Church at the Armory

This sermon examines the firstborn children of Adam and Eve and what their story reveals about the righteous and unrighteous seed lines, the nature of sin, and how the apostle John used this account to instruct the early church.

“The practical vehicle for teaching, admonishing, and imparting wisdom is singing with a heart of gratitude. We see this beautifully illustrated in Jonah’s deliverance from the belly of the great fish, where he echoes the words of Psalm 42. This Thanksgiving season, sing with thankfulness in your heart!”

Two seed lines converge in an epic battle that transcends the moment. This is one of several points along the timeline where the seed of the serpent faces off against the seed of the woman, and loses. It’s the classic story of David and Goliath, perhaps in a way you’ve never heard it before.

From Genesis 3, we learn of two types: walkers and crawlers . God walks, man walks, and the serpent walks…until he doesn’t. Under the curse, the serpent is condemned to crawl. Throughout the rest of the biblical narrative, we continue to see these two types: the walkers and the crawlers, as the cosmic battle unfolds and God’s eternal plans and purposes are revealed. This message focuses on the cra...

From Genesis 3, we learn of two types: walkers and crawlers . God walks, man walks, and the serpent walks…until he doesn’t. Under the curse, the serpent is condemned to crawl. Throughout the rest of the biblical narrative, we continue to see these two types: the walkers and the crawlers, as the cosmic battle unfolds and God’s eternal plans and purposes are revealed. This message focuses on the wal...

Danny Rivers, an overseer in the church, shares a fresh perspective on the story of Jonah. His teaching offers practical application for our lives, not only through Jonah’s successes and failures, but even more importantly, through how God handled the situation.

There seems to be a common idea among the Christian community in the West that we should focus primarily on the New Testament, while the Old Testament is no longer valid or relevant for today. This message challenges that mindset and emphatically declares that we cannot fully understand the New Testament unless we view it through the lens of the Old Testament. This truth is powerfully illustrated...

In this final message of our verse-by-verse journey through the book of James , we explore James’ closing two instructions to the church. I’ve summarized them this way: Become vulnerable — share your life, both the good and the bad, with others. Support one another through accountability — hold each other up and willingly submit to mutual guidance.

Chester (Eddie) Passmore Jr. shares a profound word about finding strength from God and His Spirit in the midst of personal weakness. The well-known verse from Zechariah reminds us: “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the LORD Almighty. If you’re in a season of weakness, take a moment to listen, and be encouraged by this message.

James begins chapter five, his closing section, with a warning to the rich and instruction for the church to respond to the injustices of poverty and wealth without integrity. At the center of this discussion is one defining truth: “the Lord’s coming is near.” This marks the thirteenth installment in our verse-by-verse journey through the book of James.

Psalm 8 is a well-known passage of Scripture that raises one of the most profound philosophical questions about humanity: What is man, and why does the God of the universe think of him or care for him? This message reflects on Psalm 8 and the depth of this timeless question.

The well-known verse that says, “If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.” is found in James chapter four. However, this verse may carry a deeper meaning than we often assume when we read it at face value, isolated from its context. This message explores the verse within its proper setting as we continue our journey through the book of James, studying...

Dr. Gladstone continues his teaching through these two chapters of Ephesians. Chapter four marks a shift from understanding who the Church is to what the Church must do in light of that identity. The session concludes with a time of Q&A.

Dr. Robert Gladstone teaches through Ephesians chapter three to illustrate the importance of understanding the identity of the Church and the strength that comes through weakness. This is an excellent commentary on these verses and will encourage any believer who has walked through seasons of weakness.

In a modern age where church has often become a spectator event, we must recapture the biblical mandate that “each one” brings something to the gathering. Being used by the Spirit and building up the body is not optional—it is essential. This message is a verse-by-verse exposition of that reality, as found in 1 Corinthians 14.

In a modern age where church has often become a spectator event, we must recapture the biblical mandate that “each one” brings something to the gathering. Being used by the Spirit and building up the body is not optional—it is essential. This message is a verse-by-verse exposition of that reality, as found in 1 Corinthians 14.

Insecurity is choking the life and purpose out of believers. This message explores how God sees us and what that means for our role as those who desire to do His will. When we gain His perspective, we can't help but be empowered to do what He has called us to do.

One of the challenging questions in our Christian faith is the issue of judging others. Are we supposed to judge others? Or are we not? If we are, when should we do it, how should we go about it, and by what standard? There are so many questions—and people seem able to find Scripture to support a wide range of answers. This sermon seeks to bring clarity to the confusion surrounding this important...

James sets his sights on the sin of pride and instructs the church on how God views it, as well as how we are to humble ourselves. This section of James is essential for all Christians, regardless of spiritual maturity. We must take seriously the issue of pride within the church.

In chapter four, James begins with a discussion on the root causes of the “fights and quarrels among you.” I believe he is drawing from the lessons of the first murder—the story of Cain and Abel. He concludes this section with a bold statement about God’s jealousy for a people who have grown too friendly with the world.

Scripture tells us that “blind Bartimaeus” followed Jesus after he was healed. This occurred just days before the crucifixion of Christ. Bartimaeus saw Jesus one day—and His death only a few days later. Incredible beauty was followed by indescribable brutality. Yet Bartimaeus’ reason for following Jesus wasn’t based on what he could see, but simply that he could see. This sermon challenges us not...

This Father’s Day message, given by Andrew Runnels, challenges men in four essential areas of godly masculinity. These principles—taken from a book by Robert Lewis—are: rejecting passivity, accepting responsibility, leading courageously, and investing eternally. Each of these can be seen in the creation story and the fall of man. As fathers and men, may we continue to grow in these areas.

James lays out two kinds of wisdom: one that is from heaven and one that is earthly. The evidence of which kind of wisdom is operating in our lives is revealed not just by what we say, but by the deeds that define how we live. In other words, our actions reflect the kind of wisdom we follow. This sermon explores both types of wisdom and warns of the dangers of living without heavenly wisdom.

Immediately after discussing faith, James shifts to our words and how they shape our lives. In some of his bluntest and most direct writing, he treats the believer’s speech far more seriously than many Christians do today.

James uses Abraham, the father of faith, to demonstrate that faith must be accompanied by action to be complete. Belief is good and necessary, but by itself it is incomplete. Belief must be expressed through action in order to mature into genuine faith. Remember, even demons believe—but they do not have faith.