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What About Unanswered Prayer? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 10, 2011

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God always answers our prayers but sometimes in ways we do not expect. God responds to our prayers in four ways; No, Slow, Grow and Lets Go!

WHAT ABOUT UNANSWERED PRAYER? An overweight businessman decided it was time to shed some excess pounds. He took his new diet very seriously. He changed his driving route to work in the morning to avoid passing by his favorite bakery. He even prayed that God would help him to loose weight. One ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Reasons For Unanswered Prayers-1

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 10, 2013

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I have prayed and prayed about this matter, but I don’t seem to get anywhere. Doesn’t God hear? If He is listening, why doesn’t He help? Why doesn’t He answer my prayers? Many people often find themselves in that situation.

Young preacher asked for advice on how he did after the sermon was preached, one old man said “I have three things to say to you.” 1-You read the whole sermon….Boy replied, I guess I needed to more familiar with it. 2-You read it very badly….Boy replied, I couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Unanswered Prayer-2

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 17, 2013

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Our prayers can be about wrong motives

A team (Who has Christians on the team)is praying to win, the other team (Who has Christians on that team) is also praying to win. A Christian Camp is praying they will have a dry week, next door a Christian farmer is praying for rain for his crops. Someone is praying for a love one to be ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

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

Unanswered Prayer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 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.

We have learned that God invites us to ask Him what we need (Matthew 7:7) because, number one, God wants us to be close to Him; number two, God wants us to always depend on Him; and number three, God wants to show His love to us. When we ask something from Him, we must be ready to get His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14, Numbers 14:34-35, James 4:3, Deuteronomy 3:25-26, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Galatians 6:7, Deuteronomy 29:5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unanswered Prayer (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023

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God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Matthew 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.

Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life and an excellent means of communication with our Heavenly Father. We can express our deepest longings, fears, joys, and hopes through prayer, seek God's guidance and help and intercede for others. However, sometimes it seems God is not answering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14, James 4:3, Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 59:1-2, 1 Peter 3:7, Jonah 3:5-10, Genesis 21:14-19, 1 Kings 21:17-29, Mark 7:24-30 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But God...did Not Answer Him Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on May 26, 2019

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Lesson of unanswered prayer from the life of King Saul

But God … Did Not Answer Him 1 Samuel 14:37 1. Always remember: God cares about you. ? I Peter 5:7; Ephesians 5:29; Nahum 1:7; Psalm 55:22; Matthew 6:25-26; Jeremiah 29:11 2. If God cares about me, then Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers? ? Don’t expect God to answer prayers that are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:37

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Dialogue Part 5 Dealing With The Promises Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

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Fifth in prayer series dealing with the promises of prayer and problems with unanswered prayer

“Divine Dialogue” Pt 5 Promise and Problems Regarding Prayer I. PERSPECTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is prayer? II. PURPOSE OF PRAYER – Why Pray? A. PRAYER FACILITATES INTIMACY WITH GOD B. PRAYER FOSTERS HUMBLE DEPENDENCE C. PRAYER FURTHERS GOD'S WORK D. PRAYER FORTIFIES THE SOUL ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Answers Prayer, But Not Always.

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 10, 2010

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We all know the reality of unanswered prayer, but do we know the why of unanswered prayer?

God Answers Prayer, But Not Always Lends a whole new meaning to “I’m praying for you” doesn’t it? Prayer helps us feel closer to God, more connected to the church and extremely guilty if it is perceived that we don’t do it enough or correctly. And this is one of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Do We Do With Unanswered Prayer? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

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A look at how to handle situations in which it seems like our prayers are not being answered.

What Do We Do With Unanswered Prayer 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Now, it’s been a few years ago now, but I still think most of you may remember a song by Garth Brooks called unanswered prayers. In the story of the song, the main character runs into his old high school sweetheart at a high school ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like A Hen On A Cue Ball

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 19, 2020

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Why is it that our prayers seem to go unnoticed by God? This is a short devotional.

Since tonight is a time that we devote to lifting our praises and our prayer requests to God, let’s think about what we ask God for. I am sure that everyone of us has had a prayer that we prayed and asked God for some kind of help, and it seemed like our prayer was never heard. Have you ever had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1, James 4:3, 1 John 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Get Connected Through Prayer Hindrances To Prayer!

Contributed by Rick Dinkins on Apr 3, 2020

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Prayer and The Hindrances To Prayer

GET CONNECTED THROUGH PRAYER HINDRANCES TO PRAYER! INTRODUCTION: If you would please, take your copy of the God’s Holy Word and find two passages of scripture with me. One is found in Luke 18:1 and the other is found in Isaiah 59:2. Luke 18:1 (KJV) 1 And he spake a parable unto them to this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, Isaiah 59:2

Denomination: Baptist

Paul: The Perplexity Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

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Looking at the perplexity of unanswered prayer

PAUL THE PERPLEXITY OF PRAYER “ I asked… but God said…” Date: September 1, 2002 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 WHAT IS THE ANSWER TO THE PERPLEXING QUESTION OF UNANSWERED PRAYER? Introduction I shared with some one several days ago about our prayer ministry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

God You There?

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 30, 2006

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SERMON ABOUT UNANSWERED PRAYERS.

LUKE 18:10-14 GOD YOU THERE? INTRO: WHY ARE SOME PRAYERS UNANSWERED? 1: PHARISEE AND A PUBLICAN A)PHARISEE IS A PREIST B) PUBLICAN IS A TAX COLLECTOR C) TWO MEN OF TOTALLY DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS AND PROFESSIONS 2: TWO PRAYERS A) PHARISEE PRAYS AND GIVES THANKS AND BOASTS ABOUT HIMSELF AND WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul: "The Thorns Really Hurt" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 25, 2017

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Physical Pain, Unanswered Prayers, Grace

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Paul: “The Thorns Really Hurt” 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (p. 808) October 1, 2017 Introduction: Have you ever wondered why God put thorns on roses? Well, here’s the scientific answer from a Harvard professor: “Roses really don’t have thorns…thorns ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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