Sermons about The Persistent Widow

"Pray, Pray, Pray!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 23, 2006

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This message emphasizes the need for prayer. However, it is not just about prayer itself, but about the need for us to continue in prayer. Being steadfast is a vital characteristic of our prayer lives.

"pray, Pray, PRAY!" Luke 18:1-8 PRAYER… INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: There’s a magazine cartoon that shows a little fellow kneeling beside his bed for his bedtime prayer. He says with some measure of disgust, "Dear God, Uncle Jim still doesn’t have a job; Sis still doesn’t have a date for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Other

Casting Away

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 18, 2018

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We must have confidence in the Word of God with no ifs or maybes if we expect to see our reward

Casting Away “Cast not away therefore your confidence which has great recompense of reward” (Hebrews 10:35). 1. Ifs and Maybes: Ifs and Maybes are what get us into trouble. What if God doesn’t do it? What if He won’t do it? What if He won’t do it for me? We never say God can’t do it because ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36

Denomination: Methodist

A Nudge For Your Prayer Life

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 15, 2008

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Task: To nudge people back to praying.

This Christmas I traveled to Sun City Center, FL to spend time with my parents and my brother’s family. I love going to see my folks in FL. My wife and I love the beach, the warmer weather, and I always get to go fishing in the bay. I bet you have a favorite place or two as well. Don’t you? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

3 Incentives To Keep Praying Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

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A teaching message on Luke 18:1-8.

Luke Series #78 September 08, 2002 Title: 3 Incentives to Keep Praying Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in Chapter 18 of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, John 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

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There is real power in real prayer

THE POWER OF PRAYER James 5:16 Children’s letters to God: Dear GOD, Thank you for the baby brother, but what I prayed for was a puppy. -Joyce Dear GOD, It rained for our whole vacation and is my father mad! He said some things about you that people are not supposed to say, but I hope you will not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Holy Stubborness

Contributed by Dr. Ade Oyeyemi on Feb 19, 2013

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Prayer is an arduous task, persistent prayer brings result. The fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much. Engaging in prayer means standing in the face of defeat while others are falling, prayer requires a determination to continue waiting on the Lor

Among the vices mentioned in Galatians 5:19 are anger and stubbornness but these can be used in a holy way. Hatred of evil is considered a holy hatred, so is holy stubbornness that serves the purpose of carrying out an effort in a determined, persistent way until one prevails. Holy stubbornness is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Luke 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Power In Prayer

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

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The early church understood the key to spiritual power flowed from an active prayer life. The church needs to get back to the practice of prayer.

Finding Power in Prayer Selected Passages from Acts Introduction I need Thee Every Hour Sweet Hour of Prayer I Must Tell Jesus What a Friend We Have in Jesus The hymn book is filled with wonderful songs about the subject of prayer and each one of these were a vital part of the church that I grew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Give Up On God

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Dec 1, 2001

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God appears obscure and enigmatic to us all at times, but as we persevere in our relationship with God we realize that God perseveres toward us also.

“Don’t Give Up on God” / Luke 18:1-8 Proper 24, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 21 October 2001 If Jesus is trying to teach us about the importance of persevering in our prayer lives, we wish he would have done it in a less confusing and puzzling manner. Perhaps his parable should have gone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Never Ever Give Up! Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

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God answers prayers so that we might express and encourage our faith.

Scripture Introduction Jesus teaches us today by parable, “an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.” Our English word derives from the Greek, para-bolae,, which itself consists of two words, para- meaning “beside” and -ballo meaning “throw or cast.” A parable is, literally, a story thrown or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Circle Maker 1: The Legend Of The Circle Maker Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011

based on 29 ratings

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A sermon about the power of prayer illustrated by a man drawing circles in the sand in faith.

Introduction It was the first century BC and a devastating drought threatened to destroy a generation, the generation before Jesus. The last of the Jewish prophets had died off nearly four centuries before. Miracles were such a distant memory that they seemed like a false memory. And God was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping It Together When Your World Is Falling Apart

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 15, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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Faith in action is a life of prayer, not just any old kind of prayer, but the prayer that can keep you together when your world is falling apart.

Keeping It Together When Your World is Falling Apart Luke 18:1-8 (1) Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. (2) He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. (3) And there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"Tabitha, Get Up" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 29, 2007

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that whenever Prayer and the Power of God’s Word is present, there is new life to overcome the spiritual handicaps.

Acts 9:36-43 (MSG) 29 April 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Whenever Prayer and the Power of God’s Word is present, there is new life to overcome spiritual handicaps. References: Colossians 3:12-15 (ESV); Acts 12:1-19 (James Killed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help Wanted Prayer Challenge - Reloaded

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 9, 2012

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When Jesus talked about a "church growth" plan, He told the disciples, first and foremost, to pray to the Lord of the harvest.

Help Wanted Prayer Challenge Reloaded TCF Sermon January 8, 2012 The unemployment rate has been in the news a lot. As our nation’s, and indeed the world’s economy struggles, businesses are challenged to make enough to pay the workers they need to do the job. So some businesses make do with less ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Quietnes

Contributed by Lew Slade on Feb 15, 2007

based on 9 ratings

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Being quiet before God is as important as being busy for him.

The Call to Quietness I have to say that I am very glad that our gospel reading today skips over the horrific story of the beheading of John the Baptist, and rather moves on chronologically from last week. We read then how Jesus sent out the twelve disciples in ministry for the first time. Today ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Living With Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 16, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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Godly people encounter painful things that will not change this side of eternity.

Living With Things You Cannot Change 2 Sam. 12:13-20, 23; 2 Cor. 12:7-9a Sept. 18, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Diann Beck testimony B Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

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