Sermons on Answering Gods Call:

A Selfish Prayer That God Granted

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 30, 2002

A comparision of the prayer of Jabez and the model prayer our Lord taught the disciples. This outline views Jabez’s prayer differently than the more popular view currently espoused.

THE MODEL PRAYER OF THE ’ME’ GENERATION: ANOTHER LOOK AT THE PRAYER OF JABEZ "Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, ’Oh, that Thou wouldst bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that Thy hand might be with me, and that Thou wouldst keep me from harm, that it may not pain me!’ And God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8-13, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Yahweh: The God Who Hears Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2006

We believe that prayer changes things because we know that God hears us.

Yahweh: The God Who Hears Text: Gen. 29:31-30:24 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 29:31-35 2. "Prayer Changes Things" Skies seemed dark to me one morning, And my thoughts were tinged with gloom; But my eye fell on a motto That was hanging in the room. Silvery letters on blue background, Heavenly ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

How God Answers Prayer

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

Always remember, God’s delays are not God’s denials! Sometimes God denies the original request, to give you something better and greater to make you grow for His glory.

Intro: A small child wrote to a missionary the following note: “Dear Mr. Missionary, we are praying for you but we don’t know if God will answer.” This prayer reflects the prayers of most Christians who pray a lot but actually doubt answers! When and how does God answer? To get an answer from God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

Denomination: *other

God's Answer To Your Worry

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Oct 7, 2006

Worry never helps, worry never resolves problems, worry can’t change the past, worry can’t change the future, worry only serves to make us miserable NOW.

God’s Answer to your worry In Psalm 23 we will find seven things originate emotional distress. We also find the solution to confront with success the pressures of life. The 1st thing that adds tension to our life is worry. People that are worried are people that are ineffective. Worry 1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does God Answer Prayer?

Contributed by Dwight L. Moody on Oct 26, 2009

A classic short sermon by D. L. Moody on whether God really answers prayer

I suppose there has been no word on Christians’ lips so frequently at this time as the word "prayer," and there is not one in this hall who has not thought often, during the last forty-eight hours, of the importance of prayer. During this week of prayer, they are a great many not only thinking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: *other

God's Answer To The Stress Of Indecision Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Oct 27, 2009

this is the 4th sermon from psalm 23. It focuses on how God helps us by leading our paths.

Sermon Series: Sermons from Psalm 23 Sermon #4: God’s Answer to Indecision Scripture Ref: Psalm 23:1-6 Psalm 23: 3b ‘….He leads me in the paths of righteousness for HIS name’s sake.’ Introduction: This morning we continue in our series from Psalm 23. We’re looking at GOD’S ANSWERS to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

God's Promise To Answer Prayer

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 27, 2008

Getting an answer to prayer at times can be frustrating

God’s Promise To Answer Prayer by Gerald Van Horn Text. John 15:7 What about our prayers? Getting the answer can be frustrating. However, difficult as it may seem the Bible has the answer. Does God answer everyone’s prayer? The answer is no. It’s clear in the Bible that God completely ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

But God...did Not Answer Him Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on May 26, 2019

Lesson of unanswered prayer from the life of King Saul

But God … Did Not Answer Him 1 Samuel 14:37 1. Always remember: God cares about you. ? I Peter 5:7; Ephesians 5:29; Nahum 1:7; Psalm 55:22; Matthew 6:25-26; Jeremiah 29:11 2. If God cares about me, then Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers? ? Don’t expect God to answer prayers that are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:37

Denomination: Baptist

God Answers "Knee Mail" Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 14, 2012

Prayer is a key element to our walk with God. Parents should pray and teach their children to pray as well.

1. LBJ Prayer Story When Lyndon Johnson was President, he had several guests in for a meal at the family room of the White House. LBJ had given the honor of praying for the meal to journalist Bill Moyers (an ex-Baptist minister). As Moyers began to softly pray, LBJ - who couldn’t understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gods Conditions To Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 15, 2021

Some people would like prayer with no conditions. Prayer has conditions. It's true that Jesus said, "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer" (Matthew 21:22).

Some people would like prayer with no conditions. Prayer has conditions. It's true that Jesus said, "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer" (Matthew 21:22). But, even in that statement, we have one condition to prayer is faith. As we examine the scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, Matthew 7:11

The God Who Answers Speedily Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 8, 2025

God is a God of timely intervention who responds decisively to persistent, faith-filled prayers.

THE GOD WHO ANSWERS SPEEDILY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1-8 Key Verse: “And shall not God avenge His own elect, which cry day and night unto Him, though He bear long with them? I tell you that He will avenge them speedily.” — Luke 18:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 65:24; Daniel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep Preaching PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

To inspire and encourage believers to answer God's call to preach His Word with courage, commitment, and wisdom, even in the face of a world that may not always want to hear the truth.

Good morning, family of God! Today, we're going to dig into a rich passage from 2 Timothy, one that speaks to the heart of every believer, but especially to those who've felt that call to preach and share God's Word. We're talking about the call to preach, the courage to preach, and the commitment ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Topics: Preaching

Waiting On God For His Promises!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 2, 2007

WAITING ON GOD FOR HIS PROMISES! The of the most difficult things a person has to do is wait. I do not like to wait at long stop lights, nor stand in lines. I think I learned to dislike lines when I was in the US Army. Hurry up and wait. We much learn to

WAITING ON GOD FOR HIS PROMISES! (Acts 1:1 KJV) The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, (Acts 1:2 KJV) Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9, Acts 1:1-5

"What Kind Of Praying Must We Do?” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 18, 2011

God calls us to offer prayers with definite requests.

As we mentioned last time, our Lord’s disciples had asked Him to teach them to pray (v. 1). As part of our Lord’s response to His disciple’s request, He told them a parable. A parable designed to teach us how to pray as we ought. (READ TEXT) Last time we said that from this parable we learn that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Answer To Prayer

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 16, 2004

This sermon tells how whether or not God gives us what we ask for, he always answers our prayers.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone Pentecost XVI Sept. 19, 2004 John 14:1-14 ¡§The Answer to Prayer¡¨ Do you know how to pray? The good news is that the Bible says that God himself helps us to pray. (¡§Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed