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ASK | SEEK | KNOCK | When God Doesn't Answer Your Prayers

Luke 11:5–13 | Philippians 4:6–7 (ESV)

Real Conversations Sermon Series | Pastor Robbey Smith | Redemption Church

Have you ever stopped praying because you began to wonder if God was listening? Maybe you've prayed for a struggling marriage, a prodigal child, healing from sickness, or the salvation of someone you love, but nothing seems to change.

What do you do when God doesn't answer the way you hoped?

In Luke 11:5–13, Jesus teaches us to ask, seek, and knock. But this is not a formula for getting everything we want. It is an invitation to approach our heavenly Father with boldness, persistence, and confidence in His goodness.

THE CENTRAL TRUTH:

We do not keep praying to make God good to us. We keep praying because God is already good to us.

IN THIS MESSAGE, WE DISCOVER:

Pray Boldly: God is approachable. You are not bothering God when you bring Him what is burdening you.

Pray Persistently: God invites His children to keep coming, even when answers are delayed.

Pray Confidently: Our heavenly Father knows what is good, even when His answer differs from our request.

Pray with Thanksgiving: God's peace can guard your heart even when your circumstances remain unchanged.

THE QUESTION:

If God never gives you what you've been asking for, will you still believe He is good?

Romans 8:32 reminds us that the greatest evidence of God's goodness is not answered prayer, but the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ.

Keep asking because He is Father. Keep seeking because He is worthy. Keep knocking because He is good.

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📖 Scripture: Luke 11:5–13; Philippians 4:6–7

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What if our struggle with prayer, worry, and trusting God isn't because we've forgotten how to pray, but because we've forgotten how great our God is?

In this message from Matthew 6, Pastor Robbey Smith teaches how understanding God's sovereignty changes the way we pray, frees us from worry, and challenges us to seek His kingdom first.

You will never learn to trust God with tomorrow until you understand how great He is today!

Scripture: Psalm 115:3 | Matthew 6:5–13, 25–34

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Garrett Gross has a powerful story of redemption.

Once caught in a life marked by addiction, prison, and brokenness, Garrett experienced the life-changing grace of Jesus Christ. Since then, God has completely transformed his life. Today, Garrett is known as a former MMA fighter, a bold follower of Christ, and the founder of Operation 17:2, a ministry focused on protecting children and confronting predators. This week, Garrett will be guest preaching at Redemption Church, and you won’t want to miss hearing how God’s grace can change any life.

YOU CAN'T FOOL GOD | Psalm 51 | Redemption Church

We live in a world where we can edit photos, erase mistakes, and carefully manage how others see us. But there's one person we will never fool: God.

In Psalm 51, we see David's response after his adultery with Bathsheba and his attempt to cover up his sin. David discovered that while he could hide his actions from others, nothing was hidden from God.

Here's the question: Do you want God to forgive your sin, or do you want Him to change your heart?

In this powerful message, Pastor Robbey examines:

- Why genuine confession requires taking ownership of our sin.

- The difference between seeking forgiveness and practicing repentance.

- Why religious activity can never replace a repentant heart.

- What David meant when he prayed, "Create in me a clean heart, O God."

- How God's mercy and grace through Jesus Christ provide forgiveness and transformation.

YOU CAN FOOL PEOPLE IN THE ROOM, BUT YOU WILL NEVER FOOL GOD!

God doesn't call us to hide our sin or make excuses for it. He calls us to confess it, turn from it, and find mercy through Jesus Christ.

David didn't simply ask God to erase his past. He pleaded with God to transform his heart.

Are you grieving over your sin because it hurt your life, or because it dishonored your God?

📖 Scripture: Psalm 51 | 2 Samuel 11-12

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Join Pastor Robbey as we continue our series on prayer and discover what genuine biblical confession and repentance look like.

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In Psalm 1, we discover that God’s Word was never meant to pass through our minds and be quickly forgotten. We are called to delight in it, meditate on it, and carry it with us throughout the day. In “What Did I Just Say?” we’ll discover how what we continually rehearse shapes who we eventually become.

What do you do when your feelings preach louder than the Gospel?

In Psalm 103, David preaches to his own soul: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”

In this message, Pastor Robbey Smith shows why gratitude begins with remembering who God is and what He has done.

God forgives.

God heals.

God redeems.

God crowns us with steadfast love and mercy.

Gratitude is not pretending life is good. It is remembering that God is good.

When you feel condemned, forgotten, weak, or overwhelmed, preach truth to yourself and strengthen yourself in the Lord.

📖 Psalm 103:1-5

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Before we ask God for anything, we need to remember who He is. Psalm 145 shows us the great I AM, whose greatness is unsearchable, whose works continue from generation to generation, and who is gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love.

When you know who God is, prayer changes. Before you ask, adore Him.

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Have you ever prayed and wondered whether God was listening? What do you do when the waiting continues, and nothing seems to change?

In this message, Pastor Robbey Smith walks through Psalm 13, where David brings his sorrow, questions, and fears to God. Through David’s prayer, we learn to name our pain, ask God for help, and trust His character even when we cannot see what He is doing.

God knows your struggle. He is sovereign over your circumstances. His goodness, faithfulness, and purposes do not change. Feeling forgotten is not the same as being forsaken. When God’s work is unclear, let His character guide your prayers.

Join Redemption Church in Johnston City, Illinois, as we learn who God is and how knowing Him shapes the way we pray.

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What does your life say about the God you claim to follow?

In Daniel 6, Daniel’s enemies searched for corruption, dishonesty, and inconsistency, but they could find nothing against him. His daily character gave credibility to his faith. When obedience became costly, Daniel stood firm because his convictions had been established long before the lions appeared.

In this sermon, Pastor Robbey Smith challenges us to:

• Live above reproach

• Settle our convictions before pressure comes

• Obey God even when obedience is costly

• Trust our sovereign God with the results

We cannot claim Jesus on Sunday and live dishonestly on Monday. Good works do not save us, but a transformed life is necessary evidence of saving faith. We are justified by faith alone, but the faith that justifies is never alone.

You cannot control how others respond, what obedience may cost, or whether God removes your suffering. You are responsible for obedience. God is responsible for the outcome. Settle your faith before pressure does. Obey God today and trust Him with tomorrow.

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-27

Message: Live Above Reproach

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Every generation believes happiness is just one relationship away. The world tells us the right person will complete us, give us purpose, and finally make us happy. Jesus never made that promise.

In this message, we'll discover what the Bible actually teaches about marriage, singleness, dating, and contentment. Whether you're single, dating, married, divorced, or widowed, your deepest need is not another person. Your deepest need is Christ.

In this sermon you'll learn:

• Why no relationship can satisfy your soul

• The danger of making marriage or dating an idol

• Why singleness is a gift, not a waiting room

• How to know if someone is a godly person to pursue

• Three qualities to develop before looking for "the one"

• Why Christ, not romance, must be first in your life

Key Scriptures:

• 1 Corinthians 7

• Psalm 73:25-26

• Colossians 2:6-10

• Matthew 6:33

• Galatians 5:22-23

• Ephesians 5:25-28

• Philippians 2:3-5

If this message encouraged or challenged you, like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who needs to hear that Christ is enough in every season of life.

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