Podcasts about Sabbath

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/28/25), Hank answers the following questions:I am trying to understand spiritual warfare. How much can demons affect believers in comparison to unbelievers? Jimmy - IL (0:52)Can Satan and demons cause believers to experience physical illness? Justin - St. Louis, MO (2:45)Can you address Matthew 17:14-21 regarding demon possession? Can possession cause seizures, cuts, and sores? Chris - Tyler, TX (6:44)Can you address the Seventh-day Adventist criticism against Sunday as the Sabbath? Chris - Tyler, TX (9:05)Are there any extrabiblical historical records to support the miraculous plagues on Egypt? Jim - TX (15:13)Can you explain the parable of the fig tree in Mark 13? Dorothy - West Plains, MO (18:40)How can we be overcomers as Christians when we continue to do the same thing over and over again? Geraldine - St. Louis, MO (23:43)

Summary:Feeling digitally overloaded? In this Midlife Made Simple episode, Shelly shares simple tools and soul-centered rhythms to help you unplug from the noise and reconnect with what matters most. Inspired by Emily P. Freeman and John Eldredge, you'll learn how to create margin, reclaim peace, and make space to hear God's voice again.

In Episode 331 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin ponders the bands and albums that helped invent multiple rock and metal genres at once—from Hendrix, Cream, and Pink Floyd shaping psychedelia, prog, and metal, to King Crimson, Uriah Heep, Sabbath, and Venom forging the foundations of progressive metal, power metal, goth, thrash, and black metal. Jimi Hendrix Experience – “Love or Confusion" King Crimson – “The Court of the Crimson King” Uriah Heep – “Poet's Justice” Venom – “Witching Hour” Metallica – “No Remorse” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the Sabbath and Adventist groups. Show Notes: Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour  Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird https://www.amazon.com/Untamed-Prayers-Devotions-Christ-Psalms/dp/1964419263 Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales https://shop.1517.org/collections/new-releases/products/9781964419039-remembering-your-baptism Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419152-sinner-saint The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654708-the-impossible-prize More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).

Jesus liberates a woman who had been crippled by an evil spirit for eighteen years on the sabbath. (Lectionary #479) October 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

We live in a world that never seems to slow down. Deadlines, family demands, and constant notifications all compete for our attention.But what if God designed rest—not just work—as being essential to our flourishing? Today, we're talking with Tom Nelson about the Sabbath, why it matters, and how it can transform the way we live and trust God.Dr. Tom Nelson is the President of Made to Flourish and has served as the Senior Pastor of Christ Community Church, a multi-site congregation across Kansas City, for over 30 years. He is also the author of Why Your Work Matters: How God Uses Our Everyday Vocations to Transform Us, Our Neighbors, and the World.God's Design for Both Work and RestFrom the very first pages of Scripture, we see that God's creation design includes both work and rest. These are not competing ideas but complementary rhythms woven into what it means to bear God's image. Yet in our culture, it's easy to emphasize one and neglect the other. We celebrate hard work—and rightly so—but often ignore the equally important gift of rest.Genesis 2 begins not with human work, but with divine rest. “By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested” (Genesis 2:2). God didn't rest because He was weary. He rested to delight in His creation and to model for us a rhythm of life that mirrors His own.Sabbath is a gift. It's not an obstacle to productivity but an invitation to communion with our Creator. From the Garden of Eden to the Ten Commandments, from Jesus' ministry to the promise of the new creation, the thread of Sabbath runs through the entire story of Scripture.When we honor that rhythm—six days of labor and one day of holy rest—we experience an echo of Eden and a foretaste of eternity, when we will work and rest in perfect harmony with God.Rediscovering Sabbath as a GiftGod designed us for a relationship with Himself and with one another. Sabbath helps us recalibrate those relationships. It reorders our hearts around love, not accomplishment. The Triune God invites us to rest so that our hearts might be re-centered on intimacy with Him rather than on our own achievements.That's what Sabbath is really about: not simply stopping our work, but remembering who sustains it. It reminds us that the primary calling of our lives is not to do for God, but to be with God.For many of us, we may see Sabbath as optional—something good in theory but impossible in practice. However, neglecting rest affects our spiritual formation, our relationships, and even our physical and emotional health.Sabbath is not a duty; it's a grace. It's not legalism; it's life. Sabbath is God's way of teaching us to steward not just our resources, but our time. We often speak of stewarding our time, talent, and treasure, yet forget that time itself is one of God's greatest gifts.We may think of Sabbath as “rest from work,” but we should really view it as “work from rest.” Our week should flow out of the rest we receive—not the other way around.Guarding Against the Idolatry of WorkOur work matters deeply to God. But like all good things, it can become disordered. When we place our identity, meaning, or security in what we accomplish, work becomes an idol. Sabbath protects us from that idolatry.By resting, we declare that God—not our productivity—sustains the world. Sabbath breaks the cycle of self-reliance and teaches us to trust the One who never sleeps. It frees us to delight in beauty, to nurture relationships, and to experience renewal in body and soul.Many people say, “That sounds wonderful, but you don't know my schedule.” Between raising children, leading organizations, and building businesses, the idea of a day of rest can feel unrealistic.But Sabbath is not a test of devotion—it's an act of grace. Jesus said, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath” (Mark 2:27). God gives us this rhythm for our good. So start small. Begin with an afternoon. Disconnect from technology. Step away from the endless noise and hurry. Give your soul permission to breathe.As you do, you'll find that rest becomes not a luxury, but a necessity. You'll also discover that Sabbath rhythms bear witness to a watching world—an act of quiet evangelism declaring that our trust is in God's provision, not our own effort.A Practical Picture of SabbathFor many, Sunday naturally serves as a Sabbath—a day centered on corporate worship and community. Begin the day in God's Word. Gather with your church family to worship and remember the gospel. Then build the rest of the day around delight: time with loved ones, enjoying nature, sharing meals, or simply slowing down.Sabbath isn't about inactivity; it's about being present—to God, to others, and to the world He made. It's a day of delight, not productivity—a time to remember that we are human beings, not human doings.Without Sabbath, those we love often receive only our leftovers—whatever energy remains after six days of striving. But when rest becomes part of our rhythm, our relationships deepen. We offer the people closest to us not exhaustion, but joy.Sadly, when people face burnout or relational breakdown, Sabbath is almost always missing. Rest is essential to wholeness.Ultimately, Sabbath points us to Jesus Himself—the Lord of the Sabbath. He invites us, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). That invitation is not just for a day each week—it's for every day of our lives.When we rest, we remember that the world is not upheld by our effort but by His grace. True rest is not found in the absence of work but in the presence of Christ.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:Our new community ministry is only about 25% funded right now, but we'd really like to launch it in a biblically sound way. As a leadership team, how should we move forward with that?A debt settlement counselor is offering to settle $36,000 of debt for $29,000, with monthly payments of $575 over 52 months. That adds up to just $29,000 total. Is this legitimate—or does it sound like a scam?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Made to FlourishWhy Your Work Matters: How God Uses Our Everyday Vocations to Transform Us, Our Neighbors, and the World by Dr. Tom NelsonChristian Credit CounselorsWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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The world is fast-paced. Deadlines, family demands, and constant notifications all compete for our attention. But what if God designed rest—not just work—as essential to our flourishing? On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Tom Nelson talk about the Sabbath, why it matters, and how it can transform the way we live and trust God. Then, it’s on to your calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live, weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio. Faith & Finance Live is a listener supported program on Moody Radio. To join our team of supporters, click here.To support the ministry of FaithFi, click here.To learn more about Rob West, click here.To learn more about Faith & Finance Live, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Pastor Brandon continues our series "Deeper Waters", focusing on slowing down. The importance of Sabbath and creating time for rest.Support the show

As women, we often have a difficult time calling ourselvesby the right name. This might be due to how we have been treated in life, our own woundedness, or just an overall lack of understanding about who we are and whose we are. Have you ever caught yourself referring to yourself as dumb, stupid, fat, clumsy, or worse? I can assure you that the Creator of theUniverse calls you many beautiful names. There is an amazing story in the Gospels that describes awoman who undoubtedly felt less than adequate or valuable in any way. However, Jesus calls her "Daughter of Abraham," a name that had never been used or heard before. This was no mistake, and certainly deserves a deeper look. Women are so multi-faceted and wear so many hats, yet in all of that, wecan easily lose our identity, and our REAL name. Listen in as Tiffany Jo Baker speaks with Rosie DiBianca, author of the book, He Calls Me Daughter. Together, they will discuss the true meaning of the name "Daughter of Abraham."Listen in for: How we might use names for ourselves that are untrue Why Jesus singled out the women in scripture What our Heavenly Father REALLY thinks of us as women How believing what God calls us can change ourrelationship with Him and outlook on life Favorite Quotes: "Daughter is a term of endearment, daughter is a term of inclusion, and of being beloved." - Rosie DiBianca "When other people see us, hear us...that's the ministry of Jesus right there." - Rosie DiBianca "The Bible is not just a text, it's active, it's living, it's the sword of the Spirit." - Tiffany Jo Baker Favorite Scripture: "The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Doesn't eachof you on the Sabbath untie your ox or donkey from the stall and lead it out to give it water? Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day fromwhat bound her?” - Luke 13:15-1 To find more information about Rosie DiBianca, please followher at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581059926580. To order her book, visit https://amzn.to/3JpOH3U.*If you're looking for perfectly polished people or podcast,this isn't for you. We're real people, with real good information, and a really great God. *Want timely words, resources and episodes delivered rightto your inbox to help you fuel and fulfill your faith journey? Simply subscribe today to never miss an episode at https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/subscribe (don't worry, you won't get spam or excessive emails) Don't miss the next Tiffany Jo Baker Podcast episode as wecontinue to help you GET FREE, LIVE FULL & THANK GOD! You can watch on YouTube and https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/tiffany-jo-baker-podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player. Ratings and reviews are like high-fives and “go-girl's” on podcasts.Helping you refresh and refocus so you can do all the thingsyou are called and created to do, my 31 Day Devotional “Soul-Care for Go-Getters” is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and my website shop here ( https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/go-getters-devo ).As a 3x Surrogate, Speaker, Soul-Care and Success Coach andHoly Spirit-led Strategist, I uplift the soul and success of women like you who are walking out your WHY, so you can birth your God-given dreams at home, online, and in the real world. Find me, @TiffanyJoBaker, on Instagram, Facebook and https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com. I would love to connect with you there!

Thadd teaches on the way Jesus discusses Sabbath with the rule focused Pharisees in Matthew 12:1-8.

Thought to share? Send me a text...A snowy cabin, a tired heart, and a chapter that wouldn't let go—Colossians 3 turned a season of burnout into a turning point for Betsy. After a painful reorganization at church and the quiet ache of feeling “not enough,” a long-buried moment resurfaced: a warning phone call that planted a lie and fueled years of striving. What seemed like a four became a ten because an old arrow finally worked its way to the surface. That's where forgiveness stepped in—not as approval, but as release—and where Christ's peace began to rule.We share the honest process of naming hidden fears, pulling up the root of unforgiveness, and discovering how identity in Christ reframes every bruise. The passage's call to “put on” compassion, kindness, humility, and unoffendable patience becomes more than a list; it's the wardrobe of a heart that knows it is dearly loved. From that place, gratitude stops being a nicety and becomes strength. “Let the word of Christ dwell richly” shifts from theory to practice through simple rhythms: Scripture that takes up residence, a written list of truths that confronts lies, and Sabbath that protects the soul from endless proving.This journey didn't end in quitting; it sparked purpose. Sitting by the fire, Betsy recorded her first teaching to help students and busy listeners carry scripture into everyday life—seed of the podcast you're hearing now. If you're holding wounds that won't name themselves or living under a story that drains joy, this conversation offers a path: tell the truth, forgive generously, surrender to peace, and let love be the mark of maturity. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review with one truth you're choosing to believe today.Download the Companion Guide Here: 0:00  Welcome & Colossians 3 Focus0:50  Ministry Burnout and Loss2:05  Cabin Retreat for Rest and Clarity3:10  Colossians 3 Illuminates Identity4:14  Forgiveness and the Hidden Arrow6:05  Peace, Surrender, and Pruning8:10  Word Dwelling Richly and Calling10:10  Birth of the Podcast Mission11:3To find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head tohttps://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/You can follow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/and Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.98

What does it mean to follow Jesus in a city famous for witchcraft? Pastor Steven and Sarah White share how their family and church bring the light of Christ into the heart of Salem, Massachusetts—especially during Halloween, when the streets overflow with spiritual seekers and darkness feels most tangible. ✨ Summary In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Watson sits down with Pastor Steven and Sarah White to explore what faithful discipleship looks like in one of America's most spiritually charged cities. From prayer walks through the Satanic Temple to welcoming thousands of visitors during Halloween, the Whites describe how God is using gentle presence, prayer, and joy to advance the gospel in Salem. They also open up about the importance of rest, marriage, and raising children amid spiritual opposition—and how light truly shines brightest in the dark.

WHAT IS THE LAW'S1. Summary (Exodus 20:1-17)2. Purpose (Romans 3:19-20)3. Fulfillment (Matthew 5:17) NEW CITY CATECHISMQuestion 15: Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose?Answer: That we may know the holy nature of God, and the sinful nature of our hearts; and thus our need of a Savior. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS1. You shall have no other gods before me.2. You shall not make for yourself an idol.3. You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God.4. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.5. Honor your father and your mother.6. You shall not murder.7. You shall not commit adultery.8. You shall not steal.9. You shall not give false testimony.10. You shall not covet.

This is the eighth lesson in Dr. William Wood's Reformed Academy course, Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 Sabbath as Creation Ordinance 14:28 The When of Worship in the Patriarchal Period 17:09 Mosaic Legislation about the When of Worship 28:58 The Lord's Day as Christian Sabbath 37:08 Answering Objections Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to twenty-seven additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedforum.org/courses/red... Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #biblicaltheology #worship #reformedtheology

Today is day 299 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment. 299. How does keeping the Sabbath help you to grow in Christ? As I keep a weekly day of rest and worship, my faith in God my Creator is strengthened, my hope in God my Provider is renewed, and my love for God my Redeemer is deepened. (Exodus 16:1–30; Psalm 127:1–2; Hebrews 10:19–25) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 88.For Daily Growth found on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Jesus heals a man. That should be the end of the story but it's not. The religious leaders take offense that he did so on the Sabbath. That breaks the rules. Well, that breaks their rules. How does the rest of the account go? That's what we explore in this message. Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Cor Chmieleski Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Downtown, visit hopecc.com/downtown.

Luke Cornelius - The Pharisees want to catch Jesus out with Sabbath rules, when he is bringing true Sabbath rest! He comes to restore his kingdom of rest.

Inspired by the true story of the friendship between Rembrandt and Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel. Painting scenes from Bible stories is Rembrandt's passion. Many of his Amsterdam neighbors are Sephardic Jews, and the children often come to play with the costumes at the renowned painter's house. Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel encourages his neighbors to pose for Rembrandt's biblical scenes. He helps the painter understand the descriptive words in the Hebrew bible. At the rabbi's home for Sabbath dinner, Rembrandt watches his friend cup his hands over his children's heads and say a blessing, which gives him an idea for a very special painting. Tami Lehman-Wilzig is the award-winning author of sixteen Jewish content picture books, including On the Wings of Eagles, SOOSIE, The Horse That Saved Shabbat; Keeping The Promise; Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles; Passover Around the World; and Hanukkah Around the World. Here, we we talk about her brand new picture book, Rembrandt's Blessing, (illustrated by Anita Barghigiani, Kar-Ben Publishing, Sept. 2025), and her writing journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Parsha "Noach" (Genesis 6:9-11:32) is actually the second, and concluding part of the story of the "days of Noah," and is the reading that contains the most well-known (and also sometimes LEAST known!) elements of the story of The Flood. But there's more, too, because it also includes the "Tower of Babel," and the intro to the first of the Patriarchs. https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SSM-10-24-25-Noach-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 Mark begins the Sabbath midrash with the observation that the 'days of Noah' spanned not only the time prior to the Flood when "the thoughts of men's hearts was only evil continually," but also many years thereafter, and certainly through the time of Nimrod, and up to the story of Babel. And that is particularly key when it comes to understanding the somewhat enigmatic story of His 'confounding the language' to deliberately ensure that mankind is NOT "one people," and NOT able to 'work together for the common good.' The fact that so much of today's 'One World' propaganda pushes exactly that goal should be concerning, at minimum, given that YHVH explained His concern by saying the reason for His actions was that once they learned to work together, and seemingly plot to thwart His potential plans, "THIS is what they begin to do." "Noach: Maybe 'coexist' is NOT the best motto - then or now" https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WT-CooH-10-25-25-Noach-Am-Echad-And-THIS-is-What-they-Begin-to-DO-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

At Jesus' Crucifixion and Death, the “Temple Veil” Was Torn; After Jesus Easter Resurrection, You Now Pray Directly with God MESSAGE SUMMARY:  Think about the magnitude of your direct and personal access to God that your prayers give you, through Jesus, if you will only pray. Before Jesus, ordinary people did not have direct access to God, through the Throne Room of God, with a direct personal relationship with God. In Old Testament times, people would come to the priests; and the priest would offer up a sacrifice on behalf of the people. The priests, and not the people, were communing directly with God. On Good Friday and at Jesus death on the cross, the “Temple Veil” was torn from top to bottom (i.e. “Temple Vail” was a large, very thick, and very heavy barrier that divided that portion of the Temple accessible by those wishing to sacrifice for prayer and the “Holy of Holies” where the only the High Priest could meet with God and pray on behalf of the people of God.). At Jesus Resurrection, no longer was an intermediary (e.g., a Priest) required for direct prayer with God by the people in Christ (i.e. Jesus Followers).  Because Jesus created a New Covenant relationship with His followers, now your prayers are in direct communion with God, the Creator of the Universe. Everyone, who is in Christ, may have access to the Throne Room of God in the name of Jesus. What a privilege this direct access to God is for those who are in Christ. The author of Hebrews, in Hebrews 4:16, tells Jesus Followers that, because of the Gospel, you have direct access to God's “throne of Grace” for your needs: “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.".   TODAY'S PRAYER: Keeping the Sabbath, Lord, will require a lot of changes in the way I am living life. Teach me, Lord, how to take the next step with this in a way that fits my unique personality and situation. Help me to trust you with all that will remain unfinished and to enjoy my humble place in your very large world. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 129). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM RIGHTEOUS IN GOD'S EYES. God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Philippians 4:1-13; John 15:9-10; Revelation 4:1-2; Psalms 69c:25-36. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “The Interior Life – Maintenance of the Inner Man -- Part 7: A Listening Spirit” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/    DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

In this message Pastor Les Cody expounds on one of the Ten Commandments, Keep the Sabbath Holy. Pulling from Exodus 16:22 through 30. Pastor Les teaches that you radically love God by keeping the Sabbath Holy! Pastor Les teaches that we as believers need to trust the Lord and understand that he can do more with 6 days than we can do in 7. Ps. Les touches on four points that war against Sabbath Rest. Teaching that resting in the Lord provides true peace and rest and that all other types of rest do not provide the level of rest that the Lord can provide. Teaching that the Sabbath is about trusting the Lord. And when you trust the Lord he proves faithful. Ps. Les provides 3 practical pieces of advice to prepare for the Sabbath. Teaching that freedom is found in the Sabbath Rest. When you reject the Sabbath, you reject God.  In this message, Pastor Les Cody delivers a powerful teaching on one of the Ten Commandments: “Keep the Sabbath Holy.” Drawing from Exodus 16:22–30, Pastor Les reveals that keeping the Sabbath is not a religious duty but a radical expression of love for God. He challenges believers to trust that the Lord can accomplish more in six days than we ever could in seven. Pastor Les identifies four key challenges that war against true Sabbath rest. He reminds us that genuine rest is found only in the Lord. All other forms of rest, cannot compare to the deep spiritual renewal that comes from trusting in Him. The Sabbath, Pastor Les teaches, is fundamentally about trusting the Lord's provision and faithfulness. When we set aside time to rest in Him, we declare our dependence on His strength rather than our own. And as we do, He proves Himself faithful again and again. To help believers embrace this rhythm of grace, Pastor Les offers three practical steps to prepare for the Sabbath, intentional ways to structure our time, hearts, and homes to honor the Lord. He concludes with a powerful reminder: true freedom is found in Sabbath rest, for when we reject the Sabbath, we are ultimately rejecting God's design. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Sabbath The weekly “message” podcast from Connection Community Church in Middletown Delaware is posted on Sundays. For more information about our church, visit our website at JustShowUp.church or, for sermon notes, visit Messages.JustShowUp.church.

The Interior Life – Maintenance of the Inner Man -- Part 7: A Listening Spirit MESSAGE SUMMARY: Paul, in 1 Thessalonians 5:23, describes the characteristics of the inner life and the maintenance of the inner man: “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.". The Spirit is that part of us that communes with the Lord when we become a Christian. Without Jesus, we are not fully alive because, without Jesus one has a dead Spirit. It is by Grace that we are saved and then our faith in Jesus awakens our Spirit. We listen to and for the Lord with the Holy Spirit. God desires to speak to His people. God wants to speak to us and tell us about things in our lives like what His will is for us. However, we live in a noisy world; therefore, listening to and for the Lord is difficult. All the noise in the world and in our lives, has conditioned our Spirit to be dulled in listening to and for the Lord. Our Spirit is constantly under bombardment and distraction. As God spoke in Psalms 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”. With the indwelling of the Holy Spirit as Christians, God will speak to us in a variety of ways: 1) through the still small voice; 2) as we study the Bible – the Lord's voice is both His spoken Word and in His written Word; 3) in our prayer, which is both talking and listening to God; 4) through teachings and sermons; 5) through our Christian friends; 6) through music; and 7) through the desires of our hearts, as the Psalmist tell us  in Psalms 37:4: “Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.".  However, be careful trusting the word from yourself if you are not in the Holy Spirit. We need to be to listen to and for the Lord. These are exercises, in our lives, that we can practice to tune our Listening Spirit to the Lord: 1) build times of silence in our lives; 2) practice solitude – being quit and alone with the Lord; 3) read and study His Word; 4) pray in intercessory prayer – talk to God in the behalf of others; 5) keep a prayer journal; and 6) obey God – when God speaks to us, He expects us to obey, as we find in Jeremiah 7:23: “But this command I gave them: ‘Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people. And walk in all the way that I command you, that it may be well with you.'". If we don't obey the Lord, He will quit speaking to us: “What's the point?”.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Keeping the Sabbath, Lord, will require a lot of changes in the way I am living life. Teach me, Lord, how to take the next step with this in a way that fits my unique personality and situation. Help me to trust you with all that will remain unfinished and to enjoy my humble place in your very large world. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 129). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! (Luke 11:13). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV):  Jeremiah 33:3; John10:27; 1 Kings 19:11; Genesis 22:18. (Click the blue below to read the full Bible text for these scripture references in BOLD.). A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “At Jesus' Crucifixion and Death, the “Temple Veil” Was Torn; After Jesus Easter Resurrection, You Now Pray Directly with God”: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany are back in the Video Studio continuing their discussion on money, the church, and what it means for modern Christians. This time, they’re talking about the concept of helping community members by opening our hands and hearts and releasing debts, providing financial freedom and relief to others. It’s a conversation they’ve titled: Our Money Story – Release. The two female pastors are inspired by Deuteronomy 15 and God’s vision of releasing debts, providing rest, and granting freedom every seventh year. Through the biblical passage, they notice it’s a story of abundance, acknowledging that as a church community, we’ll always have more than enough, so there is no need for an inward focus of hoarding personal assets instead of having an external focus of communal support and prosperity. They describe it in this straightforward way of thinking: If you have, you give. The women clergy of First United Methodist Church of San Diego also use this digital Bible Study to discuss: The shifting definition of Sabbath from the nomadic times of Exodus to the agricultural community of Deuteronomy. The coexistence of personal economy and communal economy. God isn’t calling for charity; they’re local for a system that doesn’t allow for deep debt with no hope of financial freedom. The difference between the rhythm of grace and the rhythm of greed. There are a lot of concepts packed into this short conversation, so we encourage you to engage with others as you uncover your thoughts about financial release. You can do so through our in-person Convergence group or joining our online community at patreon.com/fumcsd. Here are the discussion questions for this episode: What would “release” look like in our world today? What would it mean to stop the relentless cycle of debt — emotional, financial, spiritual — that keeps people captive? What could we let go of to create space for everyone’s wellbeing in the community? Our Patreon community is open to all – no matter where you align in your spiritual beliefs. It’s free to join and connect over the weekly episode questions. There is also an optional paid membership that unlocks additional content. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/fumcsd!

Are you constantly rushing through life with no time to breathe? In this powerful message, discover how God ordained the Sabbath Rest as a divine gift for your spiritual and physical wellbeing. Pastor Todd reveals how the Lord's Day isn't just an ancient ritual but a vital necessity in our modern, hectic world. Learn how the true meaning of Sabbath offers you a deeper rest that refreshes both body and soul. This message unpacks key biblical insights from Genesis through Hebrews, showing how God refreshes you when you honor His command to pause and connect. Whether you're feeling burned out or simply seeking a more meaningful spiritual rhythm, these timeless principles about the Sabbath Day will transform your approach to rest and worship.

By Lewis Vanausdle - 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 physical rest, but spiritual renewal and preparation for

By Keith K Haab - In the Millennium, husbands and wives will stay together, work together, and support one another.

By Tim Martens - *Audio only - An examination of the Bible to see how God views witches, ghosts, and goblins - and how we should deal with the dark side in the world around us.

By Lynn L Leiby - Jesus Christ told his followers, "until heaven and earth pass away, one jot or tittle will in no way pass from the Law until all is fulfilled." The Apostle Paul said, "do we make void the Law through faith? On the contrary, we establish the Law." There is a commandment in the Law that requires God's

By Greg Thomas - If you are like most people, you probably resist change! You many not personally like to change. If you do feel this way you were born in the worst possible time in human history. More change has occurred in the last 100 years than in the previous 5,000 years combined. Today, we are on the cusp of

By Tim Martens - *Audio only - We read in the Bible that God is love. The Bible also specifically lists the things that God hates. We must embrace the characteristics of God's love as well as hating what God hates.

By Elias Vazquez - This sermonette delivered after the Feast of Tabernacles reflects on how the spiritual renewal and inspiration experienced during the Feast should be carried into daily life. It should encourage believers and fuel their mission and purpose. The message focuses on Micah 6:8 as a Blueprint and the

By Lupe P Gonzalez Jr - It's after the Feast, now what should we be doing? I say it's time get deeper into God's Word and when the time comes, we will be ready for our new upcoming job as Teacher in the Kingdom.

By Mark Welch - God is all about family and He wants all of us to be a blessing to His children so the family may function well and be strong. In God's Church we have an opportunity to build stronger families.

By Robin S Webber - Paul's one page epistle to a slave owner in regards to a runaway slave is a scriptural masterpiece (gem!) in regards as how to project and practice reconciliation underlined with loving wisdom framed with the bookends of grace and peace. Jesus' words state that we are to forgive as we have been

By Gary Petty - The laying on of hands in the old and new testament and its purposes.

By Dan Preston - Tithing is an important command given to us to cover a variety of needs. But have you ever wondered why God tells us to tithe?

By David Cook - Being that we are begotten children of God, members of God's family, spiritual brothers and sisters to one another, we should try to emulate the qualities of God and thrive as God's family, unified.

By Sanford Beattie - When we read or study the Beatitudes, delivered at the Sermon on the Mount, we almost always look at Matthew's account. How many of us have focused on the version of the Beatitudes recorded by Luke? They are not identical. Why? Are the differences important?

By Troy Phelps - Speaker: Troy Phelps Date: 10/25/25 “Almost” can be a sad word. Being so close, yet not completing an objective, not reaching the goal, not receiving the reward carries a heaviness. In this sermon, we will look at four ways we can be impacted by “almost”.

By Kevin D Willis - The life of a Christian includes moving from darkness into light, and from sin to righteousness. Scripture calls on Christians to reject worldly behaviors like anger and malice, and instead embrace kindness, forgiveness, and love, as modeled by Christ. Paul's teachings in Ephesians emphasize

By Mark Holladay - We come back from the Feast feeling refreshed because of the messages and joy we receive while attending it. What steps can we take to make sure that we use that momentum to get even closer to God this year?

By Ken Loucks - This message addresses the most fundamental question ever asked: Why was I born? It cuts through cultural confusion, philosophical speculation, and religious ambiguity to reveal the clear, biblical purpose for human life — to become a child in the family of God. In a world grasping for meaning, this

By W. Fred Crow - Society tries to lower our standards. God sets the bar high and expects us to meet and keep His standards.

By Patrick Kansa - It is critical that we understand God's truth and immerse ourselves in it. In the same way, we need to understand why celebrating Halloween is something that goes against God's way of life.

By Daniel Apartian - It is typical for us to have a tendency to want Christ to come into our lives, but then lean toward maintaining our own control, and not letting Him truly lead us. There are good desires and bad, and we know to reject the bad, but the frustration of unfulfilled good desires can also lead to sin

By Bart Bornhorst - As we leave behind the fall Holy Days and approach the coldness of winter, we are called to stay fervent in our spiritual walk towards the Kingdom of God. This sermon looks at three key areas to help us stay motivated and watchful.

Today is day 298 and we are studying The Fourth Commandment. 298. What does the Sabbath teach you about time? Through an ordered life of weekly worship and rest throughout the Christian year, and by a regular pattern of daily prayer, I learn that time belongs to God and is ordered by him. (Genesis 1:14–15; Leviticus 23; Psalms 92:1–4; 119:164; Acts 3:1; Hebrews 10:25) We will conclude today by praying Part III and Doxology of Canticle 10 found on page 88 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Send us a textThe littlest narco visits his home town and is roped into a babysitting gig. Meanwhile, the local sheriff, after receiving a piece of evidence in the mail, falls into an increasingly desperate scavenger hunt involving a trio of offensive radio personalities. On Episode 691 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss the throwback horror flick Night of the Reaper from director Brandon Christensen! We also talk about what made 80s horror special, reminisce about the early days of video game consoles, and do a live trailer reaction for the upcoming Sam Raimi directed film Send Help! So grab your VHS camcorder, try not to be an asshole and pull a Hedgehog out of its hole, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein, Creature From the Black Lagoon, The Shape of Water, The Phantom of the Opera, Double Dose of Degenerates, Darby Allin, Jon Moxley, AEW, Deltron 3030, Virus, dystopian hip hop, Drugs Schmugs Who Needs ‘Em, Necronomicon Championship Wrestling, Psycho Patrick, Astroboy, The Vampire Lovers, Lady Frankenstein, Halloween 3: Season of the Witch, The Sender, Bats, Messenger, The Witch's Sabbath, Forget Me Not, Paranormal Activity, Restricted Area, Tone Deaf, The Empty Man, The Littlest Vampire, Jonathan Lipnicki, Dark Places, Blood Orgy of the Damned, The Whistler, Dead on Sight, Flight 666, Suzanne Snyder, Weird Science, Judy Aaronson, Jeff Goldblum, Shrunken Heads, Trick or Treats, Popcorn, Amityville 3D, Christopher Lloyd, The Littlest Narco, Tobe Hooper, Lifeforce, Revenge of the Cheerleaders, Nightbreed, UHF, Oldsmobile Delta 88, Larry Drake, Mike P. Nelson, Joe Begos, Christmas Bloody Christmas, Silent Night Deadly Night, Demonic Toys, RIP Ollie, Night of the Reaper, Brandon Christensen, Clown in the Cornfield, throwback 80s horror, “what's less than Tubi?”, Jim Cornette, A Nightmare on Elm St., Atari 2600, Centipede, Atari 5400, Atari 7800, Genesis, Robbie the Robot, Paco Plaza, REC, V/H/S/Halloween, Smallville, RIP Ace Frehley, and Punxsutawney Kill.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show