Sermons on Answere:

When God's Answer Is "No!"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 15, 2004

God ALWAYS answers our prayers, but sometimes His answer is "NO!". This message deals with how we are to handle God’s "NO!".

“When God’s Answer Is “NO!” NOTE: I first preached this sermon in 1999; I’m not sure where I got the sermon idea, but it may not have been original with me. INTRODUCTION – God ALWAYS answers prayer! SOMETIMES, His answer is YES … sometimes it’s NO … sometimes it’s WAIT … sometimes it’s “You’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Some Keys To Answered Prayer

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 13, 2005

Sermon on prayer given at a Christian school (grades 5-8).

Some Keys to Answered Prayer Matthew 7:7-12 FBCS Chapel Introduction How many here have ever taken a drive with any of your parents anywhere? No, I don’t mean YOU driving - your parents. Anyone? Okay, that makes about two of you... So you get in the car or mini-van, or Hummer, or whatever, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lord Answered My Prayer

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 17, 2019

A study in the book of Psalms 6

Psalm 6: 1 – 10 The Lord answered my prayer 1 O LORD do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled. 3 My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O LORD—how long? 4 Return, O LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Big If...

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 30, 2003

If we will... then He will!

In the summer of 1876 the grasshoppers did great damage to the crops of the state of Minnesota. The spring of the next year gave every indication that it would again be a bad year for the crops in this state. So Gov. John S. Pillsbury proclaimed April 26, 1877 to be a day of prayer and fasting in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Challenge Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003

A challenge to 30 days of prayer based upon the Prayer of Jabez.

Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If My People Pray Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003

The cause and effect of fervent prayer.

Let’s start this morning by looking at Prayer in America. I pulled these statistics from the Barna Research Group. 4 out of 5 Americans believe that "prayer can change what happens in a person’s life." (1994) 9 ot of 10 adults agree "there is a god who watches over you and answers your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quick Bring Me Another Jug!

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 24, 2004

There’s a few points I would like us to see, to help us understand that our God is a God of Abundance. Showing the significance of oil I draw some points to help us understand how God showers blessings onto His children.

Title: Quick Bring Me Another Jug! Text: II Kings 4:1-7 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: The story is told of two old friends bumping into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Praying Mother

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Apr 27, 2004

God not only heard, but He answered Hannah’s prayers. Indeed, Hannah was a praying mother!

A Praying Mother My Mother Prayed (A Mother’s Day Sermon) By Marie Mason I Samuel 1: 1-8 We are about to take a peek into the birth of one of the greatest men Israel had ever known, and a look at the heroine in this story, Samuel’s mother, a praying woman. Chronology: The birth of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18, Judges 16:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Praying Mother

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Apr 27, 2004

God not only heard, but He answered Hannah’s prayers. Indeed, Hannah was a praying mother!

A Praying Mother My Mother Prayed (A Mother’s Day Sermon) By Marie Mason I Samuel 1: 1-8 We are about to take a peek into the birth of one of the greatest men Israel had ever known, and a look at the heroine in this story, Samuel’s mother, a praying woman. Chronology: The birth of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:17, 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reality Fasting Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 28, 2003

First sermon in series, Reality Prayer - How to Ask So God Will Answer.

[This is the first sermon in the series "REALITY PRAYER, How to Ask So God Will Answer"] Do you know the difference between passive thinking and active thinking? We’re thinking passively when we believe things are always happening "to" us. We’re thinking actively when we believe our actions have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Renewed Vision (Lesson 5)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Go everywhere. Where had Jesus told them to go? “Go ye into all the world” (Mark 16:15). 2. Evangelize. “What had Jesus told them to do? “Preach the gospel to every person” (Mark 16:15). 3. Followers in every nation. What results did Jesus expect? “Make disciples in every ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Release (Lesson 4)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

A. PROBLEMS FACING THE CHURCH 1. Politics bring trouble. When Caligula was Caesar, he took Emperor worship seriously, putting a statue of himself in the Jewish Temple. This resulted in Jewish struggles and Roman persecutions. “The church had rest” (Acts 9:31). When Claudius became Caesar in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Unclaimed Blessings Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 6, 2003

Second sermon in series, "Reality Prayer - How to Ask So God Will Answer".

About forty miles from our church here in Huntsville, Alabama is a business in Scottsboro, Alabama called "Unclaimed Baggage". The business sells items that were left unclaimed at airlines and can be purchased at a fraction of the original cost. They have everything from expensive watches and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-9, Jeremiah 33:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

When We Need To Get Away From It All Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 13, 2003

Third sermon in the series, "Reality Prayer - How to Ask So God Will Answer".

We all want a place to go when we’re stressed or sad, tired or lonely, fearful or tempted, disappointed or discouraged - a place where we can unload our burdens and get some relief. When we feel insecure and inadequate we need a refuge - a shelter. We need a retreat. Prayer can transport us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Let The House Be Built

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 6, 2003

Fasting and prayer is imperative to receiving God’s will in our lives.

September 7, 2003 Morning Service Text: Ezra 8:21-23; 6:3 Subject: Prayer and Fasting Title: Let the House Be Built I love to read stories about how children perceive God. Most of the time, they are so innocent. Jesus said concerning children, “”whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-23, Ezra 6:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God