Sermons by Gary Armstrong (Page 7)
Faith, Peace, And Glory
Romans 5:1-5 Believers in Jesus Christ by faith alone in Christ alone, have been forever justified before God, the righteous judge. However, we know this is not the only benefit we receive when we believe. Our faith unlocks a plethora of spiritual blessings that God offers all of His children. In Romans 5, Paul transitions from his explanation of eternal justification by faith alone apart from works, to the benefits that flow from this justification. When all is said and done, we…
The God Of The Impossible
Romans 4:13-25 John Bertram Phillips or, J. B. Phillips (16 September 1906 – 21 July 1982) was an English Bible scholar, translator, author and clergyman. He wrote a book in 1952 entitled, “Your God is Too Small.” The idea expressed is that many people struggle to conceive a powerful God in light of their current circumstances. The God we have come to know is too small to help in light of the big issues we face in life. Yet, the…
Blessed Are The Forgiven
Romans 4:4-12 Oftentimes as Christians, we seek the forgiveness of God for wrongs done. We sense our need for the removal of guilt and the infusion of God’s love and mercy. However, the way in which we hope to receive that forgiveness resembles more of a transaction where we do our part and God does His. We weep over our sin, we determine to do better or try harder, or we make a bargain with God that we hope will bring His…
Faith + Nothing = Everything
Romans 4:1-6 As Christians, we are a people of faith. We believe in the Creator God and His Son, Jesus Christ. As a people of faith, it is important to understand the role of faith in our salvation, as well as our sanctification. Many people today, including Christians, misunderstand the basis on which we were saved. In Romans 4, the Apostle Paul lays out a detailed argument for the truth that all the world is saved on the basis of faith…
New Year New You
Philippians 3:12-14 As we anticipate the arrival of a new year, it’s common for us to approach it without a fresh sense of hope or eagerness for the imminent return of our Savior, the ultimate Rescuer. Our default inclination is to regard life with a “business as usual” mindset, persisting in familiar routines without a heightened awareness of the transformative power of Christ. Yet, this is not the spirit that Christ envisions for our lives. Instead, He invites us to…
No Stranger To The Manger
Luke 2:4-7, 11-12 In this season of reflection and celebration, we often find ourselves surrounded by the warm glow of lights, the melodies of carols, and the joyful anticipation of Christ’s birth. However, amidst the festive atmosphere, it’s crucial for us to delve deeper into the very heart of the Christmas narrative, where a simple manger becomes the cradle for the greatest gift the world has ever known. The purpose of the manger extends far beyond its functional use as…
Jesus Is The Reason
As we celebrate the Christmas Season, Gary brings an important reminder to us that Jesus is the reason, not only for this season, but for our lives in Him.
The True Meaning Of Christmas
The True Meaning of ChristmasMatthew 1:21 “Are you ready for Christmas?” A question I have asked many people over the last several days. To which many have responded, “NO!” It seems like every year Christmas comes and goes in a flurry of activity. In the hustle of buying gifts, decorating, and planning the meal, the reason for the season seems to get lost. Maybe this year will be different? In order to “let every heart prepare Him room” we must…
Carpe Diem #101
Romans 13:12-14 Carpe Diem, seize the day! That was the subject of last week’s sermon. Life is short, Jesus’ return is near, seize the day. So, what now? How do I seize the day? We will finish this 2 part sermon on how all believers can live in light of the return of Jesus Christ.
Carpe Diem
Romans 13:8-14 How much time do you have left on earth? A question no one wants to consider but one that everyone is called by God to consider. Why? Because as Paul wrote, “The night is nearly over; the day is almost here.” Romans 13:12a Carpe Diem, as we say. Seize the Day! How are you as a follower of Jesus seizing your days? How are we as a church doing the same? This Sunday, we will explore Romans 13:8-14 and hear from…
Public Display Of Affection
Romans 3:24-26 Holiness and sinfulness cannot coincide, just as light and darkness cannot. This presents a serious and eternal problem for all of mankind. God, who is the epitome of holy, cannot allow sin in His presence. Consequently, we as sinful people cannot exist with God in our depraved state. There is only one way for sin to be forever removed and God has said that it is only through the death of His righteous Son, Jesus Christ. The death of Jesus…
The Way, The Truth, The Life
Romans 3:21-26 In newly-released findings from Dr. George Barna and the Cultural Research Center’s inaugural American Worldview Inventory, it was found that a majority of people who describe themselves as Christian (52%) believe that a person can gain eternal salvation by “being or doing good.” That includes close to half of all adults associated with Pentecostal (46%), mainline Protestant (44%), and evangelical (41%) churches. As expected, a much larger share of Catholics (70%) embrace that point of view. Wow! Nearly half of people…