Sermons on Ark Of Gopher Wood:

Master In Interior Decorating – Part 1

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 29, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 25: 1 – 40

Exodus 25: 1 – 40 Master in Interior Decorating – Part 1 25 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring Me an offering. From everyone who gives it willingly with his heart you shall take My offering. 3 And this is the offering which you shall take from ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prevailing Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 29, 2021

To survive and thrive in a world hell-bent for destruction, face it with faith. Face it with a faith that works and waits. Trust God enough to obey Him and keep on obeying Him until your faith is rewarded with sight.

Several years ago, the Journal of the Royal Institute of British Architects carried an article which discussed some of the technical problems Noah could have had in building the ark. Let me read to you some excerpts from that article. The Lord said to Noah, “Where is the ark which I commanded ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22, Genesis 7:1-5, 1 Peter 3:19-20, 2 Peter 2:4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Tabernacle Part 11 The Ark Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 25, 2017

Jesus was the Ark of the Covenant in the center of His people in the flesh. Here we see Jesus the Messiah...all man ..all God dwelling together amonst His people.

THE ARK OF THE COVENANT (Exodus 25:10-22; 37:1-9) The Ark of the Covenant, with its covering, the mercy seat, was the first article that God commanded Moses to make. In the work of salvation, it is always from God to man It was God who said, "Adam, where art thou?" instead of Adam calling to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Shall The Ark Come To Me

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

How to receive the presence and blessing of God in your life

How shall the ark of God come to me? Greater than Shakespeare’s probing the human experience with the question, "to be or not to be?" David’s question here is one which strikes terror, anxiety, frustration in the souls of men. The ark of God, now enfamed by Indiana Jones, was said to be the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-14, 2 Samuel 6:6-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Ark Returned (1 Samuel 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 1, 2025

How reverently do we handle holy things? Let's look at 1 Samuel 6.

Do we treat the things of God with proper reverence as holy or are we sloppy? Do we quickly turn from the error of our ways or stubbornly persist? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 6. How long did it take the Philistines to admit they made a mistake? Why are we so stubborn to repent of a bad decision? The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Mercy Endures Forever

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 14, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 16: 1 – 43

1 Chronicles 16: 1 – 43 His Mercy endures forever 16 So they brought the ark of God and set it in the midst of the tabernacle that David had erected for it. Then they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. 2 And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christ's Entrance Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 27, 2020

In this lesson, we learn about Christ's entrance for his first and second advents.

Today is the First Sunday of Advent in 2020. “Advent” (from the Latin adventus) means “coming,” and it refers to the season immediately before Christmas. In an article for Christian History magazine, Elesha Coffman offers a fascinating history of Advent and Christmas traditions. She writes: The ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-19, John 14:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great I Am Vs. Stone, Metal And Wood Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 20, 2025

Pharaoh has maintained that he does not know this God of slaves. Well, Yahweh is about to introduce himself ---- He will make himself known.

February 22, 2025 Moses has lost all his confidence. Pharaoh had said “NO!” then he increased Israel’s workload. Now the Israelites wanted Moses to just go away. Despite Yahweh’s declaration, “I will redeem Israel,” Moses was still certain that Pharaoh would not listen to him. Definitely a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:30-32

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Grace

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 12, 2025

A sermon to adults on the the Love and Grace of God.

Grace is defined: God's unmerited favor, kindness, and empowering gift of love given freely to humanity. We SING about GRACE. We’re THANKFUL for GRACE. And if we’re truly followers of Jesus, we EXTEND GRACE to others. The first time GRACE is mentioned in the Bible is Genesis 6, where a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism: The Ark's Like Figure Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 21, 2020

To establish baptism is the Ark's like figure. As Noah and his house passed through the flood using the water, baptism passes the repentant believers using the water through the “Washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Baptism: The Ark’s Like Figure Introductory Remarks. 1. This is the eleventh lesson in this sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in old wells to receive what Isaiah promised: "With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:20-21, 2 Peter 2:5, Titus 3:5, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ark Is Returned And Samuel Leads Israel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 20, 2003

God’s sovereignty is shown in the way he brings the Ark back to Israel and in the way he brings victory over the Philistines

The Philistines have had the ark in their possession for 7 months. During that time they’ve suffered all sorts of disasters. People have broken out in lumps, some have died. At least one of their idols has been knocked down and destroyed. And eventually they decide it’s time to get rid of this ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

"Death And The Dance: David, Uzzah, And The Ark”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

God is holy, and not to be trifled with. We wisely enter His presence with the awareness that He is a consuming fire.

“Death and the Dance: David, Uzzah, and the Ark”, II Samuel 6 This chapter qualifies as one of the difficult passages of Scripture. We are taken aback at the harsh action of God, in what we might regard as a merciless act of justice. On the surface, we see Uzzah doing what appears as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23, 2 Samuel 6:17-22

Denomination: Congregational

The Man Who Would Build An Ark

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

There are three things in this verse that tell us a great deal about Noah. And in this short, little sentence I believe we can gain a deeper understanding of how we should live.

A grandchild sitting on her grandfather’s lap listening to the Bible story of Noah’s Ark, asked "Were you in the Ark, grandpa?" He chuckled and replied, "Why, no I wasn’t." There was a pause, and the child looked up at him quizzically and asked, "Then why weren’t you drowned?" Someone once wrote ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9

Denomination: Holiness

Independent Jonah And The Sailors Of A Floundering Ark Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 8, 2008

Jonah runs away from God.

In its 1981 debut, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” made $384 million US worldwide. There didn’t seem to be a country that didn’t fall in love with character Indiana Jones. Kids everywhere were swooping around playgrounds cracking imaginary whips and humming the movie’s theme song as they “uncovered” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ - Our New Ark Of The Covenant

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 7, 2012

Jesus is the NEW ARK of the NEW COVENANT See the correlation of the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus and CHRIST as the NEW ARK of the COVENANT as desribed in John 20:12 Metaphorically, Noah was saved by the Ark, We are saved by the ARK who is CHRIST JESUS.

2014.04.07.Sermon.The New Covenant Arose Symbolic Events of Resurrection Day The New Covenant, Napkin, Ascension and anticipation for His Return Scriptures: Exodus 25:10-22 Jeremiah 31:31-33 Matthew 26:28 John 20:1-29 Acts 1:4-11 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 Summary: Christ is our ARK Noah and the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational