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.

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Leaven vs. Unleaven

Yeast is a leavening agent used to make bread rise, or "puff up." In man, sin can be considered as a form of puffed-up attitudes that are contrary to God's ways. God associates leaven as sin in our lives, yet…
BT Daily: Why Do People Struggle with the 4th Commandment?
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Why Do People Struggle with the 4th Commandment?

Why do so few people keep the Sabbath, and what is the purpose behind keeping it?
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Could We Be Guilty of Idolatry and Sabbath-Breaking?

God led Israel out of Egypt and taught them about how to worship Him as He did it. They didn’t listen or heed His voice. As a result, they lost everything. God addresses two specific sins that cost them their…
Remember to prepare for the Sabbath, to observe it and to keep it holy.
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The Ten Commandments Series: The Fourth Commandment: Part 1

God intends for the Sabbath to be a refreshing spiritual oasis from the workweek, when you are spiritually, mentally and physically rejuvenated by drawing closer to God, to your family and to your Church family.
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The Sabbath and Its Three Major Themes

In addition to our literally obeying the Fourth Commandment, it’s highly valuable spiritually for us to study, ponder and celebrate the great themes of the Sabbath. The three most important ones are: 1. Creation and the Creator (focusing largely on…
A family in a field at sunset.
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Ten Biblical Purposes for the Sabbath

Many people view the biblical Sabbath day as an obsolete burden. Some even view it as an absolute curse! But what does the Bible really say? What does it tell us about the purposes of the Sabbath?
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Romans 14 Why Did Paul Write Romans 14?

Listen this sermon to learn why the "days" referred to in Romans 14 are not referring to God's Sabbath or annual Holy Days, and why Romans 14:14 does not mean it's alright to eat pork and other unclean foods.
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Building Our Life Around God

God wants an intimate connection with each of us. It is too easy to have the events of life distract us from having that close relationship. The people of God can forget or even turn away from Him. Israel, within…
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God's Ways Are Not Our Ways God wants us to align our thinking with His thoughts.

The Sabbath is a perfect time to align our thoughts with those of God. Joe Dobson makes use of Isaiah 58 to show the natural orientation of man is to be against God's ways. God calls us to seek His…
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The Wonder Of Jesus Christ And The Sabbath

God rested on the Sabbath, but did He need the rest? Let's review why God made the Sabbath for man.
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The Holiness of the Sabbath Sanctification Part 4

This sermon focuses on the Sabbath day and how God set the Sabbath apart as holy time.
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Fundamental Belief #10: The Sabbath - Part 3

This message looks at the third part of the United Church of God's Fundamental belief #10 - The Sabbath. It explores the example that Christ and His Apostles gives us on how they kept the Sabbath Holy.
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Enter His Rest

God gave mankind the Sabbath day as a day of rest. It was set apart as holy time at the creation of this world. We must strive to enter His rest each and every Sabbath.
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The Fourth Commandment Face Time With God

Our Father Creator’s 4th commandment sets apart a specific day of the week, so that we can spend time together, and develop our relationship. It is last of the first four commandments which offer us guidance on what it means…
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The Basics

This sermon covers several of our basic beliefs, including who God is, the purpose for man, what our future will be, the Sabbath, and the first and second resurrections.
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Remember and Keep

Human memory isn't perfect. Often we remember things that aren't important, and forget those thing which are. God knew our human limitations and built in a weekly and annual reminder for mankind to ensure that we wouldn't forget that which…
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The Sabbath is

The Sabbath is impotant to God. At creation, God concecrated, established and sanctified the Sabbath as a day of rest that was Holy and set apart from the other days of creation.
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What Sanctification Means Sanctification Part 2

This sermon is the second installment in a series on sanctification. God is above everything in might, power, genius, wisdom. He is separate. Throughout the Bible, God takes ordinary things and declares them to be holy. When something is made…
Beyond Today -- The Sabbath Yesterday, Today and in Prophecy
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The Sabbath Yesterday, Today and in Prophecy

Jesus kept the seventh-day Sabbath. His followers through history did too. Learn its value for you.
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Compass Check: Winter 2018

Consider a new approach to dating in our feature article for this issue, including understanding God's timing and your role to play in preparation for a relationship. Hear one member's take on the joy and peace she experiences through keeping...
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