Sermons on Sabbath Commandment:

Mercy Over Judgment Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Learning to extend mercy to others as God has shown us mercy through Christ, and understanding that true justice is always accompanied by mercy.

Today, we're going to talk about mercy. It's that thing where someone shows you kindness even when you don't deserve it. So, let's dive right in! First, let's look at a story from the Bible. In Luke 13:10-17, Jesus is teaching in a synagogue on the Sabbath, and He sees this woman who's been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Topics: Compassion, Forgiveness, Humanity, Kindness

He Is Alive!! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 4, 2011

How often does God take us to a place in our walk with Him where we are confused and don't understand? How often do we then find ourselves remembering what God has told us and the understanding begins to flow?

1But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. First day of the week – Sunday… this is why Christians observe worship of Christ on Sundays instead of what is traditionally believed to be the Sabbath which is Saturday. As ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bound To Be Set Free

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 13, 2009

This message gives a clear and concise position that will open our eyes that we may realize that to be beaten and bound is only for the purpose of pushing us foreward into our place of purpose. Purpose Got You In It but Praise Will Get You Out.

6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of hGalatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in 1Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the 2Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Resurrection - Following Him

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 5, 2009

Looking back to the Resurrection, sharing it from another perspective. Jesus said Follow Me. Follow My Example. Follow My Instructions. Follow Me to the Cross and Find Salvation. Follow Me to LIFE and Tell others.

2009.04.19.CHRIST’S RESURRECTION-Following Him Another look at the message of Easter William Akehurst, BA HSWC Looking back to the Resurrection, sharing it from another perspective. Jesus said Follow Me. Follow My Example. Follow My Instructions. Follow Me to the Cross and Find Salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Covenant Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2008

A Communion meditation warning us against substituting ritual for relationship.

MATTHEW 26:26-29 A NEW COVENANT “As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is my body.’ And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

John Series 26 The Astounding Authority: Equality With God, John 5:17–30 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

All men have to face this earth-shaking, shattering claim of Christ. He made the astounding claim that all authority belonged to Him. How could He make such an astounding claim? Because He proclaimed that He possessed equality with God and then He proceeded to give proof after proof

Sermon 26 JOHN SERIES Astounding Authority Equality with God John 5:17–30 The Astounding Authority: Equality with God, 5:17–30 (5:17–30) Jesus Christ, Claims—Deity: all men have to face this earth-shaking, shattering claim of Christ. He made the astounding claim that all authority belonged to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Atonement

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 19, 2013

A taught this at a Wednesday night Bible study (Adapted from Dr. Leon Morris' book, The Atonement: It's Meaning and Significance, chapter 3 "The Day of Atonement))

HoHum: What or who was a common scapegoat in your family? I have always loved to see the spring come each year, with all that it brings, with one notable exception—spring cleaning. Israel’s annual Day of Atonement was something like a spiritual spring cleaning. In one sense, Israel ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving God's Law Without Being Legalistic

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 3, 2009

God transforms our lives by the Holy Spirit for a threefold purpose: His Glory, our benefit, and for the benefit of others.

August 30, 2009 13th Sunday after Pentecost Text: Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-9 Grace, mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Since first coming to this congregation a little over seven years ago I have had numerous very pleasant experiences. I am thankful for the many ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Narrow Way (Luke 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 16, 2024

What is the narrow way? Let's look in Luke 13.

Do we blame the suffering for their plight? Does repentance happen without fruit? Is relieving human suffering more important than the letter of the law? Is the way narrow? Is Jerusalem known for killing the prophets? Let’s look at Luke 13. Do we blame the suffering for their plight or must we all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The King's Four Subjects Series

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Nov 15, 2006

Want to find out if YOU are a Loyal Subject of our King - READ ON!

Powerpoint and video clips available through e-mail. Title: “The King’s Four Subjects” Objective: Every person must decide which kind of subject he is going to be by comparing the four responses to the Savior found in John 9:1ff. Intro: Last week we spent a little time together talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 9, 2001

God rules in the affairs of men and nations.....but how does this affect us? And what should be our response?

I. The Plight of Israel’s Captivity A. Prophecy 1. Isaiah 39:1-7 2. Jeremiah 25:9-12 3. Habakkuk 1:5-11 B. Purpose 1. Israel had become idolatrous 2. Israel had neglected to keep the Sabbath years a. Lev. 25,26 b. 2 Chronicles 36:21, “to fulfill the word ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-4, Habakkuk 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Messiah's 2nd Coming Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2011

A study of Matthew chapter 24 verses 1 through 3

Matthew 24: 1 – 51 The Messiah’s 2nd Coming 1 Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Great Conspiracy Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Apr 15, 2006

2nd in 5 part Series using the popular TV show, CSI, to investigate the death and subsequent resurrection of Jesus Christ.

THE CONSPIRACY: THE LEADER’S ENVY CSI: Murder of God - Week 2 MATT.27:18; JOHN 11:45-48 INTRODUCTION: One of the truths about most crimes and certainly it is seen on the television show CSI, is the fact that usually more than one person contributes to a criminal offense. A lot of times you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:18

Denomination: Christian Church

Paying The Bills

Contributed by Ethan Muse on Apr 2, 2004

Discover Satan’s strategy to cause every Christian to be lost in the end.

This is my adaptation of a sermon by Pastor Henry Wright If you have your Bibles this morning, turn with me once again to the text that was read for our scripture reading this morning. Matthew 28:18-20, reading from the New American Standard Bible, says this: “And Jesus came up and spoke to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34-36

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Big Pause Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

Big living means setting aside special moments to worship and to re-calibrate our lives according to God’s word.

Nehemiah 8 Introduction: They did a lot of things right when they founded America, but as a country we started over with holidays. I’m not sure that was so smart. Countries in Europe have been hanging on to their holidays for centuries. The right calendar will give you some of them: ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ