Church at the Armory

This sermon concludes the third of the three phrases in verse 10 of 1 Corinthians: “that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.” In doing so, it completes Paul’s thesis statement concerning the deeper problems within the Corinthian church.

I was reminded of a Whitney Houston song my mom used to listen to called “I Love the Lord,” a song taken from Psalm 116. This sermon is a message of encouragement, a reminder that God hears our cries, and that causes our hearts to love Him even more. (Look up the song on YouTube—it’s great!)

Paul uses the phrase, “that there be no divisions among you,” in verse 10 of 1 Corinthians. He is outlining his letter, and this phrase is part of his thesis statement. Before addressing the major problems within the church, Paul brings up division because he knows it is at the root of many of their problems: schisms. Do we take division as seriously as Paul does, or for that matter, as seriously...

This sermon answers a simple question, perhaps in a way you have never heard it answered before: Is it God’s will to heal? It also includes audio from our incoroprated communion service. Listen and be encouraged!

Verse 10 of 1 Corinthians states the thesis of Paul’s letter to the quarreling church. The problem is laid out in three short statements: “That you all agree.” “That there be no divisions among you.” “That you be united in the same mind and in the same judgment.” This sermon focuses on the first statement: “That you all agree.”

This sermon was an in-the-moment change from what was originally planned. It comes from Galatians 3 and carries a simple command: “Let Peace Rule.”

Humanity is called to bear His image. New Covenant believers are called to bear His name. This sermon is about that.

This is part two: Imagine being the Apostle Paul and having to write a letter to correct the church in Corinth. Most of us would probably jump right into the long list of problems, and there were many. But Paul doesn't begin with there. Instead, he takes an entire sentence to remind them of who they are in Christ before calling them to live up to that identity. This sermon is the first part of tha...

Imagine being the Apostle Paul and having to write a letter to correct the church in Corinth. Most of us would probably jump right into the long list of problems—and there were many. But Paul doesn't begin with there. Instead, he takes an entire sentence to remind them of who they are in Christ before calling them to live up to that identity. This sermon is the first part of that recalling.

This sermon begins our journey through the Apostle Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth. In this opening installment, we explore the historical and cultural background of the letter while drawing meaningful comparisons between the culture of ancient Corinth and the culture of the modern church.

This message is a reminder that God did not create us to live in worry or anxiety. Even when we feel far from Him or believe we've made a mess of things, He is El Roi —the God who sees you.

America just celebrated her 250th birthday. Can she make it to 500? A politician may answer that question by talking about healthcare, education, the economy, or national security. But this is a pastor’s take. If we want America to make it to her 500th birthday, there are three things we must protect, preserve, and regain.

There is a cause: a cause for creation and life itself, and a cause for our salvation. Light. Life. The cause of Christ. That is the cause the Church must hold dear. This message explores the cosmological argument for the existence of God and how that truth reaches down into the life of the believer.

Inaugurated Eschatology is a theological framework that helps believers understand where we are in the biblical timeline—living after the cross and awaiting the Day of the Lord. Understanding what has already been accomplished and what has not yet come, but is still to come, helps protect us from theological error and disillusionment. This message serves as a general introduction to this important...

The New Covenant has a specific locality: the heart. The heart is the inner self, the true self. It is the center of our thoughts, desires, affections, and will. It has the capacity for both good and evil, truth and deception, faith and unbelief. The good news of the New Covenant is that God promises to give His people a new heart. This message explores the key to receiving that new heart. How can...

Are we under the Law? The answer is yes and no. But really, that’s an incomplete question. We are under the Law of Christ (Paul’s words). In this Pentecost Sunday message, celebrating when the Law was given to Moses on Mt. Sinai, we will look at the “law” that we, as New Covenant believers, ARE under.

Amy Burns is the Executive Director of the Hannah Pregnancy Center, a local resource for women facing the needs of pregnancy. Guided by a Christ-centered approach, the center’s mission is to provide life-affirming services that empower, enhance, and support individuals at every stage of life. This is a full-circle testimony from Amy that is sure to encourage you or someone you know.

Most often, we view the gospel of Jesus Christ as a means of entering heaven or avoiding hell. But God’s intention has always been to know His people and to be known by them. This message is about that, and it will also include our communion service.

There’s a key insight that is often overlooked when it comes to Jesus overcoming the testing and temptation in the wilderness. He overcame by using Scripture, but what Scripture did He use? The commandments, specifically those found in Deuteronomy 6 and 8. What does this teach us about overcoming our own temptations and tests?

Psalms 22, 23, and 24 form a powerful “Christ arc,” carrying the reader from the cross to the ascension of Jesus. Together, they paint a stunning prophetic picture of His final days on earth. See these Psalms in a way you may have never seen before.

How to win in the wilderness. The wilderness doesn’t define you, it refines you.

This Easter message presents the Gospel of Christ, the One who was, and is, and is to come. This is a simple clear salvation message for anyone who needs to hear it.

This message explores both the Palm Sunday crowd and the crucifixion crowd, Romans and Jews alike. It challenges us to consider how we categorize people, especially those we deem evil or comparable to those who stood at the foot of the cross and mocked Jesus. Do we truly see people as redeemable?

As we approach Passion Week, this sermon focuses on the moment when Jesus needed help. The image of Simon carrying the cross is an intentional picture given to the Church, revealing that God chooses to co-labor with humanity in the fulfillment of His eternal plans and purposes, as displayed through the gospel.

This is the story of two different kings making offers to Abram in Genesis 14. The king of Sodom and the king of Salem present Abram with a choice that feels very familiar to us all. It reveals what Abram believed about who his true source was, and the choice he makes takes his faith journey to the next level.