Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Sermons on FASTING & PRAYER (Page 2)
Dec. 4, 2024 TEXT: Acts 9:3-18 I. God is able to get our attention (vv. 3-6) A. Jesus as God is superior to His creation (v. 3) B. Jesus as God spoke from Heaven to Saul (v. 4) C. Jesus as God spoke as the risen Lord and Saviour (v. 5) D. Jesus as God…
Nov. 20, 2024 TEXT: Matthew 6:5-16 I. Jesus is teaching His disciples how to pray (vv. 5-15) A. Jesus teaches them how not to pray (vv. 5-8) 1. He expresses His expectation of them praying (vv. 5, 7) Jesus said when thou prayest, not if thou prayest (v. 5a) Jesus said when ye pray, not…
Nov.13, 2024 TEXT: Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction: “Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. (v.1) (Matthew 3:13-17) Following being identified as the Christ by John the Baptist Following being inaugurated as the Son of God Following being declared as the Messiah of God I. Jesus was…
Oct. 23, 2024 TEXT: Mark 9:14-29 I. Causes of powerlessness (vv. 14-19) A. Faithlessness (v. 19) B. Perverseness (Matthew 17:17) C. Remoteness 1. Not walking with the Lord 2. Not abiding in Christ (John 15:4-8) 3. Not letting His Word abide in you (Colossians 3:16) II. Results of powerlessness (vv. 17-18, 20-22) A. Destruction of…
OCTOBER 16, 2024 TEXT: ACTS 14:19-23 I. Facing fierce opposition by Satan is a serious matter (vv. 19-20) A. Being pounded by stones is serious opposition B. Being left under a pile of rocks as dead is serious opposition C. Being willing to return to the place of opposition requires serious faith II. Handling tribulations…
Oct. 2, 2024 TEXT: Acts 10 I. This lost man wanted to know the true God (v. 22) A. He was a good man, but a lost man B. He was a God-fearing man, but a lost man C. He was a respected man, but a lost man D. He was fasting and praying asking…
Sept. 25, 2024 TEXT: Matthew 17:14-23 Introduction: vv. 1-13; Mark 9 >Mark 2:19-20 “…and then shall they fast in those days.” >Jesus is away on a special assignment with Peter, James, & John >Jesus is displaying His glory to these three disciples who would be key after His departure as stated in Galatians 2:9 >God…
Sept. 18, 2024 TEXT: Matthew 9:14-17 Introduction: vs. 14 A reasonable and respectful question? It is worded as an inquiry not a challenge The intent was for understanding not to trap The issue is a normal spiritual discipline by many at the time and before I. Fasting is mourning of the soul over the flesh…
Sept. 11, 2024 TEXT: Joel 2:12-17 Therefore vss. 1-11 avoiding God’s judgement through repentance and restoration I. God’s call to genuine repentance (vv. 12-13) A. Turn to me B. Rend your heart C. Turn to the LORD (Joel 1:13-20) II. God’s commitment to respond (vv. 13-14) A. God is gracious B. God is merciful C.…
Sept. 4, 2024 TEXT: Isaiah 58 I. The warning about sinning in not fasting obediently (v. 1) A. Stand up against it B. Speak out against it C. Show people the sinfulness of it II. The motions of obedience without the heart of obedience (vv. 2-4) A. Seeking the Lord daily, but not finding Him…