Cornerstone Connection with Gary Hamrick

Pastor Gary continues exploring Paul's message of grace, reminding us that forgiveness and eternal life cannot be earned. Discover the freedom that comes from resting in Christ's finished work instead of relying on personal performance.

As Paul begins his first missionary journey, he proclaims the heart of the Gospel: salvation is God's gift of grace, received through faith alone. Pastor Gary explains why no amount of human effort can accomplish what Christ has already finished.

When life doesn't make sense, faith calls us to trust God's character rather than our circumstances. Pastor Gary shares biblical principles that help believers find peace, hope, and confidence even when God's purposes remain unseen.

Why does God sometimes allow circumstances that seem unfair? Pastor Gary explores Acts 12 to reveal how God's faithfulness remains constant even when His ways are difficult to understand, encouraging believers to trust Him through life's greatest disappointments.

God teaches Peter that the Gospel is for every nation and every people. Pastor Gary explains how Acts 10 marked a turning point in church history as the message of salvation extended fully to the Gentile world.

Pastor Gary introduces the story of Cornelius, the first Gentile convert recorded in Acts. Through Peter and Cornelius, we discover that sincere morality is not enough—salvation comes only through faith in Jesus Christ.

Pastor Gary continues examining Saul's remarkable conversion, explaining that salvation comes through faith in Christ rather than keeping the Law. This message highlights the freedom of God's grace and the lifelong transformation that follows genuine faith.

The dramatic conversion of Saul of Tarsus reminds us that no one is beyond God's reach. Pastor Gary traces Saul's journey from persecutor to apostle, revealing the life-changing power of God's grace and the transforming work of the Gospel.

Pastor Gary explores six common causes of bitterness found throughout Scripture and points believers to God's remedy for a wounded heart. Discover how forgiveness, repentance, and surrender can transform bitterness into lasting spiritual freedom and renewed joy.

Bitterness can quietly poison the heart and damage every area of life. Pastor Gary examines the story of Simon the Sorcerer to reveal how bitterness takes root and why God's grace offers the only lasting path to healing, freedom, and restored relationships.