Sermons on Stand Fast In The Liberty:

Fast Forward

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 10, 2010

Learning to fast forward our thinking about the consequences of our actions will lead to a more godly life.

Have you ever been distracted? Accused of not paying attention? Look at some of these fine examples... It seems an epidemic has encompassed our culture. Distracted drivers. Have you ever passed someone shaving, putting on make-up, texting, eating, etc. while driving? Listen to these ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer And Fasting

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN THOSE DAYS.” Church, we are living

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN THOSE DAYS.” Church, we are living ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Fasting With Prayer Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 18, 2010

The last in the series on Prayer. What is fasting and why should we fast?

Prayer with Fasting JCC 20.01.10 am In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, "When you give..., when you pray..., when you fast." He presumes that we will fast. He follows each command with a contrasting instruction: "Don’t do it this way; but do it this way" Matthew 6:1-18 Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Fasting Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 18, 2008

Though the people wanted the blessings of God, they were not interested in allowing God to change their heart, their attitude & their actions. They wanted their religion to gain them special favor with God so that they would win the dog eat dog struggle

ISAIAH 58:3-12 TRUE FASTING Job 32:17-20 / Matthew 23:13-36 Going through the motions of religion, even those of sacrifice and fasting, does not move God. A true and vital relationship with God does not come through external religion and ritual. What brings the response of God into life is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy In Fasting Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

Fasting is the least practiced discipline, but is doable. part 12 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

Spiritual Disciplines: Fasting Sermon Number 11 March 16, 2008 About two weeks ago, we were watching something on television and there was a commercial for the Olive Garden restaurant. Zachary commented “the food looks so good!” He was ready to dive in and eat another dinner. The commercial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A "Fast" Sermon Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008

Although unusual by todays standards, fasting unleashes the power of God in our prayer life.

During the summer we�ve been going through the book of Acts. Do yourself a favor and read the book of Acts this summer to remind yourself about the power and work of the Holy Spirit. When the Spirit moves, things never remain the same, people are never the same, churches are never the same. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer And Fasting

Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Dec 14, 2008

The importance of Prayer and Fasting

Prayer and Fasting Mt 6:7-13; 16-18 Yes there is a right way and wrong way to pray and fast according to God’s Word. Some of you may ask how to do it? Well I am going to go over it here today. Let’s look at some verses. v7 And when you pray DO NOT use vain repetitions as the heathens do, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Fasting And Prayer Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Mar 10, 2009

What role does fasting and prayer have to living the supernatural life?

Sept 14 – Living the Supernatural Life: Fasting and Power Review of what God has shown us over the past few weeks. We are on a journey to discover and release the supernatural power of God that He has promised for our lives. The Supernatural Life: Is the norm for Christians and is not meant to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting To Feasting Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

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

Scripture: Zechariah 8:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting Or Feasting?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 26, 2009

One of the most powerful weapons of spiritual warfare that God has given to His children is fasting ... it will highly strengthen you spiritually. It is being hungry for God and feasting in the Holy Spirit leading to a REVIVAL.

Opening illustration: A priest and a rabbi are discussing the pros and cons of their various faiths, and inevitably the discussion turns to repentance. The rabbi explains Yom Kippur, the solemn Day of Atonement, a day of fasting and penitence, while the priest tells him all about Lent, and its 40 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Fast?

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 21, 2007

There’s some confusion around whether Christians should fast and why. In this message we look at why Christians should fast and why it’s so valuable.

ILL: A few months ago my son got into an extension class that was working on making a clay movie animation. This completely captured his imagination to the extent that one day he came home with his lunch uneaten. Who needs food when you’re consumed with a project you love? Fasting is a topic that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of Fasting

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002

Outline for a message to prepare our Church for a week of fasting and prayer at the beginning of 2002

Dec. 2, 2001 intro Many look at fasting as a convenient way to twist God’s arm to do something, or earn enough spiritual points to get what they want. They never fast joyfully, prayerfully, Need to Crucify the Flesh...James 4:1-3 Purpose: to get your flesh out of the way so the Spirit of God can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:15, Joel 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Discipline Of Fasting Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

This message looks at what the Scriptures teach us about fasting.

Introduction: A funny thing happened this week as I was searching through the myriad of resources available to pastors to illustrate key biblical truths and principles such as the priority of fasting, the topic for today’s message. I could hardly find any! I did manage to locate several extended ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ezra Fast Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on May 15, 2008

When faced with problems beyond our capablilities God has a way.

EZRA FAST 5/14/08 Ezra 8:22-31 S__L__R__ 1. EXAMINATION A. Reality of the Problem 1. Long Walk a. 4 months journey 2. Loads of Wealth a. several Million dollars gold & silver 3. Lack of Warriors a. subjugated people b. shop keepers/city folk B. Result if Problem not ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

"Fasting And Feasting"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 17, 2010

A sermon for Ash Wednesday.

2 Corinthians 5:17-6:10 Isaiah 58:1-12 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN When a couple have their first baby; a whole new chapter has opened in their lives, and nothing will ever be the same again. Many, if not most parents can relate to this. They ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist