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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Opening Up Heaven Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,238 views

    Opening up the doors of Heaven.

    “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (spoken by Jesus, John 10:9, NKJV). “I’d rather be a doorkeeper in the house of God ... no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:10-11, NKJV). A. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Facing A Decision Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
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    Fasting will not make a decision for you, it gives you access to God. In His presence, you can find your answer.

    “And he (Paul) was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.” Acts 9:9 “Is this the fast that I (the Lord) have chosen … (so) your light (understanding) should break forth speedily.” Isaiah 58:6, 8 NKJV “We can make our plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.” Proverbs 16:9, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting To Find His Presence Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023
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    You don’t fast to get something, but to spend time with God.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. No one ever got closer to the presence of God than Moses. He spent 40 days at the top of Mount Sinai. It was there: ? God promised Moses, “I will personally go with you” (33:14). ? Moses responded, “Your presence among us sets Your people and me apart from all other people” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2022, It's My Year Of Harvests!

    Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jan 1, 2022
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    Prayer and Fasting to open up the New Year

    2022, It's my year of Harvests! Prayer and Fasting to open up the New Year Sun Jan 2, 2022 Prayer focus: Gratitude Today, we are going to take a pen literally, look back with deep thinking and count our blessings in the outgone year, name those blessings one by one, and praise God for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fasting To Know And Worship God Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021
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    Worship is giving the “worthship” to God that belongs to Him only (old Scottish term).

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS WORSHIP? 1. Worship is giving the “worthship” to God that belongs to Him only (old Scottish term). 2. Definition: “Worship is a face-to-face encounter with the living God based on a regeneration experience, prompted by the Holy Spirit, and resulting in the exaltation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting For Guidance To Make A Decision Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021
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    Christians need help facing the many major decisions they face in their private, spiritual, business, family, and church life. Fast for major decisions, not the everyday decisions of life.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Promise: “Is not this the fast that I have chosen . . . then shall thy light break forth as the morning?” (Isa. 58:6, 8). 2. Christians need help facing the many major decisions they face in their private, spiritual, business, family, and church life. Fast for major decisions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting To Know God Intimately Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023
     | 1,094 views

    If you are going to become intimate with God, you must get close to God.

    A. GOD TOUCHED 8,000 PENTECOSTAL PREACHERS 1. Ed Silvoso of Harvest Evangelism invited me to del Plata, Argentina to speak to approximately 8,000 pastors, the largest gathering of Pentecostal preachers I had ever addressed. 2. The preacher before me motivated the crowd, there were shouts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is This Not The Friendliness That I Require?

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 1, 2017
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    Making sure our actual fasting is backed up by the things that need to lie behind it

    ...... You have a colleague at work. You are always very friendly towards him. You greet him with a smile. You ask after his family. You ask what he did over the weekend. You make him a cup of tea. But behind his back, you take the credit for all his work so that you end up getting a promotion ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "investing Ourselves In God's Own Passion"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 14, 2019
     | 7,947 views

    A sermon for Lent.

    “Investing Ourselves in God’s Own Passion” Isaiah 58:1-12 What are you like when you are hungry? Do you get feeling a bit grumpy? There used to be a Snickers commercial where the main character would be in a really foul mood until they were offered a Snickers bar, after which the tagline ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Church At Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016
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     | 10,669 views

    The door of evangelism was wide open to them and they did God's will. They obeyed His will. There was no condemnation uttered for this church. There was only an admonition to hold fast what they had.

    I. Introduction A. Quick review of the 5 previous churches 1. The church at Ephesus a. The church at Ephesus was commended for (1) Hard work and perseverance (2) For its stand against heresy (3) For enduring hardships for Christ's name (4) And for hating the practices ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Time Is Now! Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 5, 2012
     | 4,768 views

    In many Christian circles fasting has fallen out of favor, yet Jesus' expecation appears to be that His followers WILL fast! Why ought we to fast? What is fasting? What blessing comes from fasting? How do we go about starting a fast? Come and see wh

    The Time Is Now! - Matthew 6:16-18 - March 4, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #20 Let’s open our Bibles this morning to the 6th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew as we continue in our study of the Sermon on the Mount. If you’re joining us for the first ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    21 Days - Taste And See! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,813 views

    We need to have a biblical understanding of 3 spiritual disciplines giving, prayer and fasting so that we practice these disciplines and attain spiritual changes in our hearts and lives.

    Series: Breath of Heaven 2011 Sermon: 21 Days – Taste and See For many they have started their fast. We are basing our called fast for a fresh Breath of Heaven in 2011 from the Lord. Scripture Text: Joel 1:14 14Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly. Summon the elders and all who live in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    El Ayuno Y Sus Beneficios Para El Creyente

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 104 ratings
     | 104,219 views

    El Señor le reclama al pueblo de Israel por haber distorsionado el uso del ayuno, pues ellos lo practicaban solo para manipular a Dios, buscando que El les complaciera en sus deseos. Dejaron de ser honestos con el Señor y con sus semejantes.

    EL AYUNO Y SUS BENEFICIOS PARA EL CREYENTE Isaías 58:3-8 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori En este pasaje El Señor le reclama al pueblo de Israel por haber distorsionado el uso del ayuno, pues ellos lo practicaban solo para manipular a Dios, buscando que El les complaciera ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Call For God's Anointing Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,497 views

    A study of what to do when all else fails. Looking at the example of the disciples and the lesson of Jesus, this message calls on the church for a day of prayer and fasting.

    Series: The Purpose of the Church 1. Luke 14 – “The Cost of Discipleship” 2. Jeremiah 18 – “The Potter, The Clay, and The Church” 3. Today – Matt. 17:1-21 “A Call for God’s Anointing” 4. 9th – Eph 4 – The Internal Role of the Church – How we fit together 5. 16th – Acts 2 – The Church and The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Preparing For Spiritual Success

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,227 views

    Through prayer and fasting, we demonstrate that our relationship with Jesus is the most important thing in our lives.

    Preparing For Spiritual Success Text: Isaiah 58:1-8 Introduction 1. As we begin a new year, we set goals for ourselves; things we wish to accomplish in the coming year. As a church, our goal for every coming year is to grow into a deeper relationship with our Lord. 2. One of the chief ways that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist