Sermons on San Lucas 18:1:

"Pray, Pray, Pray!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 23, 2006

This message emphasizes the need for prayer. However, it is not just about prayer itself, but about the need for us to continue in prayer. Being steadfast is a vital characteristic of our prayer lives.

"pray, Pray, PRAY!" Luke 18:1-8 PRAYER… INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: There’s a magazine cartoon that shows a little fellow kneeling beside his bed for his bedtime prayer. He says with some measure of disgust, "Dear God, Uncle Jim still doesn’t have a job; Sis still doesn’t have a date for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Other

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

Jesus Teaching On Prayer Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012

Sermon #9 in the Preaching of Jesus series deals with Luke 11:1-13, 18:1-14 where Jesus taught about prayer.

Jesus teaching on Prayer Luke 11:1-13; 18:1-14 CHCC: March 4, 2012 INTRODUCTION: It’s Faith in Action Sunday … and the most important action we can take is to PRAY. Prayer brings the power of God into our actions. And prayer is the topic Jesus preached about in the scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Always Pray, Never Give Up

Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 6, 2012

Praying to God as His sons and daughters is an honor. We should beat down the doors to heaven and seek God's will.

Do you wonder what some of Jesus’ parables mean? Do you ever feel like Jesus’ message is obscure and obtuse? “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God have been given to you, but to them, I speak in parables” (Lk. 8:10). Well, there is not room for misunderstanding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

God Answers Prayer

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 27, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text introduced by statistics and stories of answered prayer.

Topic: Prayer Theme: Answered Prayer Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to pray with persistence and humility. Response: Individuals will ponder God’s grace in answering our prayers. Pattern: A deductive exposition of the text introduced by statistics ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Not To Faint

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 10, 2001

This message looks at some things as Christians we should not faint in doing.

"Not to Faint" Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction: -The title of our study comes from verse 1 of our passage, "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" -We want in our study to look at some things that the Christian is "not to faint", give up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Does It Pay To Pray?

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Message to Christians

Does it Pay to Pray? Luke 18:1 “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;” What is Prayer? A Talk with God – Gen 3:10 Prayer is a Commandment · Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Problems At The Altar Of Prayers Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

Warfare Praying

PROBLEMS AT THE ALTAR OF PRAYERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya The topic you are about to study is titled "Problems at the alter of prayers." Our first text for this message is Luke 18 verses 1 to 8. In this passage, you will see the need to continuously trouble God with prayers as God would not hesitate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

If Anyone Of You Is Afflicted Let Him Pray

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon reveals the keys to get answers to prayer

IF ANYONE OF YOU IS AFFLICTED LET HIM PRAY OUTLINE 1.PRAY PERSISTANTLY 2.PRAY WITH PRAISE 3.PRAY POSITIVELY 4.PRAY WITH A PLEASING LIFE 5.PRAY WITH A PURE HEART 6.PRAY ACCORDING TO THE PLAN OF GOD 7.PRAY AND POUR OUT YOUR HEART THE MESSAGE IF ANYONE OF YOU IS AFFLICTED LET ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keys To Deliverance From Difficulties And Problems

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the Keys that will help a beleiver to be delivered from his problems and difficulties.

KEYS TO DELIVERANCE FROM DIFFICULTIES AND PROBLEMS OUTLINE 1.PERSISTANCE 2.POSITIVE ATTITUDE 3.PROGRESSIVE THINKING 4.PATIENCE 5.PRACTICAL APPROACH 6.PLANNING 7.PLEASING BEHAVIOUR THE MESSAGE KEYS TO DELIVERANCE FROM DIFFICULTIES AND PROBLEMS. 1.PERSISTANCE. Luke 18;1-7 , ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Wearing Out The Judge" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

Variety in how we pray can help us to be consistent and persistent

“Wearing Out The Judge” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When the subject of prayer comes up, it raises some questions. First of all, since God already knows our needs, why even pray? Obviously God doesn’t need a briefing—He doesn’t need to be informed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

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

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

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