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Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Esther 3-8; Luke 18 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: TODAY'S DEVOTION: TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation. Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL
Join Karoline Lewis, Rolf Jacobson, and Matt Skinner for this episode of Sermon Brainwave as they explore the lectionary readings for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost (October 19, 2025). The conversation gets particularly rich around themes of persistence in prayer, wrestling with God and Scripture, and what discipleship really looks like in Luke's gospel. The hosts offer practical homiletical directions and insights that will help preachers prepare meaningful sermons for this Sunday. This is essential listening for pastors, preachers, and anyone interested in deep biblical interpretation and thoughtful homiletics. Commentaries for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-29-3/commentary-on-luke-181-8-6. * * * Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! ABOUT SERMON BRAINWAVE: Sermon Brainwave is a production of Luther Seminary's Working Preacher, which has been providing trusted biblical interpretation and preaching inspiration since 2007. Find more episodes and resources by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/G5dmhjNpOg0.
In this episode of Pray the Word on Luke 18:1, David Platt encourages us to persevere in prayer with all our hearts.Listen to our newest podcast, Everyday Radical!Explore more content from Radical.
Tuesday - Luke 18:35-4335 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”38 He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”39 Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”40 Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, 41 “What do you want me to do for you?”“Lord, I want to see,” he replied.42 Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” 43 Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God.
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Pray! The Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8) Daniel Nealon September 28, 2025 by Deer Creek Church
Sermon by Bryce Kittinger on Sunday, September 28th at Chenal Valley Church.
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Joshua Mack | Luke 18:18-30
(Prosperity of a Man) CCLI 988293Luke 18:35-43, Isaiah 41:10
Luke 18:1-8 - Seb Norman - 21 September 2025 by St Albans Baptist Church
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Thoughts on the Bible Readings September 25th (1 Chronicles 8; Ezekiel 21; Luke 18)
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Join us this week as we look at the rich rulers encounter with Jesus in the gospel of Luke.
Lutheran Preaching and Teaching from St. John Random Lake, Wisconsin
September 22, 2025
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Flashback Episode: Year in Luke – Episode 38: When Jesus shares a parable about two different people who come to the temple to pray, discover how the big truth Jesus applies is given in a very narrow context, and how Jesus came to solve the problem of sin in the world today! Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...
Ben Griffith September 21, 2025 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, AL BulletinThank you for listening! Please visit us at www.faith-pca.org.
Pastor Jeff Watts teaching on Luke 18:31-34.
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Two men walk into the temple to pray—one a religious superstar, the other a despised tax collector. Only one leaves right with God. In this message, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., unpacks Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, showing us why grace always flows downhill—toward the humble, the broken, and the desperate. If you've ever felt unqualified, underqualified, or too much of a mess for God, this sermon is for you. Because the good news of the Gospel is not about what you've achieved—it's about the mercy you receive. About the series. . . The parables of Jesus aren't just quaint tales—they're divine disruptions. These simple stories carry deep truth, pulling back the curtain on the heart of God, the values of His Kingdom, and what it means to live in step with Him. In Kingdom Stories, a new message series from Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., we'll explore some of Jesus' most powerful parables—stories that reveal surprising grace, upside-down values, and radical invitations to live differently. From forgiveness and faith to humility and stewardship, each parable offers a lens to see life the way God sees it. Join us as we dive into these timeless teachings—stories that comfort, confront, and ultimately call us to walk closer with Christ.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise
Flashback Episode: Year in Luke – Episode 37: In a challenging parable Jesus shares about a judge who doesn’t care about anyone but himself, discover how a widow’s prayer reflects the prayer of a certain group of people living at a certain time in history, and what that means for us living today! Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...
Joe Auvil teaching on Luke 18:31-34.
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Joshua Mack | Luke 18:15-17
Worship - September 14, 2025 “The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector”Luke 18:9-14Pastor Don Meeks
Daily Dose of Hope September 12, 2025 Scripture - Luke 18:18-43 Prayer: Heavenly Father, We come before you today in awe of your Word. Thank you for speaking to us through Scripture. Help us commit to being grounded in your truth. Help us make learning more about you a priority. We get so distracted! The world comes at us from all sides. Lord, in these next few moments of silence, help us set aside our scattered thoughts and focus on you...In Your Name, Amen. Welcome to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the daily Bible reading plan at New Hope Church in Brandon, Florida. We are currently doing a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts. Today, we finish our deep dive into Luke 18. Today's reading begins with people bringing their babies to Jesus. The disciples rebuke them. At the time, children really had very little value. I know that is hard for us to understand because we value both human life and the innocence of children. But in the ancient world, children had the absolute lowest status. Jews would have considered children a blessing but they were also needed to be part of the family workforce. Young children worked full time and they worked hard. There was nothing innocent or romantic about being a child in the first century. Enter Jesus. He had a totally different idea about the value of children. He said the Kingdom of God belonged to those who are like the little children. Basically, Jesus picks up a toddler and says, “You have to be like this little one. You have to be willing to be nothing, to totally give up your status. Why? Because my Kingdom is not about raising up rulers of this world but its about giving dignity and life to the least of these.” You see, over and over again Jesus is showing us that he is not interested in what the world values and sees in people. Rather, he is actually interested in the people themselves. They have value to Jesus. We move from the children to the rich ruler. A man comes to Jesus and asks, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus says, “Well you need to follow all the commandments.” And he lists them, you shall not murder, commit adultery, steal, give false testimony. You shall honor your father and mother. The man simply says, “Yes, I've done all those things since I was a boy.” Jesus looks at him and says there is still one thing you lack. Yes, you follow all the laws, but there is still something you lack. It was assumed that if one followed the law perfectly (we know that's impossible but if one did a good job following the law) then they would receive eternal life. Jesus is saying, that is not the case. Jesus isn't denying that this man is following the law, he isn't disputing that. This is obviously a man of high integrity who is clearly doing all he can to be obedient to God's laws. “One thing you lack,” Jesus said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” The text says that the man's face fell. He went away sad because he had great wealth. This is the irony. The children in the former story who possess nothing are told that the kingdom of God is theirs; yet this man who possesses everything still lacks something! Only when he sells all he has—only when he becomes like a vulnerable child—will he possess everything. But he isn't willing to do that. He decides to walk away from Jesus. The man wasn't expecting to have to make that kind of sacrifice. He had no idea following Jesus would be so hard. This is confusing. Jesus talks about the sacrifices needed to enter the Kingdom. Jesus tells the disciples, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” Most of us should feel at least slightly uncomfortable when we read this passage. Don't dismiss that feeling, rest in it a bit before you move on. The reality is that we are all wealthy in comparison to the rest of the world. Jesus isn't saying that having possessions is a bad thing. Allowing our stuff, our resources, to get in the way of our relationship with Jesus is a bad thing though. What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? I think we have so often fallen into the trap of thinking that following Jesus, being a disciple, is about following a list of rules: following commandments, generally being a good person, going to church, giving some money to good causes, and doing good “Christian” things. But here Jesus is saying that being a disciple is not about following a list of rules. If that were the case, then the rich young ruler would have been a shoo-in. Jesus is saying, following him is about denying yourself and picking up your cross. And we don't like to deny ourselves. We don't like to be uncomfortable. It means looking at your life and renouncing any part of it that gets in the way of your walk with Jesus. We go from here to Jesus proclaiming his death for the third time. He basically spells it out for them, but the disciples do not understand. Things will be clear in due course. The chapter closes with Jesus healing a blind beggar on the road to Jericho. The man knows that Jesus is passing by and he calls out to him. Jesus asks the man, “What do you want me to do for you?” The man says he wants to see and Jesus immediately restores his sight. So this is how I want to end today. I want you to picture Jesus walking by you. Maybe you are at home, maybe you are at work, or the gym, whatever makes sense in your case. Anyway, Jesus asks you, “What do you want me to do for you?” Think about it. What do you most need from Jesus right now? Spend some time in prayer and just ask him to intervene in your life in a powerful way. Blessings, Pastor Vicki
Daily Dose of Hope September 11, 2025 Scripture – Luke 18:1-17 Prayer: Almighty God, We come before you with awe and humility. Help us remember all you have done for us. We are nothing without you. We need you desperately, Lord. Help us gather our scattered thoughts today as we focus on you. In these next few moments of silence, help us remember that we belong to you. Help us lay our worries and cares on the throne of your grace...We pray this in the powerful name of Jesus, Amen. Welcome to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the daily Bible reading plan at New Hope Church in Brandon, Florida. We are currently doing a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts. Today, we begin to dive into Luke 18. We begin with the parable of the persistent widow. I've always found this to be a fascinating parable. Jesus uses two opposing characters to make an important point about prayer. First, we have a judge who is arrogant and without integrity. Then, we have a widow, who continues to go to the judge for help from her adversary. A widow at the time would have represented helplessness and vulnerability. She must not have had money to bribe the judge so she does the only thing she can–she pesters him! She will not leave him alone until he gives her justice. Since even an unjust judge can do justice, how much more should we expect from a loving, righteous God. God wants his people to be persistent in prayer. Don't give up! God will answer, although it may not be in our timing or in the way we desire. But God always answers. Is there some situation or person for which you have stopped praying? Be like the persistent widow. Continue to plead before a loving and just God. And then we have the parable of the Pharisee and tax collector. Both go to the Temple to pray. The Pharisee prays loudly, thanking God that he isn't like the other sinners around him. He lists his “religious activity.” The tax collector, recognizing his sinfulness, stands back and prays humbly. Jesus says that it is in the tax collector who is justified. Why? Jesus was speaking to a group of people who saw themselves as righteous before God because of their actions. They kept the law, they fasted, they were religious in every sense of the word. But their hearts were far from God. They trusted in themselves, rather than God. Their righteousness was something to be grasped and attained. The tax collector, on the other hand, is totally different. His head is bowed. He asks God for mercy rather than pointing out the sins of others. He is quick to call himself a sinner. And he certainly could have been; tax collectors were known for manipulation and thievery. But he goes home justified because he recognizes the pain he has caused others. He is repentant. He recognizes what he has done and it appears he seeks some form of transformation. Recognizing that all of our hearts have strayed from God is key. Each of us are sinners. The more mature we are as Christians, the more we realize our own sinfulness and the less we are inclined to point out the sinfulness of others. How have you experienced this? Blessings, Pastor Vicki
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When we truly see Jesus, we behold Him as He is—the Christ, the Son of the living God. God has clearly revealed His identity to us, calling us to trust in this truth and step forward in faith.
Reading Luke 18:31-43 where Jesus tells the disciples what is going to happen when He gets to Jerusalem, and He also heals a blind man on the way to Jericho. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!
Ryan Cochran teaching on Luke 18:18-30.
Jesus, looking towards the cross, tells His disciples what is to come, yet they don't understand. A blind beggar hears of Jesus passing by and cries out in desperate faith to recover his sight. The bling beggar couldn't see with his eyes but recognized his need for a Savior, recognized how important it was for him to see Jesus. A followers of Christ, we too are to recognize our need for salvation everyday, and the love of God that has come and made a way for us to be forgiven and adopted by grace through faith into His eternal family.
In this standalone sermon, David Adair preaches on the idolatry of money and how the power of Christ transforms us into a generous people.
Message from David Wojnicki on September 7, 2025
Reading Luke 18:24-30 where Jesus confronts the young ruler about his wealth and self-righteousness, challenging him to give it up and follow Jesus to have eternal life. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!
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Reading Luke 18:18-23 where Jesus has a conversation with a rich young ruler, who believes he is righteous by his wealth and his works, but Jesus exposes him to the truth. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!
Reading Luke 18:15-17 where the disciples try to hinder children from coming to Jesus, and Jesus rebukes them and says even they must receive the kingdom of God like a child. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!
Pastor Jeff Watts teaching on Luke 18:15-17.
As a rich young ruler approaches Jesus, he asks one of the most important questions anyone can ask, "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" Instead of rebuke, Jesus tells the man to follow him, just as His disciples have. We're called to treasure Christ, not the fleeting treasures of the world because Jesus exchanged the richness of heaven and became poor so that we may be rich in Him for eternal life. Following Christ is complete surrender.
“One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.” (Luke 18:1 NLT) Even if prayer were a difficult thing to do, which it is not, or an unpleasant thing to do, which it is not, we still would have every reason to pray because we are commanded in Scripture to do so. The apostle Paul wrote, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6–7 NLT). And Luke 18:1 tells us that Jesus used a story to show His followers “that they should always pray and never give up” (Luke 18:1 NLT). Prayer is God’s appointed way for us to obtain things. This doesn’t mean that God is like some big Santa in Heaven. He’s not standing by, ready to grant our every wish. Prayer concerns something much more important: our needs. God invites us to take our every need to Him. We see it in Paul’s words in Philippians 4. We see it in David’s psalms. We see it in Jesus’ alone time with His Father. We see it in the lives of countless Bible characters. Whatever was on their minds, whatever was in their path, whatever was impacting their lives, God wanted them to involve Him in it. Jesus said, “Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need” (Matthew 6:9–11 NLT). If you need it, God wants you to tell Him about it. Do you have needs right now? Pray about it. Do you need His provision? Pray about it. Do you need His healing touch? Pray about it. Go to God with your requests, and your heavenly Father, who knows you need these things, will hear you. James wrote, “You do not have because you do not ask God” (James 4:2 NIV). Think about that. You might ask, “Why is it that I never know what the will of God is for my life?” Answer: You do not have because you do not ask God. You might ask, “Why is it that I never have the opportunity to lead people to the Lord?” Answer: You do not have because you do not ask God. You might ask, “Why don’t I feel more confident when I face spiritual battles?” Answer: You do not have because you do not ask God. I wonder how many answers to prayer would be waiting for us if we were to just pray about things. What would happen if we just said, “Lord, I’ve never actually brought this before You, but I’m praying about it now.” The worst-case scenario is that God will say no. But what if God says yes? Reflection question: What need will you take to God in prayer today? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Reading Luke 18:9-14 where Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, to those who trusted in themselves and had contempt for others. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!
Reading Luke 18:1-8 where Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow, and tells His disciples not to lose heart and be persistent in prayer, and God will provide for us. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!
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