Thrive in the Decline with Pastor Josh Cougle

Regular fasting "creates" humility, and reminds me regularly, that when I cannot, God CAN.

In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus instructs on spiritual disciplines... giving, prayer, and fasting. So many of us see the chaos the world offers and want better for ourselves and our families... God offers an ordered life built on disciplines that remind us that we are to be governed by the spiritual, not the temporary.

This sermon explores how fasting transcends mere dieting by refocusing life on God’s purpose. Using examples like food and social media, it highlights how good things can dominate us. Fasting teaches us to say “no” to sin and excessive desires, replacing them with spiritual practices like giving and time with God. By prioritizing God’s Word, fasting reveals what controls us, ensuring He alone rules our lives for His glory.

Let's explore what the Bible teaches on fasting! Let’s learn together how fasting can help us cherish God’s blessings, realign our hearts with His will, and live with purpose. God has instructed us on a number of spiritual disciplines to deepen our faith and appreciate life’s gifts... and fasting shouldn't be off the table!

God is love... but if love is love, like people are fond of saying, then can God be anything we want? The truth is, the Bible tells us exactly what love is and describes exactly who God is... in this series, we're talking 1 Corinthians 13.