Sermons on Unanswered:

There Is No Rock Like Our God – 1 Samuel 2:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2026

Hannah’s prayer in 1 Samuel 2 is not polished theology from an ivory tower; it is worship forged in pain, humiliation, unanswered prayer, and finally—astonishing grace. And at the heart of her song stands this thunderous confession:

There Is No Rock Like Our God – 1 Samuel 2:2 Introduction: When the Ground Beneath You Shakes We are living in a world that feels increasingly unstable. Economies wobble. Moral certainties erode. Identities shift. Trust in institutions collapses. People are searching—desperately—for something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:2, Exodus 15:11, Isaiah 45:5, 2 Samuel 22:2, Matthew 7:24, 1 Timothy 2:5, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Jude 1:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seed Of David Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 11, 2019

In the midst of your disappointment, realize that God has a better plan; rejoice in that plan; and request that God accomplish that plan in your life.

39 years ago, in late December of 1980, Wally Nelson awoke to find the body of a 19-year-old girl named Jean Hilliard frozen “solid as a log” on his doorstep. Her car had skidded off an icy road into a ditch, so she got out of the car and started walking to a friend’s house. She almost made it, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Life Of Trust Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020

"Ask...Seek...Knock..." is trusting God for his best. The Golden Rule is not reciprocity, but trust in God's best.

Healthy Disciples: A LIFE OF TRUST—Matthew 7:7-12 In this series on the last part of the Sermon on the Mount, we have considered what Jesus said about a healthy Christian life. Previously in his teaching on the hillside that day, Jesus talked about prayer. He warned his disciples about making a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Silence Of God

Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 22, 2006

Like the Psalmist, there are times in our lives we experienced trials and persecutions, and in the midst of them, our prayers seem to be unanswered, our requests seem to be rejected, helps seem to be so very far, enemies seem to be victorious , and our Om

Title: THE SILENCE OF GOD Text: Psalm 35:17 Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions. Psalm 35:21 Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.Psalm 35:22 This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Style Faith

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Apr 12, 2008

‘Faith’ is a misunderstood subject, which has led to a disappointment amongst many who claim to belong to the Lord, because of unanswered prayer. Let’s take a fresh look at this topic, and see what the scriptures have to say to us.

BIBLE STYLE FAITH I believe that ‘Faith’ is a greatly misunderstood subject, and as a result it has led to a huge disappointment amongst many who claim to belong to the Lord, because of what appears to be unanswered prayer. It would be good for us to take a fresh look at this topic, and see what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whether Awake Or Asleep

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 22, 2009

Paul had been in Thessalonica only a short while. While there he taught the believers about the triumphant return of Christ, but some questions went unanswered. People were concerned that their departed loved ones would miss the glory of the Lord’s return

Whether Awake or Asleep Text: "For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we wake or sleep we might live with him" (1 Thess. 5:9-10 RSV). Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Introduction Paul had been in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2013

Acts 12 has both answered and unanswered prayers within it. We tend to like it better when we get a "yes" from heaven, but God might actually be doing greater things for us when the answer is "no."

When is the last time you prayed earnestly for something? What do you expect when you pray? What do you pray for most? I think about the family of a small child who is dying in a cancer ward. They pray night and day and are joined in prayer by hundreds of others asking God to spare the life of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Concluding Affirmations In John’s First Letter For All Christians – 1john 5:15-20 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 8, 2022

Unanswered prayer in your will, is answered prayer in God’s will for you. Assurance of salvation is one of the greatest themes we find in the scriptures for a person’s relationship with God. 5 great Affirmations close Chapter 5 of First John.

THE CONCLUDING AFFIRMATIONS IN JOHN’S FIRST LETTER FOR ALL CHRISTIANS – 1John 5:15-20 There are 5 of these affirmations at the end of this letter, and 4 statements marked by the words “we know” and we will consider them this morning one by one. It is very clear that John is strong on knowing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:15-20, John 20:28-29, 1 Peter 1:8, Romans 8:28, Luke 17:12-15, Philippians 3:10-11, Revelation 3:20, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Your Life Fertile For The Seeds Of Miracles

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 26, 2025

Miracles are seeds before they are manifestations. Every prayer spoken over your life carries potential. The tragedy is not unanswered prayer. The tragedy is unfertile hearts. God is asking not whether you desire miracles, but whether you are ready to carry them.

MAKING YOUR LIFE FERTILE FOR THE SEEDS OF MIRACLES INTRODUCTION God works by principles, and one of the most powerful principles in Scripture is the principle of the seed and the soil. Miracles do not grow in barren ground. Divine intervention responds to divine order. Many people desire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is Some Rescue - Mark 15:22-32 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 27, 2024

God promises to rescue us in times of trouble. But many times he lets the trouble go on. So how can we trust him to be our shelter, deliverer, and helper if our prayers for help often go unanswered?

Mark 15:21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was pass-ing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. 22 They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull). 23 Then they offered him wine mixed with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-32, Matthew 27:33-44, Luke 23:32-43

The End

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 14, 2019

We see three responses to Jesus' death: despair, deliberation from a distance, and conversion. Which group do you most identify with? The cross confronts us with a decision.

Luke 23:44-49 The End Have you ever felt like you’re at a dead end? Like you didn’t really know how to go forward? Maybe you were in a dead-end relationship. Or a dead-end job. Or a dead-end health prognosis. It can be a very hard place to be. Today we’re going to start at the end. But don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49, 1 Corinthians 15:19, John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Pity Party

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 16, 2022

How to stop the pity party from Psalm 77; Psalm 77 invites us to look, learn and love Adapted from Eugene Peterson's book, "Where Your Treasure Is"

HoHum: Back in the 60’s there was a singer named Lesley Gore who recorded, “It’s My Party.” The lyrics were written by Seymour Gottlieb, a freelance songwriter. The song lyrically portrays the discomfort of a teenage girl at her birthday party when her boyfriend Johnny disappears, only to return ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:30, Psalm 119:71, Psalm 136:12, 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Turning Back

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 30, 2015

Just because you did not get some stuff does not mean you turn back, just because you’re prayers were unanswered does not mean you quit church, just because you were not healed does not mean you walk out on God! Press forward!

Luke 9:62” Jesus replied, "No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God." Too late to withdraw! You have come far too long to quit! I pray that you will be blessed and encouraged by this devotion. You are an overcomer, a warrior and a child of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gloomiest Chapter In The Bible – Psalm 88 – Passing Through Stormy Seas – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2022

Psalm 88 is considered to be the gloomiest chapter in all the bible. There is not one glimmer of hope yet we can draw from it wonderful teaching. The psalmist was in a very dark state when this Psalm was penned. His pleading with God seemed to be unanswered. Resurrection is considered.

SERIES - PSALMS OF THE SONS OF KORAH – PSALM 88 - PART 2 THE GLOOMIEST CHAPTER IN THE BIBLE – PSALM 88 – PASSING THROUGH STORMY SEAS – PART 2 It is considered that Psalm 88 is the gloomiest chapter in the whole bible. It could be said there are no positives in the Psalm. It is never or rarely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:16-19, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, Psalm 88:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Woman Of Worth Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010

God in His providence is working in our lives today, whether we realize it or not. When life hurts, we can choose to be bitter, like Naomi, or we can be like Ruth--trusting the Hand of Providence, in spite of unanswered questions and an uncertain future.

Ruth. A love story. A book of history. A lesson about faith and loyalty. But most of all, a book about God, the One behind-the-scenes. As we encounter Ruth we learn how God takes an active role in our lives. We learn through this short story that the human events we regard as circumstance are ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Congregational