Central Christian Church
Weekend Worship | July 13
“The Heart of Fasting" | July 13 | Matthew 6:16-18
Locations & Times
Central Christian Church
2900 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67226, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
Begin with the PRACTICE of fasting
Look at the PRIZE each heart will receive
That needs to be our PASSION
Key Theme:
Jesus is focused on the heart behind religious actions.
Key Application:
Everyone must examine their heart motives and be sure that the reason for what they do is God’s glory, not our own.
Key Verse:
Matthew 6:17-18
Key Takeaways:
1. Why does Jesus prohibit the actions of the hypocrites in this passage? Why did the hypocrites do what they were doing? What does the term hypocrite mean?
2. How does Jesus tell true disciples to fast? Why?
3. Would it be possible to fast (or tithe and pray) with others knowing about it yet still be honoring God?
4. What is the spiritual purpose of fasting? Why does Jesus expect it to be a part of the Christian walk?
5. Have you ever practiced the spiritual discipline of fasting? Why or why not?
Sermon Scripture for next week: Read Matthew 6:19-24
Jesus is focused on the heart behind religious actions.
Key Application:
Everyone must examine their heart motives and be sure that the reason for what they do is God’s glory, not our own.
Key Verse:
Matthew 6:17-18
Key Takeaways:
1. Why does Jesus prohibit the actions of the hypocrites in this passage? Why did the hypocrites do what they were doing? What does the term hypocrite mean?
2. How does Jesus tell true disciples to fast? Why?
3. Would it be possible to fast (or tithe and pray) with others knowing about it yet still be honoring God?
4. What is the spiritual purpose of fasting? Why does Jesus expect it to be a part of the Christian walk?
5. Have you ever practiced the spiritual discipline of fasting? Why or why not?
Sermon Scripture for next week: Read Matthew 6:19-24
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