8am Sunday Service 7/19/2026

Main message: God wants to answer our prayers, but certain attitudes and actions hinder His response; Pastor Jenkins taught five specific reasons (numbers 6–10) God may not answer prayers and urged repentance, faith, and obedience so prayer can be effective.

Key points:

• Chasing riches (Proverbs 28:22): pursuing money above God corrupts priorities and can bring poverty rather than blessing.
• Unbelief (Matthew 13:58): doubt prevents God from doing mighty works on your behalf — prayer requires faith.
• Unforgiveness (Matthew 6:14–15): holding grudges blocks God’s forgiveness and impedes answered prayer; release offenders.
• Rewarding evil for good (Proverbs 17:13): repaying harm with harm invites evil into your life; respond with goodness and love instead.
• Turning away from God’s Word (Proverbs 28:9; 1 John 3:22): ignoring or refusing to hear and obey Scripture makes prayer ineffective; keep God’s commandments to receive.

(He also reminded listeners of the first five reasons given in part one: breaking vows/marital strife, secret sin, pride, and lustful motives; and urged specific, responsible praying, repentance/acceptance of Christ, and doing one’s part.)

Scriptures mentioned: Proverbs 28:22, Matthew 13:58, Matthew 6:14–15, Proverbs 17:13, Proverbs 28:9, 1 John 3:22, Jeremiah 29:12