Sermons on Sabbath Controversy:

Our Rest Is Blessed

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Mar 6, 2018

A topical sermon contrasting God's rest in Genesis with the "spiritual rest" we find in Christ. Jesus IS our Rest...

*Our Rest Is Blessed Ge 2:1 ¶ Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested (shabbat) on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. 3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified ...read more

Denomination: *other

When Religion Loses Relationship Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 25, 2019

When Religion Loses Relationship Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 24, 2019

When Religion Loses Relationship Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 24, 2019 Text: Luke 6:1-11 Note: The following is not a transcript. I only read Scripture and main point. The rest serves as a source of prepared thought that I hope to share more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Jesus Needed Rest, You Do Too

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 25, 2017

Rest is built into creation, If Jesus Needed Rest, You Do Too.

Intro Good morning Real Life, my name is Curtis (or Jeff to some of you) and I’m the Connections Director here. We are going to be continuing our Timeless series where we’ve been looking at some spiritual disciplines that can help us grow our faith. These aren’t new and in fact have been around ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-10, Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Seat Would Jesus Have Taken?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 19, 2022

Jesus turns human society on its head.

What Place at the Table Did Jesus Take? Lule 14:1-14 Everyone wants to feel important. Some derive their sense of self-worth by how many followers he has on social media. This desire for relevance can lead to depression and suicide. Someone once wrote a song named “Looking for Love in all the Wrong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14, Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following Jesus: Mark 7 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 8 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 7.

Following Jesus (8) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 7:1-23 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/19/2017 If you’ve been with us all this year, you know we’ve been talking about all about Jesus—seeing him more clearly and following him more nearly. As we’ve followed him through the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Word Cuts Both Ways: An Exposition Of Hebrews 4:11-16

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 8, 2021

Jesus wants us to enter into His rest.

The Word Cuts Both Ways Hebrews 4:11-16 The passage we are studying this morning is often cut out from the Book of Hebrews and preached by itself. This isn’t improper as it adds to our understanding of the power and discernment of the Word of God. We tend to equate “Word of God” with the Bible as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Problem With A Religion Of Rules Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 11, 2022

Two Sabbath stories bring out some key dangers of a rules-based religion.

- We have two stories here that both look into the rules the religious leaders had back in Jesus’ day concerning the Sabbath. THE PROBLEM WITH A RELIGION OF RULES: 1. WE ARE SELECTIVE ABOUT WHICH RULES WE PAY ATTENTION TO. - Matthew 12:1-5, 9-11. - The Pharisees considered themselves to be the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles 22 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter 15, we studied the sad separation of Paul and Barnabas.

Before this, in Acts 13:2, we read, "As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them." God, the Holy Spirit, had called them unto this work, and they were being greatly blessed of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Sunday?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 24, 2024

When you look at the letter of the Law, you demand one day only. When you look at the principle or purpose of the Law you see the grace that Paul spoke of and why Gentiles were not required to be under naught but the moral law.

Exodus 20:8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. KJV The question is often asked why most Christians meet on Sunday instead of Saturday. Let's look first at the definition of the word in both Hebrew and Greek sincere will be looking at it it from the OT and NT sides. OT:7676 shabbath ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8, Genesis 2:2, Mark 2:27-28, Acts 21:25, Romans 14:4-6, Acts 20:7, Galatians 4:9-10, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Redeeming Your Time - Embrace Productive Rest Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of rest as modeled by Jesus in scripture, and discusses three rhythms that can help us balance productivity and rest in our lives.

If you have been with us for the last three weeks, you have come a long way and hopefully feel more confident about redeeming your time. A quick recap for those who may have missed: In Ephesians 5:15-17, God commands us to “redeem the time.” Why? So that we can do “the will of the Lord.” We’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32, Mark 3:1-4

Topics: Productive Rest, Divine Rhythms, Sabbath Observance

Sermon Series: Redeeming Your Time

The Sons Of God And The Daughters Of Men

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Feb 2, 2004

Dealing with the controversial passage in Geneses chapter 6 referring to the Sons of God and Daughters of men

The Sons of God and the Daughters of Men 1/30/04 Introduction… Tonight’s message is going to be a little different… It is probably going to be like a mix between a Wednesday night Bible study and a Sunday night message.. This evening we are going to visit a very controversial passage of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage

Contributed by Brian Yeager on Mar 1, 2003

A lesson outlining what God requires for scriptural marriages and includes information on the controversy of divorce.

Marriage By: Brian A. Yeager Introduction: A. Marriage is ordained [established] by God: 1. Genesis 2:18-25 2. I Corinthians 7:1-2 B. Marriage is a good thing (Proverbs 18:22). 1. Hebrews 13:4 “Marriage is honourable [as of great price, precious; held in honour, esteemed, especially dear] ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mercy Triumphs Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 4, 2017

Using the recent controversy of the NFL kneeling during the National Anthem, the need for mercy is illustrated.

Blessed are the Merciful CCCAG October 1st, 2017 Scripture- Matthew 5:7 I’m going to share something fresh from the headlines this morning. This is a very controversial topic for many, so I humbly ask you to listen with an open heart and mind and wait until I get this out before you shut mentally ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 16: Wives Be Subject To Your Own Husbands

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 23, 2022

This passage is controversial in today's world. But it has a lot it can teach us.

An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 16: Wives, be Subject to your own Husbands 1 Peter 3:1-7 Introduction There are few passages in Scripture which are as controversial in today’s societies. These verses are contrary to what feminists preach. These women say things like: “I will not be in subjection ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Woman Thou Art Loosed

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Aug 23, 2003

Three important truths about sickness, God’s will for healing, and the Sabbath.

“WOMAN, THOU ART LOOSED” Luke 13:10-17 10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. 12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Psalm 103:1-5, Luke 13:10

Denomination: Baptist