Sermons by Gary Armstrong

Matthew 5:8 Holiness leads to happiness. This message is found in Matthew 5:8, which states, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Those who are pursuing holiness through their practical righteousness are the ones who will experience a deeper vision of God. This Sunday, we will explore the keys to holiness in a believer’s life that will help us see God like never before.

Matthew 5:7 If there were ever a quality that should define believers, it is the quality of mercy. As children of God, we have received mercy in its greatest form: the forgiveness of sins through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. God’s plan for the world is to draw others to His mercy through the mercy shown by His recipients of mercy. This week, we will explore what Jesus had in mind when He said, “Blessed are those who are merciful, for…

Matthew 5:6 Are you happy? Are you satisfied? Every person on Earth is born with a God-sized hole in their life—a deep longing that can only be filled by God and His presence. Unfortunately, millions pursue fulfillment in the things of this world, only to find themselves longing for more. In Matthew 5:6, Jesus teaches that true satisfaction comes from hungering and thirsting for righteousness. This means having a passion for God and His ways, and striving to live in a…

Matthew 5:5-6 As followers of Jesus, we are called to reflect His character in every aspect of our lives. This is especially evident in the meekness of Jesus. Although He was the omnipotent God in the flesh, He humbled Himself in obedience. In Matthew 5:5-6, Jesus urges all who wish to follow Him in discipleship to emulate His example and adopt a humble spirit that is visible to the world. By cultivating a meek heart, we will be blessed in…

Matthew 5:4 Matthew 5:4 is part of the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus says, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 addresses the paradoxical blessing found in mourning, a state usually associated with sorrow and loss. Here, “those who mourn” refers to people who grieve over personal or collective suffering, sin, and the brokenness of the world. In mourning, they acknowledge their dependence on God and feel deeply for the pain caused…

Matthew 5:1-3 Matthew 5:1-3 tells us that “blessed are the beggars.” Do you truly “need” God today? Many would claim to need Him but practically live as if they do not. Jesus began His sermon on the Mount with an astonishing truth: that blessed are those who are poor in spirit. What does it mean to be poor in spirit? To discover it is to unlock the happiness that comes from walking in the kingdom of Heaven.

Matthew 5:3-12 Life often is filled with trials and hardship. It has always been this way as we live in a world characterized by sin, selfishness, and self-promotion. It is into this world that Jesus gave His Sermon on the Mount. The Beatitudes, found at the beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3-12), are a series of declarations that describe the values of the kingdom of heaven. In these blessings, Jesus highlights the surprising qualities that God honors, such as…