“When a Culture Excludes God” on January 14, 2024, focusing on Romans 1:24-32. The message explores the consequences of a society that removes God from its collective consciousness, arguing that such exclusion leads to moral degradation and a “debased mind.” Hamrick posits that the cultural conditions described by the Apostle Paul in the first century are visibly …
Gary Hamrick delivered a sermon titled “Outside Conflicts, Inside Fears” based on 2 Corinthians 7, preached on March 30, 2025, at Cornerstone Chapel. The teaching focuses on Paul’s admission of facing physical distress from external opposition and emotional distress from internal anxieties while in Macedonia. Hamrick outlines that external conflicts often arise from rejection of the Gospel, leading to verbal abuse or physical hostility, while internal fears may stem from concerns for …
Many Christian teachers and theologians assert that prayer is the highest form of worship because it represents the distilled essence of a believer’s relationship with God. According to John MacArthur, prayer is primarily an act of worship in which the individual submits to the authority of God, shifting the focus from personal desires to God’s glory. In this view, …
Prayer is a personal communication with God, characterized by sincerity and honesty rather than specific words or physical postures. The most common model for beginners is the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13), which provides a structured framework rather than a rigid script. Christian Prayer Frameworks General Principles What Does The KJV Bible Say? Prayer in the King James Version (KJV) is …
To deal with anxiety while facing difficult problems, stay calm by using deep breathing or mindfulness to lower stress hormones, then assess the situation objectively to identify the root cause and available resources. Break the problem down into manageable steps and create a structured plan with short-term and long-term goals to reduce feelings of helplessness. Challenge negative thoughts by focusing on what …
The passage commands believers to maintain spiritual distinctiveness from unbelieving systems. The King James Version reads: “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? …
Donald Winnicott argues that inadequate parenting—characterized by a lack of empathic attunement or the imposition of parental wishes—forces infants to develop a false self to comply with caregiver needs and protect their vulnerable true self. This false self acts as a compliant façade that hides a sense of emptiness and prevents the child from experiencing authentic spontaneity, ultimately leading to a loss …
David Brooks argues in his book How to Know a Person that the way we look at someone is a profoundly creative act that actively shapes their identity and behavior. He categorizes people into “Illuminators” and “Diminishers” based on their attention: Illuminators make others feel seen, valued, and “lit up,” thereby bringing out their best selves, while Diminishers dismiss or judge others, causing …
Donald Winnicott, helping a child overcome a dominant False Self requires shifting from corrective parenting to providing a holding environment that allows for the emergence of the True Self. Winnicott’s approach focuses on restoring the child’s sense of authenticity and safety rather than merely correcting behavioral symptoms. Key methods include: Part 2 Donald Winnicott, children develop a false self when they …
Mamre, also known as the Oaks of Mamre, is a significant biblical location near Hebron in Canaan where Abraham pitched his tents and built an altar (Genesis 13:18). The name Mamre means “strength” or “fatness,” symbolizing the richness of God’s blessings. This site is primarily known for the theophany recorded in Genesis 18:1-15, where the Lord appeared to Abraham in the heat of the day. During this …
