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    Finding Joy In The Prison Cell Of Pain PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023
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     | 895 views

    This sermon explores finding unwavering joy in all circumstances, inspired by Apostle Paul's joyful spirit despite adversity. Key

    Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by the desire to understand God's word. We are all here, in this moment, under the same roof, sharing the same hope. In this sermon, we are going to look at a passage from Philippians. A passage that speaks of ...read more

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    The Buddy System Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Sep 13, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,089 views

    How do we deal with the uncertainty that the world can bring.

    Letters From Prison The Buddy System Introduction: Sometimes, I wish I could just get a glimpse of God’s planner for my life. I do not like dealing with uncertainty. In leadership, uncertainty can be tough. It can lead to fear, withdrawal, and loss of focus. Vision can become smaller and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Married To A Murderer

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 15, 2011
     | 2,456 views

    Exposition of Hebrews 13 regarding must not forget to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ.

    Text: Heb 13:3, Title: Married to a Murderer, Date/Place: NRBC, 11.13.11, AM A. Opening illustration: story of Adel, Hearts of Fire, pp. 5-44 B. Background to passage: this is a simple instruction for those among a persecuted church to remember those that in chains and suffering for Jesus. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unashamed

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,070 views

    What is keeping you from living life free from shame?

    Unashamed “So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. 9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.” 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Share With Me

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,596 views

    The world capitalized on our fears. Whether it’s the floods, fires or foreign interference in our elections, war in the East or the attempted overthrow of our government, Paul teaches, “Fear is NOT of GOD!” For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and a sound mind.

    2 Timothy 1:7-9 (NKJV) “SHARE WITH ME” October 16, 2022 Summary: Timothy was a young man who was being mentored by Paul. Paul had so much confidence in him that he sent him to a Ephesus to pastor a church that was facing a lot of difficulty. When Paul wrote the Second Letter to Timothy, it was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Cannot Be Locked Down

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 9, 2022
     | 1,307 views

    No matter how hard they try, or by what means they use, the Gospel of Christ will continue to be proclaimed.

    The Gospel Cannot be Locked Down Acts 5:17-25 In last week’s text, we saw the great signs and wonders which were performed by the Holy Spirit through the Apostles in Jesus’ name. Huge numbers of those who were healed or had demons cast out must have been overjoyed just like the crowds who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Expectations & Evidence

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2023
     | 809 views

    Yeshua was saying, “Don’t be upset because I’m not what you expected. You’ve got my credentials. Now trust me for the rest of it.”

    Zach was tired. He had been coming down to Tiberias every week for almost two months, bringing news and food to John in prison, and it looked like he’d probably be doing it for the rest of the year. Nothing had changed. After Herod arrested John for publicly accusing him of incest and adultery, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    #3- You're Not Alone Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015
     | 5,674 views

    How do I overcome depression? Does my attitude affect my view on life?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> We are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Patient Endurance

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 6,975 views

    Joseph's Endurance

    Patient Endurance Genesis 40:1-23 1. GOD'S METHOD 39 v 20 And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Message To The Church In Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,481 views

    In this beautiful, wealthy pagan city, there existed a struggling Christian community. The Lord sends Smyrna a word of comfort for their dark days.

    Revelation 2:8-10 (NKJV) “A Message to the Church in Smyrna” 11-20-2022 When Jesus comes to this church, He comes as “the first and the last”. He comes as He “which was dead and is alive”. We serve a LIVING Savior! He Lives! Amidst the Problems, He lives! Amidst the Poverty, He lives! Amidst the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "praise Precedes Victory!"

    Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 11, 2025
     | 112 views

    Today we discover that praise isn't just a response to victory—it's the weapon that wins the battle before it's even fought!

    "Praise Paves the Path to Victory!" Tony C – Study/Meditation on the Word / July 2025 A Message from 2 Chronicles 20 I. HISTORICAL SETTING • Jehoshaphat's Crisis (vv. 1-3) • The National Prayer Meeting (vv. 4-13) • God's Promise Through Jahaziel (vv. 14-17) II. THE PRINCIPLE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Do Not Deserve To Be Here

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,768 views

    Sermon used at a prison dealing with the fact that No one deserved to be in that prison that night... we all deserved to be in Hell.

    We do not deserve to be here today! Read Lamentations 3:1-24 Introduction… Not a single person in this room should be in here today! Not a single person in this room DESERVES to be in here today… I mean, we are all human beings are we not… we all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ-Addicted

    Contributed by Paul Richard on Aug 10, 2022
     | 1,569 views

    Christ-addicted are prisoners of Jesus

    I am a Christian', that is always the response from most people when asked of their religious status. Often than not, it is a title bestowed as a result of the family religious background. In the real sense, Christians are christ-like. They admit being prisoners of Jesus ( Philemon 1:23) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Attitudes For Adversity

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,639 views

    This sermon shows Paul's attitude toward adversity while in prison. What prison are you in?

    Attitudes For Adversity: (Phil 1:12-30) Introduction: Scenario... 1 – medical issue Scenario 2 – loss of work Scenario 3 – marriage break-up Cuba... Five years after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, (theologian Thomas Oden) visited congregations in the Methodist Church of Cuba and discovered ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Start Of A New Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 34,407 views

    Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner hunched over writing a letter. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. This love letter is to a church that he loves dearly. You see this man in prison is the Apostle Paul. He is writing this letter

    Read: Philippians 1:1-2 Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner there chained to the guards. This prisoner is unassuming in appearance and for the moment is very quiet. He is hunched over and completely absorbed in a letter he is writing. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist