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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Hungry For God Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
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    The practice of fasting focuses our desire on God and enriches the soul.

    True Spirituality Series Fasting: Hungry for God Matthew 6:1, 16-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we come to the third of three illustrations Jesus uses to teach that motives matter to God. It is possible to do a good thing for the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 1: Getting Ready

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2010
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    A outline and description for properly following the Daniel Fast.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. A fast is a discipline in the spiritual realm, like training in sports to gain (a) strength, (b) skill, and (3) victory. 2. Like prayer, a fast is relationship with God. 3. Old Testament requirement. “On the tenth day of the seventh month of each year, you must go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unstoppable Prayer Series

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Nov 24, 2015
     | 8,882 views

    What does Paul pray for in Ephesians 1?

    25 November 2015 UNSTOPPABLE PRAYERS Key Scripture: Eph 1:15-23 15. Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16. do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17. that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lenten Lunch 2011

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011
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     | 4,753 views

    This is a service for a "Lenten Lunch" gathering at the beginning of Lent, asking "Why should Protestants give something up for Lent?"

    Acts 14:8-17 8 In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked. 9 He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed 10 and called out, "Stand up on your feet!" At that, the man jumped up and began ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    One Way To Know God Better Series

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 11, 2011
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    Fasting is one way we can grow to know God better. Fasting involves agreement, alignment, and then God’s assignment. The three A’s are from Stovall Weems www.awake21.org

    Pursing Jesus: TO KNOW GOD BETTER January 9, 2011 Jay Davis Robison Joel 2:12-32 So let me ask you, Have you broken it yet? New Year’s resolution To go on a diet, or be on time, save $$ or improve a relationship Talked to a guy to resolved to quit smoking asked how’s it going? Great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Solemn Assembly Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017
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    What is a Solemn Assembly and why is it necessary.

    Do you ever come home from church and think, “I think I understood the message this morning—but what am I supposed to do with it?” Well, if that’s ever happened to you before, it’s not going to happen to you today. This morning, each of us is going to leave here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Esther

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2013
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    Many wonder why should I fast? Not all those who fast manifest the love of Christ neither do they behave like Christians; in that case, why should I fast?

    Esther 4:1”When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry..” Many wonder why should I fast? Not all those who fast manifest the love of Christ neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Divine Dialoge -- Postures Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018
     | 6,745 views

    Sixth in a series on prayer dealing with the various postures of prayer

    “Divine Dialogue” Pt 6 Postures and Passion of Prayer We have covered significant territory regarding the subject of prayer in five weeks of messages. I have tried to answer some common questions regarding prayer from both descriptive passages (examples of others) of the Bible as well as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Unlocking The Strength Of Prayer Through Fasting SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
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     | 1,293 views

    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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    The Results Of Unity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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    Explore the power of unity, the purpose of fasting and prayer, and the results of obedience as demonstrated in Esther 4:16.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to dive deep into a passage that speaks to the power of unity, the purpose of fasting and prayer, and the results of obedience. Esther 4:16 is our guiding scripture today, and I hope that it will resonate in your hearts as it has in mine. Let ...read more

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    Fast Tracks Of Faith - Bible Study

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 6,118 views

    This the is second message in a series on knowing and living God’s will. The focus on this message is building your life on th truth of God’s Word.

    Intro: The Fast Tracks Recap ¡V the Staging of the Christian life is God¡¦s Word Trans: Seven Wonders of the World Quiz „« Pyramids at Giza „« Hanging Gardens of Babylon „« Colossus of Rhodes „« Pharos at Alexandria „« Statue of Zeus at Olympia „« Temple of Artemis at Ephesus „« Mausoleum at ...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
     | 21,245 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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    Connecting To God Through Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 24, 2025
     | 252 views

    Have you ever thought about what it would be like to see and talk to the President of the United States? This would be a great honor but could prove to be a very difficult assignment, if not impossible!’

    • You would have to first get through some of the tightest security in the U.S. • Even if you did get past them you would have to get past a professional staff that is trained to keep people like you and I from invading the White House • If you made it to the White House you would have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Or Dare Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,052 views

    The church must hold to the right doctrine. In Pergamos, they held to the name of Christ, but it had no content or real meaning to them.

    As the messenger who was carrying this letter from the island of Patmos where John wrote it, he would have come to Ephesus first. He would have stayed there while it was read and then left them a copy. Then he would have headed north to Smyrna and done the same thing. The third stop on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letters To 7 Churches 3 - Pergamum And Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
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     | 3,215 views

    Thew opposition is great and the temptation to compromise is also great. but God encourages them to hold firm.

    As we move on from Ephesus and Smyrna to Pergamum and Thyatira we see the intensity of opposition and persecution increasing. While in Smyrna there was a warning of possible death for Christ, in Pergamum we find it’s happened. Here maintaining belief in Christ has cost Antipas his life. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican