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Beware of the Sabbath | January 11, 2026 Sermon
What if rest isn’t optional—but sacred?
In “Beware of the Sabbath,” Pastor Brian Oxman challenges us to rethink how we view rest and busyness in our everyday lives. Using Genesis 2:1–3, Mark 1:35–38, and Mark 6:30–32, this sermon reminds us that Sabbath is not a suggestion—it is a holy rhythm designed by God.
Beginning with the simple question, “How many of you could use a vacation?”, this message speaks directly to our overcommitted, exhausted culture. Even after time away, many of us return feeling behind and overwhelmed. But is this the life God intended?
In this message, you’ll hear about:
God’s pattern of work and rest in creation
Why God blessed and sanctified the seventh day
The true meaning of Sabbath (Sha-bat: rest)
The physical, emotional, and spiritual cost of ignoring rest
Why Jesus regularly withdrew to rest—and invited His disciples to do the same
The sobering truth: “If you don’t take the Sabbath, the Sabbath will take you.”
Pastor Brian calls us to be intentional about Sabbath—naming it, protecting it, and honoring it as sacred time. Whether through worship, family meals, music, walking, or quiet reflection, Sabbath becomes an invitation to restoration and renewal when we intentionally welcome God into our rest.
Scripture References:
Genesis 2:1–3
Mark 1:35–38
Mark 6:30–32
Exodus 31:14
Take time to rest. Call it holy. And remember: If we don’t take the Sabbath, the Sabbath will take us.
