Sermons on Luke 18:1-7:

The Unjust Judge Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 10, 2009

This parable is about persistence in praying but not about praying the same prayer persistently to get what we want. It is about sticking with prayer and with God no matter what!

The Parables of Jesus The Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 August 9, 2009 Here we have another parable with a theme of prayer. Like the parable of the BFF @ midnight, this parable is NOT praying the persistently the same prayer badgering God to get what we desire. In fact, NO WHERE in scripture is this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Parable Of The Persistent Widow Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 13, 2009

God’s delays are not His denials.

[To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] We don’t like to wait. We want what we want right away. · ATM machines: If we need cash, we don’t have to wait until the bank opens. · Fast food: If we wait for more than two minutes for our order, we get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Without Losing Heart

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 23, 2009

Praying without giving up

A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. If she only lets me hold her hand, then I’ll give her the small ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Sigue Orando Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Sep 12, 2009

Sigue orando porque el buen Padre te está escuchando

Intro: En los primeros meses después del nacimiento de mi hijo Josué, nos dimos cuenta de que sus ojitos amanecían prácticamente pegados porque secretaba lagañas abundantes. De hecho, a veces ni podía abrir los ojos porque las lagañas se habían secado formando un adhesivo poderoso entre párpado y ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Relentless For Justice

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 22, 2009

Will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. -Luke 18:7,8 (NRSV)

Relentless for Justice Read Luke 18:1-8 Luke 18:1-8 (NRSV) Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, "In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Pray Like You Mean It!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 31, 2009

Our prayers are affected by the way we understand God. Jesus uses this quirky parable to drive home that God is passionate about humanity and, in particular, your well-being.

Sermon for CATM – November 1, 2009 – “Pray Like You Mean It!” A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ought To Pray

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Apr 21, 2009

THE WORD WE LIKE TO USE SO MUCH AS PREACHERS, OUGHT, THIS IS A SERMON THAT SAYS OUGHT BUT ALSO HOW!!!!!!!!

OUGHT TO PRAY LUKE 18:1 INTRO: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PRAY? 1: PRAYER A) ADDRESS TO GOD B) SPOKEN OR UNSPOKEN C) EXPRESS PRAISE, THANKSGIVING, CONFESSION, OR A REQUEST POINT: WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO PRAY TO GOD? SIMPLY IT MEANS TO SPEAK TO GOD!! 2: PHILLIPIANS 4:6 A) BE CAREFUL FOR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Other

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

Humble Perseverance

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Mar 18, 2009

how to Humbly Persevere as we live out our Christian life in today’s society.

Title: Humble Perseverance Introduction: Today we are looking at two parables in Luke 18. These two parables teach us how to Humbly Persevere as we live out our Christian life in today’s society. a. The purpose of the first parable is given to us; to show us that we should always pray and not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Asking And Asking Again

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 20, 2009

Persistent prayer is commanded to us by Christ. If even the unjust judge will respond to it for bad reasons, how much more will the Father respond for good ones?

Asking and asking again Luke 18:1-8 What is your prayer life like? How long can you pray without stopping? I am not talking about standard written or memorized prayers, I am talking about speaking with God concerning what is on your heart and working to remember everything that should be prayed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Mennonite

God's Upsidedown Courthouse: A Lesson In Faithfulness

Contributed by Ryan Sato on May 4, 2005

Today’s passage challenges us to think about the Christian discipline of prayer. How is your prayer life? How is our church prayer life? How do we measure a faithful prayer life? Jesus’ parable from Luke 18 offers us some freedom from guilt…and a call

Opener: Please allow me to rant…I often wonder if we Christians take time to reflect on what we look like to the unbelieving world that is outside the four walls of our church…Sunday after Sunday. Why go to church…why be a part of the church community? – This is a question that I have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Really Count On

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 14, 2005

There are not many things you can really count on in this world today. Hardly anyone is true to their word today. We really can not count on others today, but there is one that we can count on. He will not fail to hold true to His words.

WHAT CAN WE COUNT ON Luke 18:1-8 Intro: Recently I received an e-mail that had several questions in it, These questions seemed to have no clear answer. 1. Why do Dr.s & lawyers call it a practice? 2. Why is abbreviation such a long word? 3. How come when driving & looking for an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping It Together When Your World Is Falling Apart

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 15, 2005

Faith in action is a life of prayer, not just any old kind of prayer, but the prayer that can keep you together when your world is falling apart.

Keeping It Together When Your World is Falling Apart Luke 18:1-8 (1) Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. (2) He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. (3) And there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Any Faith Left?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 6, 2005

This sermon blends together Luke 18: 1 - 8 and Deuteronomy 1: 16 - 17 to arrive at a description of the faith God expects from Christians.

Any Faith Left? Luke 18: 1 - 8 Intro: A young entrepreneur came a “dry town” to build a tavern. He was not breaking any laws to do so. The community was just conservatively religious. A group of members from the various churches in town met and prayed for God to intervene. That night the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed