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  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Jesus On Prayer

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
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    The sermon is based on one of Jesus’ parables that teaches some important aspects on prayer.

    INTRODUCTION From Roman history comes the story of a Roman emperor in his chariot as a part of a parade. Cheering people lined the streets while legionaries were stationed to keep the people at a safe distance. The emperor’s family sat on a platform to watch him go by in all the pride of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conversations With God

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,325 views

    As Christians, we are to strive after a persistent, ceaseless prayer-life that is built on two-way conversation.

    IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT PRAYER DOES NOT NEED PROOF OUTSIDE ITSELF BECAUSE ITS PROOFS ARE WITHIN. IT IS IN THE NATURE AND FUNCTION OF MAN, LIKE BREATHING, EATING AND DRINKING, AND HE PRACTICES IT AS PART OF HIS VERY BEING. PRAYER IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN IS ESSENTIAL YET SO FEW MAKE IT SO. AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Stephen Schwartz avatar

    Principles Of Prayer

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
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    When speaking in regards to prayer, do you know of anything more valuable to a Christian than that of prayer?

    Outline: Principles Of Prayer Luke 18:1 Text: “Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit.” When speaking in regards to prayer, do you know of anything more valuable to a Christian than that of prayer? Prayer is more valuable than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of Persistence Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 161 ratings
     | 32,591 views

    God calls us to a life of persistence for Him

    The Power of Persistence Luke 18.1-8 September 7, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of John Wycliffe: The first key leader in producing an English Bible, translated the Bible into English rather than Latin, done from Greek and Hebrew and was considered a traitor to the church, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gino Cascieri avatar

    Not To Faint

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,496 views

    This message looks at some things as Christians we should not faint in doing.

    "Not to Faint" Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction: -The title of our study comes from verse 1 of our passage, "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" -We want in our study to look at some things that the Christian is "not to faint", give up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Haines avatar

    God Answers Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,930 views

    A deductive exposition of the text introduced by statistics and stories of answered prayer.

    Topic: Prayer Theme: Answered Prayer Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to pray with persistence and humility. Response: Individuals will ponder God’s grace in answering our prayers. Pattern: A deductive exposition of the text introduced by statistics ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Prayer Is "Heightened Awareness” Of God's Constant Presence.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 13,805 views

    Year C. Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 18: 1-8 October 21, 2001 Heavenly Father empower each of us, to learn the discipline, of consistently turning our attention to You and your eternal dimension and outlook. Amen.

    Year C. Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 18: 1-8 October 21, 2001 Heavenly Father empower each of us, to learn the discipline, of consistently turning our attention to You and your eternal dimension and outlook. Amen. Title: “Prayer is “heightened awareness” of God’s constant ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    From The Depths--Prayer

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 13,750 views

    A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 A sermon about Prayer

    20th Sunday after Pentecost Gen 32:22-31 Luke 18:1-8 "From the Depths--Prayer" When I was in college, my first two years I was a drama major. I really enjoyed the theater, and the different plays I got to act in, and the different plays I had to read or see. One of my favorite plays, and one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don't Ever Give Up

    Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,268 views

    We should pray persistently

    Don’t Ever Give Up Our scripture reading for today is called the parable of the persistent widow. The widow is persistent. Now let’s see, just what does persistent mean? According to the dictionary, persistent means to be insistent in a statement or request, to stand firm permanently ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William Baeta avatar

    God Will See Justice Done To Those Who Cry To Him

    Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,300 views

    "And shall God not avenge his own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them?"

    Theme: God will see justice done to those who cry to him Text: Exodus 17:8-13, 2 Tim. 3:14-4:2; Lk. 18: 1-8 Today’s parable comes across as a very simple lesson about persistence. It teaches us that persistence achieves results. Looking back at our own childhood or at our children we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Persistence In Prayer

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 11,881 views

    God is looking for people who are persistent prayers; people who are prepared to be changed through prayer and people who have time for Him.

    21-10-01 Briningham/Binham Luke 18:1-8 – Persistence in Prayer Father, we pray this morning that you will reveal more about the nature of prayer to us. We ask this in Jesus’ Name Amen. Story: At the turn of the century in Switzerland, a small ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Why I'm Not Mad At God"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,507 views

    But you might ask, how can I trust in a God that I am angry at? The theme of this message: Three things that help me to trust in God.

    Title: “The Cry of the Widow” Introduction: Life is unfair. Why is the widow crying out to the unjust judge? Life has not been fair to her. This life is an obstacle course. Think of all of the things that might beset us. The world is under a curse. Human nature is has an antichrist ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Any Faith Left?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,542 views

    This sermon blends together Luke 18: 1 - 8 and Deuteronomy 1: 16 - 17 to arrive at a description of the faith God expects from Christians.

    Any Faith Left? Luke 18: 1 - 8 Intro: A young entrepreneur came a “dry town” to build a tavern. He was not breaking any laws to do so. The community was just conservatively religious. A group of members from the various churches in town met and prayed for God to intervene. That night the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William Noel avatar

    What The Church Needs Now, Part Ii Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,283 views

    In-depth look at the prayer life of the church

    “What The Church Needs Now” Luke 18:1-8 In Luke 18:1-8, we read “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    People To Meet & Lessons To Learn Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,031 views

    In Luke chapter 18 five people will teach us some pretty awesome lessons.

    "PEOPLE TO MEET AND LESSONS TO LEARN" TEXT: LUKE CHAPTER 18 Today, we are going to be studying Luke chapter 18, and we are going to jump right into our text; because as the title for this message says, we have people to meet and lessons to learn. PRAY I. FIRST WE MEET A DEMANDING WIDOW WHO ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ