Sermons on Roman Prison:

Joseph's Promotion

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 31, 2008

Joseph’s relationship with God took him from shepherd to slave to prisoner to govenor of Egypt.

Text: “He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his possessions” (Psalm 105:21). Have you ever received a promotion? All of us have gone to school during our lifetime. At the end of each school year we looked forward to moving to the next class in the fall. In other words, we looked to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:37-45

Denomination: Christian Church

Shackles And Chains

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

We are prisoners in one of two ways and we can illustrate by looking at the lives of Samson and Joseph

What’s it like to be a prisoner? Galatians 3:22, “But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.” Stats Despite its Christian heritage, the United States leads every ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Now Is Not The End Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 29, 2011

Part three focuses on Joseph being in prison and how he walked with God through it all.

Now Is Not The End Part 3 Scriptures: Genesis 39: 21-23; 40:1-23; 41:1-46 Introduction: This is part three of my series “Now Is Not The End.” In my message two weeks ago, we followed Joseph to Egypt and his experiences in Potiphar’s house. When we completed the message, we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Prayer And Deliverance Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025

Persistent prayer can break any prison door and release divine intervention in impossible situations.

THE POWER OF PRAYER AND DELIVERANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:1-11 Key Verse: “But prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.” — Acts 12:5 Supporting Texts: James 5:16; Psalm 34:17; Isaiah 65:24; Matthew 7:7; Philippians 4:6-7 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Believers Sin, Do They Have To Be Saved All Over Again? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 12, 2005

Once we’ve been set free from sin’s prison we’re eternally pardoned.

When Believers Sin, Do They Have to be Saved All Over Again? Gal. 3:22July 17, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In the early 1930’s the US had a problem. Crime had run amok. The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920’s had given rise to pervasive organized crime. A ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:22

Denomination: Baptist

Great Reasons To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 8, 2024

Pray, because God: 1. Puts a great priority on prayer (vs.18). 2. Has a great plan for salvation (vs. 19-20). 3. Has a great purpose for our lives (vs. 21-22). 4. Wants to put great peace in our lives (vs. 23). 5. Wants first place in our lives (vs. 24).

Great Reasons to Pray Ephesians 6:18-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared September 8, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we will finish our study of the book of Ephesians, and this is a good time to review the background to this ancient letter from Paul to the Christians in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2022

A Faithful believer must have: 1) A Loving Spirit (Romans 1:11), 2) A Humble Spirit (Romans 1:12), 3) A Fruitful Spirit (Romans 1:13), 4) An Obedient Spirit (Romans 1:14), and finally 5) An Eager Spirit. (Romans 1:15)

Romans 1:11–15. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— 12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-15

Denomination: Other

When God's People Are Stuck With Ungodly Government Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 10, 2018

1. Keep embracing the truth (Acts 24:22-25). 2. Keep helping people escape the tragedy (Acts 24:25-27). 3. Keep expanding your trust in God (Acts 24:27-25:12).

When God's People Are Stuck with Ungodly Government The Book of Acts - Part 83 Acts 24:22-25:12 (Read Acts 24:22-27) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 17, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Back in Acts 21, the Apostle Paul arrived in Jerusalem to worship the Lord and deliver a generous love ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-27, Acts 25:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit, The Spirit Of Correction And His Corrective Ministry. Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Sep 20, 2017

I have always wondered what the prison has in common with the church. But the prison is not a church. But it can teach us how God corrects a believer. The Spirit of God is the Spirit of Correction. He corrects us that we may be fit for the kingdom of God

Text: 2 Timothy 1:7 From my observation and from others who have testified to the manner in which the Bible unravel the truth. It is possible to read a passage of scripture hundreds of time without grasping the hidden meaning. Only the Spirit of God can turn on the light in conveying truth by ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Saves A Toughened Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 9, 2017

Have you ever known someone you though was a “tough case” when it came to believing in Christ? The conversion of the tough Roman jailor in Philippi shows that even the tough cases can be saved by a Christian faith that is real.

God Saves a Toughened Heart Series: Acts Chuck Sligh May 7, 2017 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles to Acts 16 NOTE: A PowerPoint or ProPresenter 6 slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Adapted from a sermon by Jerry Shirley on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Strive For Peace With Others? Romans 14:13-23 (Lesson)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 20, 2011

Today we look at keeping peace with others by not being a stumbling block and the way we do that is to work on our mature growth in Christ

11-20-2011 Do You Strive For Peace With Others? Romans 14:13-23 (Lesson) We may need to put on our steel toe shoes again this morning...this is another lesson on " Let us not" ....in the past few weeks lessons..we have looked at.....let us not disrespect others.....let us not disrespect our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Trust The God Who Gave His Best - Romans 8:32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 22, 2025

The greatest gift ever given—the gift of God’s own Son, Jesus Christ. If God gave His best—His Son—how could He possibly withhold anything we truly need?

Go! And Trust the God Who Gave His Best Romans 8:32 (NLT): "Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else?" Introduction: The God Who Gives Everything Have you ever received a gift so extravagant, so undeserved, that you were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32, Genesis 22:12, John 3:16, Romans 4:25, 2 Peter 1:3, Isaiah 53:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 4:19, John 10:28, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is The "weak" Christian? An Exposition Of Romans 14:1-12

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 9, 2023

There are "strong" Christians. There are "weak" Christians. Then there are growing Christians.

Who is a "Weak Christian? An Exposition of Romans 14:1-12 There are “strong” or “mature” Christians. And there are “weak” Christians also. Paul here does make a distinction here. But what constitutes being a “strong” Christian or a “weak” Christian? We might suppose that the strong Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conquerors Through Christ's Love Romans 8:35-39 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 17, 2024

In Romans 8:35-37, the apostle Paul offers profound insights into the unwavering nature of God's love and its transformative impact on our lives.

Conquerors Through Christ's Love Romans 8:35-39 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the transformative power of Christ's love, as revealed in Romans 8:35-37. In these verses, the apostle Paul offers profound insights into the unwavering nature of God's love and its transformative ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37, Romans 8:35-39, Romans 8:35, Romans 8:37, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Romans 8:38-39, Ephesians 3:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Your Love For Others Be Like The Pollen In The Air. Romans 5:1

Contributed by David Cramer on Mar 4, 2023

A message of hope in the times we live in. Faith can grow in our lives if we renew our walk by spending more time with the one who gave His Son's life for us.

Let your love for others be like the pollen in the air. Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational