Prayer is hard work. Don't lose heart! - Kyle Van Dyke

"Persistent Prayer"
Luke 18:1-8
Kyle Van Dyke
June 1, 2025


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SERMON NOTES:
- Persistent Prayer
- Luke 18:1-8 (NIV)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV)
- Romans 12:12 (NIV)
- Matthew 7:7 (NIV)
- Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
- Colossians 4:2 (NIV)
- Verse 1 - The Why
- Why do we lose heart in prayer?
    1. Prayer is hard work.
    2. We are directed away from genuine prayer.
    3. We are not always convinced of the reality of the power of prayer.
- Verse 2 and 3 - The Characters
- The Judge
    Unjust
    No fear of God
    No regard for people
- The widow:
    Powerless
    Persistent
    Bold
- Verse 4 and 5 - The Appeal
- Persistence in prayer reflects faith, not frustration.
- “How many times we ask of God and have not because we do not wait long enough at the door? We knock a time or two at the gate of Mercy and as no friendly messenger opens the door, we go our ways. Too many prayers are like boys’ runaway knocks—given and then the giver is away before the door can be opened.” (Spurgeon)
- Verse 6 and 7 - The Contrast
- God:
    Attentive
    Powerful
    Just
- Jesus uses the formula of “How Much More”.
- Verse 8 - The Warning
- Jesus ties persistence in prayer to genuine faith.
- When we persist in prayer we become petitioners of righteousness, not merely shoppers of blessings.


Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Henrico north of Richmond, VA.

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Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.
We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.

Stay Connected:
Website: https://oasischurch.online
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/