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  • Tim Diack avatar

    The Time Is Now! Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 5, 2012
     | 4,821 views

    In many Christian circles fasting has fallen out of favor, yet Jesus' expecation appears to be that His followers WILL fast! Why ought we to fast? What is fasting? What blessing comes from fasting? How do we go about starting a fast? Come and see wh

    The Time Is Now! - Matthew 6:16-18 - March 4, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #20 Let’s open our Bibles this morning to the 6th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew as we continue in our study of the Sermon on the Mount. If you’re joining us for the first ...read more

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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Pretentious Verses Proper Fasting Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 14, 2010
     | 4,697 views

    Fasting must be done so for the right reasons, and Jesus contrasts 1) Pretentious (Matthew 6:16) against 2) Proper Fasting (Matthew 6:17-18)

    With the start of the Paralympics in Vancouver, one factor that has been stressed is the fact that the athletes competing should be considered as athletes just as much as their able bodied competitors who just finished. The Para Olympians train, and diet like their other Olympic cohorts. For many ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Food, Prayer, And Wineskins

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015
     | 5,335 views

    if people prayed as much as they say they do, we would see God do some amazing things!

    Food, Prayer,and Wineskins Matthew 9:14-9:17 Introduction- The ministry of Jesus seems at times complex and confusing when you think of what He did and how He did it. Remember a couple weeks ago, Jesus left this earth by way of ascension and told the disciples that He must go so the comforter ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Two Specific Requirements For Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2023
     | 1,997 views

    Have you ever thought about what it would be like to see and talk to the President of the United States?

    This would be a great honor if you were Democrat, Republican or independent. But to see him this could prove to be a very difficult assignment, if not impossible! • You would have to first get through some of the tightest security in the U.S. • Even if you did get past them you would have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Hold Fast To That Which Is Good

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020
     | 5,085 views

    Paul says, don’t take for granted that what you hear in a sermon is the truth—“test all things.”

    (1 Th 5:12 NKJV) And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, (1 Th 5:13 NKJV) and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves. (1 Th 5:14 NKJV) Now we exhort you, brethren, warn ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Fast Flame Forecasts Future

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 7, 2019
     | 4,007 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 36: 1 – 32

    Jeremiah 36: 1 – 32 Fast flame forecasts future 1 Now it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, that this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying: 2 “Take a scroll of a book and write on it all the words that I have spoken to you against Israel, against ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Holding Fast In Changing Times Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 41,696 views

    God never changes, therefore we can hold to him.

    Title: The Courage to Fear He was still young when his world came crashing in around him. In his parents’ time, the kingdom had seen its last great ruler. But, in an instant, the king had been killed at the height of his power and greatness. And now, a succession of less than stellar kings had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Why You Should Fast Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 3,010 views

    God has designed your growth to happen through spiritual disciples such as Bible study, prayer & fasting, and attending worship regularly.

    Many of you love to measure your progress. You can measure your progress in so many areas of your life. Tools are available to measure your Body Mass Index where you assess your body fat. You can measure your carbon footprint so to know your impact upon the climate. Athletes will measure the size ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    The Fast Tracks Of Faith - Stewardship

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,483 views

    This is the fourth message in a series on understanding and doing the will of God. The fourth essential element of the Christian life is good stewardship.

    Intro: When the builders of a proposed bridge across the Niagara Falls began construction many years ago, the first matter at hand was how to span the river w/ the suspension cables. Launching a simple kite, the builders were able to get a thin string across. Using the string, they drew a rope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    Hannah: An Example Of Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 496 ratings
     | 105,566 views

    Communicating principles on prayer from a woman who prayed. What can we learn from Hannah?

    HANNAH: AN EXAMPLE OF PRAYER AND FASTING (I Samuel 1:1-11) By Jerry Falwell Today I want to communicate principles on prayer from a woman who prayed. The Bible says, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man (woman) availeth much” (James 5:16). Hannah prayed, and God gave her a son. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Martin avatar

    Stand Fast In The Liberty Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,079 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Paying The Price To Win - Fasting Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,738 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    40 Days Of Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,665 views

    I went to a conference where Elmer Towns spoke on 9 different types of fasts. This sermon was inspired by his presentation.

    Introduction 1. Email Funny (top 10 women drivers) Read Text: Isaiah 58:6-8 2. 9 Fasts in Scripture1 Here in these 3 verses, we see 9 different types of fasts… I’m going to try to hit each one real quick… Because some of you need to fast; but for different reasons… I am indebted to Elmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    No Thanks - I'm Fasting Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,200 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 2 verses 18 through 22

    Mark 2: 18 – 22 No Thanks – I’m Fasting 18 The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were fasting. Then they came and said to Him, “Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?” 19 And Jesus said to them, “Can the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Adam Deibert avatar

    Hold Fast Thy Crown Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 35,109 views

    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

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist