Playlist: Sabbath as Delight (topic)
The Purpose of the Sabbath
Sermonette by Craig SablichThe Sabbath enables us to learn spiritual principles rather than a set of rules, and to exercise righteous judgment, aligning our actions with God's purpose.
Polluted Sabbath?
Sermon by Bill OnisickThe Sabbath is a day set apart by God for the recreation and cleansing process, different from the other six days of the week. It is a day dedicated to qadash activity, which makes us pure and Godlike, holy like Him. God ordained the Sabbath to be holy because He knew the world is full of too many distractions. The Sabbath …
Sabbathkeeping (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Sabbath is to be a day of joy and delight. God expects a great deal of respect for the Sabbath day, and He says it is to be held honorable, meaning right and proper. It is a day set aside as holy to God, belonging to Him, and is to be used for His pleasure rather than our own. We honor Him by doing His desire, will, wish, or …
Sabbathkeeping (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe biblical instructions for Sabbath keeping apply far more to the church than to the Israelites, who did not have the fullness of scriptural counsel.
The Fourth Commandment (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe reason for refraining from many activities on the Sabbath is not labor or energy, but the overall motivation. Certain works are perfect for the Sabbath.
The Commandments (Part Nine)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughBenign neglect of the Sabbath covenant can incrementally lead us into idolatry. We must treat this holy time as different from the other days of the week.
The Fourth Commandment (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFocusing on material and temporal things undermines faith. The Sabbath is holy time, created for building faith, energizing our minds for fellowship with God.
The Commandments (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn our hectic culture, we commit far too little time to God, depriving ourselves of the Holy Spirit and attenuating the faith required to draw close to God.
Liberty Through Self-Control
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOnly by using God's Spirit can we gain the self-discipline, self-mastery, and self-control to put to death the carnal pulls, giving us freedom from sin.
Living Abundantly In Tough Times
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughLived properly, a Christian's life is scintillating and deeply satisfying, full of rewards, even though it involves responsibility and self-control.