Sermons about Unanswered Prayer

Not-Giving-Up Kind Of Prayer

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 8, 2012

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T/F QUESTION: True or False… God wants us to pray about something over and over and over again.

NOT-GIVING-UP KIND OF PRAYER LUKE 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION… http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/150915-us-statistics-on-prayer.html Starting a sermon with facts and figures is always fun for some of us, so let’s do that today! Get ready to be astounded and amazed at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer

Contributed by Ben Emmons on Mar 4, 2007

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Biblical Conditions for answered prayers! While there is no formula to follow, God’s Word is very clear that certain things must line up for our prayers to be answered!

<Open in prayer> Prayer…sometimes we make it so complicated, like we have to come up with some profound words to keep God’s interest. Some people love to pray, while others are scared to pray, because they feel they don’t know how to do it right…after today’s message if you fall into that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Receive An Answer From God (4of4) Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 21, 2005

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There are four attitudes needed to get answers to our prayers.

Jeanne Olsen, a mother of five from Illinois, took her daughter Kirsten, age 9, out for a mother-daughter breakfast. During their meal, Jeanne courageously asked her daughter, "How do you think I could be a better mom?" Kirsten thought for a moment. "Well, you do yell a lot. I know you’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:5, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying With Spiritual Intelligence

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Oct 28, 2023

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So many prayers remain unanswered because believers employed natural intelligence in praying rather than praying with spiritual intelligence.

I want to speak to you about praying with spiritual intelligence. This is one of the prayer manners we must understand as we develop in the school of prayer. Spiritual intelligence is superior to Natural intelligence So many prayers remain unanswered because believers employed natural ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:14

Denomination: Apostolic

When To Pray Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016

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Pray when you are suffering, when you have success, when you are sick and when you have sinned

WHEN TO PRAY A pastor had a kitten that climbed up a tree in his backyard and then was afraid to come down. The pastor tried everything to get the kitten down but it would not move and the tree was too narrow to climb. Finally, he decided to get a rope. He threw the rope up to one of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Failure To Pray – Praying For The Wrong Things – Being Worldly And Becoming Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

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James teaches that wars and fightings among brethren happen due to neglecting to pray, due to praying for the wrong things, being worldly and becoming guilty of spiritual adultery.

INTRODUCTION #18 1. Open your bibles to James 4:2b (the 2nd part) thru verse 4. 2. In the words and phrases right ahead of this James refers to “wars and fighting’s” that go on in the lives of individuals and among members in local congregations. 3. James teaches that these ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's With The Silence Button? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 3, 2005

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All believers should understand why God sometimes says “No” to their prayers.

BIG IDEA: Prayer: What’s with the silence button? All believers should understand why God sometimes says “No” to their prayers. 1. It is outside of God’s will. 2. The timing is not right yet. 3. God is testing your faith. 4. God allows people to exercise free will. 5. God is good. OBJECTIVE: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Says No

Contributed by Bryan Dill on Jun 17, 2006

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I want us to look at what happens when God says no. Does that mean that God doesn’t care for us? Does it mean that He’s being cruel? Let’s take a look at a couple different times in scripture when God said no to his children’s prayers.

WHEN GOD SAYS NO Barbara Kerby has written a humorous reflection about her first experience of driving. Barbara’s father took her to the high school parking lot for driving lessons. For this particular lesson, Barbara’s three-year-old sister rode along in the backseat. While trying to negotiate a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

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This prayer is often wrongly used, however. We are not to just mindlessly repeat it from rote memory, but we are to use it as a framework upon which we can build a prayer life that is offered to God, heard and answered by Him, and one that glorifies His

Illustration: A little boy was saying his bedtime prayers with his mother: "Lord, bless Mommy and Daddy, and God, GIVE ME A NEW BICYCLE!!!" Mom: "God’s not deaf, son. Boy: "I know, Mom, but Grandma’s in the next room, and she’s hard of hearing! Read: Matthew 6: 5 -15 Introduction: This passage is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 16, 2021

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Maybe the Lord didn't show up when you needed Him. Maybe there was absolute silence in response to your most desperate prayers. It's happened before, and to people Jesus loved dearly. What could account for Jesus' seeming uncaring response?

Boy, we live in some tumultuous times, don’t we? Earthquake and tsunami in Japan. A nuclear disaster there as a result. Uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt and Libya. Our nation involved in wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and now Libya. And wasn’t it only a few months ago that a huge earthquake ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46, 1 Peter 5:7, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Bible Church

"A Tale Of Three Kings"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 11, 2007

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Why was David so sad? Five reasons. But there is reason for hope. Jesus, the son of David, would fulfill David’s emotional prayer "Would to God I had died for thee!"

Title: "The Tale of Three Kings" Introduction: After learning of the victory over the rebellion that caused King David to flee from Jerusalem, David wept. The people were uncertain as to how to celebrate this great victory. Why was the King weeping? Of course, the answer was that the king of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Praying According To The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

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John wants to assure believers of the eternal life they possess and spur them on toward continued faith in Jesus Christ.

The Christian’s assurance concerning salvation (vs. 13) “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that you may know that you have eternal life.” One of the purposes of John’s letter was to convince the unbelieving, Gnostic follower that Jesus was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying In Faith (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

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This message deals with the difference between “praying” verses just “saying prayers.” Faith is first and foremost a heart issue; but it is not complete until it is express in our actions.

Mark 11:22-24 01.03.16 Intro We have been talking about prayer. To be a real New Testament church, prayer is essential and foundational. Jesus said, “My house shall be called a house of prayer….”i This is the missing element in today’s church. People interact with people; but are they genuinely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-10, 1 Corinthians 2:6-12, Romans 10:14-17, Isaiah 56:7, 2 Chronicles 7:14, John 14:13-14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006

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The raising of Lazarus teaches us that Jesus is the giver of life, of eternal life, even if prayers for healing in this life are unanswered.

“A Matter of Life and Death” John 11: 1 – 53 Introduction We’ve all prayed, every one of us, for a loved one who was ill. Each of us here has asked God to heal someone we care for. It could be a spouse, one of our children or grandchildren, a friend, an aunt or uncle, one of our parents or ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Hindrances To Your Prayers Being Answered

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

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I would like this morning to talk on prayer and it’s importance in your life.

SEVEN HINDRANCES TO YOUR PRAYERS BEING ANSWERED Sunday November 19, 2000 I would like this morning to talk on prayer and it’s importance in your life. There are many things that are important in your spiritual life but I feel that the most important thing is your prayer life, because your prayer ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Church Of God

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