Sermons on San Lucas 18:5:

Pray... Until Jesus Returns

Contributed by Nathan Lozada on Jun 21, 2008

Shows how Jesus taught the church to pray in the face of injustice and discouragement.

Pray . . . Until Jesus Returns (Luke 18:1-8) 1. Consistent praying is our primary weapon against discouragement. (v.1) We ought to pray consistently because we are weak without prayer. Lesson: Rely on God’s weapon! 2. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Real Prayer = Real Revival

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 5, 2008

If you could pray only one prayer what would you pray?

Real Prayer = Real Revival Text: Luke 18:1-8 If you could pray only one prayer what prayer would you pray? 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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Crazy

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007

Craziness has many definitions. I may be crazy in the sense of unsoundness of mind, and I may be going out a limb, but the more and more I study the Living Word of God, the Holy Scriptures, I sometimes believe God is also a little crazy in the sense of w

Sermon for Luke 18:1-8 October 21st 2007 Craziness has many definitions. I may be crazy in the sense of unsoundness of mind, and I may be going out a limb, but the more and more I study the Living Word of God, the Holy Scriptures, I sometimes believe God is also a little crazy in the sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cry Of My Heart Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Stewards, Pt. 6

SOUR AND SWEET (MATTHEW 21:28-32) More than a decade ago Robert Haft trumpeted this famous commercial to financial success: “If you paid full price, you didn't buy it at Crown Books.” Robert was the son and heir apparent of the Dart Group founder, Herbert Haft, who made his fortune in real ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Never Ever Give Up! Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

God answers prayers so that we might express and encourage our faith.

Scripture Introduction Jesus teaches us today by parable, “an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.” Our English word derives from the Greek, para-bolae,, which itself consists of two words, para- meaning “beside” and -ballo meaning “throw or cast.” A parable is, literally, a story thrown or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Persistent Faith"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2008

It isn’t about praying for something God is slow to give. It’s about being steadfast and holding on to faith.

“Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart, 2 saying, “In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did not respect man. 3 “There was a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me legal protection ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Orthodox

The Widow & The Judge

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 18, 2008

Its obvious what this is all about – yes, no. Another challenging way of reading this passage.

The widow & the judge Its obvious what this is all about – yes? Actually just in case we didn’t get it, Luke tells us Jesus gave His own interpretation. So, its a story about persistence in prayer and God’s compassion and responsiveness. Isn’t it? Well let’s just think a little about it. There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Persistence Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008

Prayer is important to the Christian. There are 5 Reasons for Delay.

Persistence of Prayer Lu. 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray and not to faint 2 Saying There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying Avenge me of mine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying Persistently

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 16, 2007

Why should we pray? A few reasons.

(I got this illustration from Sermon Central) -A young man went into a drugstore to get 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium and large – pharmacist asked - small if hold hand, medium if peck on cheek, large is serious kissing -At dinner the boy prayed for five minutes -You didn’t tell me you were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Three Themes Of Jesus Ministry, Outlined In The Magnificat, Are Present

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 18, 2007

A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, proper 24

21st Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 24] October 21, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal your will and grace for our lives. Through the power of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Art Of Asking Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2007

The parable of the unrighteous judge and persistent widow teaches us much about the need for persistence in prayer and how God moves in our lives to answer our prayer and bring about God’s will.

Luke 18:1-8 “The Art of Asking” INTRODUCTION I received an E-mail message that contained a list of questions with no clear-cut answer. • Why do doctors and lawyers call what they do practice? • Why is abbreviation such a long word? • Why is a boxing ring square? • What was the best thing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Never Give Up! Ever!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 20, 2007

If you care deeply about somethng, keep praying and trusting.

Title: Never give up! Ever! Text: Luke 18:1-8 Thesis: If you care deeply about something, keep praying and trusting. Introduction Larry Crabb, writing in the November/December issue of Pray! Magazine told this story. When he was ten years old, he first heard Matthew 21:22, where Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Always Pray And Never Give Up

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Oct 23, 2007

Jesus told his disciples the story so that they would "Always Pray and Never Give Up." This sermon uses story and scripture to emphasize that point.

Luke 18:1-8 (NLT) 1 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. 2 “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. 3 A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

A Desperate Widow: A Parable About A Responsive God."

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 23, 2007

Jesus gathers his disciples for a teaching on prayer....to pray and not grow faint. He uses a persistent widow, a shadey character, a dishonest judge to make a point about the goodness of God. The message is not about the "way to have peace with God" bu

In Jesus Holy Name October 21, 2007 Text: Luke 18:1-8 Redeemer “A Desperate Widow: A Parable About A Responsive God” During the past Sundays our Sunday morning Gospel lessons have been moving us through the Gospel of Luke. In Luke 14 Jesus told his disciples about the “cost of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

A Call To Prayer

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 26, 2007

Jesus told this parable so He might teach us to pray and not faint. That word faint means to lose courage, to lose heart or hope. It means that you won’t want to give up, which speaks of discouragement. The Lord’s only answer for discouragement in life wa

Subject: “A Call to Prayer: The When, How and Why of Prayer” Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction: Jesus in Luke 17 concludes the chapter by making the disciples aware of the turbulent times ahead. Jesus describes those days as the days of Lot when sin and sorrow would greatly increase. In verse 32, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist