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  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    A "Fast" Sermon Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,019 views

    Although unusual by todays standards, fasting unleashes the power of God in our prayer life.

    During the summer we�ve been going through the book of Acts. Do yourself a favor and read the book of Acts this summer to remind yourself about the power and work of the Holy Spirit. When the Spirit moves, things never remain the same, people are never the same, churches are never the same. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Think Fast!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 24, 2020
     | 1,692 views

    Fasting is a rewarding discipline in that it brings us closer to the "face" of God.

    1. FASTING TOGETHER: THE MINNESOTA GRASSHOPPER SWARM In Minnesota, during the summer of 1876, there was a swarm of grasshoppers destroying the crops. There was a fear that the grasshoppers would return, so Governor John S. Pillsbury proclaimed a day of prayer and fasting on April 26, 1877, urging ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Malloy avatar

    Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Dec 14, 2008
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     | 6,860 views

    The importance of Prayer and Fasting

    Prayer and Fasting Mt 6:7-13; 16-18 Yes there is a right way and wrong way to pray and fast according to God’s Word. Some of you may ask how to do it? Well I am going to go over it here today. Let’s look at some verses. v7 And when you pray DO NOT use vain repetitions as the heathens do, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Practice Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,147 views

    This morning we are to talk about the practice of biblical fasting… Not fasting to lose weight or to detox your body – but fasting, going without food for a period of time for a specific spiritual purpose…

    The Practice Of Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – I want to start our time this morning by reading just a few verses that Jesus (God the Son) spoke on a hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee 2000 years ago. For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The True Fast Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 20, 2013
     | 5,771 views

    Jesus condemns the type of fast that the Pharisees have "invented" and causes us to examine the method and results of a true fast.

    The True Fast Matthew 6:16-18 This may be a shocking statement to many people, especially if they have been trying to DO BETTER as a Christian: .Jesus’ Sermon on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting & You

    Contributed by Bishop Emma Omon on Apr 22, 2017
     | 10,973 views

    An inspiring teaching on the purpose and power of fasting from the New Testament perspective. It also features a helpful guide for effective fasting.

    A few weeks ago I received a call from a young minister of the gospel who wanted to know my view on the subject of fasting. He explained that he attended a Christian conference recently where the guest preacher got him confused about fasting. According to him the preacher made a mockery of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Benifits Of Fasting

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 13,877 views

    Fasting and Prayer is a powerful spiritual weapon.

    Benefits of Prayer and Fasting Isaiah 58: 6-12 6 "Is this not the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, And that you bring to your house ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Welch avatar

    Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,702 views

    Message in a series on prayer dealing with fasting

    VI. PASSION OF PRAYER A.Devotion to prayer rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, Romans 12:12 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Aneel Aranha avatar

    The Daniel Fast Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 18, 2021
     | 2,093 views

    If we want to know the benefits of fasting, we only need to look at the life of Daniel, a young man who fasted regularly.

    Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:14-15 Then John’s disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?”Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Finch avatar

    Proclaiming A Fast

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,433 views

    Explores the value and purposes of fasting privately and corporately.

    I. Fasting Defined: Refraining from eating and/or drinking. A. Three degrees or types of fasting are mentioned in Scripture. 1. Normal Fast - total abstinence from food (Matthew 4:1-2 & Luke 4:1-2). a. Matthew 4:1-2 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 11, 2013
     | 5,149 views

    Fasting and prayer are personal services of worship to God.

    Prayer and Fasting June 9, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Fasting and prayer are personal services of worship to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:6 -18 Supplemental Passage: "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Secret Fasting Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,218 views

    When I fast I’ll focus exclusively on God.

    June 24, 2001 Secret Christianity – Part 3 INTRODUCTION There has been a lot of talk about consumer privacy lately. Have you gotten any of those statements in the mail recently? Our life insurance company, our bank, the company that holds our retirement account – all sent us statements on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Reality Fasting Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 215 ratings
     | 20,500 views

    First sermon in series, Reality Prayer - How to Ask So God Will Answer.

    [This is the first sermon in the series "REALITY PRAYER, How to Ask So God Will Answer"] Do you know the difference between passive thinking and active thinking? We’re thinking passively when we believe things are always happening "to" us. We’re thinking actively when we believe our actions have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Mason avatar

    Beyond Fasting

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 7, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,768 views

    The goal of fasting is to learn God’s will in our lives.

    BEYOND FASTING Isaiah 58:6-12 Introduction: The focus of the passage we will read this morning is fasting, but as we read it I want you to look beyond the idea of fasting and see what the real goal of fasting is. It is a mechanism by which we can discern God’s will. God’s will is for us to enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Ashcraft avatar

    Standing Fast

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,282 views

    God has given us the ability to be steadfast, even in the most trying adversities. This message explores four aspects of "standing fast."

    11/01/1998, 04/22/2001 Standing Fast "Four Aspects of Standing Fast" 1 Cor 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. · God has given us the ability to be steadfast. · It is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational