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.

This short mini-series, based on Romans 5:1-5, outlines the pathway to a “hope” that does not disappoint. In this first message, we explore tribulations, trials, and temptations as essential parts of the process that leads us to that great hope. Scripture instructs us to exult in these tribulations, yet we often bemoan trials because we don’t fully understand what they produce in us. This message helps us view these challenges through the lens of scripture, offering a deeper understanding of their purpose and value.

This Thanksgiving message challenges us to see our circumstances and families as God sees them. More specifically, it asks that God grant us His grace and reveal a picture of what He sees with His spiritual eyes, so that we may navigate our physical lives according to that spiritual vision. This is the essence of hope. May your Thanksgiving be filled with a hope that does not disappoint.

This is the second message by Dr. Gladstone, delivered on November 17, 2024, at the Church at the Armory. In this message, we explore the concept of the “Church at Home” as a spiritual warfare agency that is developed, equipped, and employed through the attributes described in Paul’s teaching on the armor of God in his letter to the Ephesians. Establishing the Church in your home, neighborhood, workplace, or any realm of influence is how we “stand” our ground in His armor.