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  • Chip Monck avatar

    Fighting The Failure To Fast

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,602 views

    A Biblical look at the spiritual discipline of fasting.

    FIGHTING THE FAILURE TO FAST Various Scriptures Morgan Spurlock is the producer, director and guinea pig of the movie “Super Size Me”, in which he subjects his body to a three-meal-a-day McDonald’s only diet to determine if fast food really has an impact on a person’s health. During the journey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul George avatar

    The Question Concerning Fasts

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,036 views

    In the fourth year of the reign of King Darius of Persia a delegation was sent from Bethel to Jerusalem to “seek the favor of the Lord.”

    In the fourth year of the reign of King Darius of Persia a delegation was sent from Bethel to Jerusalem to “seek the favor of the Lord.” The men who came from Bethel were not so bound to the priests they ignored or didn’t trust the prophets. They were not so impressed by the words of the prophets ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    Stand Fast In The Lord!

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,191 views

    If we are to be successful in our Christian life we must Stand Fast. (Preached at the beginning of the year)

    Stand Fast Philippians 4:1 Intro. Stand Fast -If we are to be successful in the Christian life we must take our Stand. -We are not to just lie down and let the world and the devil run over us. -We are not to just sit in contentment. -We are to STAND -Stand FAST. --“Fast” means that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Fasting And Prayer For Revival

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 16,879 views

    By fasting and praying for revival and evangelism, God will pour Himself on His people.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. First mention. The Day of Atonement, i.e., Yom Kippur Fast. "On the tenth day of the seventh month of each year, you must go without eating to show sorrow for your sins" (Lev. 16:29 CEV). 2. Full mention. "Is not this the fast that I have chosen? To loose the bands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Go Fast And Live

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,600 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

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Stand Fast In The Lord

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 5, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,425 views

    Although the command is to "Stand fast in the Lord", the Christian has several other options he may choose.

    STAND FAST IN THE LORD "Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved." Philippians 4:1. I. THE COMMAND IS TO "STAND FAST" Several options are available to the Christian in our spiritual life. We may lie down: "Therefore He says: ...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
     | 9,325 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

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Jesus On Right Fasting Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 13,835 views

    Jesus on Right Fasting seeks to encourage disciples to practice intentional fasting by showing its purpose and benefits.

    JESUS ON RIGHT FASTING Matthew 6:16-18; Isaiah 58:8-12 Kingdom Life Series #20 “And now about fasting. When you fast, declining your food for a spiritual purpose, don’t do it publicly, as the hypocrites do, who try to look wan and dishevelled so people will feel sorry for them. Truly that is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    The Power Of Prayer With Fasting

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 818 ratings
     | 227,419 views

    Godly prayer with fasting releases breakthrough spiritual power.

    READ: Mark 2:18-20 (text: v20) Note Jesus’ words - “Then they will fast”. 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Cameron Horsburgh avatar

    Fasting The Hard Way

    Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,328 views

    God isn’t as impressed with our pious religiosity as he is about the way we live our lives.

    Now the Israelites had a problem. They practiced their religion faithfully, and they did everything that was expected, but God didn’t seem to be listening to them. What was the problem? This is a good question. And it’s an important question to ask ourselves as well. God, through his prophet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Kelly Hudnall avatar

    Fasting For Spiritual Breakthroughs

    Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 254 ratings
     | 7,188 views

    Encouragement to get involved in the spiritual discipline of fasting.

    TEXT: Mark 9:17-29 INTRO: Jesus’ disciples were able to do many miraculous things by the authority they had in His Name but when they came to this demon-possessed man they couldn’t set him free. Jesus told them the reason they couldn’t set him free was because some spiritual breakthroughs only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Fasting - Is It Biblical For Today?

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 119 ratings
     | 3,999 views

    Is fasting Biblical for the Church Age believer, especially the way so many Christians practice it?

    FASTING - IS IT BIBLICAL FOR TODAY? (Matthew 6:17-18) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/fasting.html] SCRIPTURAL REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING FASTING: In Matthew 6:16-17, Jesus condemned the Pharisees because they fasted in a way that showed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    A Study Of Fasting #1

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 385 ratings
     | 18,735 views

    The Secret To Unleashing The Power Of God

    Jesus said, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). In the daily pace of modern society it is easy to lose our focus on God. That’s why as Christians, it is critical that we fast from time to time to help bring us a truer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    A Study Of Fasting #2

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 206 ratings
     | 4,057 views

    TYPES OF FASTS

    A fast is abstinence from something -- such as television, movies, or other pleasures and amusements--but usually it means not eating food. When Jesus was in the desert, He fasted totally, without food. There is no mention that He went without water. Not drinking water would have been life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    A Study Of Fasting #3

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 225 ratings
     | 6,174 views

    THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FASTING DURING PRAYER - HELPFUL GUIDELINES & HEALTH TIPS

    A. By fasting your saying, "I am serious, Lord." The Bible says to break up fallow ground. When a field isn’t plowed, a hard crust forms. Without exception, all of us get a crust on our spirit. But the promise is that when we break up that fallow ground and seek the Lord, "He comes and showers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational