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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Fasting Or Feasting?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,212 views

    One of the most powerful weapons of spiritual warfare that God has given to His children is fasting ... it will highly strengthen you spiritually. It is being hungry for God and feasting in the Holy Spirit leading to a REVIVAL.

    Opening illustration: A priest and a rabbi are discussing the pros and cons of their various faiths, and inevitably the discussion turns to repentance. The rabbi explains Yom Kippur, the solemn Day of Atonement, a day of fasting and penitence, while the priest tells him all about Lent, and its 40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    A "Fast" Sermon Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,037 views

    Although unusual by todays standards, fasting unleashes the power of God in our prayer life.

    During the summer we�ve been going through the book of Acts. Do yourself a favor and read the book of Acts this summer to remind yourself about the power and work of the Holy Spirit. When the Spirit moves, things never remain the same, people are never the same, churches are never the same. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Shawn Malloy avatar

    Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,047 views

    The importance of Prayer and Fasting

    Prayer and Fasting Mt 6:7-13; 16-18 Yes there is a right way and wrong way to pray and fast according to God’s Word. Some of you may ask how to do it? Well I am going to go over it here today. Let’s look at some verses. v7 And when you pray DO NOT use vain repetitions as the heathens do, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Welch avatar

    Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,064 views

    Message in a series on prayer dealing with fasting

    VI. PASSION OF PRAYER A.Devotion to prayer rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, Romans 12:12 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Larry Finley avatar

    Ezra Fast Series

    Contributed by Larry Finley on May 15, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,097 views

    When faced with problems beyond our capablilities God has a way.

    EZRA FAST 5/14/08 Ezra 8:22-31 S__L__R__ 1. EXAMINATION A. Reality of the Problem 1. Long Walk a. 4 months journey 2. Loads of Wealth a. several Million dollars gold & silver 3. Lack of Warriors a. subjugated people b. shop keepers/city folk B. Result if Problem not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Enns avatar

    Fasting, Is It Necessary? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 5, 2011
     | 5,626 views

    Fasting has never been commanded to the church, so do we need to do it?

    Fasting, is it Necessary? Esther 4 Scripture Esther 3:8-11; Esther 4 I. Introduction I have fasted and I have fasted and prayed, but this study that I have done has been good for me to realize I may not have always done it for the right reason or been effective in it. So I stand here as a learner, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Hold Fast Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 7, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,475 views

    A sermon on Hebrews 3:1-6 (emphasis on vs. 6)

    HoHum: Mercy Me is a Christian band (I Can Only Imagine) and recently they sang a song called, “Hold Fast.” Bart Millard tells the story of the inspiration for “Hold Fast”. “I was standing in the back of the bus going to our next concert. We were in a traffic jam and we passed a horrible wreck. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,474 views

    Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN THOSE DAYS.” Church, we are living

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN THOSE DAYS.” Church, we are living ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Todd Pope avatar

    Fast Forward

    Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,854 views

    Learning to fast forward our thinking about the consequences of our actions will lead to a more godly life.

    Have you ever been distracted? Accused of not paying attention? Look at some of these fine examples... It seems an epidemic has encompassed our culture. Distracted drivers. Have you ever passed someone shaving, putting on make-up, texting, eating, etc. while driving? Listen to these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris McCall avatar

    The Power Of Fasting

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,273 views

    Did you ever realize that it was food that caused the fall of man? Fasting therefore involves abstaining from food that caused our fall and the receiving of a sinful nature.

    The Power of Fasting Ministered by Pastor Harold F. Weitsz – Sunday 14 January 2007 Gen 3:1-10 NKJV Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, "Has God indeed said, ’You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?" 2 And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Discipline Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,141 views

    This message looks at what the Scriptures teach us about fasting.

    Introduction: A funny thing happened this week as I was searching through the myriad of resources available to pastors to illustrate key biblical truths and principles such as the priority of fasting, the topic for today’s message. I could hardly find any! I did manage to locate several extended ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Everhard avatar

    Holding Fast Series

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,836 views

    What exactly does the phrase "sola scriptura" mean? This expository message from Philippians 2:14-18 follows Paul’s thoughts and motivations regarding "holding fast" to the Word of life.

    “Holding Fast. An Expository Sermon on Philippians 2:14-18. By Matthew Everhard. Originally Preached at Hudson Presbyterian Church October 29th, 2006. The Vote: This morning we are a mere seven days away from making one of the most momentous decisions that Hudson Presbyterian Church has made in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Joy In Fasting Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,453 views

    Fasting is the least practiced discipline, but is doable. part 12 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

    Spiritual Disciplines: Fasting Sermon Number 11 March 16, 2008 About two weeks ago, we were watching something on television and there was a commercial for the Olive Garden restaurant. Zachary commented “the food looks so good!” He was ready to dive in and eat another dinner. The commercial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Art Campbell avatar

    Why Fast?

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,058 views

    There’s some confusion around whether Christians should fast and why. In this message we look at why Christians should fast and why it’s so valuable.

    ILL: A few months ago my son got into an extension class that was working on making a clay movie animation. This completely captured his imagination to the extent that one day he came home with his lunch uneaten. Who needs food when you’re consumed with a project you love? Fasting is a topic that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • bala samson avatar

    Hold Fast!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 18, 2013
     | 6,406 views

    It’s good to be successful but the most important call in our life is to be careful!

    Hold fast! Revelations 3:11”Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.” • It’s good to be successful but the most important call in our life is to be careful! • It’s fine to be ambitious and aggressively passionate ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal