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Lessons from the Persistent Widow - Pray, Persevere, and Never Give Up!

Explore the powerful lessons from the parable of the Persistent Widow. Learn the importance of prayer, trusting God as the hearer of our prayers, and never losing heart. Discover how to grow in your relationship with God and pursue heaven with unwavering determination.

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Lessons from the Persistent Widow - Pray, Persevere, and Never Give Up!

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  1. Pine Grove Church of Christ – 03/07/10

  2. 3 Lessons from the Persistent Widow Pine Grove Church of Christ – 03/07/10

  3. The Parable of the Persistent Widow • The Parable of the Persistent Widow • Luke 18:1-8

  4. The Parable of the Persistent Widow • 1.) We Need to Pray

  5. We Need to Pray • In Times of Joy – Do we fail give thanksgivings to God? • I Thessalonians 5:17-18 – “in everything give thanks” • In Times of Distress – Do we fail to petition God for help? • II Chronicles 16:12 – “yet in his disease he did not seek the Lord” • Hebrews 13:5-6 – “The Lord is my helper”

  6. We Need to Pray • Not only do we need to pray, but we need to be persistent. • Luke 11:1-8 – “yet because of his persistence he will rise”

  7. The Parable of the Persistent Widow • 1.) We Need to Pray • 2. ) God, the Hearer of Our Prayers

  8. God, the Hearer of Our Prayers • I Peter 5:6-7 – “casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” • Matthew 7:7-11 – “how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!” • John 9:31 – “He hears him” • I Peter 3:12 – “His ears are open to their prayers”

  9. God, the Hearer of Our Prayers • I John 2:1 – “we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus” • Romans 8:34 – “who also makes intercession for us”

  10. The Parable of the Persistent Widow • 1.) We Need to Pray • 2. ) God, the Hearer of Our Prayers • 3.) Don’t Lose Heart

  11. Don’t Lose Heart • NEVER GIVE UP • Philippians 3:8-14 • (11) “if, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead” • (14) “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” • Galatians 6:9 – “let us not grow weary while doing good”

  12. Conclusion • We need to continue to grow in our relationship with God and prays always. • We need to make a commitment that in our pursuit of God and Heaven – WE WILL NEVER GIVE UP. • Do you want to go to heaven? • Then do whatever it takes to be there.

  13. God’s Invitation • Hear the Word of God (Romans 10:17) • Believe in Jesus (Mark 16:16) • Repent of Sins (Acts 2:38) • Confess Faith in Christ (Acts 8:37-38) • Be Baptized in Water (Acts 22:16) • Remain Faithful (Revelations 2:10) • If err, repent and pray to God (Acts 8:22)

  14. Pine Grove Church of Christ – 03/07/10

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