Sermons on Stand Fast In The Liberty:

Solemn Assembly Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017

What is a Solemn Assembly and why is it necessary.

Do you ever come home from church and think, “I think I understood the message this morning—but what am I supposed to do with it?” Well, if that’s ever happened to you before, it’s not going to happen to you today. This morning, each of us is going to leave here ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Esther

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2013

Many wonder why should I fast? Not all those who fast manifest the love of Christ neither do they behave like Christians; in that case, why should I fast?

Esther 4:1”When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry..” Many wonder why should I fast? Not all those who fast manifest the love of Christ neither ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Got The Wrong Ebenezer

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 1, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 7: 1 – 17

1 Samuel 7: 1 – 17 You got the wrong Ebenezer 7 Then the men of Kirjath Jearim came and took the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab on the hill, and consecrated Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the LORD. 2 So it was that the ark remained in Kirjath Jearim a long time; it ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Unlocking The Strength Of Prayer Through Fasting SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Every believer can enhance their prayer life by incorporating the practice of fasting, thus multiplying their effectiveness in spiritual matters.

In any building project, having the right tools and knowing how to use them is crucial for success. Just as a skilled builder brings a van full of tools to a construction site, believers have been given a powerful tool by God to enhance their prayer life: fasting. Unfortunately, many Christians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Topics: Prayer, Fasting

Freedom Isnt Free, Persecution Comes To The Church.

Contributed by H. Junior Beasley on Jun 7, 2014

Speaks of the Positive Mindset that comes from being ready to suffer persecution.

Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Free, Freedom what does that mean? Freedom is a Paradox Word. In the Midst of Suffering there is Joy…….Generosity in poverty…Power in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called To Freedom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 8, 2009

Paul gives four purposes of God’s call to the freedom of loving Him: 1)To oppose the flesh, 2)To serve others, 3)To fulfill His moral law, & 4)To avoid harming others.

In the lead-up to the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver is experiencing a construction boom. But there is growing concern that all the money being thrown around in the chase for skilled labour has led to an increase in drug use among construction workers. So construction companies and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Other

A Life Of Freedom - #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2010

Christ came to set us FREE!! Do we live like free people?

Believers who are “M.A.D.” “A Life of Freedom” Isaiah 61:1-2 * Three weeks ago I began this series of messages with one prayer, hope, aim, goal, and desire; to help each of us become (or be) people who are indeed “Making a Difference.” What happens inside the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Free At Last

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 3, 2010

True freedom comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ.

“Free At Last!” Exodus 1:8-2:10 It didn’t matter how diligently he worked – the slave driver would still crack the whip on his back. Under the pain, his muscles always stiffened, ready to rebel. But he never did – because he cherished life more than death, even harsh ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Faith By Fasting Day-Nine Devotional Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 27, 2026

What makes faith great; it’s not the strength of your faith, it’s the strength of the God in whom you put your faith.

The Daniel Fast is a faith vow. Daniel began his 10-day fast with a statement of faith that God would hear and answer. In Mark 11:22, Jesus exhorts us to, “have faith in God.” Now faith can be nebulous because it’s hard to measure. The faith of our hearts shows strong belief in God, strong ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Mark 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Fast What You Have Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004

From the church of Thyatira we learn that we fall from grace when we allow any other authority than Jesus Christ to rule in our lives, and His church is weakened by rebellion against His established church leadership.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned as we’ve studied the first three churches of Revelation, it’s that there’s nothing new under the sun. As we’ve taken the time to look so far at these churches, we can see that no matter what we as a church are going through at this point in history – whatever it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Deliverance That Comes Through Prayer & Fasting

Contributed by James Mcgee on Feb 20, 2008

The need to become more dependent on God and less on ourselves

Text: Matthew 17 :14-21 And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, 15Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. 16And I brought him to thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

7. The Hidden Power Of Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 22, 2005

All believers can multiply their effectiveness in prayer by utilizing the discipline of fasting.

BIG IDEA: All believers can multiply their effectiveness in prayer by utilizing the discipline of fasting. Key scripture: Matthew 6:16-18 Why should we fast? 1. We fast in obedience to Jesus’ teaching. (Matt. 6:16-18) 2. We fast to demonstrate our dependence upon God. (James 4:10, 1Cor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should We Participate In Fasting?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 28, 2022

In this passage of Scripture, God was asking the people why they had fasted. They were urged to be merciful and just people. Do our actions resemble the actions of the Jews from our reading?

In verses 1-7: For the past 70 years, individuals had been holding a fast in August to recollect the annihilation of Jerusalem. Since Jerusalem was being rebuilt, they went to the Temple to inquire as to whether they needed to proceed with this yearly fast. God did not address their inquiry ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Couriers Who Rode Fast Horses

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 11, 2023

Generally, when preachers preach on the book of Esther, the focus is either on Mordecai or Esther. But today, I want to highlight somebody else – the couriers who rode fast horses.

Generally, when preachers preach on the book of Esther, the focus is either on Mordecai or Esther. But today, I want to highlight somebody else – the couriers who rode fast horses. Esther 8:10 Mordecai wrote in the name of King Xerxes, sealed the dispatches with the king’s signet ring, and sent ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:10, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 5:16

Embracing The Fasting Journey: A Lenten Challenge SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A sermon to inspire believers to engage in a period of fasting during the Lenten Season.

The six weeks before Easter is called the "Lenten Season". It is a time to focus on the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus died for our sins, giving us life, and through His resurrection, we have the hope of eternal life in heaven. • Lent comes from the word "lengthen," ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Topics: Christian Disciplines, Fasting, Lent