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  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Fasting

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Dec 30, 2012
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     | 7,121 views

    There is a difference between Christians who pray and Christians who do not pray. There is also a difference between Christians who pray and Christians who fast and pray.

    Fasting “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. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Fasting And Prayer For Revival

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 16,175 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

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    Sow Fast

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 27, 2018
     | 6,029 views

    We sow what we reap so we need to be sowing good seeds and praying and fasting puts in in the right attitude to hear from the Lord.

    Sow Fast Selected verses Prayer- Introduction- This morning I have a clever title for the sermon called Sow Fast. Sow… not sew. Sowing is talked about in the Bible as a process of planting something and watching it grow. Sowing seeds, you expect a crop of whatever seeds you planted. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Power Of Fasting And Prayer

    Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Oct 1, 2016
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     | 18,822 views

    Powerful things happen when you fast and pray. Fasting and prayer moves the Hand of God supernaturally.

    The power of fasting and prayer - Tomorrow we begin 1½ week of fasting and prayer. - I am trusting God that it is going to be an awesome time of blessings [e] - I am believing God that many of you are going to receive your breakthrough and your blessings [e] - But I also feel strongly that before ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Keys To Finding Spiritual Power

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 17, 2004
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     | 4,487 views

    One of the greatest ways to discover spiritual power is to fast and pray

    Keys to Finding Spiritual Power Esther 4:11-17 February 22, 2004 Introduction The Teens are doing a fund raiser called the 30 Hour Famine to raise money for famine relief in other parts of the world. They will be giving up food for 30 hours and will only be allowed to drink water. The purpose is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The "Us" Petition: Lesson 5

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014
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     | 471 views

    Fasting and Praying for Our Spirituality

    A. FAST AND PRAY THE US PETITION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focusing On God And His Glory Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
     | 2,692 views

    Fast and pray to expand God's kingdom

    A. FASTING FOR GOD’S GLORY Pray after this manner: “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 14, 2005
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     | 21,008 views

    There are many things a Christian can do and nothing changes. But you cannot fast and pray and remain the same.

    What About Fasting and Prayer Esther 4:12-17 How is your prayer life? When do you pray? There are many different kinds of prayer. • There’s the “Call 911 Prayer.” You make this call when you have an emergency. You don’t want to trouble God unless you have an emergency. God serves as your ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Discipline Of Fasting

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Feb 23, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,313 views

    Ezra the scribe knew his people needed to prepare their hearts for the difficult and dangerous journey ahead. In this sermon we look at why we as the church are called to fast and pray together, especially during the season of Lent.

    A FAMILY ON THE MOVE For our family, there is rarely any experience more stressful than preparing for a trip back to Iowa to visit our parents. The kids are always excited about the prospect of staying in motels, of visiting with Grandma and Grandpa, of going out to eat at restaurants, and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Biblical Fasting

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2017
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    Fasting has been misused by mystics and sometimes remained a mystery to many committed Christians. Although opinions are mixed on the issue, I believe we can carve out a Biblical position that, while perhaps incomplete, will lay a good foundation.

    Biblical Fasting (Matthew 9: 14-15) 1. This is perhaps the most awful pun you will hear. 2. Mahatma Gandhi went around barefoot quite often, and eventually his soles turned very tough and thick. Of course he also was a devout Hindu. Later in life he also fasted a lot, becoming thin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Results Of Unity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    Explore the power of unity, the purpose of fasting and prayer, and the results of obedience as demonstrated in Esther 4:16.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to dive deep into a passage that speaks to the power of unity, the purpose of fasting and prayer, and the results of obedience. Esther 4:16 is our guiding scripture today, and I hope that it will resonate in your hearts as it has in mine. Let ...read more

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    Daily Needs Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
     | 3,230 views

    Fasting and praying is never wrong, but sometimes our prayers are wrong.

    A. ALL ANSWERS HINGE ON BREAD “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Margaret Olubiyi avatar

    The Benefits Of Fasting, With Prayer Series

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Mar 5, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 32,833 views

    Are you a woman who prays? If your answer is yes, praise God, but if you are not or you feel in your heart that you do not pray/talk to the Lord as much as you should, my prayer is after this series, you will be fired up to open that communication line wi

    There is a saying "Prayer is the Key, it is the Master Key" meaning it is the key that unlocks or opens up the door to your blessings, breakthrough, etc. Today we will be looking at the benefits of integrating fasting with prayer. And so, this is a message that will be beneficial not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer And Fasting Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 19,886 views

    The first key to revival is making the commitment to pray and fast. These two spiritual disciplines are a powerful link to revival.

    The Seven keys to revival – Key one Prayer & Fasting Thesis: The first key to revival is making the commitment to pray and fast. These two spiritual disciplines are a powerful link to revival. Texts: I Chronicles 5:18-22 18The Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fasting

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,417 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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