When God Spanks His Kids
In Hebrews 12, the word “discipline” appears 10 times in 7 verses. It’s a reference to God’s discipline. We usually like to think of God as comforting, kind, and forgiving…and He is all those things. But we need to also understand that God corrects and disciplines His children whom He loves. Join Pastor Gary in […]
Faith Lessons – Part 5/5
Pastor Gary concludes our series through Hebrews 11 with a look at the last few examples of amazing faith. Six men are mentioned by name, along with unnamed “prophets”, “women,” and “others” who lived their lives with trust and confidence in the Lord. They all demonstrated bravery and courage although some of them died in […]
Faith Lessons – Part 4/5
As we continue in our study of Hebrews 11, we will examine how the Israelites and Rahab were further examples of people who had faith in the promises and faithfulness of God. The Lord did some pretty amazing miracles on their behalf. He is still a wonder-working God! Join Pastor Gary Hamrick as we take […]
Faith Lessons – Part 3/5
Continuing in our series on “Faith Lessons” from Hebrews 11, we come to the examples of Joseph, Moses’ parents, and Moses himself. Join Pastor Gary as we find out how they exercised such trust and confidence in the promises and faithfulness of God that it earned them a place in the “Hebrew Hall of Faith.”
Faith Lessons – Part 2/5
As we continue in our series on “Faith Lessons”, Pastor Gary takes a look at the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. These three men were such examples of faith that God will become known as “the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” Join us in Hebrews 11:8-21 for more encouraging examples of people who […]
Faith Lessons – Part 1/5
Pastor Gary begins a 4-part series today on the topic of faith drawing from the examples of men and women listed in Hebrews 11. We will study their stories and learn what it means for us to be men and women of faith in today’s world.
A Savior is Better than a System
The writer of Hebrews is going to contrast Jesus with the Old Testament system of high priests and animal sacrifices. He will prove that Jesus is superior to that system of works and that He is the only way for us to be saved–through faith in Him as Savior. Many people today have their own […]
Entering God’s Rest
Life can sometimes be burdensome and challenging. In addition, our own sin can weigh us down with guilt and shame. We need the kind of rest that only God can give. Jesus calls the weary to come to Him and “find rest for your soul.” The word “rest” is found thirteen times in Hebrews 3-4 […]
The Danger of Drifting
Have you ever been swimming in the ocean for about 20 minutes only to realize how far you have drifted down the shore line? It happens so quickly and so easily. Drifting. It can occur in a family, a marriage, a church, and even in a relationship with Jesus. One minute things are going so […]
Forgive and Ask for Forgiveness
It’s the shortest of Paul’s epistles, but it delivers a powerful punch about why we need to forgive and ask for forgiveness. The story centers around a runaway slave, named Onesimus, and his master, Philemon, the recipient of this letter. In this very personal, pithy letter, Paul is used by the Holy Spirit to remind […]