Sermons on acceptable fasting: showing 1-15 of 95,430

Acceptable Fasting

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 16, 2017

In the sight of God, fasting is not just denying oneself the pleasure of food but actually meeting the needs of others.

Memory Verse: “Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke?” Isaiah 58:6 NKJV Definition: According to The New Unger's Bible Dictionary, fasting in the Hebrew language is called ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

As You Fast, Remember Isaiah 58

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 24, 2021

Fasting is not just about going without food.

Fasting is a common practice. It is done for many reasons by all sorts of people. Among children of GOD, fasting is practiced. Mark 2:18, JESUS is asked about fasting and HE says HIS disciples will fast when HE is taken away. HE also said that when we fast we must not go around with long and dry ...read more

To Fast Or Not To Fast Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Mar 15, 2002

3 reasons not to fast and 6 reasons to fast.

To Fast or Not to Fast, That is the Question Pastor Jim Luthy Suppose I were to make you some tea. I have hot water and a tea bag. To make the tea, I must dip the bag in the water, right? If I were to just plunge the bag in once or twice, it would not make for very good tea. If, instead, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Fast

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 10, 2007

Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. The Apostle Paul was talking about not being entangled again in the bondage of the law. If we have accepted Jesus

Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. The Apostle Paul was talking about not being entangled again in the bondage of the law, however there is much that could be said about this verse of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Accept That You Are Accepted"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 17, 2010

A sermon on the meaning of the Cross.

Luke 23:32-43 “Accept that You are Accepted” “I just want to be accepted and loved. That is what I want more than anything in the world,” confides the honest teenager who has been left on the margins, rejected by the so-called ‘popular’ people, lives in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Accepting The Need To Be Accepting

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 2, 2020

Over the past four months, we've had to accept a lot of changes because of COVID-19. That, along with whatever else has happened in our lives. Although acceptance can be difficult, we need to learn to do it as graciously.

ACCEPTING THE NEED TO BE ACCEPTING As we continue to battle the pandemic there are certain things that have happened where people have chosen not to accept certain guidelines. There have been mass gatherings of unmasked people closer than six feet apart. Businesses have reopened although they ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-10, 2 Corinthians 11:3-4, Hebrews 6:12, Acts 2:41, Romans 14:1-3, Romans 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accepted! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

Every believer is a living telegram [text message]of God’s love and acceptance.

Accepted! Acts 10:1-23 Intro: Have you ever been part of a group where you had a sense that your acceptance was tentative at best? In some ways, my memories of Jr. high and high school are like that. I was accepted because I was considered a good athlete, a nice guy, one of the cool kids. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Accepted!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015

Some things never change – and Jesus is One of them! He still accepts people!!! He doesn’t wait until they measure up or become nice enough to be accepted. Let's look at some ways God accepts us and learn to accept others!

Accepted! John 6:37 “All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.” Intro: One of the greatest needs people have is arguably the need for acceptance. That doesn’t necessarily mean acceptance of everything a person thinks or ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Accept Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 18, 2021

The question for each of us is: What do we do when we disagree? The answer is to accept and refrain.

We come today to our last tip from God on how to strengthen and lengthen our relationships. We have learned about LOVE, ENCOURAGEMENT, FORGIVENESS, SERVICE, and YIELDING and I hope you have been able to practice some of these things to help any relationships that you may be in. Todays tip on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

To Fast Or Not To Fast, That Is The Question Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 10, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 9: 14 – 17

Matthew 9: 14 – 17 To Fast Or Not To Fast, That Is The Question 14 Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?” 15 And Jesus said to them, “Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn as long as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fasting

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2021

The spiritual discipline of fasting is available to us to physically, emotionally, and spiritually connect with our Father in Heaven in order to navigate the hardest parts of this life.

Fasting 2 Samuel 12:15b-23 #fasting INTRODUCTION The people did it as part of mourning for losses in battle in Judges 20. The people did it to mourn the death of King Saul and Jonathan in 1 Samuel 31 and 2 Samuel 1. King David did it while his child was ill in 2 Samuel 12. [this is where we will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fasting

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 8, 2006

The purpose and reason for a Godly fast.

Fasting What is the purpose of fasting? Why do we do it? What can we hope to accomplish? Have you ever gone through a fast. Did you accomplished anything? Did you break strong holds? What were you really trying to do? I ask, does fasting change God. Can we manipulate Him into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fasting? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 12, 2016

Fasting was a command by God to the Israelites; who needs to fast today?

The Lord Jesus Christ is to be worshiped because He is our Creator and our Only Savior for our sins; so let us listen very carefully to His story and His own words for us this morning. Open your Bibles to the Gospel of Mark Chapter 2….. We noted from the beginning of Mark 2 the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fasting

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 18, 2017

Fasting seems to be out of vogue today. What is Biblical fasting? Why should we fast? What should our attitude be when we fast? What should we expect?

Before we go over our memory Scriptures I want to go over a true example of a mistake versus sin as an example of what the difference is and why the Lord looks upon the two differently. Last week we introduced a new memory Scripture and I told you that the new memory Scripture was printed in your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Fasting Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 29, 2007

This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 7th sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 7 Fasting Matthew 6: 16-18 Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. [17] But you, when you fast, anoint your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist