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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Food, Prayer, And Wineskins

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015
     | 5,152 views

    if people prayed as much as they say they do, we would see God do some amazing things!

    Food, Prayer,and Wineskins Matthew 9:14-9:17 Introduction- The ministry of Jesus seems at times complex and confusing when you think of what He did and how He did it. Remember a couple weeks ago, Jesus left this earth by way of ascension and told the disciples that He must go so the comforter ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Fasting, Is It Necessary? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 5, 2011
     | 5,325 views

    Fasting has never been commanded to the church, so do we need to do it?

    Fasting, is it Necessary? Esther 4 Scripture Esther 3:8-11; Esther 4 I. Introduction I have fasted and I have fasted and prayed, but this study that I have done has been good for me to realize I may not have always done it for the right reason or been effective in it. So I stand here as a learner, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Power Of Fasting

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 18, 2021
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    There is a powerful secret that every Christian needs to know, especially in troubled times. Let’s learn about the right and wrong use of fasting. Let’s see what the inspired Word of God says about it.

    Prelude: There is a powerful secret that every Christian needs to know, especially in troubled times. Purpose: Let’s learn about the right and wrong use of fasting. Plan: Let’s see what the inspired Word of God says about it. Exodus 34:27-28 27 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Write these words, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Study Of Fasting #1

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 385 ratings
     | 18,381 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

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    Fasting (2024)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 25, 2024
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    'Fasting' - Matthew chapter 6 verses 14-18 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Question #1: What is fasting? Question #2: Should Christian’s fast? Question #3: What will fasting do for me? Question #4: How should I fast SERMON BODY: Question: What do these people have in common? • Moses the lawgiver, • King David, • Elijah the prophet, • Queen Esther, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Paul Durbin avatar

    When You Fast Series

    Contributed by Paul Durbin on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,945 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

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    Relationship, Ritual Or Both?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 10, 2016
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    Lent is coming! Lent is coming! Why do we have Lent? Why do some observe this ritual while others do not? How do we discern which rituals are beneficial and which are harmful to our walk with the Lord? To Lent or not to Lent, that is the question!

    Please stand with me as we read our recent memory Scripture together! John 1:1-4 NIV “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. “Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Daniel Fasting

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 2, 2014
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     | 13,867 views

    We are not boldly able to look straight at the face of kings and say, ‘look, this is what God is telling you’ because we chat more on face book rather than with God like Daniel!

    You are greatly loved! Daniel 9:3 ‘And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes..’ Friend, the reason for our mediocre lives, broken homes and debt-drenched lives is because we read more of ‘how to become rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unlocking The Strength Of Prayer Through Fasting SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    Every believer can enhance their prayer life by incorporating the practice of fasting, thus multiplying their effectiveness in spiritual matters.

    In any building project, having the right tools and knowing how to use them is crucial for success. Just as a skilled builder brings a van full of tools to a construction site, believers have been given a powerful tool by God to enhance their prayer life: fasting. Unfortunately, many Christians ...read more

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    Prayer 7- Prayer And Fasting Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,048 views

    A brief talk given before a prayer meeting on fasting.

    Prayer and fasting (Prayer and Praise 1/4/3) This is not something I¡¦m an expert at. There have been large chunks of years when I haven¡¦t been able (or wanted to!) fast because of - illness - tiredness ATTITUDE And there¡¦s no point in doing it if heart isn¡¦t in it - true, it can PUT your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Break Forth Like The Dawn

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,637 views

    Sermon focused on fasting

    BREAK FORTH LIKE THE DAWN ISAIAH 58:1-14 #SPIRITUALDISCIPLINES INTRODUCTION… http://conditioningresearch.blogspot.com/2010/07/intermittent-fasting-joke.html There was a man who went into see his doctor. He was overweight and the doctor wanted to see if fasting would produce any results for him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Disciplines For True Disciples – Matthew 6 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2025
     | 202 views

    JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD.

    2025.02.23 Sermon Notes. SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR TRUE DISCIPLES – MATTHEW 6. William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD. Scriptures: Matthew 6:1-34, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:33, Ecclesiastes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fasting Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
     | 8,438 views

    But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

    Introduction A. Introduction 1. One day, my husband announced to the family that he was going to fast and pray. Ginny, our 5-year-old, had recently learned that fasting meant not eating. "No!" she shouted. "You can't fast! You'll die!" Her dad carefully explained that many men and women fasted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
     | 469 views

    This sermon looks at the concept of fasting

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT 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. 17BUT WHEN YOU FAST, PUT OIL ON YOUR HEAD AND WASH YOUR FACE, 18SO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Grant avatar

    Fasting

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,790 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed