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  • Chip Monck avatar

    It's Just Food. . .or Is It

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,768 views

    This message explores the spiritual discipline of fasting from the perspective of overcoming the stronghold of food. Extensive inspiration for this message taken from Mike Bickle’s "The Rewards of Fasting."

    Okay, repeat after me. “This Morning. . .I will be. . .truly honest with myself. I will not hide. I will not deny. I will not lie. I will listen for God’s voice. And apply it to my life.” So now this isn’t between you and me. This is between you and God. And just between you and God, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    A Practical Guide To Fasting-Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,367 views

    #3 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

    A Practical Guide to Fasting (Part 1) (Topical) I. General Observations II. What Is Fasting? A. Definitions III. Who Fasts? A. OT Examples B. NT Examples C. Contemporary Examples Introduction This is our third message on the subject of fasting. We be-gan by looking at an OT perspective on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Practical Guide To Fasting-Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 53 ratings
     | 5,593 views

    #4 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

    A Practical Guide to Fasting (Part 2) (Topical) I. Where Does It Say, “Fast?” A. Explicit commands B. Expected conviction II. Why Should I Fast? III. When Should I Fast? IV. How Do I Fast? A. Types of fasts B. Accompanying attitudes and actions C. A strategy for successful fasting V. Common ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Stop Feasting - Start Fasting

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 26, 2013
     | 3,020 views

    Oh dear, gorgeous, lip-smacking food counters are there everywhere and these are the days for a foodie!

    Aren’t you satisfied yet? Joel 2:12 " Now, therefore," says the LORD, " Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning." Oh dear, gorgeous, lip-smacking food counters are there everywhere and these are the days for a foodie! Chefs have come to lime-light ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Discipline Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,366 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ian Hyde avatar

    The Discipline Of Fasting

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Feb 23, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,841 views

    Ezra the scribe knew his people needed to prepare their hearts for the difficult and dangerous journey ahead. In this sermon we look at why we as the church are called to fast and pray together, especially during the season of Lent.

    A FAMILY ON THE MOVE For our family, there is rarely any experience more stressful than preparing for a trip back to Iowa to visit our parents. The kids are always excited about the prospect of staying in motels, of visiting with Grandma and Grandpa, of going out to eat at restaurants, and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Discipline Of Fasting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 201 views

    Explores fasting as a spiritual discipline for deepening our relationship with God, aligning our desires with His, and experiencing His presence profoundly.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather together in the house of the Lord on this beautiful day, united in our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. As we come together today, we find ourselves on the cusp of a spiritual adventure, a voyage of ...read more

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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Fasting Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012
     | 12,537 views

    Fasting on a regular basis draws us closer to God and strengthens our faith and resolve to do God’s will. Fasting, like going to the gym, builds the muscle of your faith. Too often, the focus of fasting is on the lack of food. Instead, the purpose of fast

    Fasting: A Means of Grace Matthew 6:16-18 In both the Old Testament and the New, to fast means to abstain from food. This is so clear that it would be useless to quote the Scriptures from David, Nehemiah, Isaiah, and the prophets and even the New Testament. All agree that to fast means not to eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Flack avatar

    The Spiritual Disciplines Of Fasting And Prayer

    Contributed by Mike Flack on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,834 views

    Looking at the Spiritual Disciplines of Fasting And Prayer for today’s believer

    THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES OF FASTING AND PRAYER Matt. 6: 5-8. 16-18 I want to share with you this morning on the SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES OF FASTING AND PRAYER. The problem with that title is the difficult word, DISCIPLINE! Yes, fasting and prayer are what we call spiritual disciplines that by ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Fasting Is Not For Super-Saints Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,827 views

    This message examines the 40 times fasting is found in the Bible and discovers that fasting is not for the super spiritual, but for the super-sorrowful, most often because they realize they are super-sinners.

    Fasting Is Not for Super-Saints One day, Kathy Cash’s husband, of Dallas, Texas, announced to the family that he was going to fast and pray. Ginny, their 5-year-old, had recently learned that fasting meant not eating. “No!” she shouted. “You can’t fast! You’ll die!” Her dad carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Danny Davis avatar

    A Kingdom Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014
     | 6,612 views

    The Kingdom of God is a kingdom of sacrifice. Fasting is a tool that helps us see and understand the brokenness of this world. But more it helps us to move to action and become repairer and restorers.

    Good morning! Over the last couple of weeks we have been looking at Jesus’ teaching about giving and prayer. These are two of the three righteous actions Jesus tells His followers to observe as they live their lives. Today we are going to talk about the third righteous actions – ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Art Campbell avatar

    Why Fast?

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,143 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    El Ayuno Y Sus Beneficios Para El Creyente

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 104 ratings
     | 95,909 views

    El Señor le reclama al pueblo de Israel por haber distorsionado el uso del ayuno, pues ellos lo practicaban solo para manipular a Dios, buscando que El les complaciera en sus deseos. Dejaron de ser honestos con el Señor y con sus semejantes.

    EL AYUNO Y SUS BENEFICIOS PARA EL CREYENTE Isaías 58:3-8 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori En este pasaje El Señor le reclama al pueblo de Israel por haber distorsionado el uso del ayuno, pues ellos lo practicaban solo para manipular a Dios, buscando que El les complaciera ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Call For God's Anointing Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,763 views

    A study of what to do when all else fails. Looking at the example of the disciples and the lesson of Jesus, this message calls on the church for a day of prayer and fasting.

    Series: The Purpose of the Church 1. Luke 14 – “The Cost of Discipleship” 2. Jeremiah 18 – “The Potter, The Clay, and The Church” 3. Today – Matt. 17:1-21 “A Call for God’s Anointing” 4. 9th – Eph 4 – The Internal Role of the Church – How we fit together 5. 16th – Acts 2 – The Church and The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 25, 2013
     | 8,522 views

    Fasting. What is it? We used to hear about it a lot years ago, why not now? How should it be done, with what attitude and what can we expect from this spiritual discipline?

    Have you ever heard this phrase? “What’s your problem???” We all have problems! Some of us have personality problems such as selfishness, unforgiveness, anger, lust, greed, laziness, gluttony, drunkenness, body odor, wastefulness of God’s great provisions, spiritual pride, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene