“ We have as much of God as we actually want. ”–A. W. Tozer Dietrick Bonhoffer said “Jesus takes it for granted that His disciples will observe the pious custom of fasting. Strict exercise of self-control is an essential feature of the Christian life. Such customs have only one purpose — to make the…

You all have heard that the coronavirus is still beyond the control of the healthcare professionals and authorities. The vaccine availability is still at least a year and a half away. Is there something we can do in the meantime? The good news is yes. It is a timely subject to talk about on this first Sunday of Lent. Jesus has an answer for us. I’ll show you from today’s scripture lesson how to brace yourself against all treats.

Introduction Fasting is a short season that releases long-term rewards. It is like taking the time to sharpen your ax before cutting down a tree. [Illustration] lumberjack competition “Son, what you don’t understand is that every time I sat down for what you call a break, I was sharpening my ax. A well-sharpened…

Jesus did what I never could so that now I can do all things through His strength.

Proverbs 17:22

Fasting 101 my experience so far. My experience with fasting has been life changing. I wasn’t able to do a complete fast because my job is very physical and i am out in the heat right now a lot delivering the mail. I as doing a sun up sun down fast with just water and vegetable juice at first which means…

I was at a hair salon this week—notice my short hair? The lady that cut my hair was a little chatty. After realizing that she is a Christian, I asked her how she planned to observe the Lent. She said, “I don’t know what to give up this time. I haven’t decided yet.” Her answer made me wonder where this tradition of giving up something came from because nowhere in the Bible indicates that we must give up something for Lent. ...

Last week, as we finished chapter 7 of Ezra we looked at how Ezra set an example for us in continually giving praise and glory to God in moving the heart of King Artexerxes and the leaders who sat under him. How Ezra acknowledged that God is in control, even of the hearts of kings and rulers, and we…

The consumption of food, necessary for survival. Scripture cites enjoyment of eating as a gift of God but emphasises that it is not the main priority in life, for God will provide abundantly for his children.

Introduction All throughout Scripture you can see God's servants fasting and praying. Prayer and fasting are mentioned literally hundreds of times. Sometimes it was done for show as was the case many times for the Pharisees. But, generally it was a demonstration of a serious heart cry to the Lord. Jesus…

Prayer and Fasting is a tool to align ourselves with God and His purpose.

Proper perspectives on Spiritual Practices lead to the Father's glory and our reward.

The firstborn has a strategic position in the family, and before God. They face specific battles. But in Christ, we are more than conquerors. It is time to rise in prayer and take back your glory in Jesus name.

16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by…

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:…

What is your goal for 2020? Where do you want to head in this year? How will you get there? In our elementary school they are teaching our kids to begin with the end in mind. Helping them to see the importance of planning and preparing for what you want to accomplish. I could take this trait and sum…

A special message about maintaining peace and loving our neighbor during a time when the congregation was unable to gather physically due to caution over COVID-19.

1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. 3 Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” 4 But He answered and…

What is Fasting? Many people believe fasting is denying ones self in order to provoke a response from God. The issue I have with this is that it tends to make people believe that fasting is a way to bring God into action or to have a request that will be rendered in our favor, but something done in that…

Grow series: Fasting May 28, 2017; ICA East. We are in the second week of a series called GROW…and we’re talking about SPIRITUAL GROWTH. Remember I talked last week about Miracle Grow…the fertilizer, right? What we want to happen during this series is we want to give you SPIRITUAL MIRACLE GROW. We can’t…

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Introduction How well do you follow instructions? How well do you follow instructions? Washington Biological Survey Wash. Biol. Surv. The US Department of the Interior once funded a study of migratory birds called the Washington Biological Survey. Each bird in the study was carefully tagged with a metal…