Rhythms of Renewal August 15, 2026
The Sabbath Antidote
Pastor Elena Vance (Co-Pastor & Community Care) • Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3; Mark 2:27-28
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About This Message
Rest is not a reward for finished work; it is an act of trust that God is at work while we sleep. Learn how to practice a weekly 24-hour Sabbath.
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Key Sermon Notes
Sabbath is both resistance against the 24/7 hustle economy and celebration of God’s sufficiency. When we stop producing, we confess that the world does not hold together on our shoulders.
Community Group Discussion Questions
- What makes resting for 24 hours feel terrifying or unrealistic in your current season?
- How does Sabbath practice liberate us from the idol of productivity?
About the Speaker 
Pastor Elena Vance
Co-Pastor & Community Care
Serving the people of Austin with verse-by-verse expository teaching and pastoral care.
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