Sabbath

"The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath" (Mark 2:27).

Given to mankind by God on the last day of the creation week, this oft-disputed day plays a key role in the plan of God. Find out what it is, when it should be kept and what you stand to gain from it.

Sunset to Sunset - God‘s Sabbath Rest
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Sunset to Sunset: God's Sabbath Rest

Too many of us live at a frantic pace, trying desperately to stay on top of everything we need to get done. It's no wonder we feel out of touch with our spouses, our families and even our Creator. But...
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A Positive Provocation

How do we as Christians bring about a positive provocation? And what should be the result of a positive provocation?
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The Sabbath in History and in Prophecy

God is eternal. He has a plan. The Sabbath teaches us from week to week. It looks back to the creation of this earth, but also forward to a new creation, and it gives us an overall timeline of the…
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Hebrews 3-4: Faithfulness to Christ and Rest for His People

Christ offers us His Sabbath rest if we are faithful to Him.
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Why Do You Keep the Sabbath?

Do you find it difficult to keep the Sabbath? Do you ever wish you could just hang out with your friends on a Friday night or go to a high school football game? Growing up in the Church, I had...
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Shut Your Gates on the Sabbath Day

This sermon emphasizes the Sabbath's significance as a sacred, God-commanded day that requires preparation and respectful observance, urging believers to emulate Christ's balanced approach of focusing on mercy and the spirit of the law rather than rigid legalism, while warning…
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Sabbath Time

How should we view the sacred time of the Sabbath day.
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The Sabbath Is a Shadow: The Future Rest Promised by God

The sermon explores the spiritual significance of the Sabbath, emphasizing that it is not just a weekly day of rest, but a “shadow” pointing forward to greater things—especially the future rest promised by God. The Sabbath is not just about…
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Why Do We Attend Church?

What are some of the reasons of why we attend church each Sabbath?
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Why Go to Church?

We do it every week, but why do we go to church? The Sabbath serves as a weekly reminder of many things for us.
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The Unknown Jesus: Lord of the Sabbath - Part 4

Learn about a special gift God wants to give you in order to have a more meaningful relationship with Him.
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What God Expects From Us During Sabbath Services (His Holy Convocations)

God commands us to assemble in a Holy meeting with Him every weekly and annual Sabbath. What does God expect from us during this commanded assembly - during Sabbath services? What God has made holy we must not defile.
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Was the Biblical Sabbath Changed to Sunday?

History and the Bible show that the biblical Sabbath is Saturday, the seventh day of the week. But most of today’s churches gather to worship on Sunday, the first day of the week. How was this changed and why? Does...
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Sermon

How Can You Fear and Rejoice at the Same Time?

The answer to this question is to understand what is the fear of God. Why does God want us to fear Him? How do we learn the fear of the Lord?
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An Opportunity To Be a Disciple

Christ offers us a chance to be His disciples, but being a disciple is about more than a moral code.
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Jesus, Feasting and Philosophy Part 2

If Jesus lived out the meaning of the Sabbath day, and revealed the shadow of things to come through the annual festivals, then why aren't these customs a part of traditional Christianity today?
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How to Revere God's Holy Convocations

The Sabbath is a set-apart day that gives us an opportunity to grow closer to God and learn more about His way of life.
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The Sabbath Rest: Beating the Tyranny of Tech

We love technology, but does it dominate our lives? You can free its grasp by keeping the Sabbath.
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How Does God Want to be Worshipped?

Christ commanded us to worship God in spirit and truth (John 4:24). But how do we worship God? Can we know what pleases Him?
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Four Ideas to Make the Sabbath Special for Children

How can we teach children about the Sabbath? Here are a few ideas parents shared for how families can make the Sabbath extra special.