Tagged: ArmenianChurch

Overcoming life’s storms

Rozita shares a message from Luke 8:22-25. This sermon distills the story of Jesus calming the storm into three lessons: the limits of human ability, the revelation of God’s sovereign character, and the preparation for divine mission. Through personal testimonies of chronic illness and bereavement, Rozita encourages the faithful to trust Christ’s presence in their “boat.”

Why do we need to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

This Pentecost sermon emphasizes that being filled with the Holy Spirit is a vital command for power, wisdom, and comfort. By comparing the disciples’ pre-Pentecost fear with their post-Pentecost bravery, Brother Edward illustrates that the Spirit transforms relationships, strengthens faith, and provides the essential “backbone” for the Christian life.

Unity in diversity

The sermon addresses the divisions within the Armenian Church by reflecting on Paul’s letter to the Corinthians. Using the analogy of twins in a womb, Brother Vahan urges the congregation to look beyond narrow factions and traditions, embracing a unified, “born again” fellowship centered solely on the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Distinctives of the Church

Brother Edward distills the essence of the Church through 2 Corinthians 6, emphasizing holiness, separation from worldly “yokes,” and the rejection of modern idols. He calls the congregation to rigorous self-examination and total devotion, promising that God’s presence and fatherhood are contingent upon a life set apart for Him.

Shepherds See Jesus

This bilingual Christmas service explores the birth of Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of Messianic prophecy. Contrasting secular traditions with spiritual reality, Brother Hamburtsam emphasizes that Christ came to bring light to darkness and peace to the fearful. The sermon concludes with an urgent call to personally receive the gift of salvation.

Why we need the Holy Spirit? – Part 2

Brother Edward concludes his series on the Holy Spirit, detailing eight reasons for spiritual fullness. He emphasizes that the Spirit is the essential agent for repairing broken relationships, overcoming carnal habits, and empowering a bold, effective witness and a vibrant, intimate prayer life that transcends human limitations.