Making Room for God | Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ | Week 3

In this message from the series Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ, Pastor Rich Shepherd teaches on the spiritual discipline of fasting from Matthew 6:16–18. Fasting is not about earning God’s love or proving spiritual strength; it is a way of offering our whole selves to God, creating space for deeper hunger, honest prayer, and greater surrender.As Jesus teaches, fasting is meant to be practiced with sincerity before the Father, not as religious performance. This message explores how fasting reveals what controls us, intensifies our prayers, bends our hearts toward love and justice, and helps us become more available to God. Whether you are new to fasting or returning to the practice, this sermon offers a wise, practical, and grace-filled invitation to let hunger become a place where Jesus meets you.