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God is Not the Unjust Judge
Eric Fistler | Pulpitfiction
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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?"
Luke 18:1-8
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Judge, Justice, Kingdom Of God, Widow

Wrestling, Gratitude, and Prayer
Michael A Meyer | Homiletic and Pastoral Review
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Michael Meyer offers four Catholic homilies on the greatest force in the world (Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4), a gratitude adjustment (Luke 17:11-19), gritty prayer (Luke 18:1-8), and competition (Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18).
Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4; Luke 17:11-19, 18:1-8; Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18
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Prayer, Gratitude, Faith, Justice

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.
Luke 18:1-8
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Heidelberg Catechism, Prayer, Widow

Laity Sunday: Order of Worship
Discipleship Ministries
Benediction or Blessing and 4 more types
This order of worship, based on Luke 18:1-8, is designed for helping churches celebrate laity Sunday. Provides clickable links to additional resources, including planning and preaching notes, hymn suggestions, faith formation, and graphics.
Luke 18:1-8
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Ministry, Discipleship, Laity, Service

Parable of the Persistent Widow
Debie Thomas | The Christian Century
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
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?
Luke 18:1-8
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Parables, Faith, Faithfulness, Justice

Whose Persistence?
Robert Dunham | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
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.
Luke 18:1-8
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Parables, Prayer, Justice

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.
Luke 18:1-8
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God's Will, Prayer

Why Don’t We Pray?
Bob Hyatt | Missio Alliance
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Bob Hyatt reflects on how we pray, observing that Jesus compares prayer to the widow in Luke 18:1-8. He reminds us that prayer is a reflection of how deeply we care, and our transformation in Christ-likeness.
Luke 18:1-8
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God's Provision

Justice
David J Lose | Working Preacher
Article about Preaching
This article by David Lose based on Luke 18:1-8 gives suggestions for approaching conflict as a pastor, especially around issues of justice.
Luke 18
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Leadership, Calling/vocation, Preaching, Justice

Inner Law of Christ
The Living Church
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Drawing on Psalm 119:97-104; Jeremiah 31:27-34; Luke 18:1-8; and 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 4:1-5, this meditation considers how God is present even in judgment, "a righteous and correcting love" and the new "inward law of Christ."
Psalm 119:97-104; Jeremiah 31:27-34; Luke 18:1-8
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Correction, God's Presence, Judgment, Law

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

The Persistent Church and the Long-suffering Lord
Kent Burreson | Concordia Theology
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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?"
Luke 18:1-8
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Perseverance, Faith, Justice, Widow

The Power of Prayer
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 1 more types
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
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Heart, Law, Prayer

Who is Your Widow?
David Lose | In the Meantime
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
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.
Luke 18:1-8
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Empathy, Judge, Justice, Widow

Accessing God's Power and Love
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Scott Hoezee's sermon starter on the Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8) encourages us to worry less about the character of God and more about being persistent in faith through prayer. Sermon illustration idea included.
Luke 18:1-8
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Faith, Prayer, Intercession, Trust

Justice, Lament, and Flourishing
David Bast | Groundwork
Article about Scripture
Recognizing and acknowledging injustice is the first step in toward making justice a reality. But then what? This radio episode looks to scripture to answer this question.
Exodus 20:8-11; Luke 18:1-8
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Justice, Injustice, Obedience

The Unjust Judge
Chelsey Harmon | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this commentary on the Parable of the Unjust Judge in Luke 18:1-8, Chelsey Harmon reveals God as the just judge who sustains us through our suffering and rejection. Sermon illustration idea included.
Luke 18:1-8
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Faith, Faithfulness, Attributes Of God, Justice

Weary Pilgrims in Exhausting Times
Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Rolf Jacobson highlights main themes of Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121; Jeremiah 31:27-34; Luke 18:1-8; and 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 4:1-5. They include wresting with God, the new covenant, pilgrimage, power of God's word, and persistence in prayer.
Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121; Jeremiah 31:27-34
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Pilgrimage, Prayer, New Covenant, Wrestle

Unanswered Prayer (Part 2)
Thomas Lane Butts | Day1
Article about Theology
Thomas Lane Butts explores why some prayers go unanswered in this article. He says, "Unanswered prayer is one of the puzzling realities of life that can only be mediated by faith in God's superior wisdom."
Luke 18:1-8
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Prayer, God's Wisdom

Perseverance and Faith
Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This podcast based on Luke 18:1-8 discusses the character of God and the nature of Christian faith. (Length: 29:35)
Luke 18:1-8
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Character, Faith, Perseverance
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