9 sermons preach from Luke 18 — 8 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.
““Men ought always to pray and not faint” and the parable of the persistent widow who prevailed with the judge.”
““Men ought always to pray and not faint” and the parable of the persistent widow who prevailed with the judge.”
A call to cry out for God's mercy: the sermon teaches that mercy is essential for breakthrough, that persistent prayer and repentance position us to receive mercy, and that mercy brings light, change, and favor into every area of life.
“Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up, about a widow who kept pleading, 'grant me justice against my adversary'... 'when the Son of Man comes will he find faith on the earth?'”
A sermon on Luke's Parable of the Persistent Widow teaching that persistent prayer is an expression of faith. Speakers contrast the unjust, indifferent judge with a loving God, encourage strategic, justice-focused praying (especially for salvation in the city), and offer practical next steps for growing persistence in prayer.
“Luke chapter 18 verses 1 through 8 (Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up).”
Dr. Nicole Massie Martin preaches from Luke 18:1–8 on persistent faith, urging believers to persist in prayer because it pleases God, produces justice, and strengthens and shapes faith across generations.
“Jesus told his disciples to always pray and not give up — a call to persist in prayer.”
Dr. Nicole Massie Martin preaches from Luke 18:1–8 on persistent faith, urging believers to persist in prayer because it pleases God, produces justice, and strengthens and shapes faith across generations.
“Now, brothers and sisters, bakit po sinabi ng Lord that men always ought to pray and not lose heart or give up?”
A sermon addressing long seasons of unanswered prayer framed around the four “How long?” questions in Psalm 13. The preacher explains why God may seem silent, calls believers to persistent prayer and trust in God’s mercy, and urges humility, worship, and faithful obedience while waiting. The message closes with the gospel invitation (believe, repent, be baptized, receive the Holy Spirit) and practical church announcements.
“Jesus: 'Listen to what the unjust judge says... Will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?'”
Dr. Nicole Massie Martin preaches from Luke 18:1–8 on persistent faith, urging believers to persist in prayer because it pleases God, produces justice, and strengthens and shapes faith across generations.
“Ngayon, ipagkakait kaya ng Diyos ang katarungan sa mga minamahal niya na dumarain sa kanya araw-gabi?”
A sermon addressing long seasons of unanswered prayer framed around the four “How long?” questions in Psalm 13. The preacher explains why God may seem silent, calls believers to persistent prayer and trust in God’s mercy, and urges humility, worship, and faithful obedience while waiting. The message closes with the gospel invitation (believe, repent, be baptized, receive the Holy Spirit) and practical church announcements.
“In the last part of verse 8 Jesus asks, 'When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?'”
Dr. Nicole Massie Martin preaches from Luke 18:1–8 on persistent faith, urging believers to persist in prayer because it pleases God, produces justice, and strengthens and shapes faith across generations.
“Nevertheless when the Son of Man comes will he find faith on earth?”
Rev. Edward Broadway teaches from Hebrews 11 about how to build real faith: faith is the confident foundation and evidence of unseen realities, it comes by hearing and internalizing God's Word, must produce obedient action, and is demonstrated by biblical witnesses like Abel, Enoch, and Noah.
“The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9-14): Two men went to the temple to pray... the Pharisee prayed, “I thank you, God, that I am not like other people,” while the tax collector prayed, “Oh God, be merciful to me for I am a sinner.””
A reflection on Jesus' parable contrasting the self-righteous Pharisee and the humble tax collector, emphasizing that God values an honest, humble heart over outward religious performance and that true justification comes through humility and dependence on God's mercy.
“A tax collector who barely got a phrase out and God said, 'I've heard you; you're justified.'”
A sermon on Luke's Parable of the Persistent Widow teaching that persistent prayer is an expression of faith. Speakers contrast the unjust, indifferent judge with a loving God, encourage strategic, justice-focused praying (especially for salvation in the city), and offer practical next steps for growing persistence in prayer.
George Whitefield
Luke 18:14 -- "I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: For every one that exalteth himself, shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted." Though there be some who dare to deny the Lord Jesus,…
Read the full text“For those who exalt themselves will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
A reflection on Jesus' parable contrasting the self-righteous Pharisee and the humble tax collector, emphasizing that God values an honest, humble heart over outward religious performance and that true justification comes through humility and dependence on God's mercy.
“Paraphrase: 'sell all you have and follow me' (Jesus' instruction to the rich young ruler).”
A teaching on Luke's Parable of the Great Banquet that reframes the invited guests' excuses (possessions, vocation, marriage) as missed opportunities for kingdom participation, urging Christians to stop compartmentalizing life and to integrate their possessions, work and relationships into discipleship and service.
“So, first, it happened in Jericho. In Luke 18, verse 35.”
A Bible study on Blind Bartimaeus that examines causes and effects of physical blindness, narrates Bartimaeus's persistent plea for mercy and healing, and applies the story to spiritual blindness and the gospel response of faith, repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit.
“And it came to pass that as he was coming near unto Jericho... A certain man sat by the wayside begging, and hearing the multitude pass by.”
A call to cry out for God's mercy: the sermon teaches that mercy is essential for breakthrough, that persistent prayer and repentance position us to receive mercy, and that mercy brings light, change, and favor into every area of life.
“The story of the blind man near Jericho who cried, “Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me,” and asked to receive his sight.”
A call to cry out for God's mercy: the sermon teaches that mercy is essential for breakthrough, that persistent prayer and repentance position us to receive mercy, and that mercy brings light, change, and favor into every area of life.
“Luke chapter 18 verse 35 to 42 (the blind Bartimaeus account) is cited as the passage being read.”
A call to cry out for God's mercy: the sermon teaches that mercy is essential for breakthrough, that persistent prayer and repentance position us to receive mercy, and that mercy brings light, change, and favor into every area of life.
“Heard a multitude passing by and asked what it meant; they told him Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.”
A Bible study on Blind Bartimaeus that examines causes and effects of physical blindness, narrates Bartimaeus's persistent plea for mercy and healing, and applies the story to spiritual blindness and the gospel response of faith, repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit.
““Son of David, have mercy on me.” — and “Jesus stood still and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he had come near, he asked him.””
A Bible study on Blind Bartimaeus that examines causes and effects of physical blindness, narrates Bartimaeus's persistent plea for mercy and healing, and applies the story to spiritual blindness and the gospel response of faith, repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit.
“So Jesus stood still ... Jesus stood still and commanded him to be brought to him.”
A Bible study on Blind Bartimaeus that examines causes and effects of physical blindness, narrates Bartimaeus's persistent plea for mercy and healing, and applies the story to spiritual blindness and the gospel response of faith, repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit.
“Then Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well."”
A Bible study on Blind Bartimaeus that examines causes and effects of physical blindness, narrates Bartimaeus's persistent plea for mercy and healing, and applies the story to spiritual blindness and the gospel response of faith, repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit.
“And immediately He received this sight and followed Him.”
A Bible study on Blind Bartimaeus that examines causes and effects of physical blindness, narrates Bartimaeus's persistent plea for mercy and healing, and applies the story to spiritual blindness and the gospel response of faith, repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.