How Long Should I Fast?
You should fast as long as God tells you to fast but use wisdom to not fast beyond your strength. Here are some options for different lengths of fasting. One Meal Fast Fasting for one meal is easy. Instead of eating at a regularly scheduled mealtime, use the time to pray and read your Bible. […]
6 Different Types of Fasting You Should Try
There are no specific rules about fasting. There are as many different ways of fasting as there are people. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you as you decide what type of fast to embark on. Here are some different types of fasts: The Complete Fast In a complete fast, you do not eat any […]
Why Fast? Reason #10: To Petition for Help
Are you facing a crisis in your life? Is there a problem in your family? In your country? Is there a crisis in your financial situation or in your physical body? Do you desperately need wisdom? Years ago, my father faced a physical crisis. His body began to show symptoms of diabetes, which is a […]
Why Fast? Reason #9: To Humble Ourselves
D.L. Moody said, “Be humble or you’ll stumble.” One of the greatest dangers for believers is spiritual pride. I have to continually check my motives, my thoughts, and my attitudes in order to beat down the ugly head of the dragon called ego. Pride slinks in subtly. Before you know it you become proud of […]
Why Fast? Reason #8: To Overcome Temptation
When Jesus fasted, Satan came to him and said, “Turn those stones into bread.” The devil was a little less confident in my level of faith, he figured I would have laughed at him if he had suggested that I eat rocks. So, he tried a different approach. As I was driving down the road, […]
Why Fast? Reason #7: To Defeat the Devil
In India, during the best part of my sermon, a woman started manifesting a demon. Her tongue flicked in and out her mouth, she hissed, and started to sway like a cobra. The whole audience became distracted by the disturbance. I continued to preach and as the translator was repeating my words, I began to […]
Why Fast? Reason #6: To Obey Jesus
In the middle of the famous Sermon on the Mount Jesus teaches about three foundational truths for the believer; giving, praying, and fasting. Many churches preach about the first two, but neglect the third truth. Twice in the sermon, Jesus told the disciples, “When you fast…” (Matthew 6:16; 17). Jesus assumed all his disciples should fast. Jesus […]
Why Fast? Reason #5: To Repent
At times, it may feel like your prayers are bouncing off the gates of heaven. No matter how much you pray, it seems God is not listening. One possible reason for this situation is hidden sin in your life. Sin is rooted in the desire to please oneself rather then to please heaven. God’s first […]
Why Fast? Reason #4: To Increase Spiritual Strength
During a crusade in Africa, I was approached by the chairman of the Prayer and Fasting Committee. He told me, “The Fasting Committee refuses to pray for your crusade unless you pay us one dollar every day.” In that country, a dollar is a large sum of money. I was taken aback by the question […]
Why Fast? Reason #3: To Appeal for Protection
The world is not a safe place. On the news every night, we see stories of kidnaping, murder, theft, and rape. In modern times, we need God’s protection like never before. Fasting is one way to ask God for protection. After Ezra rebuilt the temple when the seventy year captivity of the Jews ended, Artaxerxes, […]
Why Fast? Reason #2: To Seek Direction
Have you ever wondered what God’s will is for your life? Every day we ask ourselves questions like: Who should I marry? What school should I go to? Should I become a missionary or get a secular job? Where should I live? What is the next step for my life? A fast can help bring […]
Why Fast? Reason #1: To Meet With God
The first purpose for fasting is to spend time with God. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is often difficult to set aside quality time with our Creator. During the daily grind there are people to see, places to go, and things to do. An amazing amount of time is spent doing […]
13 Spiritual Benefits of Fasting
The best passage in the Bible on fasting is Isaiah 58:6-12. God says, “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen…” Then, He lists many of the benefits of fasting. Here they are: Fasting sets those in captivity free. “…to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the […]
Fasting throughout Church History
After creating the world in six days, God rested on the seventh day (Genesis 2:2). Fasting is symbolic of this day of rest. In early Christian teachings, believers are told to “fast for those who persecute you” (Didache 1:3). Traditionally, the early church fasted every […]
31 Different Kinds of Biblical Fasts
Who fasted in the Bible? Why did they fast? Here are some of the reasons people fasted in the Bible. The Eliezer Fast…to Complete a Task (Genesis 24:33) The Moses Fast…to Receive Instructions from God (Exodus 24:28) The Wave Offering Fast…for Giving to God (Leviticus 23:10-14) The Day of Atonement Fast…for Repentance (Leviticus 23:26-32) The […]
What is Fasting?
Do you want more intimacy with God? Do you desire spiritual breakthrough? Would you like more supernatural power in your life? One key to activating these in your life is a time of fasting and prayer. A fast is any length of time when you abstain from eating food. […]
The Power of Fasting
By Daniel King A massive crowd stretches across a soccer field, listening intently to the Gospel. A young girl’s deaf ear is supernaturally opened. Three deaf-mutes boys speak for the first time in their lives. A woman who has been in her wheelchair for eleven years gets up and walks. Thousands of people decide to […]
From the Cradle…to the Cross…to the Crown
If I were preaching at a Gospel Festival in a foreign nation at Christmas time, this is the message I would preach. I hope this simple truth blesses you today. From the Cradle… Two thousand years ago, a tiny baby was born in the city of Bethlehem. He was born in a stable amongst the […]
What Does Christmas Mean to You?
Christmas is a time of fun. School is out and finals are done. The tree is up and the strings of lights are on the house. Presents are bought and gifts are being wrapped. The family is together and friends visit. Candles are lit and wreaths are hung. The star is placed on top of […]
The Legend of St. Nick
The image of jolly St. Nick has become entwined with the celebration of Christmas. St. Nick, often called Santa Claus, is usually portrayed as a chubby man with a white beard dressed in a red coat trimmed with white fur carrying a big bag of presents for good little children. In the modern telling of the […]
Peter Vandenberg | Organizational Genius Behind Christ for All Nations
Peter Vandenberg is the organizational genius behind the largest harvest of souls in history. He is the Executive Vice President of Christ for All Nations, serving first under Reinhard Bonnke and now under Daniel Kolenda. Not only has he helped to organize massive crusades, he is also an adventurer who loves to hang glide, fly […]
Evan Herrman | The Whole Person Podcast
Evan Herrman has a passion for revival and he is using his Whole Person Podcast to influence people for God. He talks about Faith, Family, Finances, Friendship, Fitness, and Fun. Listen to this podcast to hear how he uses business interviews to draw people closer to God. Show Notes: Learn how Evan puts the Evan in […]
Paul Maurer | Cover the Earth with the Knowledge of the Lord
Paul Maurer has shared the Gospel in China, Pakistan, India, Bulgaria, Sri Lanka, and Africa. He was impacted by the Brownsville Revival, received a word from Christian International about his calling as an evangelist, and learned evangelism during an apprenticeship under Daniel Kolenda. Now he is preaching the Gospel and coaching evangelism students around the […]
Tim Innes | A Lifetime of Building the Kingdom of God
Tim Innes has been involved in evangelism for over twenty years. He’s worked for Billy Graham, Miles McPherson, Luis Palau, and now he is the International Vice-President of Living on the Edge with Chip Ingrim. He is a master at building relationships with people. Today you will hear his story of how God has used […]
Tanzania
Iringa, Tanzania Rings With Shouts of Joy Greetings! I am reporting from the frontlines of Gospel Evangelism. We are in a battle for the souls of men, women, and children. I am happy to report that Jesus is the Winner! When I arrived in Iringa, Tanzania, I saw hundreds of posters, billboards and banners advertising […]
Leo Lawson | Using Apologists to Reach Students in American Universities
On university campuses across America, there are thousands of students between the ages of 18-25 who need Jesus. What is the best way to reach them? Today we talk to Dr. Leo Lawson who uses apologetics to evangelize on the American campus. Websites Mentioned: https://www.acea-schools.org http://www.thinkevangelism.org https://www.campusevangelists.com/tools About Dr. Leo Lawson: Dr. E. Leo Lawson, […]
John Smithwick | Global Ventures
John Smithwick has carried God’s healing power to over 35 nations. He began taking teams on mission trips in 2002. SInce then, over 2,400 short-term missionaries have gone on their trips and witnessed over 2.3 million souls come to Christ through mass crusade evangelism. Today you will hear about his ministry, Global Ventures. Show Notes: […]
Kamran Karimi | What are the Differences Between Islam and Christianity?
Christianity and Islam are both Abrahamic faiths and they both claim many followers around the globe. In some ways, these two religions are similar, but in several key areas they are very different. Today, we ask Kamran Karimi who was born in Iran, to tell us the differences between the followers of Mohammad and the […]
Levi Stewart | Christ for All Nations Evangelism Bootcamp
Daniel Kolenda from Christ for All Nations, hosts an Evangelism Bootcamp to train evangelists to preach the Gospel. I had the privilege of being one of the teachers at the school. Today we talk about how the students from the Evangelism Bootcamp led 165,000 people to Jesus over a three week period in Tanzania. Website: […]
Matthew Wells | Children’s Ministry in Fort Scott, Kansas
Fort Scott, Kansas is small town America. Why is investing in children’s ministry one of the best ways for a church to have a big impact in a small town? Today we talk to Matthew Wells, the children’s education director at Faith Church about how he is reaching children and families for Jesus. Website: https://faithchurchks.org […]