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  • Preparing For Spiritual Success

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,164 views

    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

  • The Most Rewarding Treasure

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    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

  • A Call For God's Anointing Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,417 views

    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

  • Responding To A Difficult Situation

    Contributed by Sunil Kumar on Sep 21, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,034 views

    We go through difficult situations in life every now and then. This sermon focuses on responding to a difficult situation from the life of Jehoshaphat.

    I have been deeply influenced by the life experiences of Dr. Yisu Das Tiwari, the father of Dr. Ravi Tiwari, the former Registrar of Senate of Serampore University in India. He was a Brahmin Convert. One day when he took baptism and returned home, the door was shut at his face. He was given the ...read more

  • Is This Not The Friendliness That I Require?

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,141 views

    Making sure our actual fasting is backed up by the things that need to lie behind it

    ...... You have a colleague at work. You are always very friendly towards him. You greet him with a smile. You ask after his family. You ask what he did over the weekend. You make him a cup of tea. But behind his back, you take the credit for all his work so that you end up getting a promotion ...read more

  • The Church At Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,563 views

    The door of evangelism was wide open to them and they did God's will. They obeyed His will. There was no condemnation uttered for this church. There was only an admonition to hold fast what they had.

    I. Introduction A. Quick review of the 5 previous churches 1. The church at Ephesus a. The church at Ephesus was commended for (1) Hard work and perseverance (2) For its stand against heresy (3) For enduring hardships for Christ's name (4) And for hating the practices ...read more

  • The Spirit Of Prayer

    Contributed by Nathaniel Sadela on Jun 22, 2017
     | 10,311 views

    Building a culture of prayer

    Prayer is an essential part of our Christian race, since it has a pivotal role to play in the fulfilment of our destiny. The more we pray, the more we understand God's ways. The deeper we plunge into prayer, the clearer His ways and thoughts become to us (Isaiah 55:8-9). The mysteries of God’s ...read more

  • The Cutting Edge.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 9, 2022
     | 2,233 views

    Spiritually speaking, The question I want to ask you tonight is, Are you using a dull ax blade? An experienced Woodsmen would tell you, “It’s better to sharpen your ax-head for an hour or two, before you go cutting in the woods.”

    The Cutting Edge. Matthew 3:14-17, 4:1-4NIV When we purchased our house 16 years ago. (It’s the longest we’ve ever lived in one house). We inherited some Bradford Pear Trees in the front yard. After a few years of living there, these trees begin to split, they looked really bad. Therefore I ...read more

  • 2022, It's My Year Of Harvests!

    Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jan 1, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,282 views

    Prayer and Fasting to open up the New Year

    2022, It's my year of Harvests! Prayer and Fasting to open up the New Year Sun Jan 2, 2022 Prayer focus: Gratitude Today, we are going to take a pen literally, look back with deep thinking and count our blessings in the outgone year, name those blessings one by one, and praise God for his ...read more

  • When Staying Awake Is In Vain Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Feb 14, 2023
     | 1,695 views

    What is it that you believe in—your core belief system—that gives your life meaning and purpose and drives you to see it through?

    WHEN STAYING AWAKE IS IN VAIN Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, February 14, 2023 “They who build the home labor in vain; he who keeps the city awake at night does it in vain unless the Lord builds it.” (Psalm 127:1) INTRODUCTION. There is no way to wait on God and not notice ...read more

  • Why Ash Wednesday

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 16, 2021
     | 4,469 views

    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

  • Pain And Growth

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2019
     | 2,675 views

    Is pain merely weakness leaving our body?

    First Sunday of Lent 2019 I have to admit that whenever I hear the words, “He ate nothing during forty days [of combat with Satan and prayer] and at the end of them He was hungry,” I am tempted to doubt. I don’t doubt that Jesus fasted and prayed, like Moses, for over a month. But I have trouble ...read more

  • What Does The Bible Say About Fasting? Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 20, 2020
     | 1,493 views

    What Does the Bible Say About Fasting?

    Matthew 6:16-18 And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by ...read more

  • What Is Fasting And How To Get Started Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
     | 1,244 views

    Christian fasting is a non-required discipline. It alters your diet, eliminates food and/or drink, for a biblical purpose, and accompanied with prayer.

    A. CHRISTIAN FASTING IS A NON-REQUIRED DISCIPLINE Jesus said, “When you fast” (Matthew 6:16). Did Jesus mean you must fast, or did He give you an option? “If you fast?” Christian fasting is described: 1. Alters your diet, or 2. Eliminates food and/or drink 3. For a biblical ...read more

  • How To Go About Fasting Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023
     | 1,085 views

    What is Fasting?

    A. WHAT IS FASTING? 1. Christian fasting is a non-required discipline that: a. Alters your diet, b. Eliminates food and/or drink, c. For a biblical purpose, d. Accompanied with prayer. B. KINDS OF FASTS 1. The Normal fast is going without food for a certain period of time, drinking only ...read more