Sermons on Sabbath Regulations:

Living Never Alone In Christ Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jun 27, 2010

In this installment, we look at Elijah's sin, not resting in God's provided sabbath

Concordia Lutheran Church 4th Week after Pentecost June 26, 2010 Living Never Alone…in Christ 1 Kings 19:9b-21 † In Jesus Name † Paul started the epistle to the church in Galatia with this greeting, which is for you, the people of Concordia as well! 3 Grace to you and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Honoring The Son Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 13, 2011

This sermon addresses the discussion Jesus had with the Jews following the healing of the lame man on the Sabbath, and how Jesus’ words contributed greatly to their desire to kill him.

Good morning. If you have your Bibles please open up to the Gospel of John Chapter 5.16. If you haven’t been here in a while or haven’t been here at all we have been going through the Gospel of John for the past 3 months so we should be through the book about this time next year. The book of John ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Intents Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Oct 17, 2015

The intents of the heart leads to actions. This passage reveals the intents of Jesus and the Pharisees. The hearer is challenged to do good and save life like Jesus taught.

Mark Series Intents of the Heart Mark 3:1-6 October 18, 2015 AM Introduction: Once again we find Jesus teaching to the people with the Pharisees standing by listening for an opportunity to find something wrong with His teaching. In this instance it is on the Sabbath day. Jesus is going to heal a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Rule Breaker

Contributed by Chris Beam on Mar 4, 2015

If you want God to do a new thing in your life, you can’t keep doing the same old thing in your life. If you want to experience the miraculous, you need to unlearn every assumption you’ve ever made except for one…God is able.

Series: The Grave Robber The Rule Breaker
Text: John 5:1-10

So far, throughout this series, we’ve looked at Jesus as the Wine Maker, the Choreographer, and today we will see Jesus as the Rule Breaker. Now before you start to scratch your head, wondering why in the world I ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part Ii Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2014

A study of chapter 58 of the book of Isaiah verses 1 through 14

Isaiah 58: 1 – 14 Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part II 1 “Cry aloud, spare not; Lift up your voice like a trumpet; Tell My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. 2 Yet they seek Me daily, and delight to know My ways, as a nation that did ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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

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

The Eighth Day Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 4, 2011

The Sunday celebration, that of the new Sabbath, is the eighth day described by the Fathers of the Church.

Monday of 5th week in Course 7 February 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The great myths of Mesopotamia were myths of creation. Gods battled and slew each other, and the cosmos was formed from the dead body of a god. And it was pretty rank and fetid. That’s the way pagans look at their world. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Why Jesus Rested Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 15, 2018

A look at how Jesus rested on the Saturday of Holy Week. It was the Sabbath day and He was able to rest because He had finished His work well.

Well-Earned Rest: Some of the best rest comes from finished work completed well. - Most of us have had that moment: you’ve been working hard all day on a project – maybe you’re painting a bedroom. It’s long needed work and today was the day. It took the better part of your Saturday, but as you ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

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

10 Commandments #4: God's Words To The Busy And Distracted Series

Contributed by Florita King on Jun 6, 2019

Today we're going to look at what God has to say about taking a day off. Workaholism hurts you, and it hurts your families? The fourth commandment is all about taking time off to restore and connect with others.

GOD'S WORD TO THE BUSY & DISTRACTED Ten Commandments That Build Strong Families - Part 4 1 Exodus 20:8-9 Do you ever get tired just thinking of what you've got to do? Do you ever find yourself as fatigued on Monday morning as you were on Friday afternoon? Do you ever feel guilty when ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-9

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

The Inclusiveness Of The Church Age

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2020

ALL who are in Christ Jesus are accepted by God. We have no right to refuse any whom God has received.

THE INCLUSIVENESS OF THE CHURCH AGE. Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-8. The idea here seems to be that the community of God’s people should “preserve justice and do righteousness” (Isaiah 56:1). The reason is not far to seek: “for My salvation is near to come, and My righteousness to be revealed”. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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