Pastor Mike Thomas illustrates how idol worship is still prevalent in our world today, although it doesn't look like it did in the time of the Bible. He reveals how subtly it has crept into our culture and lives, often without our realization.

Aaron Williams delves into the story of David and Goliath from a slightly different perspective, comparing David's fearless responses to Goliath's irreverent taunts to the way the church needs to become to enable future generations to be victorious because of our obedience.

Pastor Mike Thomas parallels events and patterns in the Old Testament in how God deals with nations and their responses, as well as what we are seeing going on in the world today.

The song playing during the last few minutes is a live version of "Run to the Father" by WorshipMob (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jaK_VdTx-s)

Neal Moody reminds us that in spite of all the turmoil and division in the world and American political climate as of this taping, our true adversary is not other people but the powers of darkness. He also encourages us to be who we are in Christ, fulfilling our unique purposes for His kingdom.

Pastor Mike Thomas begins by summarizing last Sunday's message by Steve Smith that was given over The Ark's Facebook page while expounding upon it and giving a few thoughts about the past year.

Pastor Mike Thomas continues from the previous Sunday with what God has been speaking to him about the direction The Ark will be taking for the next year, based on what has already been spoken about preparing a place for God. He also explains the cultural context during the times of the Old Testament of showing hospitality to strangers and making room for them, which continued into the early church.

Pastor Mike Thomas reviews some things that had been discussed over the past few weeks by different people as well as what Pastor Chuck Waldrup had spoken on the previous Sunday. He also tells what he feels 2020 has meant for the church as a whole, as well as The Ark in particular, as well as how God is directing him for 2021.

Pastor Chuck Waldrup gives a quick word God had given him about convergence. He continues by expounding on another word God had recently given him, centering on Psalm 119:126, addressing issues within today's church at their root. He also delves into deeper meanings of what happened at the fall of man and God's reasoning for what He did and why. He closes with a prophetic word for the town of Spruce Pine.

Pastor Mike Thomas briefly reviews the previous Sunday's message and tells what he feels God has been doing to and with the church during the chaos of the year 2020, in spite of us turning to broken cisterns and sources other than God to provide what only He can provide. He also tells of how we should start transitioning to God's rest and putting our trust in Him. There is still a buzz in the sound system during this recording, as well.

Pastor Mike Thomas briefly reviews what was discussed during the previous Wednesday night prayer meeting about how God reminds us that we are in the world but not of the world, challenging us to consider whether our source of life, security, confidence, peace, and joy is truly in God or in something of our own doing. He then explores deeper meaning in Hebrews 3:1 of the original meanings of the wording. Teresa Thomas adds her thoughts near the end. The buzz in the sound system is also more pronounced in this recording.