Sermons on Reward Of Fasting:

Lent - A Season Of Fasting

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 7, 2019

What the season of Lent is all about

Weekend Message/Devotion March 10, 2019 Isaiah 58 LENT – A Season of Fasting Can you find anything in the Holy Scriptures that refer to LENT as a prescribed order of holy days or platform for observance? I find the word “lent” seven times in the bible (Exodus 12:38, Deuteronomy 23:19, 1 ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Fasting To Feasting Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2005

God sometimes does the absurd by turning "sure things" completely around.

From Fasting to Feasting (Esther 6:1-10:3) 1. The expression, "bad hair day" has become popular within the last 10 years. Dear Word Detective: I mentioned to a co-worker that another co-worker had been really grouchy and snapped at me over some little matter, and the first co-worker replied that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Prayer And Fasting

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 16, 2013

Though scripture does not command fasting in prayer, it is back up in scripture that there are some things that cannot happen without fasting and prayer. "You cannot fast as you do today and expect your voice to be heard on high"

The power of prayer and fasting Isaiah 58:3-7 Introduction- This morning I want us to look at the power of prayer and effectiveness of adding Fasting to prayer. I believe most people do not understand the biblical concept of prayer and fasting. Most people either ignore fasting (It’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:3-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Key #1 Fasting Series

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003

3 Keys to unlocking a harvest of souls to the Kingdom of God

Three Keys To Reaping The Soul Harvest! Three Keys To Victory! Key #1 Fasting 2 Chronicles 20:1-22 2Ch 20:1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle. 2Ch 20:2 Then there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:6, 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Concern About Fasting Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 12, 2017

What began as a confrontation regarding the practice of fasting, turned into a lesson regarding the doctrines of salvation. Christ is the only means of salvation. We must come to Him by grace, through faith, in Christ alone.

The Concern about Fasting Mark 2: 18-22 Our text today deals with a passage that is often misunderstood, and even overlooked by many. Some argue the passage is confusing, and they fail to see the great significance it reveals. Actually Jesus revealed great doctrinal truth in this conversation with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Holding Fast To Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 14, 2010

The church in Thyatira demonstrates the need to follow the ways of Jesus in order to prevent being deceived.

In our culture, I think there is sometimes a tendency for us to look around at all the mega churches, even some right around us, and to begin to think that a smaller church like TFC really isn’t all that significant to the kingdom of God. But Jesus’ message to the church in Thyatira ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Revelation 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Keys - Fasting Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 22, 2011

Legalistic fasting is not a prayer key. It is just going hungry. Spiritual awareness that prompts us to pray may also prompt us to fast. May God make us more spiritually aware. May his spirit prompt us to pray, even to the point of forgetting to eat.

Prayer Keys - Fasting by Mark Stepherson “But when you fast, put oil on you head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Matthew 6:17-18 Did you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Fast Lane Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN LIFE? THE WISEST MAN WHO EVER LIVED CAN EXPLAIN IT TO US.

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE TEXT- ECCLESIASTES, CHAPTER 1&2 INTRODUCTION. Believe it or not we are all in search of either happiness or fulfillment in life. If we look around us and see what is really going on, we’ll see some facts emerge that perhaps many people haven’t considered. I believe the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer, Fasting And Faith

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 28, 2014

A message about how prayer and fasting helps increase our faith.

Title: Only By Prayer and Fasting Theme: Show the importance of Prayer and Fasting Text: Mark 9:9 -29 Introduction Mark 9:9 Now as they came down from the mountain, He commanded them that they should tell no one the things they had seen, till the Son of Man had risen from the dead. (10) So they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:9-29

Denomination: Church Of God

The Daniel Fast Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 3, 2020

Have you ever heard others talking about a Daniel Fast and wondered what it was? Today we will address this question and find the answer from God's Word!

Mark 9:14-29 (29b) - “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting.” • Share the backstory of the text. • It should not go unnoticed that the responses of Jesus, concerning the boy with the unclean spirit, were instructions that included cleansing for those who needed to help ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Mark 9:29, Revelation 1:13-16, Daniel 10:3, Matthew 9:15, Matthew 6:16-18, 1 Corinthians 9:25-27, Galatians 5:16-26, Galatians 5:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Hold Fast To The Truth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 16, 2026

The secret to overcoming seduction in this world is to be satisfied by the Savior.

Hold Fast to the Truth Revelation 2:12-17 Rev. Brian Bill February 14-15, 2026 Have you ever wondered where Satan lives? We all know Wisconsin is God’s Country, but where does Satan have his headquarters? That question became very real to me many years ago when our daughter Lydia and I were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Inner Transformation, Not Behavior Modification.

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Apr 29, 2019

A CALL TO FAST IS A CALL TO RETURN TO OUR SPIRITUAL SENSES.

The Bible is filled with examples of how prayer and fasting have brought the people of God into a closer relationship with God. God is immovable, but it is we who are making a move closer to God when we pray and fast. We can hear Him better both as an individual and as a church. Understand that our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Step Back Unbeliever

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 11, 2019

When God goes to the trouble and tells you He's going to do something, “Receive that word, stand on that word, hold fast to that word and above all else, believe that Word!”

STEP BACK UNBELIEVER! Illus. By sermon central staff The story goes, a lady said My husband, Michael, and I were at a restaurant with his boss, a rather stern older man. When Michael began a tale, which I was sure he had told before, I gave him a kick under the table. There was no response, so I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:11, 2 Kings 7:1-20, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of Fasting #1

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

The Secret To Unleashing The Power Of God

Jesus said, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). In the daily pace of modern society it is easy to lose our focus on God. That’s why as Christians, it is critical that we fast from time to time to help bring us a truer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of Fasting #2

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

TYPES OF FASTS

A fast is abstinence from something -- such as television, movies, or other pleasures and amusements--but usually it means not eating food. When Jesus was in the desert, He fasted totally, without food. There is no mention that He went without water. Not drinking water would have been life ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:12-13, Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational