Luke 18:8

Parables, Justice, Luke (person), Widow

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 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

God is Not the Unjust Judge

Eric Fistler | Pulpitfiction

Eric Fistler's sermon starter on Luke 18:1-8 interprets Jesus' parable as contrasting the unjust judge with God. "If even an unjust judge will grant justice, then how much sooner will God?"

Judge, Justice, Kingdom Of God, Widow

Continuing to Pray

Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Assurance of Pardon and 5 more types

This outline for a worship service focuses on the necessity of faithful prayer as demonstrated by the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8 and as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

Heidelberg Catechism, Prayer, Widow

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

The Persistent Church and the Long-suffering Lord

Kent Burreson | Concordia Theology

Kent Burreson's sermon starter on Luke 18:1-8 says that Jesus' last question is addressed to the church: "when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"

Perseverance, Faith, Justice, Widow

Never Lose Heart

ePriest

In this devotional, Jesus' parable of the widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8) is seen as encouragement to pray at all times, cultivating a personal relationship with Christ and seeking his will.

Carelessness, Dependence, Perseverance, Prayer

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, Prayer

Do Not Give Up

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Scripture Drama or Paraphrase

A responsive reading on the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8). Two voices explain that while an uncaring king would give justice due to impatience, God would give justice freely.

Second Coming, Judge, Justice, Perseverance

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)

Artwork, Article about Artwork

Parables, Widow, Prayer

Women of Faith

Sara Olson-Smith | Young Clergy Women

This resource contains three images focusing on women in the New Testament by Sara Olson-Smith, inspired by Luke 14:25-33; Luke 18:1-8; and 2 Timothy 1:5.

Luke 14:25-33, 18:1-8; 2 Timothy 1:5

Discipleship, Eunice, Lois, Widow

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

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Keep on Praying

Jane Hulme | All Age Worship

Children's Sermon or Lesson

Jane Hulme's children's sermon for Luke 18:1-8 encourages people to keep on praying and not to give up even when the answers to their prayers seem slow in coming.

Faith, Perseverance, Prayer, Widow

God as an Unjust Judge

David J Lose | Working Preacher

This commentary on Luke 18:1-8 considers the ways in which God is like and unlike an unjust judge.

Parables, Justice, God, Judge

Pray and Don't Give Up

Sermons 4 Kids

Children's Sermon or Lesson

This children's sermon on the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8) suggests using stickers to help children remember not to give up when asking for help from the Lord.

Prayer, Widow

A Funny Story About a Judge

Sara Maitland | The Christian Century

Sara Maitland treats Jesus' parable of the widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8) as a story intended to be funny, an example of Jesus' sense of humor.

Parables, Humor, Widow, Judge

Shameless Persistence

June Mears Driedger | Together in Worship

June Driedger and Sandi Marr share this sermon starter on two of Jesus' parables (Luke 11:5-13, 18:1-8), involving persistence in prayer, the generosity of God is contrasted with human attitudes.

Luke 11:5-13, 18:1-8

Parables, Perseverance, Judge, Widow

Waiting for God in the In Between

Mark Labberton | Fuller Studio

Mark Labberton reflects on Jesus' parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18:1-18), preaching on the difficult challenge of trusting and not losing heart while we wait for God to act. (Length: 25:15)

Luke 18:1-18

Justice, Widow, Judge, Parables

The Persistent Widow and the Unjust Judge

Valerie Carter | A Sermon for Every Sunday

Valerie Carter, herself a "persistent widow," offers a sermon on Jesus' parable in Luke 18:1-8. She speaks of "the power of prayer for moving the heart of God." (Length: 11:50)

Widow, Parables, Judge, Justice

The Persistent Widow

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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)