Sermons on Steps For A Fast:

Be Thou My Vision Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 4, 2025

In the Bible, people often fasted when they were serious about getting direction (or a vision) from God. Who fasted in the Bible, and why should we?

"Bite off more than you can chew, then chew it; Plan more than you can do, then do it; Point your arrow at a star, take your aim, and there you are; Arrange more time than you can spare, then spare it; Take on more than you can bear, then bear it; Plan your castle in the air, then build a ship ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 18, 2013

Prayer and care. Faith and love. These are the lessons we must learn from failure if we're going to make a real difference in our world like Jesus' first disciples did. Depend on the Lord and care for people. Then watch God do some powerful things!

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 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ephesians: Four Down And Four Up Lesson 03 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 29, 2024

Four steps down to hell; four steps up to Heaven.

A. FOUR STEPS DOWN TO HELL (2:1-3) “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast” (Eph. 2:8-9, NKJV). 1. We were dead (2:1). This is spiritual death, i.e., separation from God. a. Trespasses. “To ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: A Door To Another World Series

Contributed by Butch Vernon on Nov 6, 2005

This is a message comparing stepping into the Christian life and the adventure that follows to Lucy stepping through the wardrobe.

A DOOR TO ANOTHER WORLD Our Music Minister, Mo and our Sunday School director, Steve, were passengers on a jet crossing the Atlantic. The pilot came on the intercom to report trouble with engine number one that had to be shut down. The flight would last an hour longer, but there was no cause for ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Joy - Even In Stressful Situations Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 1, 2010

This sermon looks at four steps to relieve stress. I. STEP ONE: Worry About NOTHING II. STEP TWO: Pray About EVERYTHING III. STEP THREE: Be THANKFUL IV. STEP FOUR: Change Your Way Of THINKING

How to Have Joy – Even In Stressful Situations There is no doubt in my mind that we live in stressful times. Since September eleventh two thousand and one – we have been fighting a war on terrorism. The threat of a terrorist attack lingers and the war continues. World economics are a great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changed For The Better Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 10, 2016

This sermon looks at what happened when Jacob's life was changed forever. There is a four step process of change: 1. The first step is CRISIS 2. The second step is COMMITMENT 3. The third step is CONFESSION 4. The fourth step is COOPERATION

Changed For The Better What would you most like to change about yourself? If you could change one thing – what would it be? All of us change over time. Each one of us is getting older. But the great tragedy of life is that sometimes we don’t change for the better. Most people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out With The Old, In With The New

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 7, 2009

“Jesus revealing power forced a new decision for His kingdom people: choosing between old or new ways of doing things & between fasting for show or fasting for refreshing."

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW Luke 5:33-39 Proposition: “Jesus revealing power forced a new decision for His kingdom people: choosing between old or new ways of doing things & between fasting for show or fasting for refreshing." Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 27, 2024

This lesson explores the power of prayer in the name of Jesus. It also presents the associated practice of fasting. Prayer and fasting are powerful principles which release the power of God in the lives of believers.

SERIES: UNDERSTANDING POWER PRINCIPLES THE POWER OF PRAYER - POWER PRINCIPLE SIX OBJECTIVES: • Explain how prayer and fasting release God's power. • Define prayer. • Identify various levels of prayer. • Identify various types of prayer. • Identify hindrances to prayer. • Define ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Who's In Charge Here, Anyway?

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 6, 2001

God is still in control and that is something we can hold fast to.

Who’s in Charge Here, Anyway? I forgot one announcement that I need to mention before we move ahead; On the way to church this morning, I saw Elvis walking along the road picking up aluminum cans. Does anyone here believe what I just said? I wouldn’t think so. But the rumor mill is alive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revelation Chapter 4 The Throne Of God Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 30, 2004

Rev Study Step by Step Chapter 4 THE THRONE ROOM OF GOD

REVELATION CHAPTER 4 The Throne of God The Lord’s personal message to the individual churches is now over. He has told them who He is, pointed out their failures, and warned and counseled them to correct their failures. He has also given them the great promises of heaven if they will only ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Igniting Your Passion For God

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 13, 2024

We are able to reignite our passion for God by spending time in prayer and fasting.

This morning we are completing our week of prayer and fasting. For me this week has been tremendous. While it is been a time of challenge, no doubt, and it has also been a time of refreshing. Not only for me, but for many of you that have participated with me this past week. It is such a blessing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, James 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The House Be Built

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 6, 2003

Fasting and prayer is imperative to receiving God’s will in our lives.

September 7, 2003 Morning Service Text: Ezra 8:21-23; 6:3 Subject: Prayer and Fasting Title: Let the House Be Built I love to read stories about how children perceive God. Most of the time, they are so innocent. Jesus said concerning children, “”whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-23, Ezra 6:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Place Of Rest

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jan 21, 2007

We live in a very tense, fast paced world that is in a hurry!

The Place Of Rest Introduction We live in a very tense, uptight and fast paced world filled with hurry... A Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:22-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wheat And The Tares Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 11, 2006

The Devil saw the church was growing too fast and he was on the warpath.

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #9 “The Wheat and the Tares” Acts 5:1-11 The devil saw the church was growing too fast and he got on the warpath. The judgment that came upon Ananias and Sapphira may seem harsh but the life of the church and souls were in the balance. Vs. 1 & 2 This couple did not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stay On The Track

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016

IT IS NOT HOW FAST YOU RUN BUT HOW WELL YOU RAN

STAY ON THE TRACK MAIN TEXT: HEBREWS 12:2 Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. HEBREWS 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal