Sermons about Fasting And Prayer

The Prayer Of Antioch

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 26, 2002

based on 90 ratings

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The prayer of Antioch got God’s attention in a big way, but we’re not told what they prayed. What can this unique prayer teach us?

OPEN: A 5-yr-old said grace at family dinner one night. "Dear God, thank you for these pancakes." When he finished his prayer, his parents looked curiously at him and asked him why he thanked God for pancakes when they were having chicken. He smiled and said, "I thought I’d see if He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Question Concerning Fasts

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 14, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 4,492 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

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Buffet (Buffay) Of Buffet?

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 9, 2015

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A message on fasting. The problem with fasting, the purpose of fasting, the pitfalls of fasting, the promises to fasters.

Buffet (Buffay) or Buffet? PPT 1 Pic of a buffet (buffay) PPT 2 Pic of a boxer buffeting another boxers body What are you doing with your body? Are you buffaying it or buffeting it? PPT 3 Text 1Co 9:27 but I buffet my body and make it my slave, lest possibly, after I have preached to others, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call For God's Anointing Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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A study of what to do when all else fails. Looking at the example of the disciples and the lesson of Jesus, this message calls on the church for a day of prayer and fasting.

Series: The Purpose of the Church 1. Luke 14 – “The Cost of Discipleship” 2. Jeremiah 18 – “The Potter, The Clay, and The Church” 3. Today – Matt. 17:1-21 “A Call for God’s Anointing” 4. 9th – Eph 4 – The Internal Role of the Church – How we fit together 5. 16th – Acts 2 – The Church and The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

21 Days -12 Meals 12 Minutes Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 2, 2012

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We need to take the month of Jan and pray for a great out pouring of God’s Healing Power to those who need “healing.” This healing encompasses physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and even healings in relationships. The relationships are between us and

Sermon 12 in 2012 Introduction: The new theme and or vision for 2012 for Christian Hills is “12 in 2012.” Questions: The first question that races across your mind may be this: “12 what in this year of 2012?” Well most of you know that the year is broken up into 12 months. My mind reflects on my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer With Fasting Brings God's Power On The Scene

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 19, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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We need to have prayer with fasting to affect this world we live in.

PRAYER WITH FASTING BRINGS GOD ON THE SCENE "Whatever you do, do it with all your might. Work at it, early and late, in season and out of season, not leaving a stone unturned, and never deferring for a single hour that which can be done just as well as now." - P.T. Barnum ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Joel 1:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Making A Request In Prayer Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

| 758 views

The effectiveness of prayer is based on your prayer relationship with God.

“David therefore pleaded with God for the child, and David fasted and went in and lay all night on the ground … Then on the seventh day it came to pass that the child died.” 2 Samuel 12:16, 18 “Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’ Immediately the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-24, Mark 9:29

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005

based on 94 ratings

| 18,362 views

Message based on Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount.

Fasting for Spiritual Growth Matthew 6:16-18 June 5, 2005 Introduction About a year and a half ago, I began preaching through the gospel of Matthew. And except for some occasions when I felt God was leading me to preach about some other things as kind of a "pause" on our walk through Matthew, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Revival Through Fasting

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 24, 2006

based on 43 ratings

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3rd in a series of 4 sermons about how to start a revival in the church & community. The 4 strands of revival are: GIVING - PRAYING - FASTING - COMMUNION.

Have you ever noticed how high on the list of priorities we put food? Some think that baseball is America’s favorite pastime, but I personally think it is eating. I could stand here and name every single fast-food place in the state of Oklahoma and I am sure that most, if not all of us, would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16

Denomination: *other

The Road To Revival

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

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Desiring God enough to walk along Revival's long and arduous road.

INTRO I have to tell ya, I hunger and I thirst for God. I desire his movement in my life; and I desire God’s restoration, and his reformation for our community, the valley, and nation. Let me ask you: Do you desire that too? For many years now, God’s being stirring the hearts of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 10, 2022

| 1,410 views

Many verses about it

What is prayer? Intercession, an act of mediation or mediation, pleading on behalf of others Why do it? 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 21: 22 and 1 John 5: 14, 15 When should we pray? Always - pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5: 17, Acts 6: 4) Early (Mark ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Vineyard

Fasting As Taught By Jesus

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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CLARIFIES WHAT JESUS TAUGHT ABOUT FASTING

FASTING AS TAUGHT BY JESUS Study the following four points concerning fasting, and the texts which illustrate them. 1. Jewish people, including John the Baptist and Jesus, and Gentiles, strongly influenced by Jewish traditions, practiced fasting in New Testament times. (Mat 4:1 NIV) Then Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:29

Denomination: Baptist

21 Days - Taste And See! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2011

based on 3 ratings

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We need to have a biblical understanding of 3 spiritual disciplines giving, prayer and fasting so that we practice these disciplines and attain spiritual changes in our hearts and lives.

Series: Breath of Heaven 2011 Sermon: 21 Days – Taste and See For many they have started their fast. We are basing our called fast for a fresh Breath of Heaven in 2011 from the Lord. Scripture Text: Joel 1:14 14Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly. Summon the elders and all who live in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Practical Guide To Fasting-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

based on 53 ratings

| 5,846 views

#4 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

A Practical Guide to Fasting (Part 2) (Topical) I. Where Does It Say, “Fast?” A. Explicit commands B. Expected conviction II. Why Should I Fast? III. When Should I Fast? IV. How Do I Fast? A. Types of fasts B. Accompanying attitudes and actions C. A strategy for successful fasting V. Common ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:29-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus’s Framework For Fasting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

based on 4 ratings

| 456 views

Explore the necessity, purpose, and benefits of fasting as a means to express our deep desire for God and align our lives with His will, following Jesus' example and teachings.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that might not be the most popular, but it's something that Jesus talked about and practiced in His life: fasting. I came across a quote by David Mathis that I believe sets the tone for our discussion today. He said, “and saying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Topics: Fasting

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