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…..…the GOVERNMENT in God’s Church a spiritual organism, is government from the top down. God is Head over all — even over Christ. Christ is Head of the Church. He directs and operate the Church through His chosen apostle.


“Advisory Council of Elders Formed” March 16, 1981 Worldwide

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Sermon Messages of the Apostle of Jesus Christ- Herbert W Armstrong

Sermon Messages of the Apostle of Jesus Christ- Herbert W Armstrong

Sermon Messages of the Apostle of Jesus Christ- Herbert W Armstrong

Sermon Messages of the Apostle of Jesus Christ- Herbert W Armstrong

Sermon Messages of the Apostle of Jesus Christ- Herbert W Armstrong

Sermon Messages of the Apostle of Jesus Christ- Herbert W Armstrong

Sermon archives of the messages given by Herbert W Armstrong in the decade of the 1950’s

The 1950’s

“Why Are You Here?”

“Assembling Together Without a True Minister Present”

“Assembling Together Without a True Minister Present”

Why Are you here? What purpose are we called to have? Engines run well when it’s well oiled, burning the right fuel, and all the parts are working TOGETHER. Given on Passover Day, Herbert W Armstrong gives the answer.

This message was given April 06, 1955 in Big Sandy, Texas.

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“Assembling Together Without a True Minister Present”

“Assembling Together Without a True Minister Present”

“Assembling Together Without a True Minister Present”

Should the people of God assemble for Church services without a true minister present? Herbert W Armstrong answers this important question concerning Christian Fellowship.

This message was given April 10, 1955 In Big Sandy, Texas on day four of the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

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“Sabbath Questions”

“Assembling Together Without a True Minister Present”

“Why Become Perfect?”

What about the Christian Sabbath? Was it only for the Jewish peoples? Herbert W Armstrong answers the questions concerning the Sabbath day.

This message was given April 10, 1955 in Big Sandy, Texas on day four of the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

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“Why Become Perfect?”

“Assembling Together Without a True Minister Present”

“Why Become Perfect?”

“Perfect?” What does it mean? Many strive to remove flaws, blemishes, even partaking in strenuous exercise, plastic surgery and mutilation to remove the unwanted, but is that what God means here in His Word?
What does it mean to become perfect? And WHY?

This message was given April 10, 1955 in Big Sandy, Texas on day four of the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

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“The Church of God Today”

“Lipstick and Church Govrnment”

“Lipstick and Church Govrnment”

An overview of what God was doing in the year 1955, within the Church of God. The purpose and reason people have been called by God and added to the Church.

This message was given April 11, 1955 In Big Sandy, Texas on day five of the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

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“Lipstick and Church Govrnment”

“Lipstick and Church Govrnment”

“Lipstick and Church Govrnment”

What about Makeup? Is it acceptable in God’s Church? Herbert W Armstrong dives into controversial subjects to bring to you what GOD wants for His people, and how we can enter the Kingdom of God.

This message was given October 07, 1955 in Big Sandy, Texas.

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“Business Meeting”

“Lipstick and Church Govrnment”

“Business Meeting”

Herbert W Armstrong discusses the plans, future of Ambassador College and the Work.

This message was given October 1955 in Big Sandy, Texas.

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“Business Meeting”

“Lipstick and Church Govrnment”

“Business Meeting”

Herbert W Armstrong leads a business meeting for Ambassador College.

This message was given September 23, 1956 in Big Sandy, Texas.

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“Opening Night Message”

“ Status of the Work- Must Preach Good News”

“ Status of the Work- Must Preach Good News”

Prepared for the opening night of the Feast of Tabernacles in 1957, Mr. Armstrong gives the message.

This message was given in 1957 Gladewater, Texas 

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“ Status of the Work- Must Preach Good News”

“ Status of the Work- Must Preach Good News”

“ Status of the Work- Must Preach Good News”

Herbert W Armstrong talks about getting the gospel of the Kingdom of God out to the world, and the growth within the Church and the Work.

This message was given October 01, 1957 

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“FIRST DAY- Offertory”

“ Status of the Work- Must Preach Good News”

“FIRST DAY- Offertory”

Herbert W Armstrong gives the offertory message on the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles. 


This message was given October 10, 1957 

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“God’s Plan”

“ Status of the Work- Must Preach Good News”

“FIRST DAY- Offertory”

What is God doing? What sort of work is He involved with? What does He do? What are His plans? How do you fit into God’s Plan?

This message was given in 1957 

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The 1950’s

“First Day- AM Sermon”

“First Day- AM Sermon”

“First Day- AM Sermon”

Why the Feast of Tabernacles? What is God doing? Why are we here observing the Feast of Tabernacles?

This message was given October 10, 1957 

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“First Day- PM Sermon

“First Day- AM Sermon”

“First Day- AM Sermon”

The purpose here below is on the forefront of the mind of God and of Jesus Christ. Where are we going? What has happened already? What is our part in this great plan of the Almighty God??

This message was given October 10, 1957.

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The 1960’s

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There doesn’t seem to be a lot online concerning sermons given by Mr. Herbert W Armstrong during the 1960’s.

If you know of anyone with tapes from this period, please contact us today, so we may add it to the Worldwide Church of God Archives. Thank you.

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The 1970’s

“The Meaning of Pentecost”

”1979 Opening Night Message”

“The Meaning of Pentecost”

Why Pentecost? What does it picture? What is God’s reason for commanding such a day be observed and kept? Where are YOU in all of this? What is the meaning of Pentecost?

 
This message was given May 22, 1977.

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”Why Are We Here”

”1979 Opening Night Message”

“The Meaning of Pentecost”

Why have you been called by GOD? Why have you been added to His Church? What  is expected of you? Why keep these Holy Days?

This message was given October 14, 1978.

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”1979 Opening Night Message”

”1979 Opening Night Message”

”1979 Opening Night Message”

This message was given the opening night of the Feast of Tabernacles in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin in 1979 by Mr. Herbert W Armstrong. 

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“First Day Message”

”1979 Opening Night Message”

”1979 Opening Night Message”

The Feast of Tabernacles have commenced, and Mr. Herbert W Armstrong walks up to speak. This Feast pictures something so brilliant, so wonderful in God’s Plan for humanity, stay tuned to listen to the good news for our future!

This message is given in Tucson, Arizona 1978.

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“God’s Government Top Down PERIOD!”

“God’s Government Top Down PERIOD!”

“God’s Government Top Down PERIOD!”

A solid family structure is the basis and the foundation of any stable society and we’re losing that in this country, we’re losing it all around the world. I greeted you as my children in the Lord, that’s because i could have asked if you were observing your 50th Feast or more than your 50th Feast of Tabernacles, well no hands would go up

A solid family structure is the basis and the foundation of any stable society and we’re losing that in this country, we’re losing it all around the world. I greeted you as my children in the Lord, that’s because i could have asked if you were observing your 50th Feast or more than your 50th Feast of Tabernacles, well no hands would go up because it it comes to that I’m the oldest one of you no question about it ad there is a second thing though we’re now in the second generation of this phase of God’s Work, this era f the Work of Go, and the Church of God…”- Quote from message.

This Message was given October 09, 1976.

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“What is the Gospel?”

“God’s Government Top Down PERIOD!”

“God’s Government Top Down PERIOD!”

What is the Gospel? What is the message Jesus Christ came with and gave to His disciples and sent them out to go preach? Many haven’t heard that gospel preached in this world. ONLY THIS CHURCH has preached the true gospel of Jesus Christ.

This Message was given on September 23, 1975.

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”The Government of God”

“God’s Government Top Down PERIOD!”

”The Government of God”

Originally this was an unnamed sermon, and the quality of this tape is poor, but Mr. Armstrong goes into the doctrinal committee

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“God’s Government Top Down PERIOD!”

”The Government of God”

Herbert W Armstrong leads a business meeting for Ambassador College.

This message was given September 23, 1956 in Big Sandy, Texas.

LISTEN TO SERMON

“Opening Night Message”

“ Status of the Work- Must Preach Good News”

“ Status of the Work- Must Preach Good News”

Prepared for the opening night of the Feast of Tabernacles in 1957, Mr. Armstrong gives the message.

This message was given in 1957 Gladewater, Texas 

LISTEN TO SERMON

“ Status of the Work- Must Preach Good News”

“ Status of the Work- Must Preach Good News”

“ Status of the Work- Must Preach Good News”

Herbert W Armstrong talks about getting the gospel of the Kingdom of God out to the world, and the growth within the Church and the Work.

This message was given October 01, 1957 

LISTEN TO SERMON

“FIRST DAY- Offertory”

“ Status of the Work- Must Preach Good News”

“FIRST DAY- Offertory”

Herbert W Armstrong gives the offertory message on the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles. 


This message was given October 10, 1957 

LISTEN TO SERMON

“God’s Plan”

“ Status of the Work- Must Preach Good News”

“FIRST DAY- Offertory”

What is God doing? What sort of work is He involved with? What does He do? What are His plans? How do you fit into God’s Plan?

This message was given in 1957 

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