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  • William Akehurst avatar

    Spiritual Disciplines For True Disciples – Matthew 6 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2025
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    JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD.

    2025.02.23 Sermon Notes. SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR TRUE DISCIPLES – MATTHEW 6. William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD. Scriptures: Matthew 6:1-34, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:33, Ecclesiastes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Oscar Winning Performance Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 24, 2025
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    Jesus warns against the hypocrisy which can happen to disciples when they fall into the the spiritual danger of having a righteousness that is being done to be seen by others.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 6:1-18 “An Oscar Winning Performance” Every year in late-February or early March the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences holds a ceremony where the Academy Awards … commonly known as the Oscars … are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ash Wednesday (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 565 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 57:1-11, Joel 2:12-17, James 4:1-10, Matthew 6:16-21. A). FROM PRAYER TO PRAISE. Psalm 57:1-11. This is a beautifully crafted Psalm which, according to the title, was written by David ‘when he fled from Saul in the cave.’ The Psalm has two sections: first a prayer (PSALM 57:1-6); then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's So Bad About Pharisees Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2025
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    Ask yourself which of the Lenten practices holds the lowest place in your priorities. Prayer, fasting, almsgiving: surely one of these is least attractive to you. Focus your prayer this Lent on that facet,

    Ash Wednesday 2025 What was the “leaven of the Pharisees”? What led Jesus, when discussing self-discipline, to call these self-described “separate ones” hypocrites when they prayed, fasted, and gave alms to the poor? They were not hypocrites because they followed the Law, Torah. What they wore on ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Living Before Your Father

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 7, 2025
     | 503 views

    Series on the Sermon on the Mount

    Title: “Living Righteously Before Our Father” Script: Mt. 6:1-24 Intro: A prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, woman, to the stand. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you Mr. Williams. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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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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    Sermon # 30 - Fasting - A Spiritual Discipline Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 29, 2024
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    The people of Nineveh fasted and repented of their sinful ways at the preaching of Jonah. Fasting is a spiritual discipline, which helps us set aside physical food to spend time with God so that we are strengthened on the inside and can experience genuine transformation in our lives.

    We read in Jonah 3:4-5, Jonah started through the city, and after walking a whole day, he proclaimed, "In forty days Nineveh will be destroyed!" The people of Nineveh believed God's message. So they decided that everyone should fast, and all the people, from the greatest to the least, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 1 (Matthew 6:1-15)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 13, 2024
     | 1,204 views

    Our look at the Sermon on the Mount continues as we read about Jesus' teachings on good works, the importance of authentic prayer, and the futility of worry.

    Matthew 6 teaches about the life of faith that should characterize a true follower of God. In this chapter, Jesus stresses the importance of proper motives about giving, prayer, and fasting; three common and legitimate ways to practice righteousness which can become easily compromised due to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting For A Spiritual Breakthrough

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 25, 2025
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     | 397 views

    Fasting is a biblical way to quiet our hearts, humble our souls, and make room to hear God’s voice—bringing revelation, deliverance, protection, repentance, and spiritual strength to those who hunger and thirst for Him.

    Fasting for a Breakthrough “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” Psalms 42:1-2 There are moments in our walk with Christ when we become desperate—truly desperate—to hear the voice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus’s Framework For Fasting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 906 views

    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

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    Discipline Of Fasting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 734 views

    Explores fasting as a spiritual discipline for deepening our relationship with God, aligning our desires with His, and experiencing His presence profoundly.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather together in the house of the Lord on this beautiful day, united in our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. As we come together today, we find ourselves on the cusp of a spiritual adventure, a voyage of ...read more

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    Where Is Your Heart? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,130 views

    Explores the true nature of fasting, the importance of seeking eternal treasures, and understanding the significance of Lent practices in our Christian journey.

    Good morning, beloved family. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? We're gathered here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to share in His Word and grow in our understanding of His divine ...read more

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    Ashes Ashes We All Fall Down

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 19, 2026
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     | 82 views

    Ash Wednesday Message. Ring around the roses, pocket full of poses, ashes, ashes ...we all fall down.

    If you are not familiar with an Anglican Service; Four Scriptures are read prior to the Sermon. The Scriptures for Ash Wednesday are Joel 58:1-12; Psalm 103:8-14; 2 Corinthians 5:2 - 6:10; Matthew 6:1-6 and Matthew 6:16-21. (Sing) ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Dust To Dust Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Feb 23, 2026
     | 120 views

    Lent begins with an honest look at who you are. You are dust. God knows it. And He still says, "Even now, return." That is exactly where this sermon starts.

    Dust to Dust Joel 2:12-14 Morning Lent Prayer, Day 1 INTRODUCTION There is something striking about beginning a season of prayer with dirt. Not metaphorical dirt. Real, physical, elemental dust. The kind the priest traces across your forehead on Ash Wednesday and says, "Remember that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fasting

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025
     | 114 views

    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 will get. But when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist