talking about the enemies of the heart. Jesus said that it is from within the core of our being that all of life's issues flow, the good, the bad, and the ugly. There are four enemies of the heart that can cause blockages that keep us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Free To Forgive

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 14, 2025
     | 154 views

    Forgiveness releases your heart from the prison of bitterness and opens the door to God’s healing, mercy, freedom, and restored relationships.

    INTRO – THE HARDEST COMMAND AND THE SWEETEST FREEDOM There are certain things Jesus says that sound beautiful when you read them on the page… and then they hit like a hammer when you realize He means them. “Love your enemies.” “Bless those who curse you.” “Pray for those who despitefully use ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    If You Can't Stand The Heat... Series

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 7,032 views

    Given in a young adult’s prison, this sermon challenges the temptation to violence and intimidation and take the braver option: to walk away and come to Christ

    Given at HM Prison Moorland, Doncaster, 27th August 2000 In the name of the +Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. You have probably heard the saying “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen”. Now, this is not a reference to the way I cook, but if you like things done crispy on ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Unforgiveness Is The Cancer Of The Soul

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
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     | 15,000 views

    Unforgiveness is the cancer of the soul. It’s a spiritual prison, enslaving the one who refuses to let go, to leave behind, to forgive.

    Intro Unforgiveness is the cancer of the soul. It’s a spiritual prison, enslaving the one who refuses to let go, to leave behind, to forgive. We in stubborn blindness don’t see the good God is doing when He teaches us to forgive. Instead, we see ourselves as losing out in some way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Say A Little Prayer Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 25, 2018
     | 7,216 views

    God can take even our smallest prayers and turn them into great success as in the case of freeing Peter from Herod's prison.

    1. Have you ever prayed and then said, “That will never happen.”? 2. Welcome to the club! Acts 12.1-17 About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. 2 He killed James the brother of John with the sword, 3 and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Afterlife: Hades Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 21, 2019
     | 5,516 views

    This series explores what the Bible says about the afterlife. In Luke 16, Jesus describes the prison, paradise, and parting of Hades, the realm of the dead.

    Afterlife: Hades Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/17/15 On January 18, 1989, around 11:45 a.m., thirty-nine-year-old Larry Donald Piper’s Ford Escort collided head-on with a semi-truck. EMTs arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced him dead at the scene. Unconscious in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    For Spiritual Power Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 4, 2024
     | 1,685 views

    Paul was writing from prison yet prayed for the church that they gain spiritual power. What is this power and how can it empower us today?

    One of Terri’s all-time favorite movies is Aladdin. Now, I’m not talking about the live-action remake. If you’re going to watch Aladdin with her, it had better be the original Disney cartoon. The villain of the movie was Jafar, the grand vizier of Agraba. Jafar was the chief advisor, second in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Walk This Way.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,152 views

    The apostle speaks of being a prisoner for the Lord, and then he beseeches all of the followers of Jesus, to walk in love and unity, which is the seal of the new covenant.

    Walk This Way. Ephesians 4. The apostle Paul now leaves the great new testament doctrine of Ephesians chapter 1 through chapter 3. And now the reader is to venture own into a land, a land of practicality and doing this Word. -This great doctrine! Ephesians is one of the apostle Paul’s prison ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Joy Stealers"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 161 ratings
     | 14,558 views

    Although Paul was in prison, he remained "joyful." Paul warns us of five different "joy stealers" and offers ways in which to avoid them.

    “JOY STEALERS” Phil. 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, rejoice.” It is as much a command to "rejoice always," as it is to "not steal." An unhappy Christian is very unchristlike. Remember that the "Joy of the Lord is our strength." Today we will discuss five things that will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4-7)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    At the time of writing this letter to the Philippians, we know full well that Paul was in prison, awaiting a trial that would determine whether he was to be executed. You...

    I’ve chosen as my text this morning the Philippians passage - ‘Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say ‘rejoice’!’ I do this partly to spare you from having to hear my John the Baptist sermon again. I only have the one. More significantly though, I’ve chosen this passage because I’m conscious ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • C Jordan avatar

    Worship Breakthrough: The Power Of Praise

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 49,981 views

    There is a power in praise that can set you free from prisons and bondages, and bring you victory over all of the troubles and problems in your life!

    WORSHIP BREAKTHROUGH: THE POWER OF PRAISE OPENING TEXT: “They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailer was ordered to make sure they didn't escape. So he took no chances but put them into the inner dungeon and clamped their feet in the stocks. Around midnight, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Rejoicing In The Peace Of God

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,892 views

    Paul is writing from prison; however, he gives every believer hope in the mist of darkness. Verse upon verse teaching the book of Philippians.

    Rejoicing in the Peace of God Text: Philippians 4:1-9 1 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.2 I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 And I urge you also, true companion, help these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal