Sermons on Why Does God Delay Answering:

Why Are You Afraid?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 5, 2017

Do you feel God’s presence and love in the midst of the storms in your life?

Storm-tossed waters are a frequently used metaphor for the turmoil of living. In 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald went down, and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot recorded a haunting ballad in honor of and as a tribute to the ship and the men who lost their lives. He called it “The Wreck of the Edmund ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Other

Why Bother?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 12-14; 2:18-23 Title: “Why bother?”

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 12-14; 2:18-23 Title: “Why bother?” Written probably about three centuries before Christ, the Book of Ecclesiastes marks an advance over the doctrine of divine retribution. Simplistically put, that doctrine stated that ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Pray? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

James’ encouagement toward prayer is examined with emphasis on the meaning of the statement "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."

Why Pray? James 5:13-18 8-23-09 Intro Have you ever felt like your prayers were not accomplishing anything? There have been times while praying that this thought crossed my mind, “This is a waste of time; nothing is going to change; go do something else.” Is there anybody here that has experienced ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Does Hell Exist?

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 3, 2001

This doctrine seems to be in limbo in recent times. What did Jesus teach?

DOES HELL EXIST? VARIOUS PASSAGES (REVELATION 14:1-20) INTRODUCTION In today’s world, it might be difficult to find people who believe in Hell. There are several reasons, I think, why people do not want to believe in Hell. First, they feel that Hell is barbaric and an ancient idea. Hell ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do Christians Grieve Over Sin? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

also investigates why they don’t! [10 THINGS SIN DOES IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN]

Why do Christians Grieve over Sin? Rom. 7:15-25 Why do Christians resent the presence of sin in their lives? Why do Christians want more than anything to be sanctified? Because we realize that sin... 1. Grieves the Holy Spirit Eph. 4:30 “And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean The Pure In Heart Will See God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 16, 2025

To be able to see God, one should be pure in heart.

What Does it Mean the Pure in Heart Will See God? Matthew 5:8 To be able to see God, one should be pure in heart. Here we have another of Jesus’ “blessed are” statements from his developing rundown of the individuals who should cheer in the manner God sees them. We call this list the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Call Unto Me

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 22, 2003

Sermon on prayer. 1. Call Upon Me 2. I WILL answer. 3. and I will show you great and unsearchable things.

(I was inspired to write this sermon after reading Lou Bartet’s sermon of the same title and text--most of this sermon is different, although you might pick up on a similar thought or two, I also used the same opening illustration that Lou credited to www.presidentialprayerteam.org) May 25, 2003 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Prayer Jochebed"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 10, 2006

As you read this story in Exodus Chapter two, you can envision this to be the unfolding prayer of Jochebed, Point One: “Lord, I can no longer hide…” (Good Mother’s Day Message)

“The Prayer of Jochebed” Introduction: Jochebed is the mother of Moses. Moses is the author of the Book of Exodus. He is giving us an account of his birth and the account of his praying Mother. As you read this story in Exodus Chapter two, you can envision this to be the unfolding prayer of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Jabez Factor--Living Above Our Circumstances, Part 1

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

How to live above our circumstances? The story and prayer of Jabez will show us how.

May 4, 2002 I. INTRODUCTION: A. The theme for the month of May is prayer. B. There are many things that we can discuss and talk that relate to prayer. 1. We can discuss about answered prayers 2. We can talk about men and women of prayer 3. Bible promises about prayer 4. Important ingredients of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Adventist

Love Does Not Envy!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 10, 2018

An attitude of envy can be a destructive force in any life. Envy is a serious danger, for it can make us unclean & unspiritual & rob us of our salvation. It is not a desirable trait to have in our lives.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:4; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Last Sunday, in my sermon "Love Is Kind" I said, "The Apostle Paul comes close to being the composer of a great love song in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

9 Benefits Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006

This sermon show examples of prayer in the Book of Acts and the positive results of the prayer.

9 BENEFITS OF PRAYER By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Acts 2:42 “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer”. Results of Acts 2:42 a) Miracles, signs and wonders took place – v 43 b) Needs were met – V44 c) Souls were saved - ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Thy Kingdom Come, Thine Will Be Done

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Aug 7, 2005

You can’t get the kingdom without the King. In order to pray "Thy kingdom come" you must say "Thine will be done."

Thy Kingdom Come TEXT - Luke 11:1-2 1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Prayer Brings Success PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025

The sermon encourages honest, simple prayer, trusting God to guide and provide, reminding us that He listens and shapes our lives through our prayers.

Good morning, church family. Some of us came in today with hurried hearts and full calendars, others with quiet questions tucked inside. Maybe you’re facing a decision that feels bigger than your wisdom. Maybe you’ve been waiting on an answer that seems slow. Can I remind you of something simple ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:12

Topics: Answered Prayer, Prayer

Answering The Call-Hineni, Here Am I

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 12, 2023

As followers of CHRIST, we have been given HIS SPIRIT within. We are not only to listen to hear that "still small voice", but we are also to respond. Hineni, Here am I, Ready at Your Service, All in.

2023.02.12.Sermon Notes_ Answering the Call-HINENI “hee neh nee” “Here am I” William Akehurst, HSWC Are you listening? Are you responding? ‘Hineni’ (hee-neh-nee) “Here am I” “Ready and At your service” our response in obedience “Hineni” is the response of a servant BIG IDEA: As followers of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8, Genesis 3:8-10, Genesis 22:1-11, Exodus 3:1-4, Exodus 3:4, Genesis 22:1, 1 Samuel 3:1-14, Isaiah 52:6, Isaiah 65:1, Galatians 4:6, 1 Kings 19:11-13, John 10:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If My People Pray Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003

The cause and effect of fervent prayer.

Let’s start this morning by looking at Prayer in America. I pulled these statistics from the Barna Research Group. 4 out of 5 Americans believe that "prayer can change what happens in a person’s life." (1994) 9 ot of 10 adults agree "there is a god who watches over you and answers your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational