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  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Two Prayerables Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 19, 2004
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     | 7,146 views

    Speaking in the context of His second coming, Jesus tells two parables about prayer.

    Two Prayerables Luke 18:1-14 Introduction: We continue with our study of the Gospel of Luke. We’re going to look today at the first part of Chapter 18. If you’ll notice, you’ll see that, for now, we’re skipping the last part of chapter 17. This material concerns some prophecies that Jesus made ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    La Oración Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,960 views

    En el contexto de Su segunda venida, Jesús nos enseña sobre la oración

    La Oración Lucas 18:1-14 Introducción: Continuamos nuestro estudio del Evangelio de Lucas. Hoy vamos a examinar la primera parte del capítulo 18. Por ahora, no estudiaremos la segunda parte del 17. Ese material contiene profecías que hizo Jesús acerca del futuro, acerca de la caída de Jerusalén y ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Persist In Prayer

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
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    A message from Luke 18:1-8. The parable of the persistent widow and evil judge.

    Luke 18:1 (NLT) One day Jesus told his disciples a story to illustrate their need for constant prayer and to show them that they must never give up. 2 Needs • Prayer – Our direct link to God • Persistence – A “won’t quit” state of mind Luke 18:2-3 (NLT) "There was a judge in a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    A Desperate Widow: A Parable About A Responsive God."

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    Jesus gathers his disciples for a teaching on prayer....to pray and not grow faint. He uses a persistent widow, a shadey character, a dishonest judge to make a point about the goodness of God. The message is not about the "way to have peace with God" bu

    In Jesus Holy Name October 21, 2007 Text: Luke 18:1-8 Redeemer “A Desperate Widow: A Parable About A Responsive God” During the past Sundays our Sunday morning Gospel lessons have been moving us through the Gospel of Luke. In Luke 14 Jesus told his disciples about the “cost of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Always Pray & Do Not Lose Heart Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2007
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     | 7,084 views

    This parable is a teaching from God himself to Always Pray and Do Not Lose Heart. We can see this in the: 1) Exhortation to Pray 2) Example of Prayer and 3) Encouragement for Prayer

    There are certain things that you expect in turning up for worship, and others you do not. Everything turned upside down for the membership of Grace Church in San Diego California. Their Church building was totally destroyed by the fires. No doubt you have heard of the trauma of the massive fires ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Unjust Judge Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,699 views

    Includes info. on "Jessica’s Law", child predators, lenient judges, and some powerful spiritual lessons Jesus taught about His Father and about prayer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustJudge.html Bad judges have highlighted the news more than ever the last few months as investigations into rulings doled out to child predators have revealed so many judges exercising extreme lenience that is not helping ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Long Trip To Nain

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018
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     | 9,050 views

    Widow's Son

    THE LONG TRIP TO NAIN (LUKE 7:11-17) A website asked this question: “What is the average time to walk one mile?” The quick answer was, “An average person can walk one mile on a flat, well-groomed surface in 17 to 20 minutes. A fit person walking briskly can walk a mile in 13 minutes. An estimated ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Long Trip To Nain (Luke 7:11-17)

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019
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     | 13,412 views

    THE LONG TRIP TO NAIN (LUKE 7:11-17)

    THE LONG TRIP TO NAIN (LUKE 7:11-17) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pure Religion (Acts 9:36-42)

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019
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     | 4,699 views

    PURE RELIGION (ACTS 9:36-42)

    PURE RELIGION (ACTS 9:36-42) Do you know of any widows and orphans in your midst? Upon graduating from a Hong Kong university, a young man from China decided to take up a job of leading an orphanage in China. It was quite a challenge to return to China because he studied in England, where he met ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Sermon For Singles Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 3,362 views

    Paul endorses the single life as a viable option. Keep in mind that when Paul wrote these words he had the return of Christ in mind.

    A SERMON FOR SINGLES I CORINTHIANS 7:25-40 INTRODUCTION: This passage brings us to the problems of those who are not married. Paul endorses the single life as a viable option. Keep in mind that when Paul wrote these words he had the return of Christ in mind. In a day when being single is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Motive Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 7, 2021
     | 2,785 views

    Motive has a lot to do with the spirit of the law? Let’s look at motive in three areas highlighted by Jesus.

    Motive has a lot to do with the spirit of the law? Let’s look at motive in three areas highlighted by Jesus. 1. Motive in Giving to the Poor Christians are to help the poor, but with what motive? This is a complementary passage to Jesus’ instructions to let our light (of good works) shine. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harper avatar

    Enduring Faith

    Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,962 views

    Faith and endurance go together. Faith is not faith without endurance. Let’s stop bragging about our faith, and let’s live out a faith that will endure any situation that we may face.

    “ENDURING FAITH” Hebrews 11:30-40 January 25, 2009 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Who Is So Great As Our God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 1, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,685 views

    1-2. Importunate prayer. 11-15. Meditating upon the works and wonders God. 16-20. Remembering our salvation history.

    WHO IS SO GREAT AS OUR GOD? Psalm 77:1-2, Psalm 77:11-20. PSALM 77:1. “I cried unto God with my voice.” This sounds like one persistent prolonged or repeated cry. There is an intensity about it that cannot prevent it becoming vocalised, ‘out loud’ (as we say). The mouth utters what the heart is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Dawson avatar

    Running On Empty

    Contributed by Paul Dawson on Oct 12, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,346 views

    II Kings 4:1-7 - The story of the Widow of the Prophet with the endless bottle of oil

    Introduction A. It is thought by some that Obadiah of I Kings 18 could have been the husband of this widow. B. At any rate we know she is the widow of a prophet and prior to his death she had no worries. C. All was well until death came knocking on her door and then her whole life was turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    She Gave Her All Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018
     | 6,174 views

    the widow gave all she had in faith

    We just heard Jesus condemn the officials of the church for being pompous, strutting around like peacocks and preying on the poor and defenseless (Mark 12:38-44). In Jesus’ time, a woman who was widowed was the lowest form of humanity. The men owned everything (even any money and property a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal