Sermons about Sabbath Controversy

Family Obligations

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023

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Why is it that we come to church? Why do we open ourselves up to the possibility that we might have to confront ourselves, to repent and even to change?

How many of you have heard someone say, “Why do I have to go to church? Can’t I be just as good of a Christian at home, reading the Bible, doing good deeds, praying by myself, maybe watching a favorite preacher TV in the comfort of my own living room? Why should I bother getting up on Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship That God Approves

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 20, 2026

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In the Old Testament God had given elaborate details that were to be followed by the Israelites in the way they worshipped Him. May our worship be acceptable to God and may we give Him the due honor and reverence knowing that our God is holy and awesome.

We read in Joshua 8:30-31, Then Joshua built an altar unto the LORD God of Israel in mount Ebal, As Moses the servant of the LORD commanded the children of Israel, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses, an altar of whole stones, over which no man hath lift up any iron: and they offered ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-31, Luke 4:16, Leviticus 16:12, Leviticus 10:1-2

Denomination: Other

A Portrait Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

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What are the necessary components of being a Godly mother? The world’s answers are many: highly educated, professional, independent, etc. The bible demonstrates that essentially one main characteristic need to be present -- an unshakeable trust in God!

A Portrait of a Godly Mother Text: 2nd Kings 4:8-37 (KJV) 8And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. 9And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Jesus Knew That Sometimes Things Are Allowed To Get Worse Before They Can Get Better

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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1. Jesus knew that God often uses tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems.

1. Jesus knew that God often uses tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems. The Savior said, "Every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful." (Jn. 15:2) Thank the Lord to for His pruning of certain habits, thoughts and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Study2 - Revelation Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001

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Study two of the Book of Revelation.

Study 2 The Setting THE Prosecuted Preacher (vs. 9) Brother – member of the brotherhood of believers Companion in Tribulation John 16:33 Acts 14:22 Romans 5:3 & 8:35 2 Corinthians 7:4 Kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ Kingdom – the Messiah on the throne of David Patience of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Church Militant And Victorious (What The Church Is To Be)

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Feb 18, 2005

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What kind of a Church is the Lord building? What type of Church is it to be? There are three major things that the N.T. reveals concerning what the Church is to be. Tonight we want to look at one: The Church Militant and Victorious.

What kind of a Church is the Lord building? What type of Church is it to be? There are three major things that the N.T. reveals concerning what the Church is to be. Tonight we want to look at one: The Church Militant and Victorious. The church in this passage is to be a church militant and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Stranger In The Manger

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 10, 2004

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A Christmas message dealing with who the babe in the manger was !

The Stranger In The Manger Luke 2:7-20 The late country singer Hank Snow recorded the following..... Praise and glory to the highest little stranger here on earth Little stranger in a manger little stranger sweet and mild Mother Mary there with Joseph watches o’er you, their holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Doing A New Thing

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

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A look at the timeless message of the Gospel in light of changing methodologies.

God Is Doing A New Thing Matthew 9:14-17 March 06, 2005 Matthew 9:14 (NLT) One day the disciples of John the Baptist came to Jesus and asked him, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples don’t fast?" A Question of Fasting  Fasting was a regular practice for the faithful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empowered To Go!

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 10, 2006

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God wants to empower the church today with the power of the Holy Spirit so we can become the Supernatural Church He intended us to be! We saw an amazing outpouring of God’s Spirit in this youth meeting.

THE SUPERNATURAL CHURCH #1: EMPOWERED TO GO! OPENING TEXTS: “The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former.” (Haggai 2:9). Discuss why this Scripture has been troubling me lately. “Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but wait…until you are endued with power from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: *other

Lie: Church Is Not Really Important Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 12, 2005

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Many Christians are AWOL today in their faithfulness to Christ’s church because they have bought into the lie that church is not really that important.

Series: Lies Satan Tells Lie: CHURCH IS NOT REALLY THAT IMPORTANT Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Many churches boast hundreds and even thousands on their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005

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No event in human history has so changed the world like the incarnation of our dear Lord. One man said that the door to undertanding the history of the world rested on hinges attached to a stable in Bethlehem.

From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA THE BIRTH OF CHRIST Matthew 1:18-25 Intro: I want to preach this morning on the Birth of Christ. Verse 18 says, “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise.” Then the Scripture goes on to tell us how he was born. That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Down, But Not Out

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Dec 31, 2003

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To learn that rejection does not equal failure.

The Message of Mark #15: Down, But Not Out Text: Mark 6:1-13 Thesis: To learn that rejection does not equal failure. Introduction: (1) Jesus had been experiencing great success with His teachings and healings. (2) He decides now to go back to His hometown with the hopes that He will likewise be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship Of Tithe Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

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A scriptural look at tithing.

Stewardship of Tithe Mark 12:41-44 Tithing is always such a sensitive subject! Three Truths About Tithing I. Tithing Is Commanded By God Leviticus 27:30,32 "Ten percent of everything you harvest is holy and belongs to me, whether it grows in your fields or on your fruit trees...When you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Holiness

The Gift Of The Prophet Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

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Third in series. The gift of the prophets and of Christ, the ultimate prophet.

The Gift Of The Prophet John 9:1-17 Intro: Head that I bought as a senior in H.S. -made fart sounds -some would consider this gross -Time when consumption of gross items rose -Nickelodeon’s slime; "You can’t do that on Television" -‘snot’ purchased out of gumball machines Behavior/ ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Salvation Is By Faith In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 15, 2007

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We are called to pass on the baton of our faith as we received it. This sermon reminds us that salvation is by faith in Jesus and nothing else.

Sports days are upon us once again at our local schools and I had a sense of “been here before” when I was watching my son Matthew practising his sprinting and his baton changing in the relay races at the Junior School this week. Some of the baton changes were smooth and effective, others were slow ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

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