Continue in the Faith
Pastor Hamilton
Paul was committed to the faith (vv. 1–7), he communicated the power of the Gospel (vv. 8–18), the church was encouraged to continue in the faith (vv. 19–23), and the sending church heard the report (vv. 24–28).
In Everything. . . (part 2)
Pastor Hamilton
In all of life’s confusing and frustrating circumstances, how should we respond? We must trust God for all of our life, enjoying what he gives us (5:18–20) and accepting how he limits us (6:1–12).
The Powerlessness of People
Pastor Hamilton
The teacher makes several observations about events in life (vv. 1–8), and the gives several conclusions based on those observations (vv. 9–22).
Making Your Way Through the Maze (part 2)
Pastor Hamilton
Sometimes marriage, work, investments, family, friendships turn out to be a bust, not a blessing. If you were smart and rich maybe it would be easier, better, and make more sense. The Teacher says, “Think again, buddy. I had those advantages and still scratched my head over the puzzling dead ends of life.” But along […]
When Life Is the Pits (part 4)
Pastor Hamilton
Like Joseph, we should 1) shine where God had put us (vv. 1–6), 2) stand when Satan tempts us (vv. 6c–18), and 3) trust God with the results (vv. 19–23).
When Life Is the Pits (part 3)
Pastor Hamilton
We see the sinfulness of Joseph’s brothers: they were brutal (vv. 18, 26), jealous (v. 11), hateful (vv. 4, 8), murderous (v. 18), opportunistic (v. 26), and deceptive (vv. 31–32). We must guard our own hearts against these same sins.
Injustice in Jerusalem (part 2)
Pastor Hamilton
The Jews made Jesus Pilate’s problem, and Pilate made him Herod’s headache. All of this is to remind us of the clear and powerful purpose of God in providing a substitute for us.
When Life Is the Pits (part 2)
Pastor Hamilton
We see the sinfulness of Joseph’s brothers: they were brutal (vv. 18, 26), jealous (v. 11), hateful (vv. 4, 8), and murderous (v. 18). We must guard our own hearts against these same sins.
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