Good News and Great Joy
Pastor Hamilton
Jesus didn’t leave his disciples with a question mark, but an exclamation point. The body of Christ, the church, in order to go in power and change the world, must first— Be convinced of his resurrection power. Be commissioned for global witness. Be comforted with and compelled with the Spirit’s presence.
Opened Eyes
Pastor Hamilton
Every disciple needs the encouragement and focus that comes with walking with the Lord and learning the Scriptures better. The reality of the resurrection provided the anchor for faith that the early church needed! Learn to value time in the Word where Christ still instructs and corrects us.
The Resurrection and the Life
Pastor Hamilton
Our eternal hope is tethered to Christ’s resurrection: “…Because I live, you also will live” (John 14:19). Jesus identified himself, “I am the resurrection and the life…” (John 11:25).
The Man in the Middle
Pastor Hamilton
Clearly the “man in the middle” was the God of the Ages. In his High Priestly prayer, God the Son could say to the Father, “I glorified you on the earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do” (John 17:4).
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).
Counsel from a Man Who Saw It All (part 1)
Pastor Hamilton
The lesson: The enigmas and inequities of life should drive us to rest in the Lord and choose the best road before us. Ecclesiastes should be seen as a valuable tool for understanding the nature and need of man. Only then will the gospel of grace through Christ be seen as the ANSWER.
Lamb of God
Pastor Hamilton
In Revelation 5, John sees a grand witness to the Worthy One, followed by great worship of the Worthy One—the Lion, Liberator, and Lamb.
Injustice in Jerusalem (part 1)
Pastor Hamilton
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 […]
The Arraignment
Pastor Hamilton
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!
The Flesh Is Weak
Pastor Hamilton
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).
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