Sermon Series: Deeper Walk Redemption Rock
Fasting: Why Bother Redemption Rock April 24, 2016
Scripture for Today: Acts 13 Matthew 6
So, What is Fasting?
What is Fasting? The voluntary abstinence from food for spiritual purposes
is Fasting Christian? Yes, just ask Moses, David, Elijah, Esther, Daniel, Anna, Paul and Jesus !
Why Fast? Fasting can increase our hunger for God
Why Fast? Fasting can increase our hunger for God Fasting trains our passions
Why Fast? Fasting refines our faith Fasting can increase our hunger for God Fasting trains our passions Fasting refines our faith
Why Fast? Fasting can be earnest prayer Fasting can increase our hunger for God Fasting trains our passions Fasting refines our faith Fasting can be earnest prayer
Why Fast? Fasting humbles us
Why Fast? Fasting humbles us Fasting can be a sign of Repentance
How Do I fast? Be Safe!
How Do I fast? Be Safe! Determine the purpose of the fast
How Do I fast? Be Safe! Determine the purpose of the fast Determine the nature of the fast
How Do I fast? Be Safe! Determine the length of the fast
How Do I fast? Be Safe! Determine the length of the fast Plan for the fast
How Do I fast? Be Safe! Determine the length of the fast Plan for the fast Get people praying for you
How Do I fast? Be Safe! Don’t Call Attention to You
How Do I fast? Be Safe! Don’t Call Attention to You Stay focused on God
Pitfalls of Fasting Pride
Pitfalls of Fasting Pride Coercing God
Pitfalls of Fasting Pride Coercing God Penance
Pitfalls of Fasting Pride Coercing God Penance Dieting
Resources www.RedemptionRock.net A Hunger for God. John Piper God’s Chosen Fast. Arthur Wallis Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster