Always Pray and Do Not Lose Heart

Sep 20, 2026    Pastor David Bickell

Sermon Notes - Luke 18:1-8 - Always Pray and Do Not Lose Heart

Main Point: True faith means never giving up on praying.


I. The Coming King Calls His People to Stay Awake in Prayer Luke 18:1

II. God Makes the Powerless Widow a Example of Faith Luke 18:6–7

III. The Righteous Judge Welcomes the Cries of His Chosen People Luke 18:6–7 

IV. God’s Timing Trains Us to Seek Justice Without Losing Hope Luke 18:7–8

V. Every Prayer Confesses Dependence on the Returning Christ.

VI. Ordinary Faithfulness Resists a World That Forgets God.

VII. Grace Sustains the Weary When Willpower Fails.

VIII. Through the Crucified and Risen Son We Approach the Father.

IX. Christ Will Return for a Praying and Faithful Church.