The concept of God—encompassing Jesus—as “The Shepherd” is a far more significant identity than many of us realize. From Genesis to Revelation, including the Psalms, the Major and Minor Prophets, the Gospels, and the Epistles, this theme is sprinkled throughout the entire biblical narrative. We would do well to deepen our understanding of The Shepherd.

We know how testimonies make us feel. We can sense that they build our faith, but this message walks us through Scripture to reveal how God uses stories of faith in His gospel plan. It helps us understand their purpose and the larger role they play in spiritual life.

Testimonies are more than just personal stories—they are essential to God’s master plan. They are woven into the very fabric of prophecy and the life of the Church.

The power of a testimony lies in its ability to build faith and remind us of God’s ongoing work in our lives and beyond. This message shares the story of a recent discovery of how intricately God has been orchestrating my life, reaching as far back as when my grandfather was a child. It’s a faith-building story, filled with evidence that His love truly endures forever.

A guest speaker and longtime friend of Church at the Armory shares a powerful message about the dominion and authority of Christ and the Church, as illustrated through the story of Jesus’ ministry in healing the demoniac. This message is rich with historical context and offers a fresh perspective on the broader impact of the deliverance that took place that day.

This message highlights five practical ways we, as believers, can allow the Gospel of Jesus Christ to flow through us—not just to us. It’s essential that we put the teachings of Jesus into practice and bring them to life in the real world. These five steps are designed to help us live out our faith and make a tangible impact.

The high-ranking angels encircle the Throne of God and declare impulsively, “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty.” However, they also say something else that we don’t discuss as often: “Who was, Who is, and Who is to come.” As we find ourselves in the middle of this decade, the 2020s, let’s reflect on what was, what is, and what is to come—and see God in all of it.

This sermon warns against the dangers of comparison, which can rob us of joy and gratitude, ultimately leading to envy and discontentment. It encourages us to embrace our God-given roles with purpose, finding fulfillment through obedience to Him.

This message examines the “Christmas Story” from Joseph’s perspective. While we often consider the viewpoints of Jesus and Mary, how often do we reflect on Joseph’s journey—from the lowest of lows to the highest of highs—all with just one visit from the Angel of the Lord? Too often, we focus on the challenges in our lives without recognizing what God may be doing behind the scenes.

Hope. The tribulations, perseverance, and proving grounds have brought us to a place of hope—both an eternal hope and a hope available for the here and now. Romans 8 paints a beautiful picture of this hope, showing us why we can be fully convinced and confident in it. This message also includes words of encouragement from one of our intercessors. As we move forward, we do so on a pathway of hope!

In this message, we focus on perseverance and the development of proven character, which results from the tribulations and trials discussed in the previous sermon. This is the pathway to a hope that does not disappoint, as described by the Apostle Paul at the beginning of Romans 5. Paul, James, and Peter, three prominent voices of the early church, all emphasize the necessity for believers to persevere and have their faith proven. This message explores their teachings on the subject.