Sermons on Fasting Praying And Watching:

Somebody Is Listening And Watching Series

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 8, 2007

The way God does things is that he does a work on the inside before He can work on the outside. That speaks to the church today folks, in order for God to do a work in our world He must first of all do a work in His church.

Somebody is listening and watching Ezra 3 7/8/07 I am preaching through the little book of Ezra. Last Sunday we studied about a couple of principles found in this book that must be followed if we are to see a movement from God. We talked about two things that usually happen prior to a national ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-10, Ezra 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose For Fasting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, family. Today, we’re talking about a practice that is as old as our faith itself, yet often misunderstood or overlooked - fasting. Now, don't start squirming in your seats just yet! I promise, by the end of this sermon, you'll see fasting in a whole new light. We're going to explore ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-3, Nehemiah 1:4

Topics: Fasting

Lesson 3: Fasting

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 5, 2012

What do do when you Fast

Series: When You . . . Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 3: Fasting March 4, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:16-18 “When you fast, don’t make it obvious to others, as the hypocrites who try to look mournful or disheveled like they didn’t comb their hair, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 23, 2017

Fasting is a spiritual discipline for inward communion with God.

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:16-18 “When you fast, don’t make it obvious to others, as the hypocrites who try to look mournful or disheveled like they didn’t comb their hair, or wash their face. Don’t try to get people to admire you for fasting. That is the only reward you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

And When You Fast Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 19, 2020

Sermon based on Matthew 6:16-18 - Encourages the hearers to practice fasting as a spiritual discipline.

“AND WHEN YOU FAST” Matthew 6:16-18 FBCF – 10/18/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Fasting is all the rage these days. Typed “fasting” into Google. Didn’t find anything related to any type of Christian fasting until I got to the 8th page. Tons of websites dedicated to intermittent fasting for weight loss, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Your Mouth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 18, 2021

When we see God as weighty, we won’t want to take His name lightly.

People get mixed up on my name all the time. Some people call me “Bill” and I’ve even been called “Brain,” though I’m not sure where that one comes from. When I’m called “Mr. Bill” people around my age think of his sidekick “Sluggo” and start laughing. I like to joke having three first names ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Failure To Fast

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005

A Biblical look at the spiritual discipline of fasting.

FIGHTING THE FAILURE TO FAST Various Scriptures Morgan Spurlock is the producer, director and guinea pig of the movie “Super Size Me”, in which he subjects his body to a three-meal-a-day McDonald’s only diet to determine if fast food really has an impact on a person’s health. During the journey, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prayer With Fasting Is Powerful

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 18, 2011

This sermon deals with Prayer with Fasting and what Jesus said to us. Excerpts from a message of Phil Morgan.

Prayer with Fasting is Powerful! Scripture: Matthew 17:1-17:21 READ: Mark 2:18-20 (NKJ) 18The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were fasting. Then they came and said to Him, “Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?” 19And Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Watching You

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 27, 2012

Some people seem to be especially watched by God. We hear about people who are being “shadowed” or followed by the police; but there are certain ones who feel like they are being shadowed by God; they are mysteriously tracked by our Heavenly Father and t

God is Watching You Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me? Job 7:12 (KJV) Job was in great pain when he cried out to God and asked this question. He was covered with sores, setting upon a dunghill and scrapping himself with pieces of ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Discipline Of Fasting Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 21, 2006

Fasting can make us hungry for more of God

Tilling the Soil of the Soul February 19, 2006 Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Last week I spoke from the story of the transfiguration in Mark 9. When Jesus and the three disciples come down from the mountain, there is a crowd waiting for them. There is a little boy who has been terrorized by a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:19-20

Denomination: *other

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

Contributed by Robert Poole on Feb 29, 2016

Luke 18-1-8. Persistence in prayer

Pray Luke 18: 1-8 There’s a magazine cartoon that shows a little fellow kneeling beside his bed for his bedtime prayer. He says with some measure of disgust, "Dear God, Uncle Jim still doesn’t have a job; Sis still doesn’t have a date for the social; Grandma is still feeling sick ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

Watch With Eager Expectation

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 29, 2009

This world is crumbling. Only our Redeemer can lift our hearts. How does he prepare us to stand in the day of his return? How does this change our lives now? Parts: A. Seeing the signs of a failing world. B. Waiting for your Redeemer.

Text: Luke 21:25-36 Theme: Watch with Eager Expectation A. Seeing the signs of a failing world B. Waiting for your Redeemer Season: Advent 1c Date: November 29, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Watch-with-Eager-Expectation-Luke21_25-36.html Grace and peace to you from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Watch Out Mountain!

Contributed by Germain Brown on Dec 1, 2001

Faith can move mountains...

WATCH OUT MOUNTAIN! EVERYONE FROM THE DEEPEST PART OF YOUR HEART, THE MOST SOUND PART OF YOUR MIND, AND AS LOUD AS YOU CAN SHOUT, “I BELIEVE!” LADIES, PRETEND YOU ARE MAD AT YOUR HUSBAND BECAUSE HE FORGOT YOUR ANNIVERSARY, OR PRETEND YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER GOT MARRIED WITHOUT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational