In this message, Pastor Phillip tackles one of the great tensions of the Christian life: Why does God sometimes answer prayer instantly, while at other times He seems silent?
Looking at Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1–8, we learn that God invites us to keep asking, keep seeking, and keep knocking—even when the waiting feels heavy. Through stories of desperation that led to breakthrough, including the powerful testimony of Pastor Jim Cymbala’s daughter, Pastor Phillip reminds us that persistence is born out of deep dependence.
This sermon challenges us to move beyond polished, comfortable prayers and into a desperate pursuit of God’s presence—personally, in our families, and in our church.
If an unjust judge will respond to persistence, how much more will our good and gracious God move on behalf of His people?
Be encouraged, be challenged, and be called into a deeper place of faith as we learn what it means to persist in prayer.
