🎥 It’s Time to Grow Up in Christ: The Power of Fasting | Bruce Wicks | Freedom of Praise Las Vegas

📖 Description

In this powerful Sunday School message, Bishop Bruce Wicks delivers a timely word from God:
“It’s time for the church to grow up.”

Drawing from Mark 9, Hebrews 5, 1 Corinthians 2, and 2 Corinthians 10, Bishop Wicks reveals how believers can move beyond spiritual infancy into maturity through fasting, prayer, and obedience to God’s Word.

🔥 Key Highlights:

Why fasting unlocks supernatural power

The difference between mental illness and demonic oppression

How to overcome pride, self-sufficiency, and unforgiveness

The three strongholds that hinder spiritual growth

How to develop true maturity and authority in Christ

This message will challenge you to grow deeper in your walk with God, rediscover the power of prayer, and live in true holiness and authority.

🙌 Scripture References:
Mark 9:17–29 | Hebrews 5:12–14 | 1 Corinthians 2:1–6 | 2 Corinthians 10:3–5

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⏱ Chapters

00:00 – Opening Praise: “God Is Good All the Time”
00:18 – Introduction: A Word for the Church
01:10 – God’s Everlasting Love and Calling
02:00 – Message Theme: It’s Time to Grow Up
02:50 – Form of Godliness but No Power
03:30 – Learning to Fast and Deny Yourself
04:40 – Mark 9: The Disciples’ Lack of Power
06:10 – Fasting Unlocks Spiritual Authority
08:00 – Mental Illness vs. Demonic Possession
09:40 – Why the Church Needs Power Again
11:00 – The 8-to-8 Fast (Introductory Fasting Practice)
12:00 – Hebrews 5: Spiritual Immaturity and Milk vs. Meat
14:00 – Living What You Teach
16:00 – Mark 9:29 – “These Kind Come Out by Prayer and Fasting”
17:00 – 1 Corinthians 2: Growing in Wisdom and Maturity
18:40 – Mature Believers and the Power of Fasting
20:00 – How Fasting Strengthens Prayer
22:00 – The Danger of Self-Sufficiency and Pride
24:00 – 2 Corinthians 10: Spiritual Warfare and Strongholds
26:30 – Fasting as a Sign of Serious Faith
28:00 – Breaking Strongholds: “God Loves Me”
30:00 – Pride, Unforgiveness, and Hindrances to Prayer
33:00 – Forgiveness vs. Trust – Learning the Difference
35:00 – Closing Exhortation and Prayer
36:00 – Freedom of Praise Choir & Benediction

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