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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Practice Makes Perfect Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,455 views

    What are some things that Jesus wants us to put into practice (Matthew 7:24) so that we can present attractive bait?

    Sermon for 8/24/2003 Matthew 7:24-27 Practice Makes Perfect Introduction: A. I play basketball on Monday nights with Dean. I am not a great player. I do it to keep my figure. B. This past Monday we started out with 30 guys. Some of them got frustrated and left. We began at 6:45 and at 7:30 we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Samuel Low avatar

    Sermon On The Mount (Kjv)

    Contributed by Samuel Low on Jul 26, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,495 views

    An outline on giving, prayer, fasting, treasure, and the Kingdom of God from Matthew chapter six.

    Sermon On The Mount Matthew 6 I. How To Give Alms (6:1-4) A. Alms Given Incorrectly (6:1-2) 1. Done For The Praise Of Others (1) 2. Tooting Your Own Horn (2) B. Alms Given Correctly (6:3-4) 1. Done In Secret (3-4) 2. Rewarded By God (4) II. How To Pray (6:5-15) A. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Durbin avatar

    When You Fast Series

    Contributed by Paul Durbin on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,488 views

    Message detailing the reasons, responsabilities, and rewards of fasting.

     ¡ñ We have been walking through Matthew 6 the past three weeks ¡ð focusing on the spiritual disciplines that Jesus talks about in this passage ¡ð giving, praying, and today . . . fasting. ¡ñ Fasting defined: ¡ð To abstain from food. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Twamley avatar

    God's Plan For Financial Freedom

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 195 ratings
     | 42,251 views

    Much of the material used in this sermon was gleaned from Larry Burkett’s teaching on finances. Two thirds of the parables that Christ used in teaching deal specifically with finances.

    GOD’S PLAN FOR FINANCIAL FREEDOM (Note: Much of the material used in this sermon was gleaned from Larry Burkett’s teaching on finances. Crown Ministries has more material available for further study.) Shortly after his death, someone asked John D. Rockefeller Jr’s chief financial advisor, “He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Why Is As Important As What

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    An examination of the importance of motives.

    WHY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHAT The story is told of a young family that went to visit some friends. The couple’s young son kept running around the house and wouldn’t settle down. The boy’s dad told him to sit down several times. The young boy would sit down for a minute and then he’d be up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,290 views

    So what’s in a name?

    Hallowed be Thy Name What’s in a Name? The word Hallowed mean holy – sacred Story: In Jesus day, and even today, the Jews will not write the name of God down. It is so sacred that they write G space D. 1. TO TELL US APART Question: What are names used for Answer: To tell one person apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Go Fast And Live

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,688 views

    This sermon is about the practice of fasting. (The Life - part 10)

    Go Fast And Live The Life – part 10 The Practice Of Fasting QUESTION – what do you want to be when you grow up? Who do you want to do when you grow up? When Bruce Jenner grew up – he wanted to win a gold medal in the decathlon in the Olympic games. But in 1972 in the games in Munich Jenner ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Spiritual Discipline Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 54,598 views

    Fasting can make us hungry for more of God

    Tilling the Soil of the Soul February 19, 2006 Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Last week I spoke from the story of the transfiguration in Mark 9. When Jesus and the three disciples come down from the mountain, there is a crowd waiting for them. There is a little boy who has been terrorized by a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Proclaiming A Fast

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,220 views

    Explores the value and purposes of fasting privately and corporately.

    I. Fasting Defined: Refraining from eating and/or drinking. A. Three degrees or types of fasting are mentioned in Scripture. 1. Normal Fast - total abstinence from food (Matthew 4:1-2 & Luke 4:1-2). a. Matthew 4:1-2 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Examine Your Motives Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 53 ratings
     | 21,941 views

    The importance of authentic prayer and fasting in growing in relationship with God

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:5-18 TITLE: “EXAMINE YOUR MOTIVES” INTRODUCTION: A. I recently ran across a letter written by a father who wanted to apologize to a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Secrets Of A Successful Christian Lifestyle

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 26, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,937 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE AND INCLUDES GIVING , PRAYING. FORGIVING , FASTING , A PURE EYE , LAYING TREASURES IN HEAVEN AND SERVING GOD ALONE AS A SINGLE MASTER

    SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE ******************************************* 1. DO NOT GIVE TO OTHERS WITH A DESIRE TO GET THE PRAISE OF MEN . HELP OTHERS WITHOUT SEEKING PUBLICITY AND YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR REWARD FROM GOD . DO NOT BE FILLED WITH PRIDE FOR THE HELP YOU HAVE RENDERED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Fasting For Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 19,050 views

    Message based on Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Fasting for Spiritual Growth Matthew 6:16-18 June 5, 2005 Introduction About a year and a half ago, I began preaching through the gospel of Matthew. And except for some occasions when I felt God was leading me to preach about some other things as kind of a "pause" on our walk through Matthew, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Fasting And Its Purpose Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,201 views

    Ongoing series concerning questions

    Sermon Series: ¡§Questioning the Faith¡¨ Sermon #12 ¡§Fasting and its Purpose¡¨ Text: Matthew 6:16-18 OPENING JOKE: ¡§FASTING Conference¡¨ In a Church bulletin the following words were printed: "The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer conference includes meals." QUESTION: There are many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Jaques avatar

    7. The Hidden Power Of Prayer And Fasting Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 22, 2005
    based on 100 ratings
     | 283,746 views

    All believers can multiply their effectiveness in prayer by utilizing the discipline of fasting.

    BIG IDEA: All believers can multiply their effectiveness in prayer by utilizing the discipline of fasting. Key scripture: Matthew 6:16-18 Why should we fast? 1. We fast in obedience to Jesus’ teaching. (Matt. 6:16-18) 2. We fast to demonstrate our dependence upon God. (James 4:10, 1Cor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rule Digal avatar

    Elements Of Prayer (#2 Of Series On Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,947 views

    Prayer must include praise, provision, pardon, protection and people.

    The Elements of Prayer (Matthew 6: 13-19) Intro. A. In our previous lesson, we have discussed the essentiality of prayer. I hope it has encouraged you to be more prayerful and also to be persistent in prayer. B. For today’s lesson, we will study the important elements of prayer. C. First, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational