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, Prayer

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

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

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.

Five Homilies on Daily Living

Justice, Petition, Widow

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

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 Of God, Waiting

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

Who Is Your Widow?

David Lose | In the Meantime

David Lose shares a sermon starter on the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8. He encourages a deeper empathy as we all crave the justice of God.

Empathy, Judge, Justice, Widow

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 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

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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

The Power of Prayer

John van de Laar | Sacredise

A sermon starter on Jeremiah 31:27-34; Genesis 32:22-31; Psalms 119:94-104; 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; and Luke 18:1-8. Prayer writes God’s law on our hearts and opens us to God's coming into our lives and our world.

Genesis 32:22-31; Psalms 119:94-104 121

Heart, Law Of God, Prayer

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

Prayer Without Weariness

Donald Senior | Chicago Catholic

Donald Senior explores the stories of Moses and the persistent widow, reflecting on the meaning of prayer as an expression of faith and trust in God (Exodus 17:8-13 and Luke 18:1-8).

Exodus 17:8-13; Luke 18:1-8

Moses, Parables, Perseverance, Prayerfulness

Failing Love

Wade Berry | B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary

Wade Berry reflects on our failures to love that often lead us to do evil. He explores the whole of scripture to remind us that we must always turn to God, whose love never fails.

Isaiah 2:2-4, 9:4, 11:1-4; 35 Ezekiel 33:11

God's Faithfulness, God's Love, Salvation

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

Prayer

Frederick Buechner | Day1

Frederick Buechner reflects on prayer from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and several teachings of Jesus (Matthew 7:9-11; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 11:5-8, 18:1-8).

Matthew 7:9-11; Mark 9:14-29 Luke 11:5-8, 18:1-8

Belief, Joy, Miracle, Perseverance

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