Sermons on sabbath rest: showing 421-435 of 72,800

Sheep Without A Shepherd

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 12, 2021

As we look around our community, do we see sheep without a shepherd who need to hear the good news? Let’s focus on our mission. Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions and example in Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.

Prelude As we look around our community, do we see sheep without a shepherd who need to hear the good news? Purpose: Let’s focus on our mission. Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions and example in Mark 6:30-34, 53-56. 1 Tell & Rest Mark 6:30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Looking For Loopholes

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 11, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 25: 1 – 55

Leviticus 25: 1 – 55 Looking for loopholes 25 And the LORD spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When you come into the land which I give you, then the land shall keep a Sabbath to the LORD. 3 Six years you shall sow your field, and six years ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Embrace Productive Rest Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

To redeem our time like Jesus, we must embrace the God-designed rhythms of rest that are surprisingly productive for our goals and our souls.

You know how we're always on the go, right? School, homework, sports, clubs, chores, friends, family... it's like we're always running a marathon. But have you ever noticed how Jesus, in the Bible, was always taking time to chill out? Let's look at Mark 6:30-32. The disciples were super busy, just ...read more

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

Topics: Work-Life Balance, Mindful Relaxation, Efficient Breaks, Restorative Sleep

04 Rest For The Weary Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 28, 2011

R.E.L.A.X. - R – Realize God wants you to REST - E – Evaluate your CHOICES - L – Limit your Work - A – Adjust your VALUES - X - eXchange your pressure for God’s PEACE

Ps 23 Journey - From calmness through a dark valley into renewed security - Message of Ps. 23 – We are never alone - The psalm is bracketed with the LORD - Words that make-up the names of God? • “Jehovah Raha”… Psalm 23:1 - “The Lord is my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Baptist

Making An Effort To Rest Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 20, 2003

The Promise of entering God’s Rest still stands!

Making an Effort to Rest Hebrews 4:1–11 INTRODUCTION If today I told you that somewhere in the building there were tickets for everyone here to enjoy an all expense paid vacation, would you be interested in searching for them? Suppose I hid them so good that no matter how hard you looked you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do Christians Have To Do With The Sabbath?

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 19, 2008

Which of the Ten Commandments no longer applies in our lives today and why? How about the Fourth? What we live is what we believe - so, let me ask you again: Which of the Ten Commandments no longer applies in our lives today and why?

What Do Christians Have To Do With The Sabbath? Exodus 20:1-17; Luke 6:1-11; Isaiah 58:13-14 Turn with me, if you would, to Exodus 20:1-17. While you are turning there, let me ask you a question: Which of the Ten Commandments no longer applies in our lives today and why? Does that seem like a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Home Free

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 15, 2023

We aren’t freed FROM the Sabbath, we’re freed BY the Sabbath.

Leah didn’t know why she kept coming to the synagogue. She counted the days up in her head... every 7 days for eighteen years, it had to be at least 400 times, she thought. At first people were sorry for her, and someone would take her arm to help her up the steps to section reserved for the women. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Matthew 6:19-21, Genesis 3:17-19, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Plans For Retirement Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

This is a consideration of the great rest that is coming in glory

1. Title: God’s Plans For Retirement 2. Text: Hebrews 4:1-13; Matthew 11:28-30 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, July 23, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the meaning of “rest” in Jesus Christ and how we cannot ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pacing In A Fast-Paced World Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Sep 5, 2012

Sabbath-worship, prayer, study, and time for reflection are an important part of remembering who we are so that we can connect with God and have renewal. But if we do not make time for these practices, we are missing out on the wonderful, abundant life th

I want to give you all a picture of a “day in the life of Clair.” Every morning, I get up and get ready for the work day, and then I hop in the car for the long commute from East Ridge to my office (here) at Grace. Now, for most of my ride, I’m on interstates or highways, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Holy Spirit Filled (Exodus 31)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 10, 2024

Could someone have been Holy Spirit filled in the Old Testament? What could this mean for tradesmen today? Let's look at Exodus 31.

Could people have been filled with the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament? Could they have been given gifts of the Holy Spirit? Is some kind of Sabbath rest still relevant to Christians? Let’s look at Exodus 31. Who was Bezalel and why was he filled with the Holy Spirit? The Lord said to Moses, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Entering God's Rest

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 24, 2006

As believers we have entered into His rest by grace (peace with God) AND that we also must make every effort to obtain what God has already provided (peace of God)...

“Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience” (Heb. 4:11). From God’s Word we learn that rest has several meanings: * The seventh day of creation and the weekly Sabbath celebrating it (Gen. 2:2; Heb. 4:4-9) * The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024

What is spiritual rest?

1. What are the author’s warnings? Let us fear (v. 1); let us labor (v. 11), let us hold fast (v. 14), let us come boldly (v. 16). 2. How does the apostle indicate his concern that some have false assurance? Come short of the promise (v. 1). 3. What had been the trouble with the Israelites of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Rest Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2025

Jesus knew that the hypocrites in the crowd would accuse Him of playing God. So Our Lord asks, “what is easier for me to say, ‘your sins are forgiven’ or ‘arise and walk.’”

Friday of the First Week in Course 2025 Psalm 29 is prescribed for all of us clerics as the first prayer of the Divine Office. It’s a very short history of the Israelites. It begins “come ring out our joy to the Lord; hail the Rock who saves us. Let us come before Him giving thanks; with songs let ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Psalm 78:3-8, Hebrews 4:1-5, Hebrews 4:11

Denomination: Catholic

Let's Honor Our Sabbath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores living a life pleasing to God through sanctifying the Sabbath, strengthening spirituality, and serving others selflessly, as guided by Exodus 20:1-17.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as siblings united in the unshakeable love of our Heavenly Father. We come together, not as disparate souls, but as a harmonious choir, each voice unique, yet blending together in a symphony of praise and worship. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Topics: Ten Commandments

Good Things Happen On The Sabbath

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jun 3, 2018

While we can agree with Jesus that "the sabbath is made for humankind and not humankind for the sabbath," we are wrong to disregard it.

In 1986, the good people of Bismarck, North Dakota, thought it was time to overturn or at least soften the blue laws which closed businesses on Sundays. Amid great controversy, Dayton’s Department Store, Target, and many stores and restaurants were to open at noon. Dayton’s and Target were both ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran