Sermons on Visiting Those In Prison:

Mary's Visit With Elizabeth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 3, 2020

Given the immense social pressures & stigma that Mary was about to endure as an unwed mother, she sought & found solace with Elizabeth, who would believe the divine nature of her conception & understand its significance

LUKE 1: 39-45 MARY’S VISIT TO ELIZABETH We have before us the joyful encounter between two expectant mothers, Elisabeth and Mary. The angel Gabriel initiated it by relaying to Mary the grace God bestowed on her cousin Elisabeth (v. 36), in her old age. So Mary goes to visit Elizabeth to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Prison That Couldn't Hold Peter

Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 14, 2007

This shows how faith is necessary in prayer and how answered prayer increases our faith.

THE PRISON THAT COULDN’T HOLD PETER TEXT: Acts 12:1-19; 24 INTRODUCTION: Some people have trouble staying out of prison because of their criminal conduct, but Peter had trouble staying out of prison because of his Godly conduct. This chapter records Peter’s 3rd ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24, Acts 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

More Powerful Than Prison Bars

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 26, 2014

Prayer is the divine means to access the power of God.

“I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!—I beg of you that when I am present I may not have to show boldness with such confidence as I count on showing against some who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Prison Of God's Promotion

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2020

Your restriction, though onerous, may be God's means of bringing glory to His Name through promoting you. This becomes obvious through a study of Joseph's trials and promotion as God worked in his life.

“Joseph’s master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison. But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. And the keeper of the prison put Joseph in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Visit To Elizabeth

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 17, 2019

God asked Mary to take on an amazing challenge and he provided Elizabeth to be her encourager.

In the old days, theaters only had one screen. So on the marquee out front there would be the name of the one movie they were showing and they would be able to add the name of one or two of the main actors in the movies, the stars. So far we have looked at the two main actors in the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-46

When God Visits Your House

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 19, 2025

When God visits your house, His presence transforms lives, restores hope, and releases blessings beyond human expectation.

WHEN GOD VISITS YOUR HOUSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 19:1-10 Key Verse: “And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.” — Luke 19:5 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:1-14; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Escape Lifes Greatest Prisons Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 6, 2006

This series follows the life of Joseph as he enrolls in the "School of Hard Knocks". Learn how you too can be victorious no matter what life throws at you.

How To Escape Life’s Greatest Prisons Series: Surviving the School of Hard-Knocks July 9, 2000 I want to talk to you this morning about how to escape life’s greatest prisons… OR we could entitle today’s message… “The Amazing Benefits of a Positive Attitude”! As you’ve heard me say before, ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sorry I Missed Your Visit Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Mar 13, 2006

This is about the idea in Lk.19:44 - the people missed the day of God’s visitation. This sermon talks about missing it when God tries to speak to us for our own good.

Luke 19:28-44 – Sorry I Missed Your Visit Today we are looking at a familiar story from The Life of Jesus. It’s what we call the Triumphal Entry. It tells when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday, 5 days before His death on what we call Good Friday, and one week before Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Make The Most Of Our Visits With God

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 21, 2025

Abraham and Sarah, and Martha and Mary received the one thing they needed—God’s presence in their lives through his Word. Let’s ask God the Holy Spirit to do the same thing for us today and every day.

God came to visit them. In two of our Scripture readings for this Sunday two pairs of believers hosted God in their homes (well, to be exact one was a tent). Abraham and Sarah welcomed the LORD God who took on a human body to be able to visit them on a personal level. They heard God’s promises ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joseph Experience – Prison Life 03 Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jan 26, 2025

If you feel like you need to break out of a spiritual prison, this study will help you plan your prison break. Holy Spirit inspired prayers are included.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral Last week’s homework: Did anyone check for pride in their life? We won’t ask for testimonies. Who memorized scriptures? James 4:6 NKJV or 1 Peter 5:5 NKJV … “God ...read more

Joseph And Pharoah - Joseph Out Of Prison Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 24, 2020

Affliction is always pure gold in the making for the child of God. This is a truth that is repeated throughout pages of Scripture. Even though it looks like nothing is happening, like nothing will ever change, circumstances are being aligned so that God's plan is working.

Joseph out of the prison Gen. 41: 1-56 When we last left Joseph, he was serving out a sentence for a crime he didn't commit in a place where the sun never shines - the dungeon for the king's prisoners. Chapter 41:1 tells us that Joseph has marked two entire years doing hard time. Two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"From Potiphar's Place To Pharoah's Prison" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Joseph remained loyal in spite of unanswered questions

"From Potiphar’s Place to Pharoah’s Prison" Genesis 40 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’d all agree that God was with Joseph in Potiphar’s house…was God still with Joseph in Pharaoh’s prison? The most significant feature of Joseph’s life was his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

From A Godly Prisoner To A Godly Man Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2007

Exposition of Philemon 1-7 that deals with the character of one who forgives, Philemon

Text: Philemon 1-7, Title: From a Godly Prisoner to a Godly Man, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/11/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Recently, a survey was made of 200 married adults in regards to forgiveness (1). The researchers were wondering how one’s ability to forgive others would affect their marital ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Shank The Rat - Prison Break 3 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the third week of our "Prison Break" sermon series focusing on the central character of King David. It includes a timely appearance by Illinois’ ex-governer Rod Blagojavich. What do we want to do with "rats?"

“Prison Break 3 – Shank the Rat” (Wait about 20 seconds) JOSH: Has anyone seen Pastor Homan. He was supposed to be back by now with our special guest, but I guess he must be running late. (Holds hand to ear) Oh wait a second… I’m getting a report that our special guest is here and ready to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing For A God Visit - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 7, 2009

Sermon to prepare for the 40 Days of Community campaign, introduces the purposes and encourages people to get involved to experience God at work.

Next Sunday we will begin day one of the 40 Days of Community, it’s our kickoff Sunday (six week series called "What on Earth Are We Here For?"). We aren’t doing this just for something to do this fall, giving us one more thing to keep ourselves busy with church. Our leadership has chosen to do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist