Resources About Fasting

Sermon

The Discipline Of Prayer And Fasting

We can forgo the physical because we have inner spiritual resources.

Sermon Series

Disciplines That Grow Godliness

Biblical disciplines serve a marvelous purpose in the lives of believers. When we devote concentrated time to activities which glorify our God and Father, we inevitably find ourselves drawn into a more intimate knowledge and understanding of who He is and how He relates to us.

• The Discipline Of Worship

  

• The Discipline Of Meditation

  

• The Discipline Of Generosity

  

• The Discipline Of Prayer And Fasting

  

• The Discipline Of Servanthood

  

Sermon

When You Fast

Fasting isn’t about appetite suppression, it’s about cultivating our appetites for the things of God.

CD Series

Sharing Secrets With God

Our love for the Lord should be made known among all. However, the Bible also describes how God seeks a personal, secret relationship with us that others do not see. … See More >

Blog Post

Wearing Humilty

Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 1 Peter 5:5 D.L. MOODYSome years ago, I saw what is called a sensitive plant. I happened to breathe on it, and suddenly it drooped its head; I touched it, and it withered away. Humility is as sensitive as that; it cannot safely be brought out on exhibition. A man who is flattering himself that he is humble and is walking close to the Master, is self-deceived. Humility … Read More >

Sermon

Desperate Praying

Fasting affirms a life of continuing obedience.

Sermon

Secret Fasting

Fasting helps us develop a deeper intimacy with the Most High. 

Article

Is Fasting Just About Food?

Fasting is only biblically correlated with abstinence from food, but there is no doubt that fasting can be practiced more broadly. The core issue then becomes, “Does a lack of direct biblical reference prohibit us from fasting from other pursuits and activities?” Perhaps we can gain some insight into this by considering the general principle of giving. Throughout Scripture, we find examples of giving money, food, animals, and land. Should this prohibit us from giving other things? Christian lawyers and doctors often give time and free health care to needy families. It’s not uncommon for people to give away cars, … Read More >