Sermons on Sabbath Controversy:

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

Give It A Rest

Contributed by George Casady on Jan 9, 2001

Encouagement for God’s people to take a God-given sabbath rest.

Give It A Rest Exodus 23:10-12 What advice can I give you for the New Year? I pondered this as I anticipated this morning worship service. What practical friendly pastor-like advice might I give that would be helpful and apply to pretty much our entire church as we look ahead to a New ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saturday - The Day Of Darkness And Hopelessness Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2022

The biblical record of what took place on that Saturday between crucifixion Friday and resurrection Sunday is very brief. It was the Sabbath, and the disciples kept the Sabbath. There are important lessons for us to learn from what the disciples were surely going through on that dark Saturday.

A. There’s an old saying that goes “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” 1. The saying is meant to suggest that things always seem to get worse before they get better. 2. And the saying also suggests that the dawn will come, that we need to persevere through hard times, because things will get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:55-56, Matthew 27:3-10, Matthew 27:62-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Works Among His People Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

The sermon provides an exposition of 1 Corinthians 12 against the background of controversies surrounding how the Spirit works.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 How God Works Among His People 1 Corinthians 12 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO How does God work among his people? That’s an important question. How you answer it affects your view of the Christian life. It determines what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chapter One: The Creative Week

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 8, 2004

What a powerful statement! Of all the chapters in the Bible this first chapter is the most remarkable, controversial and thought provoking!

What a powerful statement! Of all the chapters in the Bible this first chapter is the most remarkable, controversial and thought provoking! So to start with, what is the character of this chapter? Is it history, is it science, is it myth, or is it revelation? If we can get through verses 1,2 & 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Psalm 90:2

Denomination: Baptist

Gentle Jesus Meek And Mild

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 18, 2007

Jesus was controversial - and if you are having a comfortable Christian life - are you really worshipping the Jesus of the New Testament?

Luke 12:49-56 Gentle Jesus meek and mild You have to be kidding!! Story: At the very start of his ministry in Florence, Savonarola the Italian political reformer (1452-1498) noticed an elderly woman who used to come and pray regularly before that statue of the Virgin Mary. One day, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Anglican

Five Principles Of Art And Architecture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2011

From the iconoclast controversy we can derive the five principles that should inform our church art

Monday of 3rd Week in Lent 28 March 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The onset of a dreaded disease is one of the most stressful events of any life. Today, cancer is the most dreaded, but in the time of the prophets, when no one knew about viruses and few people lived to an advanced age, it was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

"One Way Only" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 11, 2016

For many years now there has been a great deal of controversy over the Scripture we are looking at today.

“One Way Only” John 14:1-10 We see them everywhere we go. Road signs. They’re designed to assist us when we are traveling. They usually help but only if we pay attention to them. Kids have been known to get carried away and sometimes move them to another location. So a road ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Unpardonable Sin

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 13, 2025

There has been a lot of controversy over this subject. What does the bible say about the unpardonable sin?

Jesus had been performing miracles. He had cast out the evil spirits from a man. The Pharisees had been saying he was an imposter, refuting his ministry. They attributed the work of the Holy Spirit as the work of Satan verse 24, his answer verse 31. There is a sin that God will not forgive, it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32, John 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is Speaking In Tongue Scriptural? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2024

Tongue speaking, also known as glossolalia, is a controversial practice that has been debated among Christians for centuries.

Tongue speaking, also known as glossolalia, is a controversial practice that has been debated among Christians for centuries. While some claim it is a spiritual gift, others argue it is not supported by Scripture. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical objections to tongue speaking. Lack of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 14:23-25, Acts 2:4-12

"My Grace Is Sufficient For You"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 20, 2007

A sermon for the 13 Sunday after Pentecost Proper 16 Healing the woman on the sabbath

13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 16 Lectionary 21 August 26, 2007 Luke 13:10-17 "My Grace is Sufficient for you" "Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And there was a woman who had had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord's Day

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

"Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the Sabbath day" - Mark 2:28

THE LORD’S DAY REV. 1:10 A. "I WAS IN THE SPIRIT ON THE LORD’S DAY" - Rev. 1:10 1. Our opening text has become, for some, a point of contention and confusion: a. Observers of Sunday, the first day of the week, apply this text to Sunday. b. Others think of "the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Book Of Mark #61

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

This scripture passage takes place on a Sabbath morning in the city of Jerusalem at the temple site.

Perhaps there is a line of people getting ready to enter the temple for worship. The line leads to a small square room lined with metal collection boxes. The boxes have metal horns extending out of them so the giver can walk by these boxes and drop their coins in these long horns that lead to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

God's View Of Economics

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 26, 2009

Looks at biblical principals as applied to economics, capitialism and socialism. Expanded outline

Genesis 2 - Genesis 2:1-3, 15 There has been a great deal of discussion in our country, during the past 8 months especially, about work, capitalism, socialism, and the ownership of private property. We are having some difficult times, and people are struggling, but there are some things we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

People Can Stifle God's Love Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Dec 1, 2009

The contrast between legalism and loving obedience of God’s Word

A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranging from 2 to 5 pounds. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it." He continued, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational