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  • Imelda Mesa avatar

    Daniel Fast

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Apr 29, 2019
     | 6,113 views

    PRAYER IS OUR lifeline AND primary weapon as a believer.

    The information that you have been getting from our team regarding the 21 days fast that we encourage the church to engage in is like the briefing we have given at the beginning of our tour each day before we retire for the night. We want to give you as much information so you can prepare for it ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Prayer And Fasting Series

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Apr 29, 2019
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     | 7,079 views

    The fact that no one has done it, doesn’t mean it cannot be done.

    It takes me back almost 2.5 years ago when we planted the church in Manila. We were anxious. We did it because we believed that this was God’s direction. Yet, we didn’t quite know what to expect. It is a big step out of our comfort zone. But, as a Church, we pushed some walls down. The fact that no ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Fasting To Feasting Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
     | 6,317 views

    God specializes in taking hard, difficult, painful messes and turning them into something beautiful. He has done it in the past, and He will do it again.

    Fasting to Feasting September 21, 2008 Zech 8:18-23 Intro: God specializes in taking hard, difficult, painful messes and turning them into something beautiful. Remember Abraham and Sarah – old, childless, wandering. God turned their barrenness into a nation of people still prominent today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fast Food

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 7,998 views

    Passover as the predecessor for Holy Communion

    When we sit down in front of the television it doesn’t take long before we see start seeing the commercials and hear Burger King telling us to “Have it Your Way.” Or, perhaps it is Wendy’s saying, “It’s way better than fast food.” Then Dairy Queen proclaims ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Daniel Fast Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 18, 2021
     | 2,301 views

    If we want to know the benefits of fasting, we only need to look at the life of Daniel, a young man who fasted regularly.

    Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:14-15 Then John’s disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?”Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hold Fast Series

    Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 25, 2020
     | 1,957 views

    the message or prophecy (Revelation 1:3) from Jesus Christ through John the disciple to the Church of Smyrna

    ** the message or prophecy (Revelation 1:3) from Jesus Christ through John the disciple to the Church of Smyrna __Smyrna was a seaport city about 35 miles north of Ephesus __Today it is called Izmir, Turkey __Presumably, this church was founded during Paul’s ministry in Ephesus (Acts 19:10) __ ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Not So Fast Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019
     | 3,884 views

    In this message we will slow and dive deeper into the cost of following Jesus...

    Not So Fast #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended OKAY SO – we are in this series. An extremely important one. AND – so far in this series we have seen that the church that Jesus intended IS… • His Body • His Bride • His Family • His Flock • God’s Temple • The promised messianic kingdom • The ‘Called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fasting For Lent

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 24, 2015
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     | 9,751 views

    In response to the temptation to throw himself into the rat race called material satisfaction, Jesus finds a calm centre, an anchor in the word of God. That centered faith will enable him to deal with all the other temptations to come.

    There once was a little boy named Bobby, who desperately wanted a new bicycle. His plan was to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally had enough to buy a new 10-speed bike. Each night he asked God to help him save his money. Kneeling beside his bed, he prayed, “Dear Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Hold Fast!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 13, 2015
     | 4,943 views

    The more we hold fast to our job, spouse, kids, worldly passions, dreams and whatever you may be passionately attached to; it might slip away! Caution!

    Hold fast! Philippians 2:16”holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.” Listen! The more we hold fast to our job, spouse, kids, worldly passions, dreams and whatever you may be passionately attached to; it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stand Fast

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 23, 2024
     | 727 views

    In the military, you were given a command to stand fast and await further orders even when you saw others marching. Too many Christians, especially new ones, run off at the command of men or emotions missing the Lord's command.

    Is it not odd that people who believe in the omnipresence of God seek some place where they feel closer to Him. He not the God of the oceans, the mountains or the fields. He is the God of the universe so wherever you are He is there. If you are not hearing from Him it is not a location ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipline Of Fasting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 365 views

    Explores fasting as a spiritual discipline for deepening our relationship with God, aligning our desires with His, and experiencing His presence profoundly.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather together in the house of the Lord on this beautiful day, united in our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. As we come together today, we find ourselves on the cusp of a spiritual adventure, a voyage of ...read more

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    Solemn Assembly Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017
     | 13,200 views

    What is a Solemn Assembly and why is it necessary.

    Do you ever come home from church and think, “I think I understood the message this morning—but what am I supposed to do with it?” Well, if that’s ever happened to you before, it’s not going to happen to you today. This morning, each of us is going to leave here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Way To Fast For God

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 9, 2015
     | 5,462 views

    When we respond faithfully to those people God puts before us, we will also fulfill part of God's purpose for our lives---and we will be worshiping God in a faith-filled manner.

    We all know the story of the three wise men who came to see the baby Jesus after he was born, but did you know that there is a story about a fourth wise man? The story says that he left with the other three to follow the start in search of the baby Jesus. Along the way he was constantly distracted ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When You Fast Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
     | 3,133 views

    God does not reward dieting (fasting) but faith

    A. JESUS TELLS US TO FAST “Lord, I will not fast with an outward “religious” face for that is just to get attention from others; the “attention” they get is their reward. 17I will dress my normal way 18when I fast so no one will know I’m fasting. My fast will be a secret between You and me and You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Ash Wednesday

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 16, 2021
     | 3,962 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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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