Sermons on Prayer Not Answered:

The Impossible Dream

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 17, 2019

God knows your name, God knows your circumstance, God knows everything there is to know about you, about the answer and the ability to deliver you from your need no matter how impossible it may seem

Prayer is a two way street Illus. By Fred Markes? HERE BE GOD Before 1492 when Columbus sailed the ocean blue, the common belief was that if a ship from Europe sailed too far West, they would either fall off the edge of the world or face terrible danger. There was fear of the unknown. In England, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10-13, Isaiah 43:1-3, Psalm 77:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Press Toward The Promise; Don’t Turn Back”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

For a few moments I would like to talk with you about prayer, and the structure of them being answered. I know what you’re thinking what in the world did the preceding text have to do with prayer?

Exodus 14:10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD. Exodus 14:11 And they said unto Moses, Because [there were] no graves in Egypt, hast ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-16

Pray Boldly!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 28, 2025

"Your will be done on earth as in heaven." We may not say the exact words but many of our prayers could be summarized with the words, “please let my will be done.” What's the answer to this paradox of prayer?

“Your will be done on earth as in heaven.” In the prayer we affectionately call the Lord’s Prayer we refer to that phrase as the Third Petition. Remember that a petition is specific request. There are seven petitions in the Lord’s Prayer as we pray it. After addressing God as our Father in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Prescription For Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

Forgiveness is an active choice. Forgetting is a passive process in which a matter fades from our memory with the passing of time. The sad thing is when it comes to people who have offended us, we have total recall.

INTRODUCTION A young man in college was visiting his girlfriend’s hometown for the first time. We’ll call him Tommy. It was a small town with only one drug store. Tommy stopped in and told the pharmacist he wanted to buy three boxes of chocolate: a small box, a medium box, and a large box. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Respond To God's Amazing Love? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 13, 2020

How Should We Respond to God's Amazing Love? 1. God wants us to appreciate His love (vs. 9,13). 2. God wants us to abide in His love (vs. 9-11). 3. God wants us to apply His love (vs. 12-16).

How Should We Respond to God's Amazing Love? The Gospel of John John 15:9-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 13, 2020) BACKGROUND: *For many weeks now, we have been studying the night before Jesus died on the cross for our sins. That's because God's Word puts a great emphasis ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants To Bless You! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 13, 2021

God wants to bless you: 1. Through His promises of answered prayer (vs. 7-8). 2. Through the faithfulness of our Heavenly Father (vs. 9-11). 3. Through the goodness of His Golden Rule (vs. 12).

God Wants to Bless You! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 7:7-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 13, 2021) MESSAGE: *What kind of a God is God? There are many great ways to answer this question, but tonight know this for sure: We have a God who wants to bless His people. God wants to bless us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Teaches About Prayer

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008

What does Jesus teach about having an effective prayer life?

Luke 11:5-13 “Jesus Teaches About Prayer” • Vv. 2-4 Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray, while in our lesson Jesus teaches us about prayer. I. Be Persistent with Your Prayers (5-8) • Vv. 5-6 There is a friendship or a relationship that exists between these two people here in Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering The Hindrances To Successful Prayer Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

Looking at how the Apostles and early Christians when they prayed they had success and breaking down barriers that cause our prayers to fall short.

Discovering the Hindrances to Successful Prayer Early Christians devoted themselves to prayer They were successful- Acts 4:31 Prayer is our communication & fellowship w/God! Many questions exist about prayer Why should I pray? Who do we pray to? Father, Son, HS Does God hear my prayers? Is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Listening Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

For those who are discouraged about God’s silence: HE IS listening...

Illustration: Get an SMS or a phone call… ? Have you ever wondered what life would be like if God used technology to talk to you? SMS messages, email (would God send FWD’s?)… How about if He used television commercials to get His message across? Check this one out. I think you’ll like it… Roll ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How We Should Pray

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006

Example of how the Pray

W.Maynard Pittendreigh A few years ago I was in a conversation with some folks and we started talking about Sunday morning worship and each of us began sharing what was his or her favorite part. One person said it was the Apostles’ Creed, because it was at that moment that he was able to stand up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

The Birth Of Samuel

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 10, 2012

The Birth of Samuel - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE A divided home (vs 1-8). A devout prayer (vs 9-18). A distinguished son (vs 19-28). SERMONBODY: Ill: • David Cameron's new Cabinet were all dining together in a very posh London restaurant, • The waiter asked the P.M. what he wanted to eat, • David Cameron ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Brethren

Energizing Dreams Through Prayer Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003

50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE Hannah Put simply, personal and persistent prayer energizes our dreams because PRAYER IS FAITH IN ACTION.

One of my favorite comics is “The Family Circus.” Once I believe that the father was helping Billy with his homework with the rest of the family there in the kitchen. Dad asks Billy, “What is the greatest power source in all the world?” In turn everyone is pictured thinking what the answer may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Serious About Prayer Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

The sermon lays the foundation for a fuller devotion to the praying for the church and believer.

Getting Serious About Prayer Jeremiah 33:3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, Mo Do you believe in prayer? Really believe in prayer. This is how one lady came to believe. This supposedly true story started this way: One summer Saturday morning, a preacher ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer Of Jabez, Part 1

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 18, 2001

Despite some pitfalls in Dr. Wilkinson’s presentation, the prayer of Jabez is an inspirational and useful tool for believers.

"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 evil, that I may not cause pain!" So God granted him what he requested." -- 1 Chronicles 4:10, NKJV All of us struggle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For The King - Psalm 20 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 1, 2021

The people pray for the king on the eve of battle because as goes the king, so goes the people!

Summer in the Psalms Psalm 20: A Prayer for the King Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-01-2021 Aslan is not a Tame Lion [Slide] In seminary, a friend was talking about the Chronicles of Narnia and I told him I had never read them. He was shocked and pulled “The Lion, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist