To understand Jesus' teaching on fasting in Matthew 6:16-18, we look to other biblical examples that reveal four reasons for fasting that pleases God: (1) humble repentance; (2) desperate prayer; (3) spiritual devotion; and (4) crucial direction. This sermon is part 6 of "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's expository preaching series on Matthew 6 & 7.

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(0:00) The Wrong Way to Fast

(5:04) Fasting with Two Goats & an Evil King

(14:25) Fasting with a Desperate Dad

(21:57) Fasting to Win the Fight

(29:24) Fasting to Find the Way

(34:33) Next Steps

In Matthew 6.11-15, Jesus teaches us three requests to help us survive the spiritual battle: (1) provision; (2) forgiveness; and (3) deliverance. "Prayer in the Trenches" is part 5 of "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's expository sermon series on Matthew 6 & 7. TRANSCRIPT⁠⁠⁠⁠

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(0:00) Why Christians Need a Wartime Mindset

(6:41) A Prayer from the Wilderness

(14:28) Freedom from Your Spiritual Debt

(23:20) Help for Our Spiritual Battle

(30:53) Summary and Response

Jesus teaches us three big picture requests that radically change our outlook: (1) hallowed be your name; (2) your kingdom come; and (3) your will be done. This sermon is part 4 in "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's expository preaching series on Matthew 6 & 7.

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(0:00) Rising Above the Rat Race

(6:10) Hallowed Be Your Name

(18:07) Your Kingdom Come

(29:36) Your Will Be Done

(42:06) Summary and Response