Beyond the Blessing: Is God’s Presence Enough?
A topical sermon on the practice of fasting, framed around three biblical purposes: seeking miracles, preparing for the future, and repentance. The sermon's primary strength is its conclusion, which correctly reorients the goal of all spiritual disciplines toward the presence of God Himself, guarding against a utilitarian or therapeutic view. Homiletically, the sermon relies heavily on personal anecdotes and could be strengthened by a more expository, text-driven structure.