Sermons on Fast And Pray:

Pray...people...pray

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 7, 2020

The Lord Jesus encourages believers to pray constantly and confidently.

PRAY…PEOPLE…PRAY (Outline) September 20, 2020 - Pentecost 16 - LUKE 18:1-8 INTRO.: A popular movie used the phrase: “Run…Forrest…Run!” A kind soul used this saying to encourage her friend to flee from danger. Our text today teaches us about prayer. Our loving, heavenly Father reminds us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003

Paul gives guidelines for the Colossians in how they can pray for him. In the process, he tells how our prayers can be powerful and effective.

June 22, 2003 Colossians 4:2-6 “Pray!” INTRODUCTION For the last four months, we have been examining the letter that Paul wrote from his prison cell to the church at Colosse. Here at the end of the letter, just as we would when we write letters, he leaves his readers with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Series

Contributed by Jeff Maness on Jun 19, 2013

How does God want me to pray?

We’re going to be talking about four letter words that, when used here in the Church make us cringe, raise an eyebrow or we shy away from because they make us uncomfortable. And I’m not talking about curse words, although we might give a similar reaction. I’m talking about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving & Reward - Matthew 6:2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 27, 2024

Why does Jesus tell us to give, fast, and pray in secret, when earlier in the sermon he had commanded that we do our acts of righteousness before men to be seen by them? This message will give you a new way of looking at the commands to live for reward.

2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:2

For No Reason

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 6, 2024

One of the reasons that we can fast is to refocus on God

Background to passage: Dec 519 BC, 2nd of 3 post exilic prophets. Zechariah 7:1–7 ESV In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chislev. Now the people of Bethel had sent Sharezer and Regem-melech and their men to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance That Comes Through Prayer & Fasting

Contributed by James Mcgee on Feb 20, 2008

The need to become more dependent on God and less on ourselves

Text: Matthew 17 :14-21 And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, 15Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. 16And I brought him to thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing The Will Of God #3 - Through Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 29, 2008

How serious are we about finding God’s will for our lives? How serious are we about praying in order to find God’s will?

Knowing God’s Will Through Prayer and Fasting 27th January 2008 am Soon after Israel had invaded Palestine in the days of Joshua, they were fooled into signing an unscriptural peace treaty with a group of deceitful pagans. The cause for this tragic error is clearly stated in God’s Word – Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Praying Church --Part 3 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

The New Testament church was a powerful church because it was a praying church.

A Praying Church—Part 3 Acts 6:1-7 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Tonight we are continuing our examination of the prayer life of the New Testament church. Remember: restoring New Testament Christianity is one of our top values as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hungry For God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

The practice of fasting focuses our desire on God and enriches the soul.

True Spirituality Series Fasting: Hungry for God Matthew 6:1, 16-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we come to the third of three illustrations Jesus uses to teach that motives matter to God. It is possible to do a good thing for the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Fast

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 11, 2007

Fasting and prying is the key to unlock blessings and victories on the spiritual battlefield.

“When you fast....“ Mtt 6:5 “When you pray“ .... not if you pray. We do not question the validity of prayer. Of course Jesus wanted us to pray! But in the same sermon on the mount Jesus said: Mtt 6:16 “When you fast....“ not if you fast! With the same breath he spoke about praying and fasting. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran

This Fast That I Choose

Contributed by Donna Muise on Apr 18, 2007

The walk of faith is not for the faint of heart, but walk it we must if we desire to find the Lord’s favor.

THIS FAST THAT I CHOOSE Isaiah 58:1-12 “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry….” The walk of faith is not for the faint of heart, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Pray! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 29, 2004

There’s nothing like prayer to empower us against temptation. Look at the prime example!

Our memory verse this week is Colossians 4:2. You’ll find it each week on the back of your bulletin entitled: Words to Live By. Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. Can you say that with me? “Continue earnestly in prayer… being vigilant in it with thanksgiving… ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:29-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 14, 2005

The sermon focuses upon the power of prayer

About a year ago we were introduced to the concept of a three legged stool. We found by examining scripture that their were three necessary functions for God’s church. Do you remember what they were? Committed to the word of God, Worship, taking the time to stop our lives and personally connect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pray!!! Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017

Prayer is easy to neglect due to pressing cares and responsibilities of life. However, prayer is our lifeline to heaven for the resources to effectively discharge those responsibilities and live in the strength of the Holy Spirit.

Pray!!! Luke 11:1-13 Richard Tow 11.15.15 My assignment this morning is to encourage you toward prayer. In 1 Thess.5:17 Paul told the church to “Pray without ceasing.” Don’t stop praying. Keep on praying. The easiest thing in the world to neglect is prayer. Daily cares and responsibilities of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, Ephesians 6:18, Mark 14:33-42, Isaiah 56:7, Luke 11:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Praying

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 21, 2019

What is prayer???

Praying James 5:13-16 What is prayer??? ME: If you’re like me you’ve heard it countless times, just pray about it, or come down here and pray. 1: But what is prayer really? How I talk to God How I get stuff from God How I get help from God Application: Those are all true, but what if ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Other