When You Fast | Matthew 6:16-18 | Pastor Micah Stephens

In this sermon, Pastor Micah Stephens dives into Matthew 6:16-18, continuing his series on the Sermon on the Mount by exploring the often-overlooked Christian discipline of fasting. He clarifies that biblical fasting involves complete abstinence from food, not merely abstaining from certain foods or non-food items, distinguishing it from simply stopping sinful behaviors. Pastor Micah emphasizes that New Testament fasting is not for atonement but for drawing closer to Christ, the atoner, and cultivating a hunger for God’s presence and kingdom. Through practical applications and scriptural examples, he challenges believers to fast regularly for repentance, guidance, desperation, and spiritual hunger, urging them to avoid the hypocritical displays of the Pharisees and pursue fasting with a heart focused on God alone.Verse References: Matthew 6 verses 16-18, Leviticus 16 verses 29-30, Hebrews 9 verse 12, Matthew 9 verses 14-15, Joel 2 verse 12, Acts 13 verses 2-3, Acts 14 verse 23, Esther 4 verse 16, 2 Samuel 12 verse 16, Zechariah 7 verse 5, John 6 verse 35, Matthew 4 verse 4, Deuteronomy 8 verse 3, Romans 8 verse 13, Colossians 3 verse 5Make sure you subscribe to this channel and follow us on all our platforms to always stay up to date with our latest content!And you can always head over to our website for any general information!https://godspeak.comPrayer/NeedsIf you have any needs, or have a willingness to be used to meet various need in the body, please email [email protected]. Also, let us know if you need prayer for anything.Giving is part of our worship time, and in this season, the easiest way to do that is online. If you go to our website, godspeak.com, you will see the "Give" tab in the top right corner. Or you can simply click this link https://pushpay.com/g/godspeakAny questions?Please feel free to email us, comment here, or DM us on Instagram any questions that you may have.Please Subscribe to this channel and turn on your notifications to be notified when our Livestreams start so you don't miss out! We hope you are blessed by the service!-The Godspeak Team