Sermons about Acceptable Fasting

Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover - Year B - Proper 18

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 1, 2021

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How do we react to others - are we quick to judge on appearance, and can we learn to be hearers and doers of the word?

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. It was a beautiful sunny Sunday morning, the congregation had just settled into their service and had begun to sing the first hymn, when their attention was disturbed by a young man who was aimlessly wandering down the aisle. He was unkempt, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17, Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

Are We Telling It Like It Really Is?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

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Here is my adaptation of a sermon contributed by Tim Zingale, Sermon Central, Sept. 2007, "The Rabbit". The focus of my adaptation is the declining vitality of the universal Christian church resulting from having lost sight of Christ, the cornerstone of God's redemptive church.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) One day, a young disciple of Christ who wanted to become everything that God had in mind for him visited the home of an elderly Christian seeking his advice. He had heard that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 2 The Manuscript From Outer Space Series

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 11, 2025

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Scripture represents those specific prophecies from YHVH God that He intended as His permanent, written Word for all humanity throughout all time.

Understanding Prophecy: Part 2 The Manuscript from Outer Space WHAT IS SCRIPTURE? Scripture represents those specific prophecies from YHVH God that He intended as His permanent, written Word for all humanity throughout all time. ________________________________________ I. WHAT SCRIPTURE IS CALLED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:29, Luke 24:27, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21, Isaiah 30:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Kept The Law For Us!

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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This sermon focuses on Jesus’ fasting and temptation in the wilderness.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, "I’m starving!" Have you ever said that phrase or heard someone else say it? Most of the time, the person who says it is far from malnutrition! The human desire to eat, hunger, can at times be very strange and cause people to act very strangely. You’ve all heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Ministering To The Lord Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

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When they ministered to the Lord and fasted the Lord spake

Ephesians 6:10 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Review Of Luke 22

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Sep 29, 2012

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This sermon is a fast overview of Luke chapter 22.

Today ladies and gentlemen you will find me in the book of Luke, in the 22nd chapter. We will be reviewing verses 7 to verse number 23. Then, we will be closing with Luke 24:50-52. Dear God we pray that you give us a better understanding of Luke chapter 22 verses 7 to 23, and allow us to see the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-23

Denomination: *other

Bin There Done That Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 3, 2011

based on 3 ratings

| 6,580 views

A study of chapter 3 verses 1 through 15

Ecclesiastes 3: 1 – 15 Bin There Done That 1 To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to break down, and a time to build ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Comes To Nazareth: An Exposition Of Luke 4:14-30

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 12, 2019

| 11,291 views

Why are God's people so dull of hearing?

Jesus Comes to Nazareth: An Exposition of Luke 4:14-30 In the previous passage, we saw that after His baptism by John, He was driven by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness of Judaea. There he had fasted for forty days. At the end of this period, while he was as humanly weak as was possible, He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30, Luke 4:14-21, Luke 4:21-30, Isaiah 61:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unquenchable Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jun 22, 2016

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Big Idea: God don't want no worthless worship, so let's make our worship worth His while. Points: Worship is worthless to God when it isn't reverent, repentant, or real.

INTRODUCTION: Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who died in 2004 at the age of 82, made a living making fun of himself and the difficulty of getting what we all desire: a little respect, please. Some of his best lines: • "I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I bought a cemetery plot. The guy ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fisherman

Contributed by James May on Jun 26, 2001

based on 70 ratings

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Jesus calls us to be fishers of men. We can learn a lot about catching "fish" if we examine how the fisherman does it.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-22, Jeremiah 16:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rampant Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010

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Three ways that Jesus showed kindness.

If you were describing our world, would you describe it as a kind place? If so, just what “kind of place” are you thinking of? For instance, have you tried recently to get service in a crowded store? Were you shocked recently by something on the news? Doesn’t it seem like ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Father's Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2017

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Welcome Christ into your life and accept life instead of death; accept justification instead of judgment; accept power instead of bondage; and accept righteousness instead of sin.

Matt Woodly, a father of four, talks about buying his children a swing set, several years ago, as an early Christmas present. It was an extra long metal set with two swings, a two-seater swinging bench, a slide, monkey bars, and a series of hanging rings. He thought the time invested in putting it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Healing Heart Wounds Part 3 - Betrayal & Deception Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 18, 2018

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Betrayal is a demon spirit. We know this because it acts the same, uses the same phrases and its patterns are the same anywhere in the world. Anyone, who is NOT paying attention spiritually, can fall prey to this demonic spirit.

Psalms 41:7-9 7 All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt. 8 An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more. 9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Psalm 119:68-71, Psalm 35:1-28, Matthew 5:43-44, Mark 11:25-26, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Psalm 55:12-14, Psalm 41:7-9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Out With The Old, In With The New

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 7, 2009

based on 6 ratings

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“Jesus revealing power forced a new decision for His kingdom people: choosing between old or new ways of doing things & between fasting for show or fasting for refreshing."

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW Luke 5:33-39 Proposition: “Jesus revealing power forced a new decision for His kingdom people: choosing between old or new ways of doing things & between fasting for show or fasting for refreshing." Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jul 22, 2012

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Connecting Mark 6:53-56 with King David's thought to build God a house with Ephesians 2:11-22 and Psalm 89:20-37

2 Samuel 7:1–14a Psalm 89:20–37 Ephesians 2:11–22 Gospel Mark 6:30–34, 53–56 We become cured and made whole only by touching God and our only way to God is through the blood of Jesus. Mark 6:54 When they got out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: United Methodist

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