Cornerstone Connection with Gary Hamrick

Pastor Gary explores how God used Paul’s imprisonment to accomplish a greater purpose, opening doors for him to share the Gospel with influential leaders. This message encourages believers to trust God’s plan even when His path leads through uncomfortable, difficult, or seemingly unfair circumstances.

Facing hostility before the Sanhedrin, Paul wisely navigates a dangerous confrontation between Pharisees and Sadducees. Pastor Gary uses this dramatic encounter to remind believers that when circumstances leave us worried or afraid, Jesus meets us with the encouragement we need: take courage.

Pastor Gary examines five types of consciences described in Scripture and explains how our choices can strengthen or damage this God-given moral compass. This message offers practical guidance for maintaining a clear conscience and reminds us that repentance provides a path back to God.

What exactly is the human conscience, and how does it work? Pastor Gary examines both secular and biblical perspectives, explaining how God has given every person an awareness of right and wrong and why maintaining a healthy conscience matters in our relationship with Him.

Pastor Gary continues exploring how believers can discern God’s voice and direction. This message identifies four ways God makes His will known—through His Word, His people, His peace, and His whisper—encouraging Christians to listen carefully and confidently follow His leading.

How can we know when God is speaking to us? Pastor Gary begins answering that important question from Acts 21, offering biblical principles for discerning God’s voice and will. This message highlights two important ways God provides direction—through His Word and through His people.

Pastor Gary explains why keeping God’s Law can never earn salvation. Instead, the Law reveals our need for the grace found in Jesus Christ. This message presents the beautiful simplicity of the Gospel: salvation isn’t something we accomplish—it’s something Jesus accomplished for us.

Pastor Gary explores Paul’s final words to the Ephesian elders, including practical wisdom about entrusting those we love to God. This message also reveals the purpose of God’s Law—to reflect His character, expose our sinful condition, and show us our need for a Savior.

Pastor Gary warns of the danger false teaching poses to the Church, both from outside and within. This message encourages believers to know God’s Word, recognize distorted doctrine, pray for spiritual leaders, and remain firmly grounded in biblical truth.

Pastor Gary examines Paul’s final counsel to the Ephesian elders, emphasizing the importance of teaching the whole Word of God—not just the comfortable parts. This message challenges believers and church leaders alike to embrace all of Scripture and remain spiritually healthy and equipped for God’s work.