Sermons on fasted: showing 1-15 of 28,086

To Fast Or Not To Fast Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Mar 15, 2002

3 reasons not to fast and 6 reasons to fast.

To Fast or Not to Fast, That is the Question Pastor Jim Luthy Suppose I were to make you some tea. I have hot water and a tea bag. To make the tea, I must dip the bag in the water, right? If I were to just plunge the bag in once or twice, it would not make for very good tea. If, instead, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Fast Or Not To Fast, That Is The Question Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 10, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 9: 14 – 17

Matthew 9: 14 – 17 To Fast Or Not To Fast, That Is The Question 14 Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?” 15 And Jesus said to them, “Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn as long as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fasting

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Jun 23, 2001

Fasting

HUNGER FOR GOD We don’t hear much about fasting these days, certainly there are not many books about it. After all Paul warns Timothy of “people who advocate abstaining from food.” (1Tim 4:1-3). He says to the Colossians “why… do you submit yourselves to decrees, such as ‘Do not handle, do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13

Fasting? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 12, 2016

Fasting was a command by God to the Israelites; who needs to fast today?

The Lord Jesus Christ is to be worshiped because He is our Creator and our Only Savior for our sins; so let us listen very carefully to His story and His own words for us this morning. Open your Bibles to the Gospel of Mark Chapter 2….. We noted from the beginning of Mark 2 the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fasting

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 18, 2017

Fasting seems to be out of vogue today. What is Biblical fasting? Why should we fast? What should our attitude be when we fast? What should we expect?

Before we go over our memory Scriptures I want to go over a true example of a mistake versus sin as an example of what the difference is and why the Lord looks upon the two differently. Last week we introduced a new memory Scripture and I told you that the new memory Scripture was printed in your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Fasting Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 31, 2014

Motivation in Fasting

Motivation in Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 We have taken a rest stop on fasting for a few weeks. From Luke 2 we saw two God centered old saints who were not satisfied with the status quote who hungered for more of God and for him to work on behalf of his people. Anna in particular gave herself to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fasting

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 14, 2020

an introduction to fasting

Credit: I edited some of Tom Fullers introduction for my sermon. https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/how-to-be-invisible-tom-fuller-sermon-on-jesus-teachings-139102?ref=SermonSerps FASTING Matthew 6:16-18 Here are some pictures of my new truck: Talk about the new truck: Searched, features, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fasting Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001

A series of sermons from Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline. A top 10 book for any Christian’s bookshelf.

CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: FASTING MATTHEW 6:16-18 INTRODUCTION Moses the lawgiver, King David, Elijah the prophet, Queen Esther, the prophet Daniel, Anna the prophetess, the Apostle Paul, and Jesus Christ. All of these people in Scripture have one thing in common. Now I realize that perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fasting

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 14, 2005

the point of life and living is to be a blessing to someone else. As Christians, we are called to imitate Christ, and the way we do that is by acting for the betterment of humankind, one person at a time, one instant at a time, one opportunity at a time.

Fasting Isaiah 58: 6-8 2319 words 02/27/05 6 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? 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fasting Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

Jesus calls his followers to a life of prayer and fasting

Love Expressed in Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Fasting Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 14:Sermon on the Mount Series - Not if...but when, according to Jesus.

The Great Commission Part 14 – Sermon on the Mount – Fasting Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Bible Church

Fasting Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

Fasting on a regular basis draws us closer to God and strengthens our faith and resolve to do God’s will. Fasting, like going to the gym, builds the muscle of your faith. Too often, the focus of fasting is on the lack of food. Instead, the purpose of fast

Fasting: A Means of Grace Matthew 6:16-18 In both the Old Testament and the New, to fast means to abstain from food. This is so clear that it would be useless to quote the Scriptures from David, Nehemiah, Isaiah, and the prophets and even the New Testament. All agree that to fast means not to eat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Fasting

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 8, 2006

The purpose and reason for a Godly fast.

Fasting What is the purpose of fasting? Why do we do it? What can we hope to accomplish? Have you ever gone through a fast. Did you accomplished anything? Did you break strong holds? What were you really trying to do? I ask, does fasting change God. Can we manipulate Him into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fasting Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 29, 2007

This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 7th sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 7 Fasting Matthew 6: 16-18 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. [17] But you, when you fast, anoint your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 4, 2008

One of the misunderstood topics of the Bible and one not covered so much in preaching is the subject of fasting. What is it and is it for us today?

Fasting Griffith Baptist Church – 1/6/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:16-18 The Introduction My pastor and his wife were recently invited over to dinner at the house of a member of their congregation. When they arrived, dinner preparations were almost finished, and the member’s young son was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist