Sermons on Steps For A Fast:

Jesus’ Concern For The Heart

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 1, 2012

The Law which more than what you do or you do not do, but about a reflection of our character - about who we are on the inside. It is not just doing what is right, but being right which is more important.

Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. The Law is more than what you do or you do not do, but about a reflection of our character - about who we are on the inside. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: *other

3 Admonitions For The Church

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 4, 2024

Series from I Thessalonians 5

Title: 3 Admonitions for the Body. Script: I Thes. 5:19-22 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 5-5-24 Intro: What should I do? We ask ourselves this question a lot, from eating breakfast in the morning (“What should I eat?”) to driving to the store (“What road should I take?”) to choosing a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 4

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

Part 4 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

It was either the spring of 1968 or 1969 because at the time my mom was teaching kindergarten at a church about a half-mile from our home for two years before it went into our public school system in 1970. But it was spring because it was also baseball season. Now normally we would play either in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 26, 2009

When we fail in ministry, our failure need not be fatal. Rather, if our failure teaches us to depend on Christ and care for people, we can move on from failure to impact our world like Jesus’ original disciples did.

A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you’ll make wrong choices. You will. You’ll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you mess ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 3

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

Part 3 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

(Slide 1)30 years ago this month, I had my first car wreck. With my mom’s car. It was the first Friday of January 1976 after Christmas vacation and I was coming home from basketball practice (I was manager of the team) even through school was cancelled because of the weather. I was not going too ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Culture Shifts: Slow Down, You're Going To Fast

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 21, 2002

This line from a Simon & Garfunkel song describes the breakneck pace of our technologically advancing culture. How do we go about tuning out the world and tuning in to Christ, striving to be faithful Christians in today’s world.

Phillipians 4:8-9 Bibliography: Cultures Shifts, Lesson 3 The world was forever altered in 1436 when Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. Although forms of printing had existed for approximately 400 years, Gutenberg’s moveable type made out of metal revolutionized the printed world. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Culture Of Watching, Praying, Fasting And Putting Your Hand To The Wheel

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 19, 2019

Do not be lazy, neither spiritually nor physically. Be active in prayer and fasting as well as doing what you have to do physically for success. Live a balanced life

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 12 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 10th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE TARES* Matthew 13:24-30 King James Version (KJV) 24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Charismatic

You Can’t Pull A Fast One Over On Me

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 14: 1 – 31

Exodus 14: 1 – 31 You can’t pull a fast one over on me 14 Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, that they turn and camp before Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, opposite Baal Zephon; you shall camp before it by the sea. 3 For Pharaoh will say of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

#2 Shake It Off

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 3, 2014

This is a must read for anyone working with people. We are in a war, we often get so tired and wounded... We must learn to overcome obstacles. The negative thorns can grow us to our calling.

#2 SHAKE IT OFF, GOD HAS A PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two, a review and a progression in the thought. I. WE ARE IN A WAR... WAR IS TERRIBLE... WE MUST GUARD OUR HEARTS AND PREPARE OUR MINDS... MANY ARE WOUNDED... TEXT: Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

21 Days -12 Meals 12 Minutes Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 2, 2012

We need to take the month of Jan and pray for a great out pouring of God’s Healing Power to those who need “healing.” This healing encompasses physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and even healings in relationships. The relationships are between us and

Sermon 12 in 2012 Introduction: The new theme and or vision for 2012 for Christian Hills is “12 in 2012.” Questions: The first question that races across your mind may be this: “12 what in this year of 2012?” Well most of you know that the year is broken up into 12 months. My mind reflects on my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daily Needs: Lesson 4

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014

Fasting for Daily Needs

A. ALL ANSWERS HINGE ON BREAD “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Feasting On God In Prayer

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 15, 2007

Fasting is feasting on God in prayer

Feasting on God in Prayer Zechariah 7:1-5 "Say to all the people of the land, and to the priests: "When you fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh months during those seventy years, did you really fast for Me--for Me? (Zechariah 7:5 NKJV) INTRODUCTION Heike and I have been at a few weddings ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

May Rupture Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 10, 2008

John’s followers were fasting. The Pharisees were fasting. So why weren’t Jesus’ disciples fasting. This message examines the inability of a rigid religious system to adapt to change brought about by the fullness of Jesus Christ.

May Rupture Under Pressure Mark 2:18-22 Mark 2:18 (HCSB) Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. People came and asked Him, “Why do John’s disciples and the Pharisees’ disciple fast, but Your disciples do not fast?” The Question of Fasting * John’s disciples * Fasted to show ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessed Life #5: Heavenly Rewards Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 2, 2008

God has given us three keys to receiving heavenly rewards in our lives: Generous giving, powerful praying, and faithful fasting. Let’s give, pray and fast for spiritual breakthrough in our lives. (Matt. 6:1-18).

THE BLESSED LIFE #5: THREE KEYS TO HEAVENLY REWARDS THE BIG IDEA: God has given us three keys to receiving heavenly rewards in our lives: Generous giving, powerful praying, and faithful fasting. Let’s give, pray and fast for spiritual breakthrough in our lives. (Matt. 6:1-18). OPENING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: *other

Secret Of Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010

We live in a world filled with distractions which scream for our attention. Unknowingly these can diminish our desperation for God. Today we explore Matthew 6:1, 16-18, and the warning of Jesus to fast behind closed doors.

The Secret of Satisfaction • Matthew 6:1, 16-18 Introduction: We live in a world filled with DISTRACTIONS which scream for our attention. Unknowingly these can diminish our DESPERATION for God. I. Fasting is an UNFAMILIAR PATTERN. • Jesus expresses expectation that His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist