Sermons on The Sabbath:

Straighten Up For Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' miraculous healing on the Sabbath, emphasizing His divine authority, compassion, and the lessons we can learn from His actions.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy and privilege to gather together in the Lord's house today. We are here to find solace, strength, and spiritual nourishment in His Word, and to encourage one another in our shared faith. How wonderful it is to be part of this vibrant, loving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Topics: Miracles

Healing At Bethesda

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025

Modern life’s relentless pace and “idol of exhaustion” leave people physically drained and spiritually empty, setting the stage for Jesus’ Sabbath invitation to true rest.

1. The Weariness We Carry A group of pastors once met in small circles to share their lives. One question asked, “What do you enjoy doing in your spare time—how do you relax?” Again and again the answer came back: “Spare time? I don’t have any.” We fool ourselves if we think this nonstop pace ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Isaiah 40:28, John 5:1-17, Matthew 11:28, Matthew 22:36-40, Mark 2:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What To Do Now

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

Pastor Richard discusses the significance of the Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah), The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), and the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) that occur this month. These days are to be spent in prayer, fasting, and consecration to God

What To Do Now! 
 (09-06-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) Next Sunday is ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-43

Denomination: Charismatic

A Christian's Rest

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 13, 2020

Where can we find true rest for our souls? Do we find true rest on a Sabbath day, in a promised land, or in Jesus and in eternity? Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about rest in Matthew 11:16-30.

Where can we find true rest for our souls? Do we find true rest on a Sabbath day, in a promised land, or in Jesus and in eternity? Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about rest in Matthew 11:16-30. “But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments, 3 Of 6: Third And Fourth Commandments

Contributed by Lee Houston on Sep 18, 2022

The Third Commandment reinforces the first two while commanding another aspect of God's reality, approaching and responding to the LORD. The Fourth Commandment covers Sabbath worship.

The Ten Commandments, 3 of 6: Third and Fourth Commandments Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Deuteronomy 5:11 Summary: The Third Commandment reinforces the first two while commanding another aspect of God's reality, approaching and responding to the LORD. The Fourth Commandment covers Sabbath worship. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Deuteronomy 5:11

It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 5, 2007

We can recognize the finished work of God in creation and His Sabbath rest as a foreshadow of Christ’s finished work on the cross and the rest we have in Him.

1. A work was finished. a. In creation (2:1-2a) b. In Christ (John 19:30) 2. A rest was entered. a. In creation (2:2b) b. In Christ (Hebrews 4:1-10) 3. A blessing was pronounced. a. In creation (2:3) b. In Christ (Revelation 21:6-7) GENESIS 2:1-3 This morning one of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Fascinating And Tremendous Is The Lord Our God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 26, 2025

In the OT, the Hebrews feared that if they saw God, they would die instantly.

Friday of the Thirtieth Week Integral Our Scriptures today are anchored in the Introit antiphon from psalm 105: “Let hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and His strength. Constantly seek His face.” We see our life’s destiny in that simple admonition: seek the face of the Lord. That ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6, Psalm 147:12-15, Psalm 147:19-20, Romans 9:1-5, Psalm 105:3-4, Judges 13:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Surrendering King Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 21, 2013

Jesus rode into town as a king but died as a rebel. However, in his death we recieved a King. This sermon discovers reasons He was labled a rebel worthy of death.

As I was beginning to prepare for this weeks sermon on the secrets of the Kingdom I realized that we have not met the King yet. Therefore, this week we are going to step away from the Kingdom teaching so that I might introduce you to the King. Since this is Palm Sunday, I think we should start ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: Foursquare

When We Ignore The "signs" Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 24, 2024

This verse points out that the Sabbath was intended to be a sign but that Israel wasn't actually obeying it. What are some ways we do similar things today?

GIVE ME A SIGN: God says here that the Sabbath was intended as a sign. - Ezekiel 20:10-12. - These verses tell us that God brought Israel out of Egypt. He gave them the Mosaic Law as a path toward life and peace. And one of the signs He gave them was the Sabbath. - What exactly does it mean that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial Of Our Christian Faith

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 10, 2015

When we talk to the genuinely curious, we show God’s love. We show that we want to be with God and want others to be with him. We will love the things and people that he loves. We will hate the things and people that he hates. We will love others.

The reading we heard from John 5:30-47 a few minutes ago takes place during a “trial”, but it was not held in a courtroom. Jesus had just healed the paralyzed man at the pool of Bethsaida, and the healing took place on the Jewish Sabbath. The Jews had strict rules about what could and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Anglican

Thinking Clearly About Marriage

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2005

This sermon deals with the struggles associated with marriage and some of the pitfalls that we can avoid.

Thinking Clearly About Marriage 2/13/2005 Genesis 2:19-25 1 Corin 7:1-7 For Christians, The date you set for your wedding, should not be based upon how much money you need to save for an elaborate wedding. It should not be based on how many more years of school you have left. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are To Worship God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 5, 2012

We must worship our God each and every day.

We are to worship God 1 Samuel 15:31 So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the LORD. 2 Chronicles 20:18 And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:31

Denomination: Baptist

Earth Day Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 25, 2011

A study of chapter 24 verses 1 through 23

Isaiah 24: 1 – 23 Earth Day 1 Behold, the LORD makes the earth empty and makes it waste, distorts its surface and scatters abroad its inhabitants. 2 And it shall be: As with the people, so with the priest; As with the servant, so with his master; As with the maid, so with her mistress; As ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rest As A Spiritual Principle Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2026

Rest is not merely physical; it is a spiritual principle instituted by God for restoration, alignment, and access to His blessing.

REST AS A SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:2-3 Key Verse: “And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.” — Genesis 2:2 Supporting Texts: Exodus 20:8-11; Matthew 11:28-30; Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You A Lazybones? Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 21, 2005

There is a big difference between taking a Sabbath and being lazy. Lazyness separates us from our own potential, from the love of others, and from the grace of God.

Are You a Lazybones? Proverbs 6:6-11 February 20, 2005 Twenty three years ago, I was one of seventeen men and women who stood before the Annual Conference and was ordained into the United Methodist ministry. We had all written thousands of words explaining our personal histories, our theology, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Methodist