God seeks to influence humanity. This is at the heart of the Christmas story. It is the story of light coming into the darkness, of a Savior to show us the way, of light overcoming the darkness, of God's work to save the world. Adam Hamilton christmascomedarkness share on social
My aim is that every sermon series I preach is prepared as though I were teaching a college-level course. Adam Hamilton aimcollegelevel Change image and share on social
Many Christians do not believe God sends tornadoes. But they do believe that God walks with His children through the storms, that He sends His people to help after the storms, and that with and through God, there is always hope. Adam Hamilton childchristiangod share on social
When sermons start where people live - their questions, struggles, and concerns - and then offer a timely and helpful word from the Scriptures, people are more interested in hearing what else the Scriptures have to say. Adam Hamilton concernhearhelpful share on social
The senseless killing of 20 children and their teachers and principal at Sandy Hook Elementary School was not part of God's grand plan. It was a thwarting of God's plan. It was the misuse of human freedom. Adam Hamilton childelementaryfreedom share on social
Effective preaching starts with loving the people we're preaching to. Adam Hamilton effectivelovepeople Change image and share on social
If 'everything happens for a reason,' then every act of evil is ultimately God's doing. Adam Hamilton actevilgod Change image and share on social
Jesus' own witness of sacrificial love and forgiveness, and his work to heal the sick and care for those in need, represent God's ways and vision for us. Adam Hamilton careforgivenessgod Change image and share on social
God seldom suspends the laws of nature, just as God does not remove free will to keep evil people from doing evil things. Adam Hamilton evilfreegod Change image and share on social
We live in bodies that are fearfully and wonderfully made, yet they are not immune to illness and pain. We have hearts that are capable of experiencing great love, but sometimes they get broken. Adam Hamilton bodybreakcapable Change image and share on social
