Encounter Church

Sermon Date: May 8, 2022 Series: The Sermon On The Mount Title: Fasting Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:5-15 Speaker: Michael Boehm Notes: Big Idea: Make fasting an ordinary practice in your life for God’s glory and reward. 1.) What is fasting? Fasting is voluntarily going without food — or any other regularly enjoyed, good gift from God — for the sake of spiritual purposes. (David Mathis) 2.) How should I fast? 3.) How should I fast? 4.) Identify a purpose. - Fast to Strengthen Prayer (Ezra 8:21-23) - Fast to Seek God’s Guidance (Judges 20:26-27) - Fast to Seek Deliverance or Protection (2 Chronicles 20:2-4) - Fast to Express Grief over Calamities (2 Samuel 1:11-12) - Fast to Express Repentance (Joel 2:12) - Fast to Minister to the Needs of Others (Isaiah 58:6-14) 5.) Determine a plan. 6.) What is the promise of fasting? God will reward you.