Sermons on fasts in scripture: showing 316-330 of 108,892

Scriptural Ways To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 12, 2019

First Sunday of Lent, Year C

The sign outside Immanuel Lutheran Church in Burnside, Iowa, “Lent is not the fuzz in your navel.”  “Led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days,…” The desert experience can be the place of mature repentance and conversion.. Basically, the desert represents a stripping away so as to make ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Growing Faith Through Scripture

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Dec 4, 2023

Growing Faith Through Scripture

Introduction: Today, we look into the profound responsibility bestowed upon parents by the Old Testament to instill their children's minds with the sacred teachings of Scripture. As we explore Deuteronomy 6:7, we'll uncover the timeless wisdom that emphasizes the role parents play in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus’s Framework For Fasting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

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

Through Daily Scripture Reading Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This message look at daily Scripture reading as a mans to connect with God and hear His voice

Reading Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Evangelist Robert L. Sumner in his book The Wonders of the Word of God tells about a man in Kansas City who was severely injured in an explosion. The victim’s face was badly disfigured, and he lost his eyesight as well as both hands. He had just become a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Matters (Selected Scriptures)

Contributed by Stanton Winder on Feb 7, 2014

The key to healthy prayer is more than a technique; it is a healthy attitude. Let's look at six attitudes that lead to a satisfying and effective prayer life.

Prayer Attitudes J. C. Ryle once wrote, "If I know anything of a Christian's heart, you are often sick of your own prayers." You go to pray but you can't think of what to say. Or you tell God he's awesome, and a second later you recall that the Honda needs an oil change. You promise God that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hold Fast To That Which Is Good

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

Paul says, don’t take for granted that what you hear in a sermon is the truth—“test all things.”

(1 Th 5:12 NKJV) And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, (1 Th 5:13 NKJV) and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves. (1 Th 5:14 NKJV) Now we exhort you, brethren, warn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowing The Scripture From Infancy Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 22, 2018

The call to develop the spiritual life of young people, even really young people, is a call clearly found in the Scripture. This call happens because God wants us to know him from infancy and he has a plan for us from infancy.

Message 2 Timothy 3:14-15 “Knowing The Scripture From Infancy” Anyone who has had children, or who has been in a contact regularly with children, know how fast children grow and learn. One day they are cute bundles of joy who can’t roll over. The next they are rolling off the change table and you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Disciplines, Scripture Study Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 12, 2022

This message looks at the reasons we need to study God's word

Start by reading three random passages from A Fisherman’s Tale. You may have recognized those passages as random paragraphs from my new book, “A Fisherman’s Tale.” And from those three passages, you probably figured out that the book is about Jesus. It is a retelling of the Gospel from Simon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

As You Fast, Remember Isaiah 58

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 24, 2021

Fasting is not just about going without food.

Fasting is a common practice. It is done for many reasons by all sorts of people. Among children of GOD, fasting is practiced. Mark 2:18, JESUS is asked about fasting and HE says HIS disciples will fast when HE is taken away. HE also said that when we fast we must not go around with long and dry ...read more

The Benefits Of Fasting And The Consequences Of Not Abstaining Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jan 24, 2023

The Bible has from the Old and the New Testaments, verses that speak about fasting, and why people ought to fast, but there is a need to understand this topic of "fasting".

The benefits of fasting and the consequences of not abstaining Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel; January 24, 2023 Reading verse: “and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.” Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dangers Of A Fast Food Faith

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 24, 2003

We are to be disciples not converts.

This is the season of Lent. Lent is the 40 period prior to Easter in which Christians have been encouraged to remember the sacrifice of Christ on the cross for our salvation by giving up something for the entire 40 days. For some persons some type of food, like chocolate, is given up. Speaking of ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Spiritual Disciplines Of Fasting And Prayer

Contributed by Mike Flack on Feb 13, 2002

Looking at the Spiritual Disciplines of Fasting And Prayer for today’s believer

THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES OF FASTING AND PRAYER Matt. 6: 5-8. 16-18 I want to share with you this morning on the SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES OF FASTING AND PRAYER. The problem with that title is the difficult word, DISCIPLINE! Yes, fasting and prayer are what we call spiritual disciplines that by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Friends

Prayer 7- Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 1, 2003

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

Scripture: Isaiah 58:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Pretentious Verses Proper Fasting Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 14, 2010

Fasting must be done so for the right reasons, and Jesus contrasts 1) Pretentious (Matthew 6:16) against 2) Proper Fasting (Matthew 6:17-18)

With the start of the Paralympics in Vancouver, one factor that has been stressed is the fact that the athletes competing should be considered as athletes just as much as their able bodied competitors who just finished. The Para Olympians train, and diet like their other Olympic cohorts. For many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Other

Stand Fast And Hold On.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 11, 2022

Let no man deceive you.

STAND FAST AND HOLD ON. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17. The church of the Thessalonians had heard a rumour concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our being gathered together to Him (2 Thessalonians 2:1). There were those who taught that “the day of Christ” was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational