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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 77 ratings
     | 19,720 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

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Spiritual Discipline Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 53,983 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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    Denomination: *other

  • Mark Wooley avatar

    Do You Want To See The Lord Do Something Great In Your Church

    Contributed by Mark Wooley on May 13, 2019
     | 5,298 views

    We all want or should want to see the Lord do something great in our church. So the question or questions are why do we not see it and what will it take

    04-14-19 DO YOU WANT TO SEE THE LORD DO SOMETHING GREAT AT NLBC MATTHEW 17:14-21 ISAIAH 58:6-8 Tonight I would like to start by asking you a question: DO YOU WANT TO SEE THE LORD DO SOMETHING GREAT AT NLBC. 2ND Question – Are you willing to do what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genuine Prayer And Fasting Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 15, 2015
     | 6,901 views

    Last week we started the series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth”. We started out by looking at Matt. 6:1-4 where Jesus talks about giving. Today we’ll look at the other acts of righteousness in this passage-praying and fasting.

    “GENUINE PRAYER AND FASTING” Matthew 6:5-18 INTRODUCTION: Last week we started the series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth”. We started out by looking at the first four verses of Matt. 6 where Jesus shows us our giving need not be done with fanfare, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Transition Of Purpose

    Contributed by Thomas Custer on May 18, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,027 views

    moving from "on purpose", to "in purpose"

    Today I want to preach on purpose! Williams tells a story of someone “lost his purpose” -- it is the story of Jacob Brodzky. a shy Russian Jew whose father owned a bookstore. The older Brodzky wanted his son to go to college. The boy, on the other hand, desired nothing but to marry ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When You Fast: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014
     | 493 views

    Jesus tells us to fast.

    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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    What About Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 21,521 views

    There are many things a Christian can do and nothing changes. But you cannot fast and pray and remain the same.

    What About Fasting and Prayer Esther 4:12-17 How is your prayer life? When do you pray? There are many different kinds of prayer. • There’s the “Call 911 Prayer.” You make this call when you have an emergency. You don’t want to trouble God unless you have an emergency. God serves as your ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    You Call This A Fast? Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 10,639 views

    #1 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

    You Call This A Fast? (Isaiah 58:1-9) I. False Fasting A. Objectives 1. Deceive God 2. Serve Self 3. Make a Fast Shekel B. Results 1. Exploitation of workers 2. Quarreling and strife 3. External humility 4. Unrepentant mourning II. True Fasting A. Objectives 1. Exercise justice a) Loose the chains ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Should We Be Fasting Today?

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 108 ratings
     | 15,008 views

    A Biblical study on fasting. Fasting may be one of the most neglected of the spiritual disciplines...Is fasting today a law or a privilige?

    Spiritual Disciplines: Fasting What Are Spiritual Disciplines? -Practices which we use to draw ourselves into a stronger relationship with Christ -Discipline is something that does not come easily -Spiritual Disciplines do not stand alone -Spiritual disciplines do no good if we aren’t seeking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi avatar

    When You Fast Do Not Exploit! Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Mar 14, 2019
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     | 3,240 views

    Indeed it has become quite a challenge to practice the discipline of fasting from food in a society today which is dominated by changing work environments, time structures, consumerism and many health concerns at large.

    When you Fast do not exploit A very challenging theme this morning: “When you fast do not exploit”. Indeed it has become quite a challenge to practice the discipline of fasting from food in a society today which is dominated by changing work environments, time structures, consumerism and many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Part 2: Fasting & Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,009 views

    Fasting is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare: a type of Christ’s sacrifice. Through fasting, we lay down our life (needs, wants, desires) for a friends...

    “The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare II: Fasting & Prayer” (Roll delicious food footage) When it comes to food, we humans can get pretty territorial, can’t we? Food is an all-consuming passion for people today, especially here in America! We love our food, don’t we? Some of us eat to stay alive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus’s Framework For Fasting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 615 views

    Explore the necessity, purpose, and benefits of fasting as a means to express our deep desire for God and align our lives with His will, following Jesus' example and teachings.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that might not be the most popular, but it's something that Jesus talked about and practiced in His life: fasting. I came across a quote by David Mathis that I believe sets the tone for our discussion today. He said, “and saying ...read more

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  • James May avatar

    Why Do We Fast?

    Contributed by James May on May 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 19,887 views

    Fasting is more than skipping a meal or a number of meals, that’s only dieting. Fasting is always for a purpose and with an answer to prayer in mind.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Randy Rice avatar

    Prayer & Fasting

    Contributed by Randy Rice on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,980 views

    Spiritual Disciplines that Touch God and Transform Man

    The Power of Fasting & Prayer “Spiritual Disciplines that Touch God and Transform Man” Matt. 9:14-17 Prayer-Subject-Intro: *Fasting: abstaining from food for spiritual purposes *Fasting and Prayer do not help us gain God’s acceptance or love *Fasting and Prayer helps us turn our focus from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Acceptable Fasting

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 16, 2017
     | 17,332 views

    In the sight of God, fasting is not just denying oneself the pleasure of food but actually meeting the needs of others.

    Memory Verse: “Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke?” Isaiah 58:6 NKJV Definition: According to The New Unger's Bible Dictionary, fasting in the Hebrew language is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal