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Fighting The Failure To Fast

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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A Biblical look at the spiritual discipline of fasting.

FIGHTING THE FAILURE TO FAST Various Scriptures Morgan Spurlock is the producer, director and guinea pig of the movie “Super Size Me”, in which he subjects his body to a three-meal-a-day McDonald’s only diet to determine if fast food really has an impact on a person’s health. During the journey, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

P90x For The Soul - Fasting Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 12, 2010

based on 23 ratings

| 8,284 views

Fasting. It is something many of us have heard of and perhaps know what it is, but have never experienced. What really is fasting and why should we do it and what purpose does it have in the life of a follower of Christ?

P90X for the Soul Fasting Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 6:16-18 Slide Good morning. We are continuing our series, P90X for your Soul, this morning. I am going to show the video promo for the physical exercise series, since some of you missed it last week while others figured out that there was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Key #1 Fasting Series

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 10,236 views

3 Keys to unlocking a harvest of souls to the Kingdom of God

Three Keys To Reaping The Soul Harvest! Three Keys To Victory! Key #1 Fasting 2 Chronicles 20:1-22 2Ch 20:1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle. 2Ch 20:2 Then there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:6, 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand Fast In The Lord!

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

based on 46 ratings

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If we are to be successful in our Christian life we must Stand Fast. (Preached at the beginning of the year)

Stand Fast Philippians 4:1 Intro. Stand Fast -If we are to be successful in the Christian life we must take our Stand. -We are not to just lie down and let the world and the devil run over us. -We are not to just sit in contentment. -We are to STAND -Stand FAST. --“Fast” means that we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Concerning Fasts

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 14, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 5,035 views

In the fourth year of the reign of King Darius of Persia a delegation was sent from Bethel to Jerusalem to “seek the favor of the Lord.”

In the fourth year of the reign of King Darius of Persia a delegation was sent from Bethel to Jerusalem to “seek the favor of the Lord.” The men who came from Bethel were not so bound to the priests they ignored or didn’t trust the prophets. They were not so impressed by the words of the prophets ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Stand Fast In The Lord

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 5, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 5,426 views

Although the command is to "Stand fast in the Lord", the Christian has several other options he may choose.

STAND FAST IN THE LORD "Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved." Philippians 4:1. I. THE COMMAND IS TO "STAND FAST" Several options are available to the Christian in our spiritual life. We may lie down: "Therefore He says: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Fasting #2

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

based on 206 ratings

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TYPES OF FASTS

A fast is abstinence from something -- such as television, movies, or other pleasures and amusements--but usually it means not eating food. When Jesus was in the desert, He fasted totally, without food. There is no mention that He went without water. Not drinking water would have been life ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:12-13, Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of Fasting #3

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

based on 225 ratings

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THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FASTING DURING PRAYER - HELPFUL GUIDELINES & HEALTH TIPS

A. By fasting your saying, "I am serious, Lord." The Bible says to break up fallow ground. When a field isn’t plowed, a hard crust forms. Without exception, all of us get a crust on our spirit. But the promise is that when we break up that fallow ground and seek the Lord, "He comes and showers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fasting The Hard Way

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Nov 5, 2001

based on 87 ratings

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God isn’t as impressed with our pious religiosity as he is about the way we live our lives.

Now the Israelites had a problem. They practiced their religion faithfully, and they did everything that was expected, but God didn’t seem to be listening to them. What was the problem? This is a good question. And it’s an important question to ask ourselves as well. God, through his prophet, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9, Isaiah 58:9-14

Denomination: Holiness

Fasting - Is It Biblical For Today?

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 29, 2000

based on 119 ratings

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Is fasting Biblical for the Church Age believer, especially the way so many Christians practice it?

FASTING - IS IT BIBLICAL FOR TODAY? (Matthew 6:17-18) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/fasting.html] SCRIPTURAL REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING FASTING: In Matthew 6:16-17, Jesus condemned the Pharisees because they fasted in a way that showed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:17-18, Matthew 9:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fasting And Prayer For Revival

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

based on 151 ratings

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By fasting and praying for revival and evangelism, God will pour Himself on His people.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. First mention. The Day of Atonement, i.e., Yom Kippur Fast. "On the tenth day of the seventh month of each year, you must go without eating to show sorrow for your sins" (Lev. 16:29 CEV). 2. Full mention. "Is not this the fast that I have chosen? To loose the bands of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

9 Biblical Fast Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 21, 2007

based on 16 ratings

| 19,475 views

Listing Of the Nine Biblical Fast

Fruit of Fasting - Nine Biblical Fasts Believers who are in bondage to demonic powers and need strength to stand against sin 1. Disciples Fast - Purpose : To loose the bands of Wickedness (Isa. 58:6) – freeing our selves and others from addictions to sin. Key Verse: Matt. 17:21 ~ “Howbeit ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dependancy Issues (Fasting)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

based on 2 ratings

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This sermon looks at the discipline of Fasting.

“Dependency Issues” 1) Making the tie to series Isn’t technology wonderful? We live in a world that can speak instantaneously to every corner of the globe. We can share information from hundreds of satellites to any position on earth. We have access to limitless information, and we can share ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When You Fast

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 20, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 3,624 views

Fasting is a spiritual discipline of temporary self-denial in order to focus on and process matters of great concern. It’s about God, not about food.

“When You Fast” Matthew 6:16-18 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts With “Turkey Day” approaching, this is a difficult message to deliver…also because Saugus seems to be the restaurant capital of Massachusetts. With Kowloons, Prince, Hilltop and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Congregational

Fasting As Taught By Jesus

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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CLARIFIES WHAT JESUS TAUGHT ABOUT FASTING

FASTING AS TAUGHT BY JESUS Study the following four points concerning fasting, and the texts which illustrate them. 1. Jewish people, including John the Baptist and Jesus, and Gentiles, strongly influenced by Jewish traditions, practiced fasting in New Testament times. (Mat 4:1 NIV) Then Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:29

Denomination: Baptist

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