This sermon focuses on Jesus’ clash with the pharisees about the topic of fasting. Jesus makes clear to the critical pharisees that now is not the time to fast. This is because he, the perfect bride groom has arrived on a mission to cleanse his bride, the Church. Therefore, now is the time to feast...
Sermon Tag: Fasting
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The Rest and Grace That God Gives Through Spiritual Disciplines | Jude 20-21
This sermon is a call to Christians to keep ourselves in the love of God. We can know and reside within the love of God only when we believe in Jesus. For he willingly laid down his life for us, taking our sin and shame, and giving us righteousness. This amazing grace and mercy of...
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Comfort in Life and Death – Matthew 9:14-34
A question about fasting gives Jesus the opportunity to teach us about the newness of life he is bringing in comparison to the old system of religion. At the same time, we are reminded of the hope of resurrection we have and given instructions about fasting at this time in history.
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The Father who Sees in Secret – Matthew 6:1-18
Jesus warns us against hypocrisy – publicly faking righteousness, rather than privately living faithfully. He calls us to give, pray and fast, knowing we are seen by our Father in Heaven and he will reward us.