Cornerstone Connection with Gary Hamrick

As Pastor Gary concludes his series through Acts, he offers practical guidance for sharing Christ with others. Discover how believers can be culturally relevant without compromising biblical truth, finding points of connection that create natural opportunities to communicate the Gospel.

Paul looked for common ground with others without compromising the truth of the Gospel. Pastor Gary explains how Christians can follow his example by understanding people’s culture, background, and worldview—building meaningful connections that can open the door to conversations about Jesus.

Where can we turn when discouragement threatens to overwhelm us? Pastor Gary shares practical and spiritual sources of encouragement, emphasizing the hope found in God’s Word and reminding believers that the Lord often uses other people to strengthen us when we need it most.

When Paul and his shipmates faced a violent storm, hope seemed lost. Pastor Gary uses their experience to address the hopelessness many people quietly carry and explains how encouragement, Christian community, and biblical truth can bring hope during life’s darkest storms.

Following Christ will sometimes mean standing alone. Pastor Gary challenges believers to resist the pressure of popular opinion, hold firmly to biblical convictions, and seek to please the Lord above the crowd—even when faithfulness makes us unpopular.

Following the crowd can be tempting, especially when standing alone comes at a cost. Pastor Gary examines the pressure to conform and challenges believers to measure truth by God’s Word rather than popular opinion, faithfully following the Lord even when it means being in the minority.

Paul’s appearance before King Agrippa becomes another opportunity to share his testimony and proclaim Christ. Pastor Gary encourages believers to recognize the divine opportunities God places along our path and to be ready to share our own stories for His glory.

What appeared to be delays and detours in Paul’s life were actually part of God’s plan to spread the Gospel. Pastor Gary shows how God can use unexpected circumstances to position His people exactly where He wants them for His purposes and glory.

Pastor Gary examines Paul’s message to Felix about mankind’s sinful condition, self-control, and the judgment to come. This message explains why recognizing our sin is essential to understanding our need for a Savior—and points us to the salvation available through Jesus Christ.

Falsely accused and imprisoned, Paul receives an opportunity to speak before Governor Felix. Pastor Gary examines Paul’s powerful response, which turns the conversation toward spiritual truth and reminds us that ultimately there is only one Judge in the universe—Jesus Christ.