"parable" Tagged Sermons
Bold Persistence
Drawing from Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18:1–8), this sermon explores the nature of petitionary prayer—prayer that asks God for something—with three key themes: Petition: Like the widow who brings her case before the judge, we are invited to bring our requests to God. Petitionary prayer is one of many types of prayer, and it reflects our dependence on God for justice, healing, provision, and reconciliation. Persistence: The widow’s relentless return to the judge,…
The Good Shepherd
When Jesus refers to himself as our Good Shepherd he speaks of one who provides for us, one who protects us and above all who gives us life. Text: John 10:11-18