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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Test Your Faith

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 6, 2026
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    The life of Rahab and Achan teach us some important lessons. While Rahab trusted God and stood firm in the faith, Achan coveted after worldly things which had serious consequences. The question is, “What kind of faith do we have?” and how is this faith displayed in our everyday lives.

    Today’s meditation is taken from 2 Corinthians 13:5, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don't drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups.” (MSG) Paul was making an appeal to the Corinthian believers to examine themselves consistently to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Why Praying Is Difficult

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 11, 2026
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    Why don’t we pray? Or, if we do pray, why do we often feel guilty that we aren’t praying as frequently, or as much, or as fervently as we should? What’s holding us back? This sermon examines five reasons that we struggle with prayer, and how to overcome them.

    This morning, I’d like to talk with you about a spiritual discipline which is at the core of the Christian life. This is something which everyone acknowledges is important, and valuable, and rewarding. We all agree that it’s a good thing. And yet, we may also hope that no one inquires too closely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Breaking Barriers Through Persistent Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 15, 2026
     | 176 views

    Persistent faith is the spiritual force that refuses to quit until every barrier bows to divine intervention.

    BREAKING BARRIERS THROUGH PERSISTENT FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1-8 Key Verse:  “And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?” (Luke 18:7, KJV) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:6; Galatians 6:9; James 1:3-4; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breaking The Barrier Of Prayerlessness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 16, 2026
     | 160 views

    Prayerlessness is a silent barrier that weakens faith and limits spiritual authority, but persistent prayer breaks resistance and releases divine intervention.

    BREAKING THE BARRIER OF PRAYERLESSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1 Key Verse:  “And He spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint.” (Luke 18:1) Supporting Texts: Matthew 26:41; James 5:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Colossians 4:2; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Widow's Work

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Jan 30, 2026
     | 105 views

    Serving the Lord without distraction Seeking God’s approval, not man’s applause

    WIDOW’S WORK SERVING THE LORD WITHOUT DISTRACTION TEXT: (1 Corinthians 7:34, KJV) “The unmarried woman cares for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: 32 “But I would have you without carefulness [anxious concern]. He that is unmarried careth for the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When Your Prayer Life Is Running Out Of Steam Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2026
     | 117 views

    Jesus here gives us encouragement when we face discouragement in our prayer lives.

    WHY IS THIS PARABLE ENCOURAGING? It’s good to know that Jesus understands that we struggle with persistence in prayer. - Luke 18:1. - Let’s start with one of two pieces of encouraging news that this parable gives to us. It’s right there in the first verse: Jesus knows that praying can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter Piper Prays Persistently Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 8, 2023
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     | 1,518 views

    Yes, yes, yes, He wants us to pray to Him over and over and over again.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Peter Piper Prays Persistently LUKE 18:1-8 #justJesus PETER PIPER RHYME Peter Piper prayed a peck of persistent prayers, A peck of persistent prayers did Peter Piper pray; If Peter Piper prayed a peck of persistent prayers, Praytell the payoff of the peck ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Prayer Isn't

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 11, 2023
     | 1,683 views

    Even though we pray, we may wonder at times: “Why do I pray? What does it accomplish?” Along the way, we may pick up some misperceptions. I want to talk about what prayer isn’t.

    The widow of the parable was pretty frustrated. In the Army, if soldiers feel they’ve been treated unfairly, they have several options: They can use their chain-of-command, see the Chaplain, contact Equal Opportunity, call the Inspector General’s office, or even write their Senator. We have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Cultivating A Life Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025
     | 583 views

    Prayer is the breath of the spiritual life. Just as the body cannot survive without oxygen, so the believer cannot thrive without prayer.

    CULTIVATING A LIFE OF PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 5:16, Mark 1:35, Daniel 6:10, Ephesians 6:18 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is the breath of the spiritual life. Just as the body cannot survive without oxygen, so the believer cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Will You Be Offended?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 537 views

    Be careful how you answer!

    Mar 14:29  But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.  Most Christians would say something like Peter. Some might even profess their willingness to die, but almost all of them would be weeping after their denial. We deny Him many times in our lives and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perseverance And Humility In Prayer

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jul 14, 2025
     | 559 views

    Most of us are familiar with the parables of Jesus. What does the parable in Luke 18 mean?

    PERSEVERANCE IN PRAYER AND HUMILITY Key Scripture: Luke 18:1-14 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always prapy and not give up. He said, “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
     | 1,124 views

    A parable is an earthly story with a Heavenly meaning.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:1-8 Jesus told the story of a persistent widow who continually asked an unjust judge for justice. He finally gave in because of her persistence. This is one of the few parables where Jesus gave its purpose before telling the story. “Me ought always to pray, and not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • ABIMBOLA SALU avatar

    "Pray Without Ceasing”

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Apr 29, 2024
     | 1,591 views

    Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit.

    “Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit. He said, “There was once a judge in some city who never gave God a thought and cared nothing for people. A widow in that city kept after him: ‘My rights are being violated. Protect me!’ “He never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    7 Habits For Growing Believers Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 29, 2024
     | 1,629 views

    Over the next few minutes, I’m going to touch on each of these seven habits. I’ll be all over the pages of the Bible. I hope to serve as a catalyst for your personal spiritual growth for the next few moments. I want to encourage you to form some personal habits that shape and focus your life.

    In my mother-in-law’s house, there is a really important wall. It’s a wall that has marked our children’s physical growth over the years. When you walk into the guest bedroom and look down at the base of the wall, you see little pencil marks next to dates from years ago. Then as you look eye-level, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Persistent Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 28, 2025
     | 746 views

    Persistent faith is the unwavering trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem contrary. It is the kind of faith that refuses to give up, holding on until there is a manifestation of the promise.

    THE POWER OF PERSISTENT FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1-8 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:6, James 1:6-8, Mark 10:46-52, Matthew 15:21-28, Romans 4:20-21 INTRODUCTION: Persistent faith is the unwavering trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem contrary. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God