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God Will Not Be Dismissed (1 Samuel 6:1-9) The sermon examines the Philistines' seven-month struggle with the Ark of the Covenant to illustrate that God cannot be dismissed or treated as a mere mechanism for relief. It contrasts their desire to simply remove pain with the necessity of genuine reconciliation and submission to God's authority. The preacher warns against inventing human remedies for guilt, emphasizing that only Christ's sacrifice provides true atonement rather than superficial religious adjustments. A critical theme is the danger of hardening one's heart despite clear evidence of God's hand, urging immediate obedience over delayed or intellectualized responses. Ultimately, the message calls believers to acknowledge God's glory and justice, seeking a softened heart rather than just a changed circumstance.

The sermon explores the profound theological concept of being a 'new creation' in Christ, drawing primarily from 2 Corinthians 5:17. It contrasts the natural state of humanity with the radical internal transformation that occurs through divine intervention and faith. The preacher emphasizes that conversion is not self-improvement but a miraculous work of God that recreates a person's nature, desires, and direction. Using illustrations such as Noah's Ark and cities of refuge, the text highlights the security found in union with Christ and the necessity of this spiritual rebirth for salvation. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to acknowledge their sin, trust in Christ's atoning work, and experience the complete renewal of their lives.

The sermon emphasizes the critical role of preaching in God's plan for salvation, highlighting Noah as a preacher who built the ark. It traces the history of divine communication through preachers like Jonah, John the Baptist, Paul, and Jesus Christ to demonstrate that the gospel is the primary means by which God saves souls. The speaker encourages gratitude for the men of God who have delivered this message and urges the congregation to support current preachers. By referencing biblical accounts and personal anecdotes, the text asserts that preaching remains the essential tool for spiritual revival and societal transformation. Ultimately, the message calls believers to recognize the power of the preached word and to pray for more laborers in the harvest field.

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Which had the golden censer, and **the ark of the covenant** overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant; And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly. (Hebrews 9:4-5) *1/ Christ's person is seen. 2/ Christ's work is seen. 3/ How Christ is set forth is seen.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the Ark of the Covenant as a profound type of Jesus Christ, examining its construction and contents to reveal theological truths about His person and work. The shittim wood overlaid with gold illustrates Christ's dual nature as fully human and fully divine, while the items within the ark symbolize His role as spiritual sustenance, legitimate high priest, and fulfiller of the law. The mercy seat and cherubim highlight the provision of mercy through blood and the open way to God made possible by Christ's sacrifice. The preaching emphasizes that the Old Testament shadows point directly to the reality of Jesus, who now intercedes in heaven and guides His people through life. This exposition aims to strengthen believers' faith by connecting the historical tabernacle rituals to the gospel fulfilment in the New Testament.

The sermon warns against the rising influence of Gnosticism and the spirit of Dagon, linking them to hybridization through angelic or alien DNA mingling with humanity. It interprets biblical figures like Samson and the Ark of the Covenant as symbols of spiritual warfare against principalities and false gospels. The speaker argues that modern occult practices and cryptozoological phenomena reflect ancient demonic agendas aimed at corrupting human genetics. Emphasizing the authority of Scripture, the preacher urges believers to reject scholarly reinterpretations and rely on the Word of God for discernment. Ultimately, the message contrasts the incorruptible seed of salvation with the corruptible seed of the Antichrist's kingdom.

For many of us, the account of Noah's Flood is tucked away in the "nursery" section of our minds—a quaint tale of a wooden boat, a bearded old man, and a parade of giraffes and elephants. In modern culture, believing that a global deluge actually happened can make you feel a bit silly. We are often intimidated by presenters in white lab coats on science television shows who dismiss the biblical record as a nonsensical myth. Pop culture has only deepened this divide. You may remember a Discovery Channel special titled "Noah's Ark: The True Story," which portrayed Noah as a bare-chested, Egyptian-looking figure and the Ark itself as a "beer barge." When the show's producers built this flimsy, unscientific structure and watched it fall apart, they asserted they had debunked the Bible. But when we move past the mockery and look at the actual engineering and historical data, we find

In 11:23-26, the writer shifts his focus to the life of Moses, whose faith journey can only begin because his unnamed parents, seeing he was anointed by God, defied Pharaoh's decree and hid their son. And it is because of their faith that Moses came to be saved through the water, like Noah, by way of an ark, and was raised by Pharaoh's daughter. But the writer says that Moses was not happy to remain as an inhabitant of a kingdom of darkness but renounced it and took up with his fellow Hebrews. But the way he did it was not free from sin, as he murdered an Egyptian to do it, leading to his exile. However, despite his messy circumstances, Moses did, in faith, look forward to the reproach of Christ and claimed it as his own. That is what strengthened him to be the deliverer of God's people that he was predestined to be.

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This sermon examines Genesis 7:10-24 to demonstrate the global scope and theological significance of Noah's flood. The preacher argues that the text describes a universal act of divine judgment and decreation, reversing creation to cleanse the earth of wickedness. Key themes include the magnitude of the waters covering all mountains, the preservation of life in the ark, and the typological connection between the flood and Christian baptism. The message challenges modern geological assumptions by affirming the literal historicity of a worldwide catastrophe as the basis for understanding Earth's history. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to trust Scripture over worldly philosophies regarding origins and judgment.

Three prevailing attitudes substituted for acceptable service This sermon examines King David's attempt to transport the Ark of the Covenant using a new cart instead of the divinely appointed Levitical method, resulting in Uzzah's death. It identifies three dangerous attitudes that substitute for acceptable service to God: sincerity, pragmatism, and humanism. The preacher argues that good intentions, visible results, and meeting felt needs do not justify disobedience to God's specific commands. True worship requires strict adherence to biblical standards rather than compromising holiness for efficiency or popularity. The message concludes by urging believers to seek God and accomplish His work solely through the way He has prescribed.

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The sermon proclaims that God's faithful remembrance marks the turning point from judgment to restoration, demonstrating that salvation begins not with human effort but with God's gracious initiative. After a year preserved in the ark amid the floodwaters, Noah and his family experience God's covenant faithfulness as He restrains the waters, causes the earth to dry, and begins a work of re-creation that echoes Genesis 1, preparing the world for a new beginning. Noah patiently waits upon the Lord's timing, using the raven and dove to discern God's providence, and learns that even while judgment still surrounds him, God continues to provide signs of hope and life. Once the earth is dry, God commands Noah to leave the ark and again blesses humanity and the animals with the creation mandate to be fruitful and multiply, revealing that His purposes for creation remain intact despite the flood. Noah's first act on the renewed earth is not to secure his own comfort but to build an altar and worship the Lord through acceptable sacrifices, foreshadowing the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who alone satisfies God's justice, makes atonement for sin, and secures lasting peace with God. The sermon concludes that just as God remembered Noah and restored creation after judgment, He remembers all who belong to Christ, making them new creations, removing them forever from condemnation, and assuring them that the God who rescues also restores.

This sermon explores Exodus 2, presenting Moses as a type of Jesus Christ who is preserved by God's sovereign providence amidst Pharaoh's death decree. The preacher emphasizes that just as the ark of bulrushes protected Moses from the Nile, Jesus serves as the true ark of safety for believers, securing their salvation through grace rather than religious merit. Key parallels are drawn between Moses' hidden years, rejection by his people, and eventual deliverance, and Christ's incarnation, rejection, death, and resurrection. The message highlights that God uses weak instruments and difficult circumstances to accomplish His redemptive purposes, turning the enemy's weapons into tools for victory. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to trust in God's covenant faithfulness and accept Jesus as the ultimate Deliverer from sin.

At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day. Wherefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; the LORD is his inheritance, according as the LORD thy God promised him. (Deuteronomy 10:8-9) ~~~~ This sermon was preached at Bells Yew Green Chapel. ~~~~ **To have a Levites portion is to: -** *1/ Be a separated people unto the Lord. 2/ Not lands, Not material things, but spiritual. 3/ To have the Lord as our inheritance. 4/ To be a scattered people. 5/ To be a people to serve the Lord.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the spiritual significance of the tribe of Levi, whose inheritance was the Lord Himself rather than earthly land. Drawing from Deuteronomy 10 and 1 Peter 2, it illustrates how believers are called to be a separated and scattered people, prioritizing eternal heavenly treasures over material wealth. The preacher emphasizes that God's chosen portion for His people involves spiritual blessings and service, requiring contentment with their current circumstances and trust in divine providence. This perspective encourages the congregation to view themselves as pilgrims on earth, finding their true rest and identity in Christ alone.

The sermon argues against the view that the Noahic covenant contains only temporal blessings, asserting instead that it is an integral part of the Covenant of Grace. By examining Genesis 3:15 and the typology of the Ark as Christ, the text demonstrates that Old Testament saints received spiritual blessings through faith in the promised Seed. The narrative highlights Noah's salvation by grace rather than works, his sacrificial offerings pointing to Christ, and the preservation of the church amidst judgment. Ultimately, the preacher contends that all biblical covenants administer the same spiritual reality of redemption found in Jesus Christ.

Ichabod (1 Samuel 4:19-22) When the Glory Has Departed The glory of God had left Israel already, before the ark was taken. Here is a challenging and sobering sermon for Christ's people to listen to.

The sermon examines Joshua chapter 3, focusing on the miraculous division of the Jordan River as a testament to God's power and faithfulness. It highlights the Ark of the Covenant as a symbol of God's presence, urging believers to fix their eyes on Jesus Christ. Mr Mitchell emphasizes that true faith requires active obedience, even when facing seemingly impossible obstacles or overwhelming circumstances. Drawing parallels between Joshua and Jesus, the message encourages the congregation to trust in the living God who controls all creation and intervenes for His people. Ultimately, the text calls for a life of bold confidence and contentment rooted in knowing God's sovereignty and provision.

Luk 17:25 But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. Luk 17:26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. Luk 17:27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. Luk 17:28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; Luk 17:29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. Luk 17:30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.

The sermon emphasizes that God's judgment is both certain and necessary, revealing the greatness of His salvation by contrasting it with the certainty of His wrath against sin. Noah and his family enter the ark because God has declared Noah righteous, illustrating that deliverance comes only through God's gracious verdict and His appointed means of salvation. The seven-day waiting period before the flood demonstrates God's patience and His consistent pattern of warning before judgment, while Noah's continued faithfulness models how believers are to live as they await the fulfillment of God's promises. When the flood begins, the fountains of the deep burst forth and the heavens open, bringing a worldwide judgment that fulfills every word God had spoken and destroys all life outside the ark. The sermon rejects a local flood interpretation, affirming the universal scope of the judgment and presenting the flood as a historical foreshadowing of the final judgment to come. It concludes by pointing to Jesus Christ as the greater Ark of salvation: just as Noah and his family were completely protected from the flood within the ark, so all who are united to Christ by faith are perfectly sheltered from God's coming wrath, while the church continues preaching repentance and waiting expectantly for the return of the Lord.

I. GOD OWNS ALL THINGS AND PEOPLE → vv1-2 II. THOSE WHO MAY STAND BEFORE THE LORD→ vv3-6 III. THE KING OF GLORY'S ENTRANCE →v7

Today we explore the significance of the mercy seat in Exodus, establishing it as the place where God meets His people and provides atonement for sin. By examining the Old Testament rituals involving the Ark of the Covenant and the high priest's yearly entry into the Holy of Holies, the message highlights humanity's inherent guilt and separation from a holy God. I show how to connect these ancient symbols to the New Testament revelation that Jesus Christ is the ultimate propitiation, fulfilling the law through His perfect sacrifice. This fulfillment grants believers direct access to God without the need for physical rituals or repeated offerings. The central call urges listeners to respond in faith, recognizing that God has purposefully provided a way for reconciliation through the blood of Christ.

A new MP3 sermon from Spring Branch Academy is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Symbol of the Mercy Seat Subtitle: Exodus Speaker: Bob Snyder Broadcaster: Spring Branch Academy Event: Sunday - PM Date: 7/21/2024 Bible: Exodus 25:10-22; Exodus 37:1-9 Length: 48 min.