Sermons about Unanswered Questions

Hope In The Midst Of Despair

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 23, 2004

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This is a funeral message, sermon, or homily preached at the funeral of a young suicide victim whose commitment to Jesus was unknown. It is a message of grace and hope for his family who has many unanswered questions.

HOPE IN THE MIDST OF DESPAIR! --a funeral sermon for a young suicide victim Romans 8:32, II Corinthians 6:2, II Corinthians 12:9, Romans 10:13, Genesis 18:25, Matthew 7:1-2, I Samuel 16:7 --by R. David Reynolds It is my understanding that every seventeen minutes a self inflicted death occurs in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Faith And Unanswered Prayer Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 1, 2017

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This is the first message in a series on faith. God always answers prayer birthed by faith.

Religion has taught us that God decides whether or not He will answer our prayers. And because we believe that teaching we often end our prayers with “if it be thy will”. In other words, “God, I’m not really sure what your will is in this situation, but I’m going to pray and if my prayer is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, James 1:17, 1 John 5:14-15, John 11:41-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questions, Questions, Questions?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 8, 2017

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Good teachers learn the power behind good questions. Let us consider a few Biblical questions. Wisdom teaches the power of questions.

QUESTIONS? QUESTIONS? QUESTIONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com QUESTION: to ask for information, to test one's knowledge, a problem that is being discussed, to express doubt or have uncertainties...INTERROGATIVE, debate,investigation, --- DO WE UNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF QUESTIONS? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Answer To Unanswered Prayers

Contributed by Nakia Smith on Mar 21, 2008

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Have you ever prayed and prayed about a situation, but seemed as if God never heard you and if He did…He didn’t answer?

Have you ever prayed and prayed about a situation, but seemed as if God never heard you and if He did…He didn’t answer? Which makes you wonder if there is something that has blocked you from your breakthrough in prayer. Could it be sin? Could it be the lack of faith? Or could it just be you? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

An Unanswered Easter Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026

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Why some prayers are not heard.

A. THE UNANSWERED PRAYER IN GETHSEMANE Abba Father, all things are possible unto Thee. Take away this cup from Me: nevertheless not what I will, but what Thou will” (Mark 14:36). 1. No one can do our primary discipline, i.e., praying. Secularly discipline is giving money, witnessing, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:36

Denomination: Baptist

Short Answers To Common Questions 1 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2016

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A questioning mind is a thinking mind, and God wants our minds to actively pursue His truth. So let’s answer three common questions of many.

Short Answers to Common Questions 1 (topical) 1. PUEBLO, Colo., April 7 (UPI) -- A serial cheese thief returned to a Colorado pizza shop to steal thousands of dollars worth of provolone cheese. Kevin Romero, a manager [said], "The first time they came in they stole about probably five or six ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mick Jagger Syndrome Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011

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Life "under the sun" has no satisfaction!

THE MICK JAGGER SYNDROME ECCLESIATES 6:1-12 Introduction: The title was borrowed from a line in Ed Young’s book Been There, Done That and Now What? Mick Jagger is a rock star. He’s the lead man for the group called “The Rolling Stones.” In the 60’s one song shot ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Questions, Questions

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 24, 2002

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A Sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 14 A sermon on Jesus’ question, who do men say that I am

14th Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 16:13-20 "Questions, Questions " Life is full of questions, Questions abound everywhere. What am I going to do with my life? What will I be? Will the kids turn out all right? What will tomorrow bring? Not only do these practical question beg for an answer, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Questions, Questions

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 25, 2005

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How do we respond to the questions of life? How did Jesus respond?

It seems that questions fill our daily lives. Everywhere we go, we are confronted by questions. At home it might be very simple things like, “What’s for tea?” or, “When’s Grandma coming?”, “How can I afford it?”, “Who does she think she is?”, “What was that referee doing?”, “Why can’t I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"what To Do When Questions Are Many Than Answers"

Contributed by Rev. Mark Orwa on May 6, 2020

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Denomination: Presbyterian.

Intro. In life we all experience disappointment at some point. We are disappointed by things, by events, and by people. Whenever we’re in such disappointment situations, many tend to think that its God who has abandoned them. In our sermon this morning I want to talk about what to do when we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Question Evil Can’t Answer

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 29, 2025

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Evil remains a mystery, but the cross reveals God’s character. He enters human suffering, bears its weight, and assures us that love—not evil—has the final word.

There are certain questions that do not arise from curiosity, but from collision. They are not born in classrooms or debates, but in moments when life presses hard against the soul and refuses to explain itself. These questions surface when loss interrupts routine, when suffering enters without ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, Job 42:5, Isaiah 53:3-5, Matthew 27:46, John 19:30, Romans 8:18, Revelation 21:4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Questions About Tithing (Part I) Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 22, 2005

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This sermon is the first in a two part series which answers six common questions about tithing.

This month we have studied one of the most delicate subjects a church can study. That subject is money. The subject of money and religion has been hotly debated over the years. There have been abuses of this subject. There have been distortions of this subject. No matter which way you examine the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Unanswered Prayer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 28, 2023

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God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Mat 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

Three weeks ago, we studied how God invites us to ask Him. Therefore, do not hesitate to ask for something or express our wishes to God. The Lord Jesus said, "Ask, and it will be given to you." (Matthew 7:7). If so, why are there prayers that God does not answer? You may have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 2 Corinthians 11:7-9, Psalm 139:13, Matthew 26:39, Luke 9:54-56, 1 John 5:14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Big Questions- Big God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 18, 2023

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God is big enough for our questions and objections; he invites us to bring them to him in dialogue and trust him with them.

Big Questions- Big God Jeffery Anselmi / General Silence- The Book of Habakkuk / Evil; Silence / Habakkuk 1:1–17 God is big enough for our questions and our objections; he invites us to bring them to him in dialogue and to trust him with them. INTRODUCTION • Today we embark on a four-week series ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Prayer Goes Unanswered Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

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Why doesn’t God answer all our prayers? And when he doesn’t, what should our response be? Part 4 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

Back when I was a student at Bethany Bible College in Sussex, NB, I lived in one of the dormitories. They’ve since renovated the dorm, but when I was there we had two pay phones in the dorm… one on the second floor, and one on the third. The one on the third floor worked fine, but the one on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

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