EPISODE · Feb 1, 2026 · 32 MIN
This is Jesus - What does it actually mean to “rest” as a Christian in a busy, pressured world? - Mark 2:23-3:6 - Jamie Haxby
from Hope Sunday Sermons · host Hope Church Lancaster
Hope Live | This is Jesus | Mark 2:23-3:6 | Jamie HaxbyIn this message from Mark 2:23–3:6, we explore Jesus’ radical claim that “the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” Through stories of anxious striving, self-righteousness, and the deep human need for control, we’re invited to see how easily faith can become another exhausting project.Drawing on vivid illustrations, the story of King David, the Pharisees’ obsession with rule-keeping, and John Wesley’s life-changing encounter with grace, this talk reframes Sabbath not as a rule to obey but as a place to live — a life of rest under the loving rule of King Jesus.If you’re tired, anxious, striving to be “enough,” or stuck in spiritual performance mode, this message is an invitation to stop pedalling, step aboard, and rest in what Christ has already done.Key themes:Anxiety, control, and self-righteousnessJesus as Lord of the SabbathResting in grace, not striving for righteousnessHealing for withered hearts and soulsLiving and serving from a place of rest01/02/2026Make sure to share with your friends and family!#hopemessages #mark #thisisjesus #hopelancaster #hopeisnotncanceledSubscribe to Hope Church Lancaster on YouTube HERE: http://bit.ly/3rdQRFfLike Hope Church Lancaster on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/3r64vtHFollow Hope Church Lancaster on Instagram HERE https://bit.ly/3onehbOFind Hope Church Lancaster on TikTok HERE https://bit.ly/3POB1NhJoin the Hope Open Group on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/3rc675tCheck out the website for Hope Church Lancaster HERE: https://bit.ly/3ah5HE
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Hope Live | This is Jesus | Mark 2:23-3:6 | Jamie HaxbyIn this message from Mark 2:23–3:6, we explore Jesus’ radical claim that “the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” Through stories of anxious striving, self-righteousness, and the deep human need for control, we’re invited to see how easily faith can become another exhausting project.Drawing on vivid illustrations, the story of King David, the Pharisees’ obsession with rule-keeping, and John Wesley’s life-changing encounter with grace, this talk reframes Sabbath not as a rule to obey but as a place to live — a life of rest under the loving rule of King Jesus.If you’re tired, anxious, striving to be “enough,” or stuck in spiritual performance mode, this message is an invitation to stop pedalling, step aboard, and rest in what Christ has already done.Key themes:Anxiety, control, and self-righteousnessJesus as Lord of the SabbathResting in grace, not striving for righteousnessHealing for withered hearts and soulsLiving and serving from a place of rest01/02/2026Make sure to share with your friends and family!#hopemessages #mark #thisisjesus #hopelancaster #hopeisnotncanceledSubscribe to Hope Church Lancaster on YouTube HERE: http://bit.ly/3rdQRFfLike Hope Church Lancaster on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/3r64vtHFollow Hope Church Lancaster on Instagram HERE https://bit.ly/3onehbOFind Hope Church Lancaster on TikTok HERE https://bit.ly/3POB1NhJoin the Hope Open Group on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/3rc675tCheck out the website for Hope Church Lancaster HERE: https://bit.ly/3ah5HE
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This is Jesus - What does it actually mean to “rest” as a Christian in a busy, pressured world? - Mark 2:23-3:6 - Jamie Haxby
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