Sermons on Unanswered Prayers:

Finding Hope In The Storm

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Sep 13, 2024

We all face the storms of life. Believers have no immunity from troubles and difficulties. Trusting God through the storms is the subject of Psalms 42 and 43. Here, we find how we should respond to the storms and how God can bring us peace.

FINDING HOPE IN THE STORM – Psalm 42, Psalm 43 INTRODUCTION Let me begin by sharing some interesting facts about this Psalm. It is the 1st Psalm in what is called Book 2 of the Psalms - Psalm 42 through Psalm 72. One of the major themes of these Psalms is moving through the struggles of life with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Mouth Of Children! Bold And From The Heart!

Contributed by David Trexler on Jul 21, 2016

A sermon on the Lord's Prayer

Luke 11:1-13 July 28, 2016 I can remember like it was yesterday when I first considered going into seminary. I would get these cold sweats when I would think about praying in front of all you people. Why in the world God would you ever want the likes of me as a pastor? I can’t pray! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Go! And Remember God Is Real - Titus 1:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025

There is a sobering reality we must confront: many Christians profess faith in God with their lips but deny Him with their lives. This isn’t a problem exclusive to modern times—it has been a spiritual tension since the early church.

Go! And Remember God Is Real - Titus 1:16 Why Do Christians Often Live As If God Does Not Exist? Titus 1:16 (NLT): "Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good." Introduction: My ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:16, Psalm 10:4, Deuteronomy 8:11, Romans 5:8, Colossians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The How, What,when And Where Of Prayer

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 23, 2003

We know the Spirit is intertwined with our spirit and shares our hearts with God. We know that He knows our needs, but what is our part in prayer?

Central Christian Church St Petersburg Florida January 2003 Joe Bedy “The How, What, When and Where of Prayer” It was the Disciples who asked Jesus to teach us how to pray. Remember when they asked this question Jesus was still alive on the earth and the Holy Spirit had not yet come. So today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 11, 2015

Prayer is the most powerful weapon for combat against our corrupt, secular world. We can't survive without prayer. The best way to honour God is to pay attention and be careful how we live our lives.

A priest, a minister and a guru were discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby. "Kneeling is definitely the best way to pray," the priest said. "No," the minister said, "I get the best results standing with my hands outstretched to Heaven." "You're both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

How We See Christ

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

Can you really proclaim as did Peter that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God?

EVERYONE HAS AT LEAST HEARD THE SAYING THAT AN OPTIMIST DELIGHTFULLY SEES THE GLASS AS HALF-FULL WHILE THE PESSIMIST CAN ONLY BEAR TO SEE THE GLASS AS HALF-EMPTY. IT IS ALL DETERMINED BY HOW YOU CHOOSE TO LOOK AT THE GLASS. THE SAME IS TRUE IN REGARDS TO THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST. DEPENDING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:28-35

Denomination: Free Methodist

Distancing Ourselves From God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 31, 2016

God wants us to be close to Him, not emotionally or spiritually distant from Him.

Distancing Ourselves from God (Psalm 50) 1. Memorial Day is a day to remember our war dead. Over 1.1 million military personnel have died as a result of war in the history of our nation. 2. To give you a sense of proportion, almost 500,000 died in the Civil War, over 400,000 in World War II. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Message Of The Angel - ’do Not Be Afraid’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 17, 2011

The Message of the Angel - ’Do Not Be Afraid’. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info).

SERMON OUTLINE: 1. The "Do not be afraid" of the impossible. (Luke 1:13). 2. The "Do not be afraid" of unanswered prayer: (Luke 1: 30). 3. The "Do not be afraid of salvation. (Luke 2:10-11). 4. The "Do not be afraid" of obedience. (Matthew 1:20). SERMON BODY: Quote: • Researchers at Johns ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-38

Denomination: Brethren

Our Awesome Weapon, Prayer Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001

A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern.

"Our Awesome Weapon - Prayer!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 7 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:18-20 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church August 13, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:18-20 "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Being A Church Of Excellence: Prayer Series

Contributed by James Capps on Jan 16, 2001

One of the keys to becoming a church of excellence is to be a church at prayer

"Church of Excellence: Prayer!" 2 Chron. 7:1-14 THE SINGLE GREATEST NEED IN OUR LAND TODAY IS HEAVEN SENT REVIVAL! This is something we can do ourselves. Programs don’t do it….preaching can’t do it…choirs…the type music can’t do it ONLY GOD MOVING BY HIS HOLY SPIRIT CAN DO IT! It’s because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Only A Prayer Away Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

FERVENT PRAYER IS THE PATHWAY TO RESTING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF HIS PROMISES

BIG IDEA: FERVENT PRAYER IS THE PATHWAY TO RESTING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF HIS PROMISES I. (:145-149) FERVENT PRAYER CRIES OUT TO GOD FOR AN ANSWER A. Fervent Prayer is Whole-Hearted Prayer "I cried with all my heart " B. Fervent Prayer is Directed to God "O Lord" "I cried ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:145-152

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer, Power, Politics, And Plagues

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2001

Election eve sermon -- there are plagues in the body politic, created by inauthentic leadership; the best gift we can give to our national leadership is prayer, though we will likely see the haughtiness of politicians and smell the stench of plagues again.

He sat on his elegant furniture, in his fabulous house, surrounded by the glories of a wealthy nation, attended by efficient servants, powerful enough to command just about anything. But today he was miserable, miserable beyond words, because everywhere he looked they were there. In his way, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Problems Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 4, 2001

No one is free from difficulties in life. God shows us how to handle them and find blessings even as we face hardships.

Facing Problems through Prayer 1 Samuel 1:1-28, James 5:13 Bible Background The final verse of Judges echoes a statement made 3 times earlier. In those days Israel had no king, and everyone did what was right in his own eyes. What the author of Judges is telling us is that Israel has already ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, James 5:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Of Jabez:what Is In A Name? Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jul 24, 2001

This is an introductory lesson to a study of the Prayer of Jabez. It focuses on Jabez, his name, and his struggle to overcome the stigma attached to it.

THE PRAYER OF JABEZ What Is In A Name I Chronicles 4:9 INTRODUCTION: Some of you may have heard of Wilma Rudolph. She was a successful Olympic athlete in the 1960’s, but most do not know her story. She was born the 16th of 18 children in a poor black family in middle Tennessee, weighing only 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Of Jabez:ask For The Best

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jul 24, 2001

This is second in a series drawing prayer and life lessons from the Prayer of Jabez.

ASK FOR THE BEST I Chronicles 4:10 INTRODUCTION: During some of the darkest days of the American Revolution, after the Continental Army had experienced several defeats, a farmer who lived near General George Washington’s camp decided to pay the soldiers a visit. As he approached the tents his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ