Making Your Way Through the Maze (part 1)
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 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.
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).
A Subtheme of Luke
John Mark Steel
Neither your place in society, your wealth, your race, nor your gender can keep you from pleasing God.
Private Lessons
Pastor Hamilton
We should be learning all that we can about the Savior, his Word, his plan for our life. When we read of some truth that Jesus taught his disciples in his last week, we should take note!
The Ministry of Friendship (part 3)
Pastor Hamilton
Friendships should be purposeful and deliberate. We are commanded to love one another (Prov 17:17). We are expected to serve one another (Prov 20:6). We are needed to correct and rebuke one another (Prov 12:26).
The Ministry of Friendship (part 2)
Pastor Hamilton
The benefits of godly friendships include wise counsel, loving correction, and caring protection.
The Ministry of Friendship (part 1)
Pastor Hamilton
Friendships revolve around a purpose. They are formed for a reason.
True Friendship
Pastor Hamilton
How many friends do you have? As a believer, you are a friend of Jesus Christ, and that friendship should be growing. In friendship, God has given us a great gift.
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