Archie L. Gilmer

08/15/2026

Stand Firm Without Freezing: The Armor that Moves You Forward

Ephesians 6 keeps saying, “stand firm,” but standing firm does not mean freezing in place. The command to stand firm calls God’s people to be strong in the Lord, suited up in what God has already supplied, and ready to move forward for the gospel. The “frozen chosen” picture exposes a fake firmness that sits still, gets comfortable, and calls fear wisdom. The text presses past that comfort zone because Jesus never promised that obedience would always be fun, easy, or comfortable....

Discover how the armor of God empowers believers to stand firm and spread the gospel, overcoming fear and embracing their mission.

08/10/2026

Tune in to this sermon series on Ephesians 6 "The Armor of God"!

08/08/2026

Be Strong in the Lord: Standing Firm in the Full Armor of God

The phrase “be strong” cannot stand by itself. Paul says, “be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.” Strength outside Christ will not carry the mission. Christ is the place where God’s might is found—the same might shown when God raised Jesus from the dead and seated Him above every rule, authority, power, dominion, and name....

The phrase “be strong” cannot stand by itself. Paul says, “be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.” Strength outside Christ will not carry the mission. Christ is the place where God…

03/03/2026

When God Created a Man: What Genesis 2:15 Reveals About the Purpose of Men

Most men of today spend a great portion of their lives in pursuit of the answer to one question: What is my purpose? This pursuit plays out in career advancement, financial success, physical achievement, influence, retirement plans, and even ministry titles. We assume purpose is something discovered later in life—after enough experience, enough failure, or enough self-reflection. However, we must ask ourselves, when Scripture presents a different reality, what will we do with it?...

Most men of today spend a great portion of their lives in pursuit of the answer to one question: What is my purpose? This pursuit plays out in career advancement, financial success, physical achiev…

02/17/2026

Who Made You the Gatekeeper? Romans 13 and the Mistake of Turning Politics into a Test of Salvation

In recent years, America has reached a level of political tension that touches nearly every area of life-including the church. More and more, Christians are making claims such as, “You cannot be a Christian while supporting that party,” or “No true Christian would ever vote for that candidate.” As well as many other statements of the like. Often time these statements are made with great passion and certainty but also made with very little careful biblical reflection....

In recent years, America has reached a level of political tension that touches nearly every area of life-including the church. More and more, Christians are making claims such as, “You cannot be a …

02/06/2026

Why Spiritual Discipline Still Matters in an Undisciplined Age

There is a quiet truth many Christians feel but rarely articulate: a life without discipline is not a life of freedom, but of drift. This quiet truth lies just beneath a cultural narrative that believes that discipline is unnecessary, outdated, and often perceived as harmful. Many take the stance that authenticity matters more than restraint, and that personal freedom can and should be expressed without limits....

There is a quiet truth many Christians feel but rarely articulate: a life without discipline is not a life of freedom, but of drift. This quiet truth lies just beneath a cultural narrative that bel…