Faith in the Waiting By Jeremy Anderson (Luke 18:1–8)

In this message from Luke 18:1–8, Pastor Jeremy Anderson continues the Parables series by looking at Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow. This sermon clarifies that the parable is not teaching that if we pray long enough, God is obligated to give us whatever we want. Instead, Jesus is speaking to His disciples about faith during the tension of the “already but not yet” kingdom of God. The world is still marked by evil, injustice, suffering, broken relationships, and unanswered wrongs. In that waiting, Jesus calls His people not to quit when God seems quiet. Prayer is not a technique to force God’s hand; it is the means by which believers keep turning back to God, persevere through discouragement, and hold on to hope. Pastor Jeremy reminds us that our hope is rooted in God’s righteousness, our relationship with Him, and the promised return of Christ. The final question is not whether God will be faithful, but whether Christ will find faith in us when He returns. Key Scripture: Luke 18:1–8 Series: Parables Sermon Title: Faith in the Waiting Speaker: Pastor Jeremy Anderson Date: July 12, 2026 Main Points: Don’t quit when God seems quiet. Pray to persevere. Hold on to hope.