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Fasting | Luke 4:1-4 - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 37:11

We all want to be like someone else—but what if the One we were made to become like is Jesus himself? Kicking off our new summer series, Living Like Jesus, Pastor Jared Stevens looks at the spiritual disciplines Jesus practiced throughout the book of Luke, starting with one many of us tend to avoid: fasting. Walking through Luke 4:1–4, Jared unpacks Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness and shows how fasting isn't about deprivation—it's about uncovering a deeper hunger that only Jesus can satisfy. From Old and New Testament examples of fasting to a personal story of how it led to a life-changing decision, this message lands on a simple but powerful truth: fasting moves us toward complete dependence on God and deeper intimacy with Jesus. Here's a couple key takeaways - Make space this week to practice fasting—even for a meal or part of a day—and pay attention to what it reveals about where you're really seeking satisfaction. - When you're tempted or struggling, fight back with Scripture, just like Jesus did in the wilderness. - Spend time asking God if there's something He's inviting you to repent of or surrender to Him. SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, stories, and other resources: https://www.youtube.com/@GracePointNWA?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Connect with Grace Point Church: ============================= Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracepointnwa Facebook: https://facebook.com/gracepointnwa Website: https://gracepointchurch.net #Sermon #GracePointChurch #NorthwestArkansas

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Food Hyperfixation - Audio

Generations Community Church

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 30:21

We Americans think that (the sin of) gluttony is simply eating too much. And we think the results of that speak for themselves in larger bodies and higher fat indexes. But we're missing a LOT of what gluttony is (really all) about. In fact, gluttony can have to do with food rules (those foods are bad and these foods are good), picky eating, and so much more. So if gluttony isn't simply eating too much food, what is it? And why do so many of us turn to food for comfort and help when we're experiencing big (or difficult) emotions?

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Food Hyperfixation

Generations Community Church

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 30:21

We Americans think that (the sin of) gluttony is simply eating too much. And we think the results of that speak for themselves in larger bodies and higher fat indexes. But we're missing a LOT of what gluttony is (really all) about. In fact, gluttony can have to do with food rules (those foods are bad and these foods are good), picky eating, and so much more. So if gluttony isn't simply eating too much food, what is it? And why do so many of us turn to food for comfort and help when we're experiencing big (or difficult) emotions?

jesus christ food eating gluttony we americans hyperfixation scripture: luke 4:1-4:4