Fasting

Fasting

"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?" (Isaiah 58:6).

What exactly is fasting and what's the point of doing it? In this section, you'll learn about this powerful spiritual tool available to all Christians and how you can use it most effectively.

The Benefits of Fasting

A blog post by Kara Foraker

Going without food and water isn’t exactly a pleasant thought. When you’re hungry or thirsty and you have food to eat and water to drink, would you choose to abstain? That’s what fasting is: choosing to not eat or drink anything for a period of time. The Bible refers to fasting as afflicting our souls. So why would we want to fast? There are many reasons given in the Bible, but I want to focus on three spiritual benefits we obtain right away from fasting.

Posted February 2, 2013 | 1 comments

"Lincoln" Is Enjoyable But Misses Key Aspect of the Man

A blog post by Victor Kubik

Lincoln, the current Steven Spielberg movie playing the theaters, is notable. It's based on the well-researched and Pulitzer Prize-winning book Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin. The movie depicts the political genius of Lincoln as he formed a cabinet of men who were often in disagreement with him and one another, yet were very good at the job they did. The testy relationship he had with Secretary of State William Seward was well portrayed.

Posted December 10, 2012 | 3 comments

Jesus Fasted: Should You?

Gary Petty

Darris McNeely

Steve Myers

Fasting is one of the least understood instructions Christ gave His followers. What is fasting and why is it important?

Posted August 17, 2012 | 7 comments

Grandad & Nanna's Bible Story - Chapter 15

A blog post by Ken Murray

After Jesus heard about His cousin John the Baptist, being thrown into prison for telling the truth about Herod the Tetrarch’s sins, He came into the area beside the Sea of Galilee.

There He preached powerfully about God’s wonderful coming Kingdom of God on this Earth, as had been prophesied by the prophets of God for 4,000 years. (Jude 1:14-15, Daniel 7:18 Daniel 7:27)

Jesus told people they needed to repent of their sins and turn to loving God and living by God’s Commandments and laws of how to live. (Mark 1:14-15, Matthew 19:17)

Posted June 19, 2012 | 0 comments

King David's Fast

Gary Petty

When King David fasted what was his motive?

Posted June 11, 2012 | 3 comments

Procrastination

Melvin Rhodes

We live in a society obsessed with time, filling every moment when we schedule our day. Do we have spiritual procrastination with our relationship with God?

Posted May 30, 2012 | 0 comments

Contentment: That Search Inside Us for "It"

Daniel Apartian

We live in a world full of riches to desire and material wants. Mr. Apartian shows ultimately how fulfillment only comes from God.

Posted May 21, 2012 | 1 comments

Faith Busters

Gary Petty

In Luke 18:8, Jesus asks if when he returns, will he find faith on the Earth. Why is it we have such a hard time maintaining faith? Why does faith break down? In this message Mr. Petty examines 7 reasons our faith can be busted.

Posted December 19, 2011 | 0 comments

Do We Need a Spiritual Revival?

Gary Petty

Some believe a call for nationwide prayer and fasting, as recently issued by Texas Governor Rick Perry, would ignite religious revival and save America from impending doom. Would religious renewal help solve national problems? Just what kind of revival is needed?

Posted November 8, 2011 | 2 comments

Did the Disciples Fast with Christ?

A blog post by Steven Britt

In Matthew 9:14-15, Christ was questioned about why His disciples didn't fast as often as the Pharisees did. He explained that they would not fast as long as He was with them, but that they would fast after His death. There is not a single record in the gospels to demonstrate Christ fasting with them, which might lead one to conclude that they never fasted together - but is that view consistent with scripture?

Posted October 6, 2011 | 0 comments

Videos in Fasting

Revival?

Genuine, God-centered revival involves vital changes in one's thinking and actions. Learn how you can experience true spiritual renewal.

Jesus Fasted: Should You?

Fasting is one of the least understood instructions Christ gave His followers. What is fasting and why is it important?

Fasting Sermons

Faith Busters

Presented by Gary Petty

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Posted December 19, 2011 | 0 comments

Procrastination

Presented by Melvin Rhodes

We live in a society obsessed with time, filling every moment when we schedule our day. Do we have spiritual procrastination with our relationship with God?

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Posted May 30, 2012 | 0 comments