Sermons on Delayed Answers:

Delay Doesn't Mean Denial And Trusting God's Perfect Timing Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 24, 2025

The sermon encourages us to view delays as opportunities for growth, refinement, and preparation, rather than denial.

In today’s world where instant gratification is often expected, waiting can be one of the most challenging aspects of faith. However, biblical teachings remind us that delay doesn't necessarily mean denial. God's timing is often different from our own, and His plans unfold according to His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:10-14, 1 Samuel 1:12-17

Praying Without Losing Heart

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 23, 2009

Praying without giving up

A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. If she only lets me hold her hand, then I’ll give her the small ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Downfall Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on May 22, 2013

THIS SERMON ADDRESSES THE PITFALLS OF DISOBEDIENCE AND HOW GOD DEALS WITH HIS CHILDREN WHEN THEY STRAY FROM THE FAITH. PEACHED TO ENCOURAGE AND SENSITIZE BELIEVERS ON WHAT THEY CAN DO WHEN THEY FIND THEMSELVES IN THESE KINDS OF PROBLEMS

WHEN CHRISTIANS SINK PREACHED ON SUNDAY AUGUST 7, 2005 SALUTATION EXPRESSIONS OF THANKS ETC. TITANIC STORY – THINGS PEOPLE DO TO SURVIVE (DRESS) TRANSITION INTO THE TEXT BRIEF BACKGROUND TO THE TEXT – FROM CHAPTER 1. REFER TO CH. 1:2 – GOD BECAME CONCERN - CALLED – COMMISSIONED JONAH – ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 14 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 21, 2011

Pray Like Moses! 1. Because many times we are weak (vs. 7-10). 2. Because our God is willing to hear (vs. 10-13). 3. Because prayer works in amazing ways (vs. 13-14).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 14 Pray Like Moses! Exodus 32:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 29, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *As we begin tonight, Moses has been on the mountain with the Lord for 40 days. It was a miraculous meeting where God gave ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What About Unanswered Prayer? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 10, 2011

God always answers our prayers but sometimes in ways we do not expect. God responds to our prayers in four ways; No, Slow, Grow and Lets Go!

WHAT ABOUT UNANSWERED PRAYER? An overweight businessman decided it was time to shed some excess pounds. He took his new diet very seriously. He changed his driving route to work in the morning to avoid passing by his favorite bakery. He even prayed that God would help him to loose weight. One ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Grace Of The Lord In The Midst Of Famine.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2021

A miraculous and timely provision.

THE GRACE OF THE LORD IN THE MIDST OF FAMINE. 1 Kings 17:8-16. “Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months” (James 5:17). This may seem an audacious thing to pray ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Perseverance

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 18, 2023

Perseverance is defined as doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

Denis Waitley, an American motivational speaker once remarked: “Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” Proverbs 24:16 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 41:10

Fasting That Breaks Barriers

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 15, 2025

Fasting is not a religious exercise; it is a spiritual weapon. It breaks barriers of delay, bondage, and defeat.

FASTING THAT BREAKS BARRIERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 58:6-12 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:12-28, Esther 4:16, Daniel 10:2-12, Luke 4:1–14 INTRODUCTION: Fasting is one of the most powerful yet often neglected spiritual disciplines in the life of a believer. It is not merely ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Language Confusion And Destiny Diversion Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 10, 2026

This message teaches that God can divert destiny and purpose when pride, self-exaltation, or disobedience leads to misaligned unity, showing the importance of submission to His will.

LANGUAGE CONFUSION AND DESTINY DIVERSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Key Verse: “So the LORD scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city.” (Genesis 11:8) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 16:9; James 4:6; Isaiah 30:21; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"trust God’s Timing" Series

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 10, 2026

Abraham – Trust Beyond Delay Joseph – From Pit to Palace Mary – The Hidden Years

TRUST GOD’S TIMING ________________________________________ 1. Introduction My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Three things trouble the human heart deeply: • Delay • Uncertainty • Waiting We can endure suffering. We can endure hard work. We can endure sacrifice. But waiting? Waiting tests our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:10

Jesus Is God's Answer - Sermon I: Jesus Is God's Answer To Life's Supreme Quetions Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 4, 2020

While many folks today simply "add" Jesus to their lives as just another aspect of all that they have going on, mature Christians say "no" to this type of defamation of Jesus and say "yes" to the preeminence of Christ as Lord.

JESUS IS GOD’S ANSWER TO LIFE’S SUPREME QUESTIONS With declining church attendance, a church in Maryland used market research and focus groups to design its weekly services. They did this to determine what type of services people would attend. As a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:6-15, Isaiah 43:1-7, Colossians 1:15-17

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Ii: Jesus Is God's Answer To Life's Supreme Problem Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 5, 2020

No matter who we are or how good we may be, the fact of the matter is: We all have sinned and need to be saved from the inevitable consequences of this supreme problem of life. There in one great Savior. His name is Jesus.

JESUS IS GOD’S ANSWER TO LIFE’S SUPREME PROBLEM A political candidate this past week took a verse from Genesis totally out of context to try to support his party’s stance on multiple deviations from traditional Christian doctrines such as marriage, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-23

The A-B-C Steps To Get Your Prayers Answered By God

Contributed by David Gualin on Apr 4, 2001

Presents an easy to remember Biblical guidelines in praying through the exegesis of the Parable of the Persistent Widow in Luke 18:1-8

THE A-B-C STEPS TO GET YOUR PRAYERS ANSWERED BY GOD What are the top three things you have been asking God to do for you? Think about that for a moment. What are the contents of your prayers? What are the things you wish God would just answer as soon as possible? Ponder for a minute. Ask ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Shall We Do Now, Lord?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 25, 2008

Message calling all believers to action; to move forward in servitude and stop delaying.

What shall we do now, Lord? 2 Peter 1:12-21 Introduction - Today, I want to discuss an important message from Peter; a man who always served - Peter was a servant because Jesus restored him (feed/sheep); we need restoration!! - Because of the life we have led before; we must spend remainder ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliverance From Faulty Foundation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 12, 2025

When the foundation is faulty, progress is hindered, success is delayed, and cycles of failure persist.

DELIVERANCE FROM FAULTY FOUNDATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 11:3 – “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 13:14, Matthew 7:24-27, 1 Corinthians 3:11, Isaiah 58:12, Luke 6:48-49 INTRODUCTION: Every building stands or falls based on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3, Ezekiel 13:14, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God