Sermons on Luke 18:1-43: showing 1-15 of 856

America's Greatest Tragedy, Pt 2 By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 29, 2004

Satan is never too busy to rock the cradle of a sleeping Church. Next to the Unattended Church the greatest tragedy in America today is the Unbowed Knee!

Introduction Recently, an organization called "The Barna Group" conducted a study on the importance of reaching children with the gospel before their teens. They found that: *a person’s moral foundations are laid by the age of nine. *most people make a decision regarding the personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jul 12, 2006

Final Sermon in the Lost Sermon Series" Not Good Enough

Over the last four weeks we have talked about the TV show “LOST”, but more importantly we have talked about what it mean to be lost. We have seen Jack –the Lost son, Claire—a woman caught in adultery, and Charley—the “wanna be” Rock Star whose life began to spiral out of control. Tonight, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Persist In Prayer

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 12, 2005

A message from Luke 18:1-8. The parable of the persistent widow and evil judge.

Luke 18:1 (NLT) One day Jesus told his disciples a story to illustrate their need for constant prayer and to show them that they must never give up. 2 Needs • Prayer – Our direct link to God • Persistence – A “won’t quit” state of mind Luke 18:2-3 (NLT) "There was a judge in a certain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembrance Day Services

Contributed by Ken Durham on Oct 14, 2005

I never want to miss an opportunity to preach the Gospel - especially when asked to speak at Remembrance Services.

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES 1. INTRODUCTION I guess with people knowing that I have served in the Armed Forces it’s not so surprising that I am often asked to take Remembrance Day Services. I don’t have a problem with this; in fact to me it is a privilege to share with both military personnel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Check Your Attitude At The Door

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 20, 2005

A message addressing the condition of the heart during prayer. This message is based on the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

Luke 18:9 (NLT) Then Jesus told this story to some who had great self-confidence and scorned everyone else: Sunday 11AM – The Most Segregated Hour in America  The proud and the broken  The haves and have nots  Those with agendas and those with needs  Rich and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 25, 2005

Being faithful to God includes being faithful in prayer. To be faithful in prayer requires that we understand that prayer is expected, effective and must not be exhausted.

A.We’ve been talking about God’s faithfulness and our faithfulness. 1.We have been reminded of the fact that we are called to be faithful. 2. That call is not a call to perfection, but a call to consistency and reliability. 3. All of this calls for the need to be faithful in attendance and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mercy

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 15, 2007

This is one of the many acts of mercy of our Lord

Mercy by Gerald Van Horn Text. Luke 18:41. “What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee.?” Read Luke 18:35-43 This is one of the many acts of mercy of our Lord. The question is very personal and recorded here for our benefit. What it is saying is “What do you want me to do for you?” What a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

El Poder De La Oracion

Contributed by Neftali Baez on Feb 18, 2008

Educativo

El Poder de la Oracion Lucas 18:10-14 Introducción: Opcional I¿Que es la Oracion? Es la comunicacion del hombre con Dios. 1)Es el unico medio por el cual puede comunicarse con su señor.Hebreos11:6 2)La oracion no es para torsele el brazo a Dios para que haga lo que quiere el orante.¿Entonce ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Learn To Pray By Praying Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

What the Church needs today is not more machinery or better,... From the beginning of time, men have prayed, Genesis 4:26. In all types of places, at all times and in every conceivable situation, men have prayed. Christian and heathen alike have spent mas

Illustration: A heart-broken little girl began to kneel and pour out her heart to God in the altar at her local church. She did not know what to say. As she wept speechless, she began to remember what her Father had told her, "God knows your needs even before you pray, and he can answer when you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Attitude Means Everything Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 21, 2008

The heart from which we pray is as important as what we pray.

Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Luke 18:9-14 Title: “Our Attitude Means Everything” I. The Two People (9-10) • Let’s forget everything we know or perceive when we think about a Pharisee and a tax collector. o We must try and understand how Jesus’ followers would have understood what He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Impresses God?

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 28, 2008

Purpose: Share with the listener, what impresses God.

  WHAT IMPRESSES GOD? 10 July 2005  Scripture: Luke 18:9-14 Purpose: Share with the listener, what impresses God. Introduction:    (Luke 18:9-14) 9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10 “Two men went up to the temple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Other

Liberalism Vs Legalism

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Feb 27, 2007

Many want to clean the outside of the believer, when the inside is what Jesus put the most emphasis on. I call it visual sins.

Liberalism VS Legalism Two of the Deadliest Sins A Church received a resume for a Pastor’s position. While reading up on his history they noticed that he had a record. He had been arrested, his doctrine was considered very controversial and on occasions he was run out of town. Fights erupted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Must I Do To Inherit Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 2, 2007

Jesus’ Teaching on how we inherit eternal life with childlike faith in Jesus, not by the things we do.

We continue today on our 40 day journey through the season of Lent as we walk with Jesus to the cross and to resurrection. During our Lenten journey we have been focusing on Jesus’ teachings on the way to the cross from Luke’s gospel. This is the section from Luke 9:50 until his arrest and death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-30

Denomination: Methodist

Parable Of The Unjust Judge Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2007

Includes info. on "Jessica’s Law", child predators, lenient judges, and some powerful spiritual lessons Jesus taught about His Father and about prayer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustJudge.html Bad judges have highlighted the news more than ever the last few months as investigations into rulings doled out to child predators have revealed so many judges exercising extreme lenience that is not helping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Impossible Odds Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Last in a witnessing series emphasizing the ability of God to accomplish anything.

OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Six—Overcoming Impossible Odds Luke 18:27 Sunday, August 26, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee “What is impossible with men is possible with God.” Luke 18:27 What do you think is impossible? What do you think God finds impossible? • Strictly speaking, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27

Denomination: Wesleyan