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

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

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

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 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.

Petition, Parable Of The Unjust Judge

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.

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Sermon Preparation

Justice, Petition, Widow

Do Not Lose Heart

Mark Harris | The Christian Century

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 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, Perseverance, Widow

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Giving Away the Good News

Noah Stansbury | Sermons That Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

This Bible study on Psalm 119:97-104; Jeremiah 31:27-34; Luke 18:1-8; 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 4:1-5 encourages us to explore ways we have experienced the resurrection of Christ and what we can do to tell others about it.

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

Hope, Justice, Law, Witness

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

Parable of the Persistent Widow

Debie Thomas | The Christian Century

Are we really expected to pester God in prayer the way the widow pesters the judge? Does God really answer our prayers just to get us to shut up?

Faith, Faithfulness, Justice, Prayer

Whose Persistence?

Robert Dunham | Day1

Robert Dunham takes a fresh look at the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8), asking us to consider prayer as a call to act justly on behalf of those who are seeking life and liberation.

Prayer, Justice, Parable Of The Unjust Judge

Is This How I am Supposed to Pray?

Judy Kincaid | A Sermon for Every Sunday

Judy Kincaid preaches on the parable of the persistent widow from Luke 18:1-8, reminding us to pray and not give up, even when we do not get the things we want. (Length: 10:43)

Prayer, Parable Of The Unjust Judge

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 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)

Jerusalem, Journey, Grace

Persistent Prayer, Resilient Faith

Daniel Robayo | Caminando with Jesus

Reflecting on Jesus' parable of the widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8), Daniel Robayo says that "prayer without action is meaningless; activism without prayer is unsustainable."