New Story Church
New Story Church
The Fast That Feeds Others | Isaiah 58
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What if we've lost something that our soul actually needs?
Fasting is one of the most forgotten practices, and maybe the most understood. Drawing mostly from Isaiah 58, this sermon unpacks the ancient practice of fasting: what it is, why many have largely abandoned it, and why it keeps showing up in the lives of people who actually want to change. This isn't about performance or behavior modification. It's about something deeper -- what's really driving our desires, what's keeping you stuck, and how God meets you in it.
Together, we'll wrestle with questions like:
- Why does fasting feel so hard -- and why might that matter?
- What does it actually do in us, not just for us?
- And what if fasting isn't just about you.....but about others?
Whether you're spiritually curious, stuck, or longing for something more real with God, this message invites you into a practice that has shaped followers of Jesus for centuries -- and still has the power to change lives today.