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

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.

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.

When the Ark is Taken (1 Sam. 4:12-18) This sermon examines the tragic fall of Eli and the capture of the Ark in 1 Samuel 4 to warn against spiritual complacency and late repentance. The preacher highlights how Eli's failure to address sin within his own house mirrors the modern church's tendency to mourn external threats while ignoring internal holiness. By analyzing the messenger's grief and the city's outcry, the text emphasizes that true godliness requires proactive reverence for God's presence rather than passive concern for reputation or comfort. The narrative serves as a sobering reminder that length of service does not excuse negligence, urging believers to prioritize the glory of God above all else. Ultimately, the passage points to Christ as the greater fulfillment of God's presence, offering hope and cleansing through His sacrifice despite human failure.

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.

A new MP3 sermon from TIME in the Word Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: The Covenant with Noah

Subtitle: The Covenants of God

Speaker: Phillip M. Way

Broadcaster: TIME in the Word Ministries

Event: Sunday School

Date: 8/18/2024

Bible: Genesis 6:18; Genesis 9:8-17

Length: 26 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Fellowship Presbyterian Church. PCA is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: The God of Glory

Subtitle: 1 Samuel 2023, 2nd Samuel 2024

Speaker: Cooper Starnes

Broadcaster: Fellowship Presbyterian Church. PCA

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 8/4/2024

Bible: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Length: 29 min.