Sermons on Ark Of God:

What A Baptism Says

Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Mar 31, 2010

A 3 point sermon on the subject of baptism and what it says about those who are being baptized.

What a Baptism Says * The example- Jn. 1:29-34 * The explanation- 1st Cor 15:1-4 & Rom 6:1-4 * The expectation- Matt 28:19 & Acts 2:38,47 & Acts 9:18 I. Someone has been saved * “saved” = approx 50 times in N.T. in relation to being rescued. * rescued from what? Sins power, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Clean Up Your Act

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 28, 2012

Clean slate move on for the Lord.

Clean Up your Act Can looking back change any thing that has happen. Our mistakes our sins all can be removed by our Lord Jesus. Many things we Would like to forget never to think of them again; yet they still come to our minds Again and again. Like the song ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:2

Denomination: Baptist

Contending For Truth

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 24, 2013

BELIEVERS MUST CONTEND FOR THE FAITH!

CONTENDING FOR TRUTH INTRODUCTION: JUDE WAS LIKELY THE HALF-BROTHER OF JESUS, ALTHOUGH NOT ALL SCHOLARS AGREE. HE INSTRUCTS BELIEVERS TO DEFEND THE FAITH, REFUTING FALSE TEACHERS. MOST SCHOLARS DATE THE LETTER AROUND A.D. 60-62. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: JUDE 1:3 “BELOVED, WHILE I WAS ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Race

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015

Msg on finishing strong to the end.

THE GREAT RACE HEB 12:1-4 4 FEB 2015 DR. M POPE INTRO: There’s an old movie The Great Race with Tony Curtis 1. v 1 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Pentecostal?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 27, 2015

Do you really comprehend what it means to be "Spirit-Filled?"

For many in the Body of Christ a “Pentecostal” is someone that likes lively praise and worship, or someone that speaks in tongues all the time, or a person that speaks of themselves being “holy and sanctified”, and of course there is the person that rolls on the floor and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Relationship Between The Pastor And The Church

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

The church needs to know the Biblical view of the relationship between the pastor and the church

I. The current conflict in the average church - Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, - The pastors agenda - Sometimes the pastor is looking out for himself - The process of choosing a pastor - The standards for decision making - The lack of trust in the new pastor - The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Drinking? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 3, 2015

A balanced look at the verses on drinking with an emphasis on our freedom in Christ.

A STARTING POINT: We all know that Baptists are generally teetotalers, but what does the Bible actually teach? THE DANGERS OF DRINKING: 1. The Bible says that excessive drinking is foolish. - Proverbs 20:1; Proverbs 23:20-21, 31-35; Isaiah 5:11; Isaiah 28:1; Luke 21:34; Romans 13:13; 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning Heart Issues

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 26, 2014

THE APOSTLE PAUL DEFENDS HIS MINISTRY TO THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH.

DISCERNING HEART ISSUES OBSERVATION: THE APOSTLE PAUL DEFENDS HIS MINISTRY TO THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH. INTERPRETATION: 2 CORINTHIANS 11:7 (NKJV) DID I COMMIT SIN IN HUMBLING MYSELF THAT YOU MIGHT BE EXALTED, BECAUSE I PREACHED THE GOSPEL OF GOD TO YOU FREE OF CHARGE? 2 CORINTHIANS 11:7 (THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Fruit? Series

Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jul 16, 2014

When we disconnect from The Vine, the consequences are evident.

When we disconnect from The Vine we get “jacked up”: 1. Sexually (Usually the one of the first signs of falling away from The Vine) 2. Socially (Can’t fully relate to people not relating properly to Christ; see Adam & Eve) 3. Spiritually (Christ will keep us from sin or, sin will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Calling Of Deacons-Part 1

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The role of deacons

I. The purpose of having Deacons. (vs. 1-2,4) 1. To minister to the physical needs of the church. (vs. 1-2b) A. The word “deacon” comes from the Greek word “diakonos” which carries the idea of serving as a helper, or servant/ B. The early church in Jerusalem did not need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pastor Not Chairman

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 13, 2021

Not happy with the way your church is going? Let your pastor be a pastor, not the Chairman of the Board or the CEO.

Topic on LinkedIn - Why Are Churches Run Like a Business When Paul's Model Kept Business and Church Separate? My comment: I believe that God calls pastors and not CEOs. Had the Church kept things simple we would not have the issues to address. Act 6:3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Planting In Your Spiritual Garden?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 25, 2019

WHAT ARE YOU PLANTING IN YOUR SPIRITUAL GARDEN? Here are some suggestions with a small play on words. We should all plant in our spiritual garden. Matthew 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

WHAT ARE YOU PLANTING IN YOUR SPIRITUAL GARDEN? Here are some suggestions with a small play on words. We should all plant in our spiritual garden. Matthew 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. I. Let us first plant some rows of 'Lettuce'. A. Let us be Faithful. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:20, 2 Peter 3:18

How Long Wilt Thou Sleep?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ has been lulled by the world. It has fallen asleep at the wheel. It has become complacent and content. Christians have become lukewarm.

HOW LONG WILT THOU SLEEP? Proverbs 6:9-11 & Revelation 3:16 Introduction: The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ has been lulled by the world. It has fallen asleep at the wheel. It has become complacent and content. Christians have become lukewarm. I. DROWSY A. Can’t See As Well B. Your Reaction ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Symbolism Of The Olive Branch

Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Oct 4, 2022

Supplications and Answered Prayers

In the Holy Bible, we read of the magnificent history of our Blessed Master’s faithfulness and obedience to our most Holy Father and of our Lord’s fervency in prayer and supplications in His Earthly Ministry. In the blessed Book of Hebrews, Chapter five, verses seven through eight it is recorded ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-8, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Arrows Of Truth # 11 - What Is The 3rd Step Of The Hunters Strategy (Part B)? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 22, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 11 - What is the 3rd step of the Hunters strategy (part b)? The 3rd step of the Hunters strategy is to “pursue”; ie. to begin to develop a focused relationship of restoration with the dropout believer - but only after the Lord has affirmed to us His desire for our pursuit of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:9-10