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    Finding Strength In Adversity SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,531 views

    God used Peninnah's provocation of Hannah to push her towards her victory

    The story of Elkanah and his family, as depicted in the book of 1 Samuel, reveals significant lessons for us. Elkanah had two wives, Peninnah and Hannah. Peninnah had children, while Hannah desperately longed for a child. Despite facing provocation from Peninnah, Hannah's faith and favor with God ...read more

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    Rebuilding A Congregation

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 19, 2026
     | 103 views

    Church numbers are dwindling; therefore the family's getting smaller. What can we do?

    “Rebuilding a Congregation” By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. There is a cry going out from pulpits everywhere. 1. Where is everybody? 2. Why can’t we get people to come back to church? 3. Fear brought people into the churches from the start of the Restoration Movement until the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sanctuary Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2025
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    Even when you can’t see it, God’s grace is working in your life, and His grace is all you need!

    SANCTUARY OF GRACE Text: Ruth 2:15-23 Introduction 1. Have you ever looked at what is happening in your life and asked the Lord, “Where are you? Are you going to do anything? How long do I have to wait?” 2. It’s at those times we need to take a step back and look at what God is already ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Art Of Asking Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    The parable of the unrighteous judge and persistent widow teaches us much about the need for persistence in prayer and how God moves in our lives to answer our prayer and bring about God’s will.

    Luke 18:1-8 “The Art of Asking” INTRODUCTION I received an E-mail message that contained a list of questions with no clear-cut answer. • Why do doctors and lawyers call what they do practice? • Why is abbreviation such a long word? • Why is a boxing ring square? • What was the best thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Transformed Love Series

    Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,640 views

    What is the nature of Christian love? It looks out for what is best; it persists; and it is practical.

    Context/Reminder Romans 12:1-2 - the Christian mind is a transformed mind, not slipping easily into the same pattern as the world around us, but renewed by our relationship with our almighty and merciful God. Romans 12:3-8 - how that principle works out in the way we think about ourselves: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Keeps Going...and Going...and Going

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,457 views

    The purpose of this sermon was to motivate people to endure and persist whatever the obstacle they might be facing.

    January 27, 2002 Heb. 11:27,28 ¡§It keeps going¡Kand going¡Kand going¡K¡¨ INTRODUCTION Have you ever felt like quitting? Last Sunday, I watched more football than I have seen probably since I was in high school. After we got home from church, I turned on the game between the St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Shunammite Mother

    Contributed by Stan Szelkowski on May 10, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,782 views

    Learning the lesson of persistence from the Shunammite mother. A Mother’s Day Message.

    “Lessons from the Shunammite Mother” II Kings 4:18-37 Intro: Lessons from my Mother - We are going to learn some lessons from the Shunammite mother - Give the background from II Kings 4:8-17 - Read II Kings 4:18-37 The Shunammite mother refused to give up vs. 18-22 She refused to give up when ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Deliverance From Faulty Foundation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 12, 2025
     | 2,574 views

    When the foundation is faulty, progress is hindered, success is delayed, and cycles of failure persist.

    DELIVERANCE FROM FAULTY FOUNDATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 11:3 – “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 13:14, Matthew 7:24-27, 1 Corinthians 3:11, Isaiah 58:12, Luke 6:48-49 INTRODUCTION: Every building stands or falls based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Unjust Judge And The Persistent Widow

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 2,643 views

    Jesus often taught in parables. Among his many listeners, some folks understood their meaning and some folks didn't.

    And that is still true today, because we all tend to hear what we want to hear. The Lord used these parables to convey a truth to the listeners then, and to His listeners now, by taking a physical situation to teach a spiritual truth. Luke 18:1-8 is a parable about prayer. This is made clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: "Even The Dogs Qualify” The Syrophoenician Woman’s Persistent Faith

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 28, 2025
     | 436 views

    When all else failed, The Syrophoenician Woman threw herself on the mercy of God. Her great faith, great humility and persistent importunity won the day. Your faith can win the day for you too.

    Sermon: “Even The Dogs Qualify” The Syrophoenician Woman’s Persistent Faith Text: Mark 7:24-30 “Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre. He didn’t want anyone to know which house he was staying in, but he couldn’t keep it a secret. Right away a woman who had heard about him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayerful Waiting

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 22, 2019
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    The Bible is full of stories which give examples of persistent prayer. Jesus also commands us to pray always and not lose heart.

    October 20, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 18:1-8 Prayerful Waiting Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus commands us to pray always and not lose heart. Jesus has a lot to say about prayer. He teaches his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seek The Lord And His Strength: A Call To Persistent Faith Psalm 105:4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,582 views

    Psalm 105:4 calls us to seek the Lord and His strength continually. This Psalm is a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of persistently pursuing Him in our lives.

    Seek the Lord and His Strength: A Call to Persistent Faith Psalm 105:4 (NLT) - "Search for the LORD and for his strength; continually seek him." Introduction Today, we delve into Psalm 105:4, a verse that calls us to seek the Lord and His strength continually. This Psalm is a reminder of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Your Prayer Life Is Running Out Of Steam Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2026
     | 107 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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    P.u.s.h.--Pray Until Something Happens! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 929 ratings
     | 333,949 views

    In this parable, we learn the value of positive, persistent prayer and the need for prayer in our lives.

    P.U.S.H. – Pray Until Something Happens! Luke 18:1-8 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Size Of The Soul

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,752 views

    A man must have a vision that is bigger than all the obstacles that persists in his life.

    THE SIZE OF THE SOUL TEXT: Judges 14:6-15 Joshua 14:6 15 -- “Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadesh barnea.” “Forty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal