Sermons on moses fasting: showing 721-735 of 62,843

Self-Humbling - Matthew 6:16-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2024

Fasting is never commanded in the NT, yet all the godliest people in the Bible did it. If it is important, why isn't it discussed in the epistles? If it is not important, why did Jesus do it? And why did he promise reward if we do it?

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

The Song Of The Sea

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 10, 2015

The song of Moses - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: God's victory is announced (vs 1-5), God's weapons are described (vs 6- 10), God's character is extolled (vs 11-16a). God's promises are fulfilled (vs 16b-18). SERMON BODY: Ill: • It was the late American pastor and author Donald Barnhouse; • Who stunned his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

A Call For God's Anointing Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008

A study of what to do when all else fails. Looking at the example of the disciples and the lesson of Jesus, this message calls on the church for a day of prayer and fasting.

Series: The Purpose of the Church 1. Luke 14 – “The Cost of Discipleship” 2. Jeremiah 18 – “The Potter, The Clay, and The Church” 3. Today – Matt. 17:1-21 “A Call for God’s Anointing” 4. 9th – Eph 4 – The Internal Role of the Church – How we fit together 5. 16th – Acts 2 – The Church and The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

El Ayuno Y Sus Beneficios Para El Creyente

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

El Señor le reclama al pueblo de Israel por haber distorsionado el uso del ayuno, pues ellos lo practicaban solo para manipular a Dios, buscando que El les complaciera en sus deseos. Dejaron de ser honestos con el Señor y con sus semejantes.

EL AYUNO Y SUS BENEFICIOS PARA EL CREYENTE Isaías 58:3-8 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori En este pasaje El Señor le reclama al pueblo de Israel por haber distorsionado el uso del ayuno, pues ellos lo practicaban solo para manipular a Dios, buscando que El les complaciera ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:3-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Preparing For Spiritual Success

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 31, 2008

Through prayer and fasting, we demonstrate that our relationship with Jesus is the most important thing in our lives.

Preparing For Spiritual Success Text: Isaiah 58:1-8 Introduction 1. As we begin a new year, we set goals for ourselves; things we wish to accomplish in the coming year. As a church, our goal for every coming year is to grow into a deeper relationship with our Lord. 2. One of the chief ways that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Most Rewarding Treasure

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

Seek God, not things! Fasting is an investment that brings spiritual dividends. Thoughts on hunger, reward, and treasure.

The Most Rewarding Treasure Matthew 6:16-21 Intro: Aunt "Emma" was married to a tightwad who was also a little strange. He made a good salary, but they lived frugally because he insisted on putting 20 percent of his paycheck under the mattress. (The man didn’t trust banks.) The money, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Denomination: *other

Preparing For Lent

Contributed by Paul Andreasen on Feb 19, 2020

Using 1 Corinthians 13 we learn that Lent is a season of preparation to love God and our neighbor.

1 Corinthians 13 A husband and wife had been married for 60 years and had no secrets except for one: The woman kept in her closet a shoe box that she forbade her husband from ever opening. But when she was on her deathbed—and with her blessing—he opened the box and found a crocheted doll and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Spirituality And Speed Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

God said, "Quick, leave Jerusalem immediately." God is usually not in a hurry, but in His dealings with Paul in this chapter, the name of the game is speed.

Jamie Buckingham has written 20 of the best Christian book of the past decade. And in one of them called The Last Word he tells of how, even for a Christian sometimes, everything can go rapidly wrong. He lived in a quiet country home, but it was one with an unusual water system. He had a cut off ...read more

Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 26, 2021

This is a Lenten sermon about Jesus' teaching his disciples about the power of faith and fasting in prayer.

Sermon: Powerful Prayer Primary Scripture Matthew 17:14 Opening Illustration– Survey about Prayer Focus Today: 2 Key Ingredients to powerful prayer Passage Background: --Jesus’ ministry winding down --The cross is in view --Jesus spent a lot of time teaching disciples and performing miracles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Matthew 17:21

Denomination: Christian Church

New Wine, Skinny Jeans Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 8, 2021

How does the gospel relate to our lives, our religions, and our methods?

Introduction I want to open this morning with a challenge for you. No matter who you are, your position or title; no matter what kind of degree you hold, or how long you’ve been coming to church. No matter how much or how little you read your Bible, no matter if you think I’m right or I’m wrong; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 6:2-6, Matthew 6:16-18, Acts 19:1-7, 1 Corinthians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Authentic Piety

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2020

Jesus wants his followers to live into a righteousness that is better than that of the teachers of the law and the Pharisees… Jesus wants us to be better!

Title: Authentic Piety Text: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Thesis: Jesus wants his followers to live into a righteousness that is better than that of the teachers of the law and the Pharisees… Jesus wants us to be better! Introduction The Center for Disease Control is reminding us that it is not too ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For Revival Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 15, 2019

It is important if we, as the church, ever plan or desire to see revival break forth in our church, that we make preparation prior to a series of meetings. Revival should always begin before a scheduled series of meetings and continue long after. (Compiled using resources from Sermon Central)

Preparing for Revival Joel 2:12 – 18 I always love reading “Top Ten” lists or seeing shows that present a “Top Ten” list of either funny videos, silly decisions or actions of people, so on so forth. In preparation for this message, I came across a top ten list that I found quite comical and I ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Ash Wednesday

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 16, 2021

Does lent serve any purpose for a Protestant?

Prelude Does lent serve any purpose for a Protestant? Purpose Let’s look at several reasons for a Christian to fast and pray. Plan We’ll look at the topic of fasting in Joel 2, Psalm 51, 2 Corinthians 5-6 and Matthew 6. Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Joel 2:1 Blow the trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, Psalm 51:1-17, Matthew 6:1-6, Joel 2:12-17, Matthew 6:16-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Am I To Do? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 4, 2020

And I can tell you that in 2020, that question “what am I to do” keeps popping up for me. It is a recurring question in my life as Pastor of Bala Chitto Baptist Church.

INTRODUCTION If you are like me, you probably have asked yourself the question, “WHAT AM I TO DO?” many times over the span of your lifetime. You know those times when that question comes to your mind. Times when you find yourself in a situation where you are over your head, you don’t know which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-15

Denomination: Baptist