Why Do Some Prayers Go Unanswered?

This sermon addresses the most common reason Christians struggle with prayer: the experience of unanswered prayer. The pastor explores why God sometimes says "no," "wait," or provides different answers than we expect. The message emphasizes that God always answers prayer, but not always in the way we desire. Key theological points include understanding that sometimes we don't ask, our requests might harm us, our motives may be wrong, our purposes may not align with God's, or we simply don't understand His greater plan. The sermon calls believers to trust God's goodness even in silence and mystery, emphasizing that prayer is about aligning ourselves with God's purposes rather than getting Him to serve our agenda. The ultimate message is one of surrender and trust—choosing to believe God is good even when we cannot trace His hand in our circumstances.