Sermons on Crying To God:

The Lord Helped Him

Contributed by Jerry Smith on May 21, 2012

King Jehosphaphat cried out to God for help and the Lord answered him. We cry out to God in prayer and desire for the Lord to answer our prayers as well.

I found another wonderful story of life changing prayer this morning. The story is found in two Old Testament passages – I Kings 22:32 and 2 Chronicles 18:31. It is interesting to me that the wording of both passages is almost the same which might indicate they used a common resource. What is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 18:31

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Really Answer Prayer?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

Prayer

Jonah 2:1-10 Does God really answer Prayer? 1. The Person of Prayer 1 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God He was in trouble :- (a) Physically – ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Help Me God, I'm Angry Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 25, 2022

Anyone can be angry. The old can become angry as well as the young. The rich and the poor - all people have the capability to become angry. If I were to ask, of all the human emotions you're capable of experiencing, with which one does it seem to be the most difficult for you to cope?

Alba 8-12-13 (Revised 9-25-2022) HELP ME GOD, I'M ANGRY In his autobiography, “Number 1”, Billy Martin told about hunting in Texas with Mickey Mantle. Mickey had a friend who would let them hunt on his ranch. When they reached the ranch, Mickey told Billy to wait in the car while he checked ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:15-19, Proverbs 14:17, Proverbs 19:11, Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Answers Prayers

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 9, 2019

A study in Psalm 28: 1- 9

Psalm 28: 1 – 9 Thanks for answering my Prayer Lord A Psalm of David. 1 To You I will cry, O LORD my Rock: Do not be silent to me, lest, if You are silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit. 2 Hear the voice of my supplications when I cry to You, when I lift up my hands toward ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When The Ark Of God Is Captured By The Enemy

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 18, 2021

The ark of God represents the presence of God. It was the symbol of God's power and glory in the nation of Israel. When the bearer of the ark of God allows sin to reign in his heart, the presence of God departs from the ark.

TEXT: 1 Samuel 4:10-11 (NLT) "So the Philistines fought desperately, and Israel was defeated again. The slaughter was great; 30,000 Israelite soldiers died that day. The survivors turned and fled to their tents. The Ark of God was captured, and Hophni and Phinehas, the two sons of Eli, were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:10-11, Judges 16:4-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Undivided Heart Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025

God answers the cry for an undivided heart—guiding our steps, deepening our worship, and giving peace stronger than any enemy or fear.

Introduction – When You’re Pulled in Every Direction Do you ever feel like your heart is being pulled apart? One moment you want to serve God wholeheartedly; the next you’re dragged by competing worries, desires, and distractions. You sit down to pray and suddenly remember bills to pay, emails to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5, Matthew 5:8, Matthew 6:24, Exodus 34:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Whom Shall I Fear? Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025

God turns fear into fearless courage as we trust His presence, cry for His guidance, and wait confidently to see His goodness revealed.

Introduction – Fear Has Many Faces Fear wears many disguises. It might be the adrenaline rush when a car swerves into your lane, the stomach-drop of a medical diagnosis, the sleepless calculation of bills that don’t add up, or the quiet dread of a relationship about to break. David knew fear on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, John 14:27, Romans 8:31, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

True Passion - Suffering For Jesus

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 29, 2001

This sermon looks at the nature of true passion for Jesus which involves suffering. The doctrine of suffering is covered with the teaching of the Apostle Peter on suffering being referred to.

(1) INTRODUCTION: The word used for ’suffer’used here in the Greek is ’pascho’ which is where we get the word ’passion’ from. Indeed, Christ’s suffering is often called ’The Passion’. We must ’arm ourselves with the same mind’ - that is a mind that joyfully endures suffering for the sake of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

God’s Deliverance

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 24, 2022

Often when we face the difficulties of life, we try to make sense out of what we are facing. But what frustrates us at times like this is that IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE!

For example, when the terrorists struck the Trade Towers in New York City, and the Pentagon, on Sept. 11, 2001, the pundits put their heads together and tried to make sense of why anyone would want to kill thousands of innocent people. They could only reach the conclusion that Osama Bin Laden and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Such That God Answers

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jan 1, 2023

Jabez prayed in such a way that God answered his prayers. What made his prayer so special?

1 Chronicles 4:9-10: Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

God Forsaking God

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2012

What this fourth saying from the cross does is to give us a glimpse into the hellish pain and agony that Jesus suffered because of His separation from His Father. This agonizing question from the cross does have an answer and we find that answer in the P

Purpose: To explore the agony of Christ's suffering. Aim: I want the listener to worship Christ because He became a curse for them. INTRODUCTION: While the scorching heat of the Palestinian sun beat down on Christ as He hung on the Cross He spoke three different times between 9 am to 12 noon. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From The Depths Of Despair Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 1, 2018

Pour out your heart to God in times of Despair; seek consolation in his love for you.

The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. He eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:1-26

Denomination: Other

America's Great Heritage And Hope

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2021

How to find the hope we need: 1. Remember how God has rescued His people (vs. 1-3). 2. Cry out for God's compassion (vs. 4-7). 3. Trust in God's truth (vs. 8-13, 1-4).

America's Great Heritage and Hope Psalm 85:1-13 Cornerstone Church - July 4, 2021 *Today we celebrate our Declaration of Independence from England on July 4th, 1776. On that same day over in England, King George III wrote these words in his diary: "July 4th, 1776: Nothing happened ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

This Is God’s Will

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 13, 2012

The message explores the area of sanctification, expected of all who name the Name of Christ.

“Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Is God! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

How were the Jews the chosen people of God?

Setting: Romans 9 comes off the highest of highs to now the lowest of lows. Vs. 3 “For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, the people of Israel.” (NIV) Question: How were the Jews the chosen people of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Baptist