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  • Mark Sparks avatar

    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jan 16, 2024
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    In a world that often seems chaotic and fast-paced, prayer stands as our direct line of communication with the Almighty.

    Our focus is on a practice that has sustained believers throughout the ages, a practice that transcends time and circumstance – "The Power of Prayer." In a world that often seems chaotic and fast-paced, prayer stands as our direct line of communication with the Almighty. Today, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Through Fasting Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 5,738 views

    It's one of the most ancient of spiritual disciplines but the most neglected today. This sermon seeks to answer why we should fast and how to do it

    Fasting: A Means of Grace Matthew 6:16-18 Carl Lundquist was President of Bethel College for almost 30 years. In the latter part of his life, he began to study the Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian faith and build them into his life, especially those he had not practiced, including the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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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

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    They Watched Him And He Watched Them

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 13, 2025
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    A questionable missionary visited a pastor asking for financial support.

    • The pastor asked the man “What group are you associated with?” • The man replied, “I belong to the invisible church.” • The pastor then asked, “Well, what church are you a member of!” • Again, he got the answer, “I belong to the invisible church!” • Getting a bit suspicious, the pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Think "Fast"!

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 9, 2008
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    Jesus taught about fasting as if it were something his listeners regularly did. It is assumed that we will practice fasting too. What are the mechanics of it and why should we do it?

    THINK “FAST”! You all broke something this morning. You may not know it but you did – you broke something. Some of us have night snack, while others don’t eat anything between supper and a certain meal the next morning. That time between eating in the evening and eating in the morning is actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Fundamentals Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 2, 2022
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    Fasting is something that creates uncertainty and anxiety in the minds of many. I think if we will take the time to consider what our Lord has to say and seek to understand fasting, we will become more comfortable with it.

    The Fundamentals of Fasting Matthew 6: 16-18 We have come to a portion of Scripture that is little discussed in our day. I don’t think I have ever heard this passage preached or dealt with at length. The focus of this portion of the Sermon on the Mount is fasting. That may be something the average ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fast Forward

    Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 10, 2010
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    Learning to fast forward our thinking about the consequences of our actions will lead to a more godly life.

    Have you ever been distracted? Accused of not paying attention? Look at some of these fine examples... It seems an epidemic has encompassed our culture. Distracted drivers. Have you ever passed someone shaving, putting on make-up, texting, eating, etc. while driving? Listen to these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Holding Fast Series

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Nov 2, 2006
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     | 7,485 views

    What exactly does the phrase "sola scriptura" mean? This expository message from Philippians 2:14-18 follows Paul’s thoughts and motivations regarding "holding fast" to the Word of life.

    “Holding Fast. An Expository Sermon on Philippians 2:14-18. By Matthew Everhard. Originally Preached at Hudson Presbyterian Church October 29th, 2006. The Vote: This morning we are a mere seven days away from making one of the most momentous decisions that Hudson Presbyterian Church has made in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    How To Pray When You Want Something More Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 8, 2009
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     | 10,028 views

    Interactive sermon with several impromtu prayers by members of the church family like the praying of Nehemiah when he wanted something more.

    From Dr. Reggie Kidd in July/Aug 2009 issue of Worship Leader magazine: "My father was a victim of Alzheimer’s disease. It was hard to watch this once-vibrantly inquisitive retired college professor lost his ability to remember. Along with his ability to remember, he lost his capacity for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Not So Fast! Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 6, 2006
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     | 4,409 views

    The gift of intimacy as described in Song of Solomon is wonderful, but its development comes with restraints.

    Today is the first Sunday of February. Some of you will soon be shopping for valentines, trying to find one with just the right message to express your feelings of friendship or love and romance. • You might look for the biggest card you can find. I did that one year. It was so big I had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Robert Fox avatar

    What Is Fasting? Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Apr 24, 2006
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     | 4,972 views

    Many students graduate from their faith when they graduate from high-school. Why? This sermon addresses that question and shows how the spiritual discipline of fasting can help keep students from falling away from God when they are suddenly on thier own

    This lesson was developed for a senior high student ministry and was presented in PowerPoint format. If you would like the original PPT file (about 1 meg without video clips), click on “all sermons by Robert Fox” at the top of this page, then click on the “contact” link and shoot me an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Practice Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 26, 2023
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     | 2,084 views

    This morning we are to talk about the practice of biblical fasting… Not fasting to lose weight or to detox your body – but fasting, going without food for a period of time for a specific spiritual purpose…

    The Practice Of Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – I want to start our time this morning by reading just a few verses that Jesus (God the Son) spoke on a hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee 2000 years ago. For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Branham avatar

    Is This The Kind Of Fast?

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005
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     | 7,855 views

    Fasting is a tremendous spiritual resource available to the Body of Christ.

    "Is This The Kind of Fast?" Is. 58:1-14 "Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet. Declare to my people their rebellion and to the house of Jacob their sins. 2 For day after day they seek me out; they seem eager to know my ways, as if they were a nation that does what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    To Fast Or Feast Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 3, 2013
     | 6,831 views

    Jesus uses three contemporary examples to answer the question, "Why don't your disciples fast?"; In doing so, He explains the exclusiveness of the Kingdom of God.

    “Fast or Feast” Matthew 9:14-17 (Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39) To eat or not to eat; that is the question that is asked of Jesus. Matthew 9:14: “Then John's disciples came and asked him, "How is it that we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?" The question ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secret Fasting Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,182 views

    When I fast I’ll focus exclusively on God.

    June 24, 2001 Secret Christianity – Part 3 INTRODUCTION There has been a lot of talk about consumer privacy lately. Have you gotten any of those statements in the mail recently? Our life insurance company, our bank, the company that holds our retirement account – all sent us statements on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ