In Sermon Illustrations: "Prayer Answered" showing 121-140 of 5,425

The First 2 Trees That Fell At Our House Hit The ...

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Oct 29, 2003

The first 2 trees that fell at our house hit the garage. I went outside to get my chainsaw out of my truck to cut some limbs to get our generator in position. Kathie followed me outside. I turned and yelled for her to get back in the house. Returning with the chainsaw, I saw a tree topple where ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Prayer Answered

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Not A Genie  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 11, 2004

GOD IS NOT A GENIE An auto dealer, facing bankruptcy, was walking along a beach when he kicked a bottle and out popped a genie. "Thanks for setting me free," said the genie. "To show my appreciation, I’ll grant you one wish." "Okay," said the auto dealer, "I want to be the only foreign car dealer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-20

Tags: Parable General, Prayer Answered

I Believe That God Heals Diseases. He Is Jehovah ...  PRO

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

I believe that God heals diseases. He is Jehovah Raphe, the One who is able to heal. Over twenty years ago I was in the hospital in York, Pennsylvania, when I heard that the doctor had asked Kathy Hughes to sign the donation papers for the vital organs because in their medical opinion Charles ...read more

Tags: Gifts Healing, Prayer Answered

Denomination: Baptist

I Know Where You Are, Just Tell Me What You Need  PRO

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 16, 2012

I KNOW WHERE YOU ARE, JUST TELL ME WHAT YOU NEED DR. C.C. MCCUTCHIN of Oklahoma was on the highway, traveling from Tulsa to Oklahoma City, to visit a member who was in the hospital. But on the way, he got a flat tire. Thankfully, he made it to a "Call Box" on the side of the road. But he had never ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Tags: Communion, Communing, Prayer Answered

Denomination: Baptist

Our Prayers Are Answered Not When We Are Given ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Our prayers are answered not when we are given what we ask, but when we are ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Our Prayers Are Answered Not When We Are Given ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Our prayers are answered not when we are given what we ask but when we are ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

God's Unexpected Answer To Prayer Protects From ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 6, 2010

God’s Unexpected Answer to Prayer Protects from Bomb But God provides in a variety of ways. A Messianic Jewish brother relates: "I was part of a singing group once that was scheduled to do a series of "peace" concerts in war-torn Northern Ireland. As Jews, we went with the message that Catholics ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:6-9

Tags: Prayer General, God's Protection

Answered Prayer Helps Persuade Agnostic While ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 28, 2010

Answered Prayer Helps Persuade Agnostic While F.B. Meyer on Oceanliner While crossing the Atlantic on an oceanliner, F.B. Meyer was asked to address the first class passengers. At the captain’s request he spoke on "Answered Prayer." An agnostic who was present at the service was asked by his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Tags: Prayer Persistence

Treat Each Other Like The Answer To A Prayer  PRO

Contributed by Dave Clark on Dec 11, 2012

TREAT EACH OTHER LIKE THE ANSWER TO A PRAYER I can still see one of the great provokers in my life. I met her on a work trip to Kentucky. Our youth group was working on a woman’s house, but it wasn’t very much fun. We hated where we were. Porches and front yards littered with old cars, sofas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48, Acts 10:30-33

Tags: Prayer Of Faith

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

I Saw This Incredible Answer To Prayer For Healing

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 13, 2024

While pastoring a Southern Baptist church in Texas, one day I heard that one of our church members was in the hospital after being bitten by a brown recluse spider. It was a pretty serious situation. The doctor had told the young mom that they may have to amputate her hand if the swelling did not ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit, Healing, Satan, Prayer, Unity, Anointing, Testimony, Elders, Miracle  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Middle Of A Forest, There Was A Hunter Who ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 21, 2001

In the middle of a forest, there was a hunter who was suddenly confronted with a huge, mean bear. In all his fears, his attempt to shoot the bear was unsuccessful. He turned away and started to run as fast as he could. Finally, he ended up at the edge of a very steep cliff. His hopes were dim. But, ...read more

Tags: Prayer Answered, Prayer Of Faith, Faith

Have You Ever Heard Of George Mueller? One Day He ...  PRO

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002

Have you ever heard of George Mueller? One day he looked down the streets of Bristol, England, & saw 100’s of homeless children. He was so moved with concern for them that he decided that something had to be done. He had only two pence in his pocket. That’s two cents. But he decided to start an ...read more

Tags: Prayer Answered, Prayer Persistence, Bread

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Following Incident Took Place In 1968 On An ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

The following incident took place in 1968 on an airliner bound for New York. It started out routine and uneventful. Descending to the destination, the pilot realized the landing gear would not engage. He worked the controls back and forth, trying again and again to make the gear lock down into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-12

Tags: Prayer Answered, Prayer General, Prayer Supplication

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Prayers Will See Answers When We Believe In ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Our prayers will see answers when we believe in what we ask for. ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To, Prayer General, Prayer Of Faith

24% Of U.s. Teens Say Their Prayers Are Answered ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

24% of U.S. teens say their prayers are answered all the time. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Our Prayers Will See Answers When We Believe In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Our prayers will see answers when we believe in ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

There Are Four Ways God Answers Prayer: (1) No, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There are four ways God answers prayer: (1) No, not yet; (2) No, I love you too much; (3) Yes, I thought ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

More Tears Are Shed Over Answered Prayers Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

More tears are shed over answered prayers than ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Glory To God, My Prayers Have Been Answered!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 22, 2022

A pastor bought a female parrot that became quite a problem. The only thing the parrot could say was, "Come on baby, let's kiss! Come on baby, let's kiss!" She was quite carnal. The pastor wanted a more spiritually-minded parrot, so he looked around for help. After much ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Tags: Lord's Prayer, Heavenly Father, Spiritual Warfare, Prayer, Intercession, Petition, Humor  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unanswered Prayer  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 1, 2004

UNANSWERED PRAYER Cable television tycoon Ted Turner has often been quoted as being critical of fundamentalist Christianity. Turner made some very revealing remarks at a banquet in Orlando, Fla., in 1990, where he was given an award by the American Humanist Association for his work on behalf of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Tags: Parable Widow, Prayer Persistence