Sermons by Pastor Armen (Page 27)
Christ Exposing the Thirst of the Samaritan Woman
Rejoicing in the Lord
Rejoicing in the Lord Text: Philippians 3:1-3 Have you ever had someone try to encourage you, but instead you felt they were being condescending? That’s one of the difficulties we face in trying to encourage those going through trials when we ourselves are not going through them. And yet, it’s what we expect. We expect those going through the trial to be encouraged,…
Christ Evangelizing the Woman of Samaria
Christ Evangelizing the Woman of Samaria Text: John 4:1-15 Why was the Lord compelled to travel through Samaria at this time? He is on his was to Galilee, heading north. The Jews had a particular route to get to Galilee from Judea by avoiding Samaria, such was the bitter hatred between the Jews and the Samaritans.
The language of v4 shows a pressing need, and I…
Our Duty to the Servants of Christ
Our Duty to the Servants of Christ Text: Philippians 2:28-30 There’s something magnetic about sacrificial people. About those who very clearly live for a cause greater than themselves. Men like David Livingston, the Christian Explorer and Missionary to Africa. Or William Carrey the “father of modern missions” who went to India and spent 41 years out there until he…
The Superiority of Christ’s Life
The Superiority of Christ’s Life Text: John 3:31-36 As we said last week, the key verse in this section from v22-36 is v30. This passage is an important one. Since every Christian is saved to serve in some way, John exemplifies the spirit in which that should be done. As Christ’s public recognition increases, John’s is decreasing, which was vital if men were to…
Serving God Outside Your Comfort Zone
Serving God Outside Your Comfort Zone Text: Philippians 2:25-27 The central concept of this chapter flows from v3-4. It is the concept of real humility that puts the needs of others before our own. That esteems the needs of others higher than our own rights. It is putting duty before privilege. And we’re coming today to the fourth example of that, after Christ, Paul,…
The Secret to a Successful Christian Life
The Secret to a Successful Christian Life Text: John 3:22-30 Perhaps the most important grace for ministry is that of humility. Love is obviously the chiefest grace, but the importance of humility is emphasized by the fact that lack of it is a common sin in ministry. It is a particular sin for those in places of responsibility. “And we beseech you, brethren, to know…
A Young Man to Emulate
A Young Man to Emulate Text: Philippians 2:19-24 After a number of verses that give us the principles for living, Paul now gives us a model to follow. And models are helpful. Seeing something is much more helpful than just reading about it. It’s why YouTube is now the first destination for most people wanting to know how to do something. It’s one thing to read how to…
The Divine Perspective of Salvation
The Divine Perspective of Salvation Text: John 3:16-21 Jesus is giving an explanation to Nicodemus about true salvation. We need to listen to these words with Jewish ears. Nicodemus was a master at keeping all the Pharisaical rules. He had mastered the regulation of his life to the point that he was elevated as an example to all. He was ruler in Israel. But Jesus drops…
Life as a Living Sacrifice
Life as a Living Sacrifice Text: Philippians 2:17-18 The best lives in human history may be summed up in one word: service. A life that cannot be accurately summed up by that one word has missed the point. To be given life is to be given the opportunity to serve. The epitome of such a life is of course, the Son of God our Lord Jesus Christ who came not to be ministered…
