Sermons on San Mateo 6:16:

21st Century Captives

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Aug 11, 2015

Message about Biblical Finance

21st Century Captives Psalm 102:18-22 Matthew 6:16-24 Jesus said, “I have come to seek and to save the lost.” He said, “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” And in the church today, we acknowledge that there are times when we lose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through Fasting Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

It's one of the most ancient of spiritual disciplines but the most neglected today. This sermon seeks to answer why we should fast and how to do it

Fasting: A Means of Grace Matthew 6:16-18 Carl Lundquist was President of Bethel College for almost 30 years. In the latter part of his life, he began to study the Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian faith and build them into his life, especially those he had not practiced, including the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Genuine Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 15, 2015

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

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fasting To Know God Better

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 2, 2016

This sermon is about the place of fasting in the life of the Believer. Specifically, this is a challenge to use the month of February to fast from some measure of electronics.

When was the last time you fasted? Maybe you fasted for a blood test, or perhaps before surgery. Perhaps you had a stomach virus and were not able to eat for 12 or 24 hours. But few of us fast to Know God Better FASTING is not very popular today, even though it was an important spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hungry For God - Part I Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2016

So what does the Bible say about fasting? Is this something that Christians should be practicing? What does the Bible say?

Hungering for God: Fasting and Prayer Preparation – Part I Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church December 27, 2015 Our church has been fasting and praying for 21 days at the beginning of the year for the last eight years. 2016 marks our ninth year of fasting. In September of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Side Effects Of Being Born Again

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 5, 2016

side effect of being born again

1. Being born again will cause a variety of good works in your life - vs. 1-4 2. Being born again will cause an urge to pray - vs. 5-13 3. Being born again will make it difficult to withhold forgiveness - vs. 14-15 4. Being born again may occasionally interrupt your appetite - vs. 16-18 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer As A Sustaining Pillar For A Church

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

To present prayer as a necessary pillar for church, individual and society sustenance

Our Lord Jesus Christ said in Luke 18:1 that “... men always ought to pray…” Further, it is recorded in Matthew 21:13, “And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.” The Methodist songwriter, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 5 P’s Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 17, 2016

"The 5 P's of Prayer" is part of our Sermon on the Mount series and brings a better understanding of the Lord's Prayer, as we look at God's person, program, provision, pardon, and protection along with the spirit of prayer.

Sermon on the Mount “The 5 P’s of Prayer” Matthew 6:5-15 Prayer; vibrant, fervent prayer: prayer that truly touches the heart of God and changes the world is the most difficult of all responsibilities we have as believers. What’s sad is that this is something God allows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-17

Denomination: Foursquare

"Getting Our Of Jail, Free" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 11, 2017

I read this week in fact that it is possible that up to 80% of those who are currently hospitalized have a stress related illnesses. 80%.

“Get out of jail, Free” Matthew 6:1-18 Medical science has been telling us now for years that there is a very close relationship between physical illness and stress. That shouldn’t be hard for us to believe since when you go through a time of extended stress and difficulty, many times we become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Get Put Of Jail, Free!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2017

When we forgive others we find that we let someone out of jail. But we are the ones who experience freedom.

“Get out of jail, Free” Matthew 6:1-18 Medical science has been telling us now for years that there is a very close relationship between physical illness and stress. That shouldn’t be hard for us to believe since when you go through a time of extended stress and difficulty, many times we become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Tithing Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 23, 2017

Responsibilities in Giving

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:1-4 1. What is most imperative? (Three lessons from Matthew 6). • “When you give” (Matt. 6:2-3) – Relationship to others. • “When you pray” (Matt. 6:5-6) – Relationship to God. • “When you fast” (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 23, 2017

Fasting is a spiritual discipline for inward communion with God.

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:16-18 “When you fast, don’t make it obvious to others, as the hypocrites who try to look mournful or disheveled like they didn’t comb their hair, or wash their face. Don’t try to get people to admire you for fasting. That is the only reward you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

What You Don't Know Can Kill You! Perils Of Fasting?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2015

Fasting and prayers are great toolds, but dangerous toys. I study 12 Biblical perils of wrongrul Prayer and fasting. We can almost make FASTING a circus like atmosphere. God give us wisdom. Fasting is not a SHOWOFF TOY.

WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN KILL YOU! A STUDY ON THE PERILS OF FASTING --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. COME LET US REASON TOGETHER AS WE START OUR STUDY ON FASTING AND PRAYER --- LET US REALIZE TRUE FASTING AND PRAYER IS UNDER GREAT ATTACK DUE TO FALSE TEACHINGS, FALSE PRACTICES AND A LACK OF KNOWING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:4-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Purpose In Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2015

In the kingdom of God, it is no longer true that "whoever dies with the most toys wins.

Matthew 6:7-21 “A New Purpose in Life” INTRODUCTION In Greek mythology Narcissus was a hunter from a territory in Central Greece who was renowned for his beauty. He was the son of a river god and a nymph. He was exceptionally proud, in that he disdained those who loved him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Challenge Sermon Vii: Disciplined Christian Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, disciplined Christian living comes naturally to kingdom dwellers who truly desire to follow in the steps of Jesus and therefore give priority to giving, praying, doing.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VII: DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN LIVING Long ago the psalmist said poetically what you and I have learned as the years have gone by: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18