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  • Paul George avatar

    The Question Concerning Fasts

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,045 views

    In the fourth year of the reign of King Darius of Persia a delegation was sent from Bethel to Jerusalem to “seek the favor of the Lord.”

    In the fourth year of the reign of King Darius of Persia a delegation was sent from Bethel to Jerusalem to “seek the favor of the Lord.” The men who came from Bethel were not so bound to the priests they ignored or didn’t trust the prophets. They were not so impressed by the words of the prophets ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Draw Near And Hold Fast

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 22, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,490 views

    Practical application.

    DRAW NEAR AND HOLD FAST. Hebrews 10:19-39. If our sins are forgiven through the sacrifice of Jesus, then there is no further need for the sacrificial system represented by the tabernacle and Temple (cf. Hebrews 10:18). “Therefore” (Hebrews 10:19) introduces the whole practical section ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Hold Fast To The Lord

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 9, 2021
     | 6,129 views

    There are some commands in the Bible that instruct us to "hold fast to" ... We each have things we "hold fast to". Are they Biblical or are they worldly?

    Hold Fast To The LORD Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Rewards Of Consistent Fasting

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 16, 2025
     | 115 views

    Fasting is not a one-time emergency button; it is a spiritual discipline that opens the doors to divine rewards when done consistently and with the right motives.

    THE REWARDS OF CONSISTENT FASTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:17-18 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:6-12, Joel 2:12-28, Luke 4:1-14, Acts 13:2-3, Daniel 10:2-12 INTRODUCTION: Fasting is not a one-time emergency button; it is a spiritual discipline that opens the doors to divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Fasting Made Simple

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 11,339 views

    Fasting!! Ahhh the Pastor said fasting, run quick. This is a very simple look at what fasting is and how to do it.

    Mathew 6:16-18 Fasting Introduction A. Fast! Ohh no the preacher said fast! B. Great we are going to have a church wide fast C. Relax folks. This is not going to be bad. D. We are going to explain biblical fasting E. Let look at our Scripture Passage F. Read Mathew 6:16-18 G. I want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Fasting - Is It Biblical For Today?

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 119 ratings
     | 4,003 views

    Is fasting Biblical for the Church Age believer, especially the way so many Christians practice it?

    FASTING - IS IT BIBLICAL FOR TODAY? (Matthew 6:17-18) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/fasting.html] SCRIPTURAL REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING FASTING: In Matthew 6:16-17, Jesus condemned the Pharisees because they fasted in a way that showed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Jesus On Right Fasting Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 13,838 views

    Jesus on Right Fasting seeks to encourage disciples to practice intentional fasting by showing its purpose and benefits.

    JESUS ON RIGHT FASTING Matthew 6:16-18; Isaiah 58:8-12 Kingdom Life Series #20 “And now about fasting. When you fast, declining your food for a spiritual purpose, don’t do it publicly, as the hypocrites do, who try to look wan and dishevelled so people will feel sorry for them. Truly that is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    When You Fast

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,625 views

    Fasting is a spiritual discipline of temporary self-denial in order to focus on and process matters of great concern. It’s about God, not about food.

    “When You Fast” Matthew 6:16-18 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts With “Turkey Day” approaching, this is a difficult message to deliver…also because Saugus seems to be the restaurant capital of Massachusetts. With Kowloons, Prince, Hilltop and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Teresa Vinson avatar

    When You Fast

    Contributed by Teresa Vinson on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,483 views

    This sermon gives forms and purposes of fasting.

    Forms of Fasting 1) Normal Fasting - abstaining from all forms of food, solid or liquid; but not from water. Jesus fasted 40 days Matt 4:2 2) Absolute Fast - abstainging from both food and water. Saul after being smitten by the light fasted three days with neither food or water. Acts 9:9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    No Regrets I

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,342 views

    Two fundamental truths that I want to establish before I preach on revival in our month of prayer and fasting: first that revival is “fresh life based on a renewal to closeness to God,” and second, revival presupposes a church with a tainted or languishing intimacy with God.

    Background to passage: Paul is talking about a letter that he wrote to confront the church about a sin in the church. In brief, there are two kinds of sorrow/grief in view; godly sorrow vs. worldly sorrow. “The difference between godly grief and worldly grief is that the first issues in repentance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    On Fasting And Heart Traesure.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 800 views

    Jesus says, Be not like the hypocrites.

    ON FASTING and HEART TREASURE. Matthew 6:16-24. MATTHEW 6:16-18. True Christianity is not the dour, miserable affair which some of its play-actors portray. So when we fast, we must wash-and-brush up in our usual manner. The approval of God is far more to be desired than the applause of men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Georgina Pando-Connolly avatar

    Fast Food Faith Series

    Contributed by Georgina Pando-Connolly on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,312 views

    Fast food, fast weddings, fast language, microwave ovens, faxes, cell phones, call waiting. No waiting, instant gratification, that¡¯s what we¡¯re all about.

    FAST FOOD FAITH 2 Kings 5: 1-14 That¡¯s it. Now I¡¯ve seen it all! I watched a show called Married by America in which a group of single women and a group of single men gave the TV audience information about themselves and were then paired up by the viewers. Viewers chose who they would marry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • bala samson avatar

    Prayer Of Nehemiah!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 22, 2015
     | 7,523 views

    Imagine praying in the midst of ruins! Life can feel dreary and onerous, particularly when are things are grim around you; however, prayer is the ONLY remedy out of this!

    PLANS FROM HIS PRESENCE! Nehemiah 1:4”And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven.” “The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Feast, And A Question Of Fasting.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,174 views

    A warning against mixing things that differ.

    A FEAST, AND A QUESTION OF FASTING. Luke 5:27-39. I. The Call of Levi, and the feast at his house (Luke 5:27-32). Wherever we live, under whatever regime, tax collectors are unpopular. It was no different in first century Israel, where Levi’s trade involved collaboration with the Romans, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev Ken Shedenhelm avatar

    The Fast God Chooses

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Feb 8, 2014
     | 4,815 views

    While we try to please God on our own terms, God wants us to live for Him. We call it a "fast" when we do without a self-serving behavior for a limited period of time, but what God calls a "fast" is a life dedicated to serving others.

    Abou ben Adhem had a dream. He awakened with a start to find an angel in his room, writing in a golden book. He said to the angel, “What writest thou?” and the angel replied, “The names of those who love the Lord.” “And is mine one?” he inquired. “Nay, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed