Sermons on Kinds Of Fasts:

Lent - A Season Of Fasting

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 7, 2019

What the season of Lent is all about

Weekend Message/Devotion March 10, 2019 Isaiah 58 LENT – A Season of Fasting Can you find anything in the Holy Scriptures that refer to LENT as a prescribed order of holy days or platform for observance? I find the word “lent” seven times in the bible (Exodus 12:38, Deuteronomy 23:19, 1 ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Fasting Is Imporant Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Placing attention on fasting is dangerous business. Placing attention on our performance is dangerous. Yet, wea are commanded to fast.

Voter’s Guides are Available in Ministry Galley. I encourage each one of you to vote. Today we conclude our series Seven Practice of a Healthy Christian. And our focus this morning is on the mouth. I call on our church to a Week of Prayer and a Day of Fasting for World Missions. For this reason ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Fast To Him

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Jan 18, 2021

God listens to our prayers and answers them justly. Sometimes it might be irrelevant to the expectations of the one who prayed, but never a prayer is unanswered.

In times of difficulty, it is natural to lament, or blame somebody. But a disciple of Jesus Christ would react otherwise. Since his life is devoted to Jesus Christ, he is well informed about his savior. And nothing shakes his faith even in midst of darkness around. For instance, take prophet ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19, Psalm 145:1, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit-Led Fast

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 15, 2025

A fast that is led by the Holy Spirit produces lasting fruit, spiritual sensitivity, and power.

THE SPIRIT-LED FAST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 4:1-2 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:14, Galatians 5:16-18, Acts 13:1-3, Isaiah 58:6-11, Luke 4:14 INTRODUCTION: Fasting is not just a religious duty; it is a spiritual discipline that requires divine guidance to be effective. A fast ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Types Of Fasts In The Bible

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 15, 2025

In the Old and New Testaments, we see different types of fasts that brought about supernatural results. Each fast had a distinct purpose and pattern, but all had one common factor: they were directed toward God and done with sincerity of heart.

TYPES OF FASTS IN THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:16-18 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:6-9, Esther 4:16, Daniel 10:2-3, Joel 2:12, Acts 13:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Fasting is one of the most powerful spiritual disciplines in the Bible. It is a God-ordained means of humbling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Feast, And A Question Of Fasting.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2022

A warning against mixing things that differ.

A FEAST, AND A QUESTION OF FASTING. Luke 5:27-39. I. The Call of Levi, and the feast at his house (Luke 5:27-32). Wherever we live, under whatever regime, tax collectors are unpopular. It was no different in first century Israel, where Levi’s trade involved collaboration with the Romans, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel And Esther Fasting. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 7, 2024

Daniel fasted for 21 days, eating no meat, drinking no wine, and using no lotions. He sought God's guidance and wisdom during a time of spiritual warfare.

Daniel's fasting and Esther's fasting are two biblical examples of fasting, which is abstaining from food and/or drink for a period of time to focus on prayer, reflection, and seeking God's guidance. Daniel's Fasting (Daniel 10:2–3) Daniel fasted for 21 days, eating no meat, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:2-3, Esther 4:16

On Fasting And Heart Traesure.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2023

Jesus says, Be not like the hypocrites.

ON FASTING and HEART TREASURE. Matthew 6:16-24. MATTHEW 6:16-18. True Christianity is not the dour, miserable affair which some of its play-actors portray. So when we fast, we must wash-and-brush up in our usual manner. The approval of God is far more to be desired than the applause of men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Ye Fast.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 16, 2024

The deed is done before the all-seeing God. His approval is reward enough in itself.

WHEN YE FAST. Matthew 6:16-21. True Christianity is not the dour, miserable affair which some of its play-actors portray (Matthew 6:16). So when we fast, we must wash-and-brush up in our usual manner (Matthew 6:17). The approval of God is far more to be desired than the applause of men (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fasting For Reward - Matthew 6:16-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2024

This message ends with a section that teaches how to make your resistant, unwilling heart more willing to fast. It’s the method Jesus used.

Matthew 6:16 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. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Jesus Lord Of The Impossible

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 20, 2010

How easy is it for a cripple to get up on his own? How easy is it to love our enemies? How easy is to forgive someone who hurt us deeply? Jesus commands us to do all this.

This morning we visit a place called Bethesda. An invalid, crippled, lying on the ground waiting for the miraculous. Jesus says "Do you want to get well?" Some people do not want to get better, they like the attention they get, or possibly the thought of doing anything different scares them. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Daniel Fast Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 3, 2020

Have you ever heard others talking about a Daniel Fast and wondered what it was? Today we will address this question and find the answer from God's Word!

Mark 9:14-29 (29b) - “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting.” • Share the backstory of the text. • It should not go unnoticed that the responses of Jesus, concerning the boy with the unclean spirit, were instructions that included cleansing for those who needed to help ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Mark 9:29, Revelation 1:13-16, Daniel 10:3, Matthew 9:15, Matthew 6:16-18, 1 Corinthians 9:25-27, Galatians 5:16-26, Galatians 5:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

A Practical Guide To Fasting-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

#4 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

A Practical Guide to Fasting (Part 2) (Topical) I. Where Does It Say, “Fast?” A. Explicit commands B. Expected conviction II. Why Should I Fast? III. When Should I Fast? IV. How Do I Fast? A. Types of fasts B. Accompanying attitudes and actions C. A strategy for successful fasting V. Common ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:29-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Do You Want To See The Lord Do Something Great In Your Church

Contributed by Mark Wooley on May 13, 2019

We all want or should want to see the Lord do something great in our church. So the question or questions are why do we not see it and what will it take

04-14-19 DO YOU WANT TO SEE THE LORD DO SOMETHING GREAT AT NLBC MATTHEW 17:14-21 ISAIAH 58:6-8 Tonight I would like to start by asking you a question: DO YOU WANT TO SEE THE LORD DO SOMETHING GREAT AT NLBC. 2ND Question – Are you willing to do what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Is Now! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 5, 2012

In many Christian circles fasting has fallen out of favor, yet Jesus' expecation appears to be that His followers WILL fast! Why ought we to fast? What is fasting? What blessing comes from fasting? How do we go about starting a fast? Come and see wh

The Time Is Now! - Matthew 6:16-18 - March 4, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #20 Let’s open our Bibles this morning to the 6th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew as we continue in our study of the Sermon on the Mount. If you’re joining us for the first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

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