Sermons on Sabbath Observance:

Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 24, 2025

The rhythms that God laid out for his people included a day of rest called the Sabbath. In Luke 6:1-11, Jesus has two confrontations with the Pharisees about what is allowed on the Sabbath.

Religious groups and churches have patterns or rhythms weekly worship monthly communion Liturgies Annual festivals or meals Muslims have the month of Ramadan where they fast during the day, give alms, and feast at night Hindus have Diwali and specific celebrations tied to their deities Jews have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Worship And Ministry Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022

I would like to leave with you three points each with three things. Three things to do on Sabbath. Three things to avoid on the Sabbath, three blessings of the observance of the Sabbath.

Isaiah 58:13-14 Rest and Ministry Greetings: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The Lord is good and His love endures forever!! Introduction: Prophet Isaiah was concerned about the negligence of the People of God on the Sabbath observation. He talked about true ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

Sabbath To Sunday

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 8, 2004

This is a study which shows that Sunday is the Divinely-instituted day of worship for the Lord’s Church under the New Covenant as opposed to the Sabbath.

For those who sincerely wish to please the Lord by doing His will, determining which day is the proper day on which God’s people should come together to offer worship is quite crucial. Scriptural and historical evidences provide a firm foundation for concluding that the Lord’s Church should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Of The Sabbath

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study on the Sabbath

Introduction: Do you remember the old blue laws? When I was a child, most stores were closed on Sunday. If a store did happen to be open, like the old Lawson stores in our neighborhood were, many sections of that store would be covered over with sheets of cloth or paper to restrict or limit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Sabbath Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 27, 2014

Are Christians required to keep the Sabbath? Should we be holding our congregational meetings on Saturdays?

Dakota Community Church July 27, 2014 Sabbath Keeping Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:8 Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Sabbath Lessons

Contributed by David Berthiaume on Sep 20, 2002

Why in the world did God give us a "Sabbath"? There are some lessons we can learn from how Jesus observed the Sabbath while He was here.

I want to take you on a trip. This is not a trip to an exotic location or a place of tourism; it is a journey through time. I want to take you to the beginning. Close your eyes and imagine nothing. There is no noise, there is no smells, there is no light, and all of your senses sense nothing. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Adventist

Honor The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Dec 5, 2019

In The Fourth Commandment God Gave Instructions About The Observance Of One Day In Our Week That Is More Than A Weekend. ''Remember The Sabbath Day.''

4th commandment So Far In The Series:Review 1st 3 commandments Exodus 20 (NKJV)The Ten Commandments 20 And God spoke all these words, saying:2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of [a]bondage.3 “You shall have no other gods before Me.4 “You ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The True Sabbath: Understanding God's Gift To Humanity

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 18, 2024

The Sabbath is a divine institution, a gift from God, yet its understanding and observance have been a point of contention.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to delve into a significant and often debated topic within Christianity: the true meaning of the Sabbath. The Sabbath is a divine institution, a gift from God, yet its understanding and observance have been a point of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obedient Observer Observes Orthodoxy Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Dec 27, 2007

The Holy Family goes to the Temple for the presentation of Jesus and finds two saints who preach two powerful messages concerning the Baby and the family.

LUKE 2:21-40 OBEDIENT OBSERVER OBSERVES ORTHODOXY I. HIS OBEDIENCE: A. Obligatory. B. Offering. C. Optimism. II. HIS OBSERVATIONS: A. Obsequious B. Occupant. C. Orations. III. HIS ONUSES: A. Obfuscating. B. Ominous. C. Optimistic. I come now to my third sermon in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Methodist

Sunday Is The Christian Sabbath

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 14, 2001

The disciples of Moses teach that the sabbath was changed from Saturday to Sunday by Constantine in 321 A.D., and by the Catholic Church in 364 A.D. The following facts from history prove they are wrong:

Sunday Is the Christian Sabbath By Pastor CG The disciples of Moses teach that the sabbath was changed from Saturday to Sunday by Constantine in 321 A.D., and by the Catholic Church in 364 A.D. The following facts from history prove they are wrong: 1. The Encyclopedia Britannica under "Sabbath" and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Observation Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Paul saw many things others did not see, and his powers of observation are noted by Dr. Luke. In chapter 27 he saw a dangerous storm in the atmosphere when the captain of the ship was blind to it. He saw solutions to problems that nobody else saw.

Paul and Socrates had so many things in common. Both were trying to enrich their own people. Paul was trying to enrich the Jews, and Socrates was trying to enrich the Greeks. But both were brought to trial before the Supreme Court of their cultures on charges of corrupting the people. Both were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Be Observant And Flexible Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

It is all too common for individuals in ministry to become overly focused on small and often menial tasks, and then forget to take time for the people around them; and ministry is supposed to be about people! Jesus was flexible.

We live in a hectic and fast paced world. I’m sure that many of you have noticed just how busy life can be. I read an article entitled, “Goal Oriented or People Oriented,” and I want to share with you something it says. This article states, “Many times we get caught up in our ‘to do’ lists and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Observations

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 8, 2004

This is not the typical Easter sermon. It is specific to our church and where we are. It looks at some different implications of the events surrounding the resurrection.

This is a slightly different Easter message than you may be used to. It’s not typical. There are some observations that are appropriate for where we are as a church and where we’re headed. Read Luke 24:1-12. Many of us have read or heard this passage a million times. We heard a number of sermons ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Observations On Obedience

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 27, 2004

God?s requirement of obedience is not something He does to us, but something He does for us. Though today?s world may see living without rules as a dream, it would only result in destruction.

Observations On Obedience Text: Deut.6: 24 Intro: Obedience is not a topic dealt with too often these days. We hear a lot about options, but not much about obedience. The former term implies no set standard to follow, while the latter implies the existence of some absolutes. The “no ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

Observing The Scripture Series

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 12, 2002

We can hear God through His Word. But, like learning the basics of how to read; we must learn the basics of how to hear what God is saying. The first major step is to osbserve what God says through the Scripture.

"Hearing God Through Bible Study" This Lesson: Reading the Bible, and Observing What the Scripture Says Author: Dr. Neal Gray Purpose: We can hear God through His Word. But, like learning the basics of how to read; we must learn the basics of how to hear what God is saying. The first major step is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Holiness