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Destined for Victory

Pastor Paul Sheppard

April 10, 2026

When trouble comes, getting heaven's attention is crucial. Mordecai's decision to follow God risked the lives of many, but his response is a wonderful example for us. We need to learn to pray and fast in faith, not in desperation, and understand that God specializes in taking us from a place of desperation to a place of hope and a future. We must also recognize that God will take care of us through any means He chooses, and when one means dries up, we should look to the Lord for our deliverance. [... more]

Kerwin Baptist

Kerwin Baptist Church

February 20, 2026

Kerwin Baptist Church Daily Sermon Broadcast

The early church's foundation for missions was rooted in worship, with a focus on prayer, fasting, and communication from the Holy Spirit. This context led to the birth of missionary enterprise, as seen in the first missionary journey of Paul. The church's worship-based leadership and prayer-focused culture enabled them to discern God's call and commission to go, resulting in the sending out of missionaries. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

February 12, 2026

Fasting for Power

The Bible teaches that true life flows only from God, and that true satisfaction comes from Him, not from earthly things. Dr. Tony Evans explains how fasting can help us tap into the victory Christ has already secured for us, and how it can give us the power to face Satan in his own territory. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

February 11, 2026

Fasting for Justice

Fasting for justice involves more than just giving up food, it's about demonstrating sacrifice and making a positive impact on others. According to Dr. Tony Evans, true fasting is about being willing to do for others in public what we want God to do for us in private. This means being a conduit for God's blessing, not just a container, and making a difference in the lives of those around us. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

February 10, 2026

Fasting for Intimacy

Dr. Tony Evans discusses the importance of intimacy with God, explaining that it's a dynamic closeness with the creator of the universe. He shares the story of Tantalus, who was punished with being in the vicinity of a blessing but unable to receive it, illustrating the need for intimacy in the Christian life. Dr. Evans also explores the concept of aloneness versus loneliness, and how fasting can help bridge the gap between the two. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

February 09, 2026

Fasting for Ministry

Dr. Tony Evans explains that God's will for you is always bigger than you could pull off on your own, and that you must be in God's presence to find your calling and fulfill your ministry. He discusses the importance of fasting and prayer in identifying and discerning your gifts and the best ways to use them. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

February 06, 2026

Fasting for Revival

Revival is when God breaks through the darkness of your life and says, let there be light. It's a call for spiritual renewal, where God comes into your dry spirit and gives you new life. Fasting is one way to get revival, by consecrating a fast and crying out to God, you can experience a fresh move of God, and God will leave you with blessings and new experiences of his spirit. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

February 05, 2026

Fasting for Guidance

Dr. Tony Evans explains that seeking God's guidance through fasting and prayer is essential for making decisions and navigating life's challenges. He shares biblical examples and principles for trusting God's will and relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance, emphasizing the importance of humility, faith, and prayer in our spiritual journey. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

February 04, 2026

Fasting for Healing

The Bible teaches that there is a correlation between fasting and healing. God desires our physical well-being, but also our spiritual health. Fasting can promote God's program and develop God's people. It is a way to trust in God's power and provision, and to seek His healing and guidance. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

February 03, 2026

Fasting for Marriage

Dr. Tony Evans discusses the importance of spiritual intimacy in marriage and how sexual fasting can help couples regain intimacy by sacrificing the physical for the spiritual, addressing the root causes of conflict and deepening their connection with God and each other. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

February 02, 2026

Fasting for Mates

Finding a suitable mate can be a challenging and frustrating experience, especially when natural processes are damaged by sin, circumstances, and secularism. Dr. Tony Evans emphasizes the importance of faith, fasting, and prayer in seeking God's will and guidance in relationships. He shares biblical examples and principles, highlighting the need for character, dignity, and spiritual maturity in finding a compatible partner. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

January 30, 2026

Fasting for Needs, Part 2

A widow's story in 1 Kings serves as a powerful example of trusting in God's provision, even when faced with scarcity. Dr. Tony Evans teaches that when we act in faith and give to others, God will meet our needs in abundance, pressing down, shaking together, and running over. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

January 29, 2026

Fasting for Needs, Part 1

God's instruction often clashes with human logic, testing our faith. Dr. Tony Evans teaches on the importance of trusting God's word, even when circumstances seem impractical, and how faith builds commitment and confidence when we act on God's promises. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

January 28, 2026

Fasting for Protection

Dr. Tony Evans shares the story of Esther, who found the strength to risk her life for her people by fasting and praying, and how this can be applied to our own lives to overcome fear and access God's protection. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

January 27, 2026

Fasting for Burdens

Dr. Tony Evans explains how fasting can help lighten burdens and provide a breakthrough in life. He shares a biblical example from Nehemiah, who fasted and prayed to deal with the burden of broken walls and burned gates in Jerusalem. Dr. Evans emphasizes the importance of humility, confessing sin, and holding God accountable to His word. He also highlights the solution to burdens, which is God's intervention, and how it can lead to success and provision. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

January 26, 2026

Fasting for Deliverance, Part 2

To achieve spiritual victory, one must have faith, not human prescription. Dr. Tony Evans explains that real deliverance begins when God becomes our only option, and how fasting and prayer can allow God's power to break through long-standing strongholds in our lives. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

January 23, 2026

Fasting for Deliverance, Part 1

Dr. Tony Evans explains that growing faith is key to understanding God's power and deliverance. He discusses how mountains in life, symbolizing difficulties, can be overcome by identifying the spiritual root and having great faith that operates even when the opposite occurs. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

January 22, 2026

The Importance of Fasting

Fasting is a deliberate act of abstinence from physical gratification to achieve a spiritual goal, invoking God's presence in times of crisis. Dr. Tony Evans shares biblical teachings on the importance of fasting, prayer, and spiritual growth, highlighting its role in achieving spiritual victory and overcoming life's challenges. [... more]

Kerwin Baptist

Kerwin Baptist Church

January 13, 2026

Kerwin Baptist Church Daily Sermon Broadcast

When we allow resentment to consume our lives, it can become a stronghold that controls us, weighing us down with heavy burdens and oppressing us. However, God offers a way out through fasting and prayer, which can bring us freedom from the yoke of resentment, break the bands of wickedness, and lift the heavy burdens that we cannot bear. By getting rid of the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and vain speaking, we can experience a breakthrough and receive the rewards of victory, including the refreshment of freedom, the restoration of prayer, and the restoration of our relationship with God. [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

January 12, 2026

Courage - The Catalyst to Breakthrough, Part 2

Jesus teaches his disciples about the barriers that prevent them from experiencing breakthroughs, including fear, tradition, unworthiness, deafness, lack of resources, blindness, and self-interest. He shows them that courage is the catalyst for breakthroughs, and that faith, prayer, and fasting are essential for overcoming these barriers and experiencing God's power. [... more]