Luke 18:8

Faith, Faithfulness, Doubt, Earth

Raise Us Up

Benjamin Roberts | Preaching Hope

A sermon on Exodus 17:8-13; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2; and Luke 18:1-8 by Benjamin Roberts, who finds encouragement in the truth that, even in exhaustion, we can trust the Holy Spirit to sustain us.

Exodus 17:8-13; Luke 18:1-8; 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 4:1-2

Encouragement, Holy Spirit, Moses, Ordination

Taking the Fork in the Road

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

Rolf Jacobson reflects on Luke 18:1-8 as a riddle, mystery, and enigma (per Winston Churchill) and encourages preachers to pick and preach "one sermon" rather than focus on all of the different interpretations of the text.

God's Faithfulness, God's Will, Justice

Commentary on Luke 18:1-8

David J Lose | Working Preacher

David Lose’s commentary on Luke 18:18 explores three views on the parable that include God as a good judge, God as just and will give justice eventually, and the widow as a vulnerable pursuer of justice.

Parables, Justice, Luke (person), Widow

Unleashing the Power of Prayer

Larry Goodpaster | Day1

In his sermon on Luke 18:1-8, Larry Goodpaster argues that it is important for our spiritual lives to be engaged both in persistent prayer and faithful living.

Prayer, Daily Living, Faithfulness, Christian Life

Five Homilies on Daily Living

Thomas G Morrow | Homiletic and Pastoral Review

Five homilies by Thomas Morrow on abortion (Habakkuk 1:2–3; 2:2–4), gratitude (Luke 17:11-19), persistence in prayer (Luke 18:1-8), humility (Luke 18:9-14), and sin (Luke 19:1–10).

Psalm 51; Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4; Luke 17:11-19 (+ more)

Abortion, Gratitude, Humility, Prayer

Praying for a Change

Robert B Kruschwitz | The Christian Reflection Project

Scripture Meditation or Sermon and 3 more types

Do petitionary and intercessory prayers bring about real change? This study guide outlines a lesson on prayer that prompts us to consider our expectations as we prayer. Liturgical elements and discussion questions are included.

Luke 18:1-14

Intercessory Prayer, Petition

Keeping Heart, Trusting God

Mark Sargent | Day1

Mark Sargent shares a sermon on the Parable of the Persistent Widow in Luke 18:1-8. He encourages us to continue praying in the face of delay.

Prayer, Promises, Waiting

The Beginning of Justice

David Lose | In the Meantime

David Lose offers a sermon starter on the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8. God is listening and will answer our persistent cries even when we are the most marginalized in the society.

Justice, Petition, Widow

The Beginning of Justice

David J Lose | In the Meantime

David Lose examines Luke 18:1-8, the Parable of the Unjust Judge, and wonders if it offers a helpful, minimalist definition of justice.

Parables, Justice, Petition

Do Not Lose Heart

Mark Harris | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Does God take sides? Mark Harris reflects on Luke 18:1-8, arguing that God vindicates those who are God’s own. God commits to taking our side and being by our side.

Justice, Incarnation, Vengeance, Heart

The Pursuit of God

Noah Stansbury | Sermons That Work

Discussion Questions

Noah Stansbury's Bible study on Psalm 119; Jeremiah 1:10; Luke 17:22, 18:1-8; and 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 4:1-5 includes commentary and discussion questions focusing on intimacy with God, living for him, conversion, evangelism, and persevering in prayer.

Psalm 119; Jeremiah 1:10; Luke 17:22, 18:1-8

Faithfulness, Promises, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Search Results for "Luke 18:8" on Hymnary.org

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The Importance of God's Word

Carolyn C Brown | Worshiping With Children

Children's Sermon or Lesson

Carolyn Brown offers children's worship resources for the theme of wrestling with God (Genesis 32:22-31; Luke 18:1-8) and the importance of Bible study (Jeremiah 31:33; Psalm 19:14; 119:97-104).

Genesis 32:22-31; Psalms 19:14, 119:97-104; Jeremiah 31:33

Bible, Jacob, Study, Wrestle

Praying with Determination

Richard Bruxvoort Colligan | Pulpitfiction

This resource contains podcasts and notes giving commentary on Luke 18:1-8, Jeremiah 31:27-34, Psalm 19, and 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5. The hosts discuss themes of justice, faith, longing, and the nature of Scripture.

Psalm 19; Jeremiah 31:27-34; Luke 18:1-8

Faith, Justice, Longing, Bible

Law and Justice

Margaret Leidheiser-Stoddard | Sermons That Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

This Bible study on Jeremiah 31:27-34, Psalm 119:97-104, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5, and Luke 18:1-8 focuses on several themes including: the new covenant written on our hearts, the beauty of God's law, persistence in faith, and justice.

Psalm 119:97-104; Jeremiah 31:27-34; Luke 18:1-8

Covenant, Law, Perseverance, Faith

A Life of Prayer and Praise

Dwight Campbell | Homiletic and Pastoral Review

Four sermons by Dwight Campbell. The first is about abortion (Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4); the second encourages gratitude (Luke 17:11-19); the third is about prayer (Luke 18:1-8); and the fourth is about honesty and humility (Luke 18:9-14).

Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4; Luke 17:5-19, 18:1-14

Gratitude, Prayer, Abortion, Honesty

The Importunate Widow

Charles Haddon Spurgeon | The Spurgeon Center

Charles Spurgeon preaches on the Importunate Widow from Luke 18:1-8: Jesus modeled drawing near to God in prayer; we are to pray always and to persevere in prayer, knowing Jesus intercedes for us.

Prayer, Father, Perseverance, Widow

Wrestling With Sins of Commision and Sins of Omission

Bill Wessner | ConfessionRCL

Assurance of Pardon, Prayer of Confession

Drawing attention to our inconsistent prayers for help amidst disobedience, this confession by Bill Wessner on Luke 18:1-8 asks God to forgive us for our sins of omission and miscarriages of justice.

Sin, Justice, Omission, Neglect

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

Methodist UK

Service Outline or Song Suggestions

This resource suggests songs fitting for Genesis 32:22-31, Psalms 119, 121, Jeremiah 31:27-34, Luke 18:1-8, and 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 4:1-5. The themes include God's unfailing love, prayer, forgiveness, and the Lord's Prayer.

Genesis 32:22-31; Psalms 119, 121; Jeremiah 31:27-34

God's Love, God's Faithfulness, Forgiveness, Lord's Prayer

The Journey to Jerusalem

Leo Almazan | Homiletic and Pastoral Review

Leo Alamazan offers five homilies for Ordinary Time, each focused on the semi-continuous gospel reading, which consists of episodes from Luke's narration of Jesus' journey to Jerusalem.

Luke 17:5-19 (+ more)