Sermons on prayer and fasting:

Paying The Price To Win - Fasting Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 4, 2007

Sermon is next in series on Disciplines for disciples. Message examines the importance of discipline. Addresses fasting/denial/and gluttony. Expanded outline.

PAYING THE PRICE TO WIN Disciplines for Disciples - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 All of you except Jean Wilson, may remember this passage from last week. Last week we looked at the importance of striving to win. My friends, you and I are in a race. We are called to be winners. We are called to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of A Fast Food Faith

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 24, 2003

We are to be disciples not converts.

This is the season of Lent. Lent is the 40 period prior to Easter in which Christians have been encouraged to remember the sacrifice of Christ on the cross for our salvation by giving up something for the entire 40 days. For some persons some type of food, like chocolate, is given up. Speaking of ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Hold Fast Thy Crown Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004

The church of Smyrna shows us today how to live a victorious Christian life in the face of persecution and trial.

It has been said that there have been more Christian martyrs in recent years than there were during the time of the Caesars. According to a study done by Regent University, in 1999, nearly 164’000 Christians worldwide were martyred for their faith, and in 2000 that number was closer to 165’000. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hold Fast My Name Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004

The Church of Pergamos teaches us how to stay true ot the Gospel in the midst of scandal and prevailing wickedness.

This morning we are making the third stop in our study of the seven churches of the book of Revelation. So turn with me please, in your Bibles, to Revelation chapter 2, and read with me starting at verse 12, as we pay a visit to the church of Pergamos (read vv. 12-17)…. If there was one word you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Fasting And Faith That Matters To God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 31, 2004

Jesus preached good news to the poor. He freed prisoners and brought healing to a broken world. God invites us to love people with His love. To visit the sick, to clothe the naked, to feed the poor, to care for our own flesh and blood - the human family.

 Fasting and Faith that Matters to God Isaiah 58:1-14: "Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet. Declare to my people their rebellion and to the house of Jacob their sins. For day after day they seek me out; they seem eager to know my ways, as if they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Agur, Part 1: The Prayer Of Who? Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 10, 2020

This short prayer from Proverbs 30 is a key to living a life of balance and contentment.

INTRO/WELCOME Good morning! I am so excited to begin a new series this week. Between now and Thanksgiving, we are going to look at a prayer in the book of Proverbs. It just so happens to be the only prayer in the book of Proverbs. And it comes from a guy that shows up in this one chapter and then ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 13, 2017

Paul begins with a prayer of Praise for their loyalty, faith and love, moving to a time of intercession for them to receive greater wisdom and revelation and ends on a note of thanksgiving for God's Power that is available through the Holy Spirit!

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 Theme: Prayer Title: The Power of Prayer In this passage we see Paul praying for his readers. He begins with a prayer of Praise for their loyalty, faith and love, moving to a time of intercession for them to receive greater wisdom and revelation and ends on a note ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Nazarene

#1 - Hunger For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 3, 2016

Why do we fast? What is fasting? Why does God do what He does?

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Scripture: Isaiah 66:18-19

Denomination: Holiness

Getting Right For Prayer Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 8, 2001

Tuesday night of revival series focusing on 2 Chronicles 7:14.

“Getting Right For Prayer” On last night we looked into the very first part of this particular passage of scripture which refers to God’s people as being called by His name. And from that passage, we addressed the question, “What Does It Mean to Be Called By God’s Name?” After discovering and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Always Be Pre=prayered

Contributed by Joe Jones on Nov 15, 2005

Praying like Jesus taught us to

The boy scouts have a motto that says…always be prepared. If you have ever been part of their organization you come to learn that the training and teaching of the boy scouts is to help you in life so that you are able to survive when you face difficulty. You learn how to start a fire without ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayers Against Reinforced Capitivity

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 10, 2018

Prayers sermon against spiritual captivity

To reinforce something is to strengthen it. So when we talk of reinforced captivity we talk of a situation whereby captivity is being strengthened. Captivity imprisoned There are several ways that this plays out in real life. Let me give a few examples; 1. Witchcraft covens are known to reinforce ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life In The [stand] Fast Lane Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 25, 2002

How can I stand as a godly person with discernment in a society that does not recognize spiritual success?

November 24, 2002 1Now when it was reported to Sanballat, Tobiah, to Geshem the Arab and to the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall, and that no breach remained in it, although at that time I had not set up the doors in the gates, 2then Sanballat and Geshem sent a message to me, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Face Of Fasting At A Holy Marriage Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Mar 5, 2003

To fast means to integrate the gospel into human life. It is the unity of the two opposites between the difficulty to overcome the human tendency to evil and the joy of embracing the Word of God.

Once there was a father with a son who was lazy. He tried to convince his son that he should join him in the work on his farm. The son was not convinced. The father was actually worried, how his son would earn his living after his death. Therefore, before his death, the father called his son and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

Stand Fast In The Liberty Of Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006

Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 4 of 8

Galatians The Galatian churches included those in the cities of Lystra, Iconium, Antioch of Pisidia, and Derbe which were established on Paul’s first missionary journey and revisited on his subsequent missionary trips. The six chapters of this epistle are divided into three main sections of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Fast To The Power Of God

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 9, 2006

Pentecost 13(C) - Grab hold the power of God and hold fast to God’s power. The times are evil and many false prophets only dream up lies. God’s Word still remains the only truth.

HOLD FAST TO THE POWER OF GOD September 3, 2006 - PENTECOST 13 - Jeremiah 23:23-29 * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: You and I realize that our lives are infected and affected by sin. One of the problems of sin is that everybody ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran