Sunday 10/26/2025 Afternoon

Temple Baptist Church

The sermon centers on the urgent call to persistent, expectant, and unwavering prayer in anticipation of Christ's return, drawing from Jesus' parable of the unjust judge and the persistent widow. It emphasizes that faith in the midst of waiting—marked by continual seeking, abiding trust, and amplified hope—is not only God's design but a vital expression of spiritual vitality. Through stories like George Mueller's miraculous deliverance and a personal account of a loved one's unexpected recovery from cancer, the message illustrates how God answers prayers in ways that defy human logic, often with sudden and transformative power. The preacher challenges believers to rekindle a vibrant prayer life, not out of consumerism, but out of deep reliance on a faithful Father who hears and acts on behalf of His elect. Ultimately, the sermon calls the church to cultivate a faith that anticipates God's intervention, persists through delay, and remains rooted in the certainty that He will vindicate and restore in due time.