Sermons by Gary Armstrong (Page 5)
Fires Of Faith
1 Peter 4:12-19 Suffering. It’s a part of everyone’s life. But how we view and respond to suffering can make all the difference when it comes to following Jesus in life. If we see our suffering as an unwanted inconvenience that must simply endure until life returns to “normal”, then our suffering will have no real value and life will lose its luster. However, if we view our suffering as a divine opportunity to transform our character and behavior, then we…
Mind Your Own Business
1 Peter 4:4-11 As a people whose lives have been radically changed by Jesus Christ, our values and lifestyle become increasingly different than those of the world. The more we grow in understanding of God’s plan for us as Christians, it seems the world gets darker every day. The temptation then for us is to look at the world around us and judge or condemn them for their ungodly behaviors. But that is not our prerogative, it’s God’s. This Sunday, we…
Fervent Followers
1 Peter 4:1-6 What does it mean to fervently follow Jesus? This Sunday, we will dive back into our study of 1 Peter beginning in chapter 4. In this chapter Peter challenges his readers to consider their former lives of living according to the flesh and to make a decision to stop dabbling in their old lifestyle of self-will and start living instead for God’s will.
Jesus, The Gift That Keeps On Giving Pt. 2
Isaiah 9:6 This Sunday we’ll look again at Isaiah’s prophecy concerning Jesus, the coming Messiah. He not only would be called Wonderful Counselor and Mighty God, but Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace.
The Love Of God At Christmas
Luke 2:8-14 What am opportunity we have this Sunday to worship our Messiah on the day we celebrate His birth! Join us Christmas morning as we discover what the angels announced that first Christmas morning, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill towards men.”
Jesus: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Isaiah 9:6 I imagine that many of us will sit around the Christmas tree this year and open gifts from our family and friends. Oftentimes, the gifts we give and receive only bring joy and excitement for a time. Actually, some gifts may even be returned because we see no real value in them. Not so with Jesus, God’s gift to the world! When a person receives Jesus as a gift from God, they not only receive eternal life in Heaven, but they…
Gifts To Give Jesus At Christmas
Revelation 4:11 Every Christmas season people all over the country give gifts to their friends and loved ones. So much research, planning, time and money go into getting the perfect gift for those we love. But, isn’t Christmas Jesus’ birthday? Should we not consider what gifts Jesus might love to receive from us on His birthday? This Sunday, we will look at Revelation four and see three gifts that Jesus would love to receive from His followers.
Stand Up Or Shrink Away
1 Peter 3:18-22 What does living out our faith as a believer look like today? In what ways will people identify us as a follower of Jesus? Would anyone know we were a follower of Jesus by observing our life? Living a life of growing faith in an ever increasing hostile world is not only important but imperative. Jesus calls us as His followers to stand up and be counted and to not shrink away when hardships come. This Sunday, we…
Lest We Forget, Part 2
Deuteronomy 8 There is always a danger in our difficult times to remember how God has delivered us in the past. We must always recall those times and thank God for the ways He has rescued us. But there is also a danger when times are good to remember that God is the One who provides all we have and need. This week we will conclude this two-part series from Deuteronomy 8 and see how God wants us to respond…
Lest We Forget
Deuteronomy 8 Thankful? As we approach our national Thanksgiving Holiday, many of us are turning our thoughts to God in remembrance of all the great things He has done for us. In order to be thankful for things God has done for us, one has to stop and reflect on those past times when God showed Himself faithful. Stopping and reflecting though, is not something many of us take time to do in our fast paced lives. For the next two Sundays, we…
Do Gooders Wanted
1 Peter 3:13-17 God is Good! So, as ambassadors of a good God we must be engaged in doing good to others, so that God’s name is glorified and His will is accomplished on earth. Well, what does that look like in 2022? This Sunday, we will dive into 1 Peter 3:13-17 and see what Peter has to say about doing good in such a way that people take notice and God’s will is accomplished.
Vibe Life
1 Peter 3:8-12 That’s right! The Good Vibes continue this Sunday! We will conclude Peter’s thoughts on how to live the Vibe Life. As recipients of the greatest gift ever given, eternal life in Jesus Christ, we should always have positive feelings about who we are and what we’ve been given. So, are you living the Vibe Life? Join us this Sunday to see how you can live the Vibe Life God intends all His children to live!