Sermons on visiting prisoners:

The Gospel Goes To Prison Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 15, 2025

Acts 16:16-40 teaches us that the gospel transforms lives and communities, breaks down barriers, and offers hope even in the darkest situations.

Introduction Jason was locked up in prison in the early 1990s to serve a life sentence. Gang life in prison was so bloody that his unit was nicknamed the “Terror Dome,” and the only way to survive was to stick to your race. The motto was “kill or be killed,” and Jason quickly climbed the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Freedom In A Prison Cell"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010

Are we able to rejoice, even when the times get rough? Or does our faith depend on everything “going our way?” There is a cotton-candy like view of Christianity that promises all health and wealth, but it melts away when reality strikes.

Acts 16:16-34 “Freedom in a Prison Cell” There is a lot to be learned from the example of Christians who live in third-world countries, and don’t have the freedom we might often take for granted. Will Willimon tells the story of a Bishop from Angola who came to visit America a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Escape From Prison Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 31, 2007

The periods of servitude Israel spent in Egypt and Babylon were times repentance; an allegory depicting the meaning of Lent for us.

Septuagesima C ESCAPING PRISON Luke 6:27-38 READINGS FROM SCRIPTURE Genesis 45:3-11, 21-28 Psalm 37:(1-2), 3-9, (10-17) BCP 384 I Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 Luke 6:27-38 Jesus said, “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

Joseph's Prison Ministry Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Sep 28, 2008

Our text finds Joseph still in the midst of a great trial of faith. He has been mistreated, misrepresented, maliciously accused and imprisoned. In the midst of it all Joseph remained patient and kept his testimony intact.

JOSEPH’S PRISON MINISTRY – #5 Genesis 40:1-41:1 TEXT: Genesis 39:23 “The keeper of the prison looked not to anything that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him (Joseph), and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper.” Our text finds Joseph still in the midst of a great trial of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Between Prison And The Platter Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 9, 2008

Sermon #2 in the John series. This sermon from John 2 and 3 focuses on John the Baptist’s testimony of Jesus and then Jesus’ testimony to John the Baptist.

John’s Gospel #2 Between Prison and the Platter CHCC: January 13, 2008 John 2, 3 INTRODUCTION: Now I know this is hard to believe, but I’m about to quote a little 4 year old who is NOT one of my grandkids. One day a mom asked her little girl what the picture she drew after Church was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cry For Revival And Visitation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 8, 2001

Revival and visitation comes when the fundamental call to Holiness is answered.

Inside every person, there exists a yearning - a hunger for something more than what we have. It can create an ever-deepening void of loneliness and uncertainty. It is often mistaken as a need for new things, new experiences, or new friends. We find ourselves dissatisfied, discontent, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4, Philippians 3:10, 2 Timothy 1:6, Romans 7:18, John 12:32, John 8:28, Matthew 25:1, Revelation 19:9, Revelation 2:4, Romans 12:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Visit To The Tomb Of Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002

The Christian can rejoice as we envision the empty tomb and the wonderful promise given by our Lord that "because I live, ye shall live also."

A VISIT TO THE TOMB OF CHRIST "He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." Matthew 28:6 I. THE PERSON REFERRED TO: THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. Isaiah (6:1) said: "I saw the Lord, high and lifted up, and His glory filled the temple." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Spies Visit Rahab Series

Contributed by James Mayo on Apr 10, 2006

By displaying the power of God and the strength of Rahab, I intend to convince the congregation to dedicate their lives more fully to God.

Marching on: New Beginnings in Joshua Sermon 1: Joshua 2:1-14 Purpose of this sermon: By displaying the power of God and the strength of Rahab, I intend to convince the congregation to dedicate their lives more fully to God. I. The duty of the spies (1-3) A. Get into the city secretly (Verse ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Visit From Pilate

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 22, 2006

This is a first person narrative sermon as Pontius Pilate, with a challenge to "choose your king."

“A Visit From Pilate” John 18-19 (INTRODUCTION) Greetings, people of Living Hope Community Church in the city of Durham in the province of Northern Carolina. My name is Pilatos. You may call me—Pilatos. I despise the name “Pilate.” For one thing, I do not care for your modern-day flying air ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Magi Visits Jesus

Contributed by Bill Keller on Dec 21, 2006

In this special visitation, we see that there are three different responses that we can have to the Child: we can oppose Him, ignore Him, or Worship Him

The Magi Visits Jesus – Dec. 24th 2006 The Scripture text this morning is Matthew 2:1-12. This event is always associated with the Christmas story, even though it probably took place when Jesus was a little older. Most scholars believe that Jesus could have been already a year and a half to 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

A Visit To The Dr's Office

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jun 9, 2006

This is a sermon that is used for preperation for Lord’s Supper.

A visit to the Dr’s Office 1 Corinthians 11:27-34 Our text tells us to examine ourselves. What to you think about when you think about examining yourselves? One thing I dislike is a visit to the Dr’s office, for any reason. But whether it is a Dr. examination to determine what is causing you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-34

Denomination: *other

When God Visits Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

Is there anything too wonderful for God?

Genesis 18:1-15 May 25, 2003 Genesis chapter 18 contains an odd little story. To emphasize its strangeness, I want to begin this morning by retelling the story to you. Abraham is a powerful man. He has enormous wealth and is accustomed to the finest that life has to offer. He is patriarch of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:22-26, Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Visit With People In Hell

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2009

Hell is real miss it through Christ

A VISIT WITH PEOPLE IN HELL Most people think that people in hell have no feelings. This is far from right ,people who go to hell have emotions and many other qualities that make them know where they are and why they are there. Luke 16:19 There was a certain rich man, which was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Recognize Thy Visitation

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 8, 2009

The same judgments that befell Jerusalem will befall those who refuse to recognize the time of Christ’s visitation. In our sermon today will see the parallels between the judgment of Jerusalem and that of the lives of those who recognize not Thy visita

“RECOGNIZE THY VISITATION” “Recognizing the Presence of Christ” Luke 19:41-44 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: When I was about 13years old I got into deer hunting. I was trained by a very fine hunter who took time to teach me to shoot, scout and prepare my game. He showed me how to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:42-44

Denomination: Orthodox

A Visit To The Upper Room

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008

A dramatic monologue to use at communion.

A Visit to the Upper Room A Dramatic Monologue The setting is the upper room. The character is Thaddeus, one of the 12. He is straightening the room. Opening: Thaddeus turns is acts surprised to see someone. Oh, Hi there! You startled me. I did not expect anyone to be up here with me. My name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-13

Denomination: Baptist