Sermon Archives

Pastor Hamilton
January 20, 2013

Injustice in Jerusalem (part 2)

Injustice in Jerusalem (part 2)

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.

January 20, 2013

When Life Is the Pits (part 2)

When Life Is the Pits (part 2)

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.

January 20, 2013

Injustice in Jerusalem (part 1)

Injustice in Jerusalem (part 1)

Weak and sinful leaders gave in to wicked people. But the One who was moving all this forward was the omnipotent God. The ministry of Jesus was not in flames. The Jewish and Roman courts did not miss the ball. For this purpose Jesus came into the world, and this travesty of justice served his […]

January 13, 2013

When Life Is the Pits (part 1)

When Life Is the Pits (part 1)
January 13, 2013

The Arraignment

The Arraignment

The Jews weren’t in control; neither were the Romans. Luke shows that Jesus was not running from the Sanhedrin, or trying to get off on a technicality. He was in control and headed to the cross!

January 6, 2013

The Flesh Is Weak

The Flesh Is Weak

Why did Peter fail? He did not practice humility (1 Pet 5:6). He did not pray in temptation (vv. 45–46). He did not stay close to Christ (v. 54). Why did Peter ultimately succeed? He was genuinely broken (vv. 61–62). Jesus interceded for him (v. 32). The Holy Spirit came upon him (Acts 2).

December 30, 2012

The Disciplined Race

The Disciplined Race

The Christian life in 2013 is a war, a race, a commitment to Christ. Put yourself in the right frame of mind and progress accordingly.  

December 23, 2012

The Best Christmas Ever! (part 2)

The Best Christmas Ever! (part 2)

Following his humiliation, God exalted Jesus to a place of honor. He must be honored as Lord of all!

December 23, 2012

The Best Christmas Ever! (part 1)

The Best Christmas Ever! (part 1)

Why was Jesus born? How would you answer that question? Philippians 2:5-8 answers by telling us who Jesus is.

December 16, 2012

Agonizing in the Garden

Agonizing in the Garden

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