Sermons on sunday as sabbath: showing 151-165 of 55,135

The Spirit Of The Sabbath Year Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 21, 2021

Let’s explore the spirit of the laws of land rest and jubilee found in the Old Testament. These are laws that even good Christians will object to, because we are too selfish to even contemplate them.

Let’s explore the spirit of the laws of land rest and jubilee found in the Old Testament. These are laws that even good Christians will object to, because we are too selfish to even contemplate them. An agricultural sabbath was mandated for the whole of the seventh year (Leviticus 25:2-7, 20-22) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Really Did Make This Time For You.

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jun 12, 2009

When going to church on Sunday seems like just another demand on our time or another obligation, why not stay in bed to get extra sleep? That is why God teaches us that God made the Sabbath day for you. It is a day when God gives and who would want to sle

Sermon Second Sunday after Pentecost Mark 2:23-28 June 14th, 2009 From the concise code of Jewish Law: When one observes the Sabbath properly it is as though he has fulfilled the whole Torah, and one desecrates the Sabbath, it is as though he has denied the whole Torah. (from the Holiness of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Beginning Of… Rest Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 15, 2010

God empowers our work by enabling our rest.

Scripture Introduction For those listening to a recording, it might help to know that our service this morning focused on the fourth commandment. Much debate about this law centers on the definition of the “work” in Exodus 20.10: “the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's Day Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 11, 2011

A study of the book of Luke chapter 6 verses 1 through 5

Luke 6: 1 -5 The Lord’s Day 1 Now it happened on the second Sabbath after the first that He went through the grainfields. And His disciples plucked the heads of grain and ate them, rubbing them in their hands. 2 And some of the Pharisees said to them, “Why are you doing what is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

This Special Day! Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 14, 2012

Which day is THE Special Day? Saturday or Sunday? The Old Testament Shabbat or the New Testament Lord's Day? What do you think?

Exodus 20:8-11 This Special Day! As I prepared this series, I realized how little we actually preach or teach on the Ten Commandments as if they are neither important nor relevant. They are both. It was very enlightening to me to preach through them. I learned a lot! I trust this series will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Terms And Conditions: Take A Break Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 11, 2018

This message takes a look at honouring the Sabbath to find Delight in the Lord

If you follow me on Facebook, that’s assuming that you’ve read the terms and conditions for Facebook and agreed to them, then you might have seen some of my posts from the Babylonian Bee, which is a Christian Satire site, recently this one struck me as fitting. BOSTON, MA—Local man Justin Fuller ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

We The People: Rediscovering Sabbath

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 3, 2010

Fall 1987: Sabbath is about far more than doing whatever you feel like doing. It is a chance to be authentic, in relationship with God, and it is meant to be a delight and not a burden.

Be honest now. This morning when the alarm rang or when your wife nudged you in the ribs; when your mom screamed something about being late -- what was your reaction? What did you feel about getting up and going to church? I asked you to be honest – but not necessarily out loud! Now thus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Sabbath's Gift

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 3, 2024

A sermon for Pentecost B, Lectionary 9

June 2, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6 The Sabbath’s Gift Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One Sunday morning a mother called up the stairs to her son. “Son, it’s time to get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Crippled Woman Healed On Sabbath Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 28, 2017

The problem arose not because our Lord healed her, but because He healed her on the Sabbath day. The Lord healing people on the Sabbath day was a reoccurring source of contention between Himself and the religious rulers.

Judea (16) Crippled Woman Healed on Sabbath (Deut. 5:12-15) Luke 13:10-17 (Luke 13:10-14) And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 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. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Seventh Day Is A Sabbath Of Rest

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2010

God established 52 days of rest every year.

The Seventh Day is a Sabbath of Rest Sept. 5, 2010 Introduction A Labor Day is a national holiday set aside for the honor of American workers. 1 Unofficial end of summer a A weekend to get in last-minute trips & take in one last BBQ or swim party before colder weather sets in. b A weekend of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Bad Sabbath Habits Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 24, 2012

This text presents what the sabbath is about.

Sabbath Conflict Our text today covers two stories, both of which focus on the matter of Sabbath-keeping. So, let’s take a moment to understand the place of the Sabbath in Jewish culture. That the Sabbath must be observed was not a matter of debate among the Jews. The observance was grounded in ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sabbath - Mark 2:28 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 29, 2023

This message will help you learn to truly enjoy God’s complete acceptance of you.

Mark 2:28 So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:28

#13 Silly Sabbath Rules Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 22, 2020

The Pharisees thought religion was about rules and regulations. Jesus taught that it was about worshipping God from the heart and meeting human needs. This sermon looks at the Pharisees silly Sabbath rules and Jesus’ correction of their false teachings, and a startling statement of His deity.

#13 Silly Sabbath Rules Series: Mark March 22, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 2:23-28 – "And no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Replacing Sabbath Rules?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 22, 2019

In the Gospel of John "signs" demonstrate that Jesus is "replacing" the Jewish rules of purficaiton, Sabbath rules

In Jesus Holy Name May 25, 2019 Text: John 5:16-18 Redeemer “Who’s Replacing Sabbath Rules?” Several years ago we replaced our wooden shake shingles on the roof of our home. We used better quality shingles. The old wooden shakes really looked nice but were not very ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-18, John 5:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran