Luke 18:8

Faith, Faithfulness, Doubt, Earth

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, Prayer

Keeping Heart, Trusting God

Mark Sargent | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Prayer

When a promise deeply hoped for is delayed, it's easy to lose faith in the one who made the promise. What if the one who made the promise that has been long delayed is God?

Parables, Longing, Prayer, Promises

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.

Luke, Parables, Justice, Widow

Unleashing the Power of Prayer

Larry Goodpaster | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Prayer

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, Sermon, Faithfulness

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, 18:1-14, 19:1-10

Abortion, Gratitude, Humility, Prayer

Praying for a Change

Robert B Kruschwitz | The Christian Reflection Project

Sermon Preparation or Illustration 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

Prayer, Prayer, Intercessory, Petition

Prayer and the Merciless Judge

Nathanael Vissia | R Four

Children's Sermon or Lesson

Nathanael Vissia's children’s sermon for Luke 18:1-8 explains that when we communicate with God then we will be better able to hear and know how God wants to help us.

God's Will, Prayerfulness

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, Parable, Prayer

Praying with Determination

Eric Fistler | 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, Scripture

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

Perseverance and Faith

Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher

This podcast based on Luke 18:1-8 discusses the character of God and the nature of Christian faith. (Length: 29:35)

Character, Faith, Perseverance

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

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Persistent Faith

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

In this podcast, Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner discuss Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121; Jeremiah 31:27-34; Luke 18:1-8; 2 Timothy 3:14, highlighting the theme of persistence in our faith. (Length: 29:55).

Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121 Jeremiah 31:27-34

Commentary, Faith, Faithfulness, Pentecost

The Persistent Widow

Max 7

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

This animated children's video re-tells the parable of the persistent widow from Luke 18:1-8, in a contemporary setting. (Length: 2:02)

God's Provision, Parable, Perseverance, Widow

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, How To Pray, Perseverance

Asking the Unjust to be Just

Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher

In this podcast, Matt Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Joy Moore discuss Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121; Jeremiah 31:27-34; Luke 18:1-8; and 2 Timothy 3:14, highlighting themes of justice. (Length: 30:44)

Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121 Jeremiah 31:27-34

Commentary, Justice, Pentecost, Sermon

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, 18:1-14, 19:1-10

Jerusalem, Jesus, Journey, Grace

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, Confession, Justice, Omission

The One Who Etches Grace

Thom M Shuman | Lectionary Liturgies

Assurance of Pardon and 7 more types

Thom Shuman offers a call to worship, prayer, call to confession, prayer of confession, assurance of pardon, offering prayer, communion liturgy, and benediction based on Jeremiah 31:27-34; Psalm 119:97-104; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; and Luke 18:1-8.

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

Discipleship, God's Holiness, Justice, Kingdom Of God

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