Sermons on Ark A Figure:

Loneliness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022

According to "Psychology Today," it is estimated that over 40% of us will feel loneliness at some point in our lives. In this sermon, we will learn about what loneliness is, the effects of it on our health, and some prominent figures in the Bible who felt lonely.

Introduction: To point out how lonely people can be, Charles Swindoll mentioned an ad in a Kansas newspaper. It read, "I will listen to you talk for 30 minutes without comment for $5.00." Swindoll said, "Sounds like a hoax, doesn't it? But the person was serious. Did anybody ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15, Psalm 102:7, Numbers 11:15, 1 Kings 19:4, Psalm 25:16-18, 2 Timothy 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So You Want To Be A Servant? Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 9, 2002

Most people wish to serve God—but in an advisory capacity only. The person who lives figuratively with a towel over their arm is the person who is nearest the heart of God. If it all has to be about you, life may never make sense and you will never find

S101302 So you want to be a servant! Matthew 8:14 Beginning: Marion Mill was born in a fairy tale royal palace in Hungary. Her first spoon was solid gold. They sent her to school in Vienna where she became an actress, and there she met and fell in love with a young medical student named ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob Wrestles With God - A Reflection On Genesis 32

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s Sermon on wrestling with God. Real growth experiences always involve struggle and pain. And so Jacob, at the turning point of his life, wrestles all night with a dark and shadowy figure by the river Jabbok. He struggles. He fights. He is wo

"Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. (25) When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. (26) Then he said, "Let me go, for the day is breaking." But Jacob said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Overcome The Winter Blues!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 6, 2019

Want to figure out how to cure the winter blues? The cold weather and all those bills can really get a person down but if we remember we are the Lord's portion by sovereign choice, by purchase, by conquest and by faith we can leap for joy!

The Lord’s Portion Deuteronomy 32:9, Ephesians 1:3-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 To see where the quotes were used and to see a live video go to the above website As frosted air forces its way into our lungs and our teeth chatter as we jar our frozen car door ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:9, Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Liberty Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

: Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their freedom.

CHRISTIAN LIBERTY I CORINTHIANS 8: 1-13 INTRODUCTION: Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Saved For A Purpose

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013

You don't have to be a theological scholar to figure out what God expects of those who follow Jesus. He made it really clear. Take care of those who are in need in Jesus Name because you love God and you love people.

What followers of Jesus call the providence of God the world calls coincidence. I have so many stories about how God's providence showed up in our life just when we needed it to. I'm sure you have some, too. Kristi and I marvel at how God has provided for us in various ways through the years; an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Buried Treasure And A Pearl

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Have you ever had to disguise a secret to keep someone from discovering it too soon? Well the parables are in some way like that. They tell of something that you know is important but you can’t quite figure it all out. The answers seem elusive.

A Buried Treasure and a Pearl Matthew 13:44-46 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Path To Victory Pt 1 Abraham Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Mar 2, 2025

Abraham is a foundational figure in the Bible, known for his faith and obedience to God. However, like all human beings, he had moments of moral and character failure. These failures are significant because they highlight his humanity and God’s grace in working through flawed individuals.

The Path to Victory Pt 1 Abraham Key Character: Abraham, in the next 2 weeks we will also look at Moses, and King David Main Theme: Obedience to God’s call leads to victory, and our feelings of inadequacy are proof that we must rely on Him. The Call to Obedience “Have you ever assembled ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Romans 4:20-22, Matthew 6:33, Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Helpers In Unlikely Places Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

God often provides help from unexpected sources and through people we least expect. Divine helpers do not always come as wealthy benefactors or influential figures. Sometimes, they are found in unlikely places—individuals whom society has overlooked, rejected, or considered insignificant.

DIVINE HELPERS IN UNLIKELY PLACES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 "David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him. And every one that was in distress, and every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 11 – The Coming Day Of Israel's Glorious Restoration Under One Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 7, 2024

Jeremiah has been laying out Judah’s great sin of idolatry and wicked departure from the LORD, likening it to spiritual harlotry. Now he switches to the great time of Israel's future restoration when God gathers them from all nations and establishes them in the land forever. Wonderful!

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 11 – THE COMING DAY OF ISRAEL'S GLORIOUS RESTORATION UNDER ONE SHEPHERD PART 11 - Jeremiah 3:14-18 CHAPTER 3 [A]. THE GLORIOUS DAY OF ISRAEL'S RESTORATION – YES IT WILL HAPPEN! {{Jeremiah 3:14-18 ‘Return, O faithless sons,’ declares the LORD, ‘for I am a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:14-18, Genesis 15:18, Isaiah 52:13, Isaiah 53:10, Habakkuk 2:14, Ezekiel 34:1-4, Ezekiel 34:5-6, Ezekiel 34:7-10, Ezekiel 34:11-15, Ezekiel 34:22-24, Zechariah 14:4-17, Zechariah 14:16-17, Isaiah 11:13, Isaiah 11:12, Isaiah 11:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Presence Of God

Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Jan 27, 2023

Delighting in His Blessed Presence

As Children of the Blessed Lord Jesus we are most blessed to receive an invitation from the Master to pursue and delight in Him. And, how marvelously does the Spirit of God lead us into this intimacy? The Comforter may lead us as we are communing with Him, reading the Holy Bible, in praise and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Psalm 24:3-4, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning Successful Obedience Through Adversity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 15, 2004

Christ showed us His formula for success. "The figure of the Crucified invalidates all thought which takes success for its standard." Dietrich Bonhoeffer Everyone who wants to make a success out of his or her life has to remain teachable. Jesus humbled H

Learning Successful Obedience through Adversity Hebrews 5:8 - "Even though He was a Son. He learned obedience through the things He suffered." Illustration: The figure of the Crucified invalidates all thought which takes success for its standard. Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Everyone who wants ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrate!

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Mar 27, 2005

The question is not, “Is Jesus a factual, historical figure who lived and died and rose again just as the Bible tells us?” No. Every reasonable, honest person knows that those things are very, very true. The question is, “What are you going to do about it

CELEBRATE! Matthew 28:1-8 Luke 24:13-35 For many in our world today, fear and guilt reign supreme. The most powerful thing that we as followers of the Risen Savior can do in the face of this is CELEBRATE! We must always understand and never forget that reigning on the Throne of Eternity and over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Emerging Or Returning Church?

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009

Isn’t Christ’s church good enough? Do we need to dress him up to get people through the door? Perhaps we should get back to what the church should be rather than trying to figure out new ways to make it work.

Emerging or Returning Church? Ascension Sunday Revelation 1:12 – 3:22 May 24, 2009 We talk a lot about Jesus birth, his death, his resurrection, but we tend to pay little attention to his ascension to the throne in heaven. So I began to wonder, what if Jesus had just been resurrected and not ...read more

Jesus-Life's Ultimate Question

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

It fascinates me that this figure…Jesus…never pursued widespread prominence in any common practical manner. Didn’t write a memoir or best seller; didn’t head for the big cities; didn’t seek to reach the social and political leaders of the day…rather he p

Intro: Last night we changed clocks…because of particular practical needs…time is changed. On a grand scale God has done the same…Based on a need in the human condition…God is said to have entered the world not simply to change temporal time, but eternity…and this in the figure known as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational