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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Fasting 101 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2013
     | 5,867 views

    1) A Critical Accusation (Mark 2:18), 2) A Corrective Answer (Mark 2:19-20), 3) The Clarifying Analogies (Mark 2:21-22)

    The Jewish New Year 5774 began this year on the evening of September 4th. Ten days later, just before sundown on September 13th, Jews worldwide gather in their homes to eat a final meal together before they embark upon a 25-hour period of fasting and prayer on the holiest, most solemn day of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Holy Spirit Set Paul And Barnabas Apart

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 20, 2017
     | 17,678 views

    Acts 13:1-14:28 tells of Paul’s first missionary journey, which he made in the Company of Barnabas; but, in this lesson (Acts 13:1-3), Barnabas and Saul, are Divinely called to take the Gospel to the Gentiles, are set apart and Sent Forth by the Church...

    August 11, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.A.1: The Holy Spirit Set Paul and Barnabas Apart (13:1-3) Scripture (Acts 13:1-3; KJV) 1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    To Fast Or Not To Fast, That Is The Question Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 10, 2012
     | 5,975 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 9: 14 – 17

    Matthew 9: 14 – 17 To Fast Or Not To Fast, That Is The Question 14 Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?” 15 And Jesus said to them, “Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn as long as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Spiritual Discipline Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 54,345 views

    Fasting can make us hungry for more of God

    Tilling the Soil of the Soul February 19, 2006 Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Last week I spoke from the story of the transfiguration in Mark 9. When Jesus and the three disciples come down from the mountain, there is a crowd waiting for them. There is a little boy who has been terrorized by a ...read more

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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Through Fasting Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 5,826 views

    It's one of the most ancient of spiritual disciplines but the most neglected today. This sermon seeks to answer why we should fast and how to do it

    Fasting: A Means of Grace Matthew 6:16-18 Carl Lundquist was President of Bethel College for almost 30 years. In the latter part of his life, he began to study the Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian faith and build them into his life, especially those he had not practiced, including the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Fasting Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
     | 2,205 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

  • Kamalanathan Francis avatar

    Hold Fast To Him

    Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Jan 18, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,279 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Jones avatar

    For No Reason

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 6, 2024
     | 637 views

    One of the reasons that we can fast is to refocus on God

    Background to passage: Dec 519 BC, 2nd of 3 post exilic prophets. Zechariah 7:1–7 ESV In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chislev. Now the people of Bethel had sent Sharezer and Regem-melech and their men to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Practice Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,231 views

    This morning we are to talk about the practice of biblical fasting… Not fasting to lose weight or to detox your body – but fasting, going without food for a period of time for a specific spiritual purpose…

    The Practice Of Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – I want to start our time this morning by reading just a few verses that Jesus (God the Son) spoke on a hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee 2000 years ago. For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Living A Fasted Lifestyle

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 16, 2025
     | 156 views

    Fasting is not just a tool to solve problems; it is a pathway to spiritual growth and deeper intimacy with God.

    LIVING A FASTED LIFESTYLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:16-18 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:6-11, Luke 2:36-37, Joel 2:12, 1 Corinthians 9:27, Acts 13:2-3 INTRODUCTION: Fasting is more than an occasional religious exercise; it is a spiritual discipline that can become a lifestyle. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 77 ratings
     | 19,823 views

    True fasting turns our attention off ourselves and onto God.

    Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough Text: Matt. 6:16-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Richard Foster writes in his book A Celebration of Discipline, “In a culture where the landscape is dotted with shrines to the Golden Arches and an assortment of Pizza Temples, fasting seems out of place, out ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    God's Guidance And Fasting

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2013
     | 5,059 views

    How does the church serve God and seek His will? How do we hear His voice for our present day needs? Certainly scripture is the primary tool to know God's will, but how we apply it takes wisdom and Spirit led help. How do we discover those?

    The Church in Antioch – the first place where the disciples were called Christians – was a team building church. Earlier in Acts 11 we hear of how this church began and how the gospel began to spread outside the borders of Israel into the Gentile world as certain brave souls began ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 3: Fasting

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,792 views

    What do do when you Fast

    Series: When You . . . Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 3: Fasting March 4, 2012 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, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Fasting Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 23, 2017
     | 4,917 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Most Rewarding Treasure

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,395 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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God