Sermons on Luke 18:5:

The Parable Of The Persistent Widow Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 20, 2015

The parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8 teaches us about persevering in prayer.

Scripture I read a story when I was a student at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, IL. You will be appalled by the story I am about to relate to you. Appalled, that is, if you have any kind of social conscience. A poor black, living on Chicago’s South Side, sought to have her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Pray?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2011

Prayer is our primary means of seeing God work in others’ lives. Because it is our means of “plugging into” God’s power, it is our means of defeating Satan and his army that we are powerless to overcome by ourselves. Therefore, may God find us often befor

Opening illustration: Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the hands. He always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Whats Wrong With Our Prayers"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 30, 2011

We are stuck in a rote way of praying. This lesson will help you to see how the faith of a child and the persistent widow should teach us how to pray.

There is a great book out on prayer called “A Praying Life” by Paul Miller. One of Paul Miller’s statements in his book says “”Learning to pray doesn’t offer you a less busy life, it offers you a less busy heart.” A lot of times in prayer we think we need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

The Circle Maker 3: Pray Hard Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011

The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible. Prayer is the way you get the Bible through you.

Introduction In standardized math tests, Japanese children consistently score higher than their American counterparts. While some assume that a natural proclivity toward mathematics is the primary difference, researchers have discovered that it may have more to do with effort than ability. In one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pharisee And Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 22, 2010

The true “righteous” person is not someone who flawlessly observes all the “rules”, but someone who begs for mercy and is accepted by God--despite having plenty of human imperfections. To illustrate this, Jesus tells a story of two people who are polar o

In preparation for this sermon, I did my taxes last week…so I have lots to say about that tax collector! How do we get to Heaven? By human effort? By keeping the rules? That works only if we could obey perfectly, which excludes all of us. Occasionally someone comes along who thinks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Luke 18:9, Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

How Persistent Is Your Faith Series

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

Lessons From A Faith That Wouldn’t Quit!

Intro. · Persistent is defined as ‘refusing to give up’, ‘never ceasing’, or ‘continuing to exist despite interference or treatment’ · Ill.: There’s a supposedly true story of a Welsh woman who lived in a remote valley in Wales. She went to a great deal of trouble and expense to have electrical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Over But The Praying Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 5, 2018

Keep praying always and don’t lose heart. Today we’re going to listen in as Jesus explains to His disciples why it is so important to persist in prayer … and then we’re going to look at what we miss out on when we don’t spend dedicated time with the Lord each day.

As a courtesy, a guest preacher was asked to give the offertory. Seeking to impress his captive audience, he went on and on … and on. Finally, one man leaned over to his neighbor in the pew and said: I don’t know about you but I’d double my offering right now if he’d just shut up!” You might ...read more

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

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Widow And The Unjust Judge”

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018

I believe strongly in prayer and in the power of prayer. And, I believe it is a part of our relationship with God where we can never stop growing in or do too much.

Introduction: Above the door frame of my front door is an elongated plaque mounted. Inscribed upon it are the words, “Handle with Prayer.” Every time you come through that door or walk around the living room, this visible reminder stands as a testament of what to do with everything in life: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Persistence In Prayer Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 3, 2014

Your prayers are heard by your heavenly Father, who loves you & cares about you supremely.

LUKE 18: 1-8 [PARABLES IN LUKE] BE PERSISTENCE IN PRAYING [Hebrews 11:1-6] In order to be recipients of the abundant blessings Jesus has for us we need to be constantly walking with God. Prayer is an essential component of life with God. Prayer involves asking God for what you need, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 4, 2014

Prayer can change circumstances and prayer can change us. The Lord has told us to pray and never give up, both of these things are very hard when you are going through a hard time.

Persistent Prayer Luke 18:1-18:6 Introduction- We will continue to look at Jesus parables and how we can apply his teachings to our life. Last week we looked at honoring God with our lives and make sure that God gets the glory. This week we look at prayer-persistent prayer of the widow. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 17, 2012

Prayer is our privilege and our duty.

Persistent Prayer January 7, 2009 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Prayer is our privilege and our duty. Focus Passage: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction: In his book Why Prayers are Unanswered, John Lavender retells a story about Norman Vincent Peale. When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Perplexing Prayer Problems

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 5, 2012

Do you feel that prayer is not working for you? Have you considered what your prayer life looks like to God? It may just be lacking one or more essential ingredients. Let us take a good look and find out.

Praying Problems Luke 18:1-18 Contrasts and Comparisons The word for prayer from the Greek here is "earnest supplication". The Lord is telling us to pray continously without giving up, until we receive the answer. Avenge = serve justice; vindicate IL. : A company manager told his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not-Giving-Up Kind Of Prayer

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 8, 2012

T/F QUESTION: True or False… God wants us to pray about something over and over and over again.

NOT-GIVING-UP KIND OF PRAYER LUKE 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION… http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/150915-us-statistics-on-prayer.html Starting a sermon with facts and figures is always fun for some of us, so let’s do that today! Get ready to be astounded and amazed at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persistence In Prayer Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 22, 2014

Jesus tells us to pray and not give up-He already taught the content of prayer-Persistence in the Lord's Prayer is required if we are to see God work.

Luke 18 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: *other

Will I Make It?

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 10, 2014

We sin and wonder, is it at all possible for me to be saved. Will I make it. Is there hope for me, I meen I am so bad and I cant seem to overcome. what does Jesus think about this?

Main Idea Let’s take a walk with Jesus and ask Him some questions. Jesus, “How we can inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, and what measure will You use to gauge our fitness to inherit your Kingdom, I mean, can we really make it? Do you really want us to be there? We will discover that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational