Sermons on Pharisees Fast Often:

Pharisee Or Holiness?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 22, 2014

There are many who would argue that a Pharisee and one who believes in holiness are one in the same. I beg to differ. True holiness affects the external and the internal. It affects the acts and the attitude.

Are you a Pharisee or are you Holiness? Let us see if there is a difference and determine to understand why some people have trouble differentiating between the two. Pharisee = a person in the role of religious service who believes that his or her title and/or office automatically make him or her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pharisees' Blindness

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 10, 2015

To show that self-righteousness need to be surrendered to the LORD and with humility and acceptance that one is a sinner, we can accept the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a Pharisee?(self-righteous) Only CHRIST knows my heart, If I were I would not have accepted the LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that self-righteousness need to be surrendered to the LORD and with humility and acceptance that one is a sinner, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pharisee In Me Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Legalism

Matthew 23:1-7 [Introduction] - It is unknown exactly where they came from – separated from and exactly what their name means however the Hebrew root term means to ‘separate.’ From the world – to the LAW. [The Pharisee In Me] 1) Do you preach what you practice? (verse 3-4) a. What Jesus was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fasting Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

Jesus calls his followers to a life of prayer and fasting

Love Expressed in Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 “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. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Fasting Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

Part three of a four part series

(Matthew 6:16-18 NASB) “Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. (17) “But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fasting? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 12, 2016

Fasting was a command by God to the Israelites; who needs to fast today?

The Lord Jesus Christ is to be worshiped because He is our Creator and our Only Savior for our sins; so let us listen very carefully to His story and His own words for us this morning. Open your Bibles to the Gospel of Mark Chapter 2….. We noted from the beginning of Mark 2 the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fasting Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 31, 2014

Motivation in Fasting

Motivation in Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 We have taken a rest stop on fasting for a few weeks. From Luke 2 we saw two God centered old saints who were not satisfied with the status quote who hungered for more of God and for him to work on behalf of his people. Anna in particular gave herself to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fasting

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

Fasting breaks yokes and bondages.

Thank you Rev. Greg Bowman Bible Study-Fasting For Bible Study I go to numerous sources and becomes a sponge then put it all together and with the help of the Lord it works. And Now about Fasting... I look for a lot of either funny stories or illustrations from various sources, books or online ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fasting

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 25, 2013

Fasting. What is it? We used to hear about it a lot years ago, why not now? How should it be done, with what attitude and what can we expect from this spiritual discipline?

Have you ever heard this phrase? “What’s your problem???” We all have problems! Some of us have personality problems such as selfishness, unforgiveness, anger, lust, greed, laziness, gluttony, drunkenness, body odor, wastefulness of God’s great provisions, spiritual pride, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Fasting Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2022

This sermon addresses the reality that Jesus fasted so we should fast. Jesus understood the importance of fasting when it came to spiritual warfare, and he also understood the importance of fasting when it came to intimacy with God. It is a spiritual practice that still has validity for today.

Good morning. We are continuing our series called Learning to Live Like Jesus. A series that is based on the extended passage known as the Sermon on the Mount. The past few weeks, we have been looking at chapter 6 that really speaks of the obstacles to living life in the kingdom. A few weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Most Often Worked Miracle

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006

In feeding the 5,000, Jesus sets a pattern for his disciples’ future ministry.

Feeding the 5,000 Jesus’ miracles are commonly understood to prove his divinity. And without a doubt many of the miracles that Jesus performed were signs intended to validate his identity and his mission. We can think, for example, of the first miracles recorded in Mark’s gospel. They were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Study Hard, Pray Often" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 15, 2014

We rely to much on others on what God says we need to be encouraging others how to learn , study and pray.

The Ultimate Decision August 15, 2014 As I was praying and reading this morning the Lord asked me to ask you, "Are you growing in your faith”. Is growing in your faith a priority to you? This morning I am going to speak about something that caught my attention to help you grow in your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-2

Hungry For God - Part I Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2016

So what does the Bible say about fasting? Is this something that Christians should be practicing? What does the Bible say?

Hungering for God: Fasting and Prayer Preparation – Part I Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church December 27, 2015 Our church has been fasting and praying for 21 days at the beginning of the year for the last eight years. 2016 marks our ninth year of fasting. In September of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A "Fast" Message - Fasting - Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 25, 2005

"God’s 9 Main Purposes for Fasting" from Is. 58 make for a great outline and eye-opening sermon for your committed crowd. Also, Biblical admonitions on the Benefits and Dangers to consider when fasting. Free Powerpoint at website.

A Fast Message From God Is. 58:6-8 PowerPoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FastMessage.html I. Definition of Fasting Fasting=a voluntary withdrawing from food and/or drink, or other fleshly appetite, for a specified period of time. 3 most basic types of fasting mentioned in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A "Fast" Message - Fasting And Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

3 TYPES OF FASTING AND God’s 9 main purposes for fasting. Link included to Powerpoint and formatted text version.

A “Fast” Message Is. 58:6-8 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I. Definition Fasting=a voluntary withdrawing from food and/or drink, or other fleshly appetite, for a specified period of time. 3 most basic types of fasting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Baptist