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Is Reading The Bible Important? - Deuteronomy 30.11-20 (Down To Basics - Part 2 of 5)
Feb 4

Feb 4 Is Reading The Bible Important? - Deuteronomy 30.11-20 (Down To Basics - Part 2 of 5)

Samuel Hinkson

Fair-weather faith comes from ignoring the Word of God, but those who listen and obey will build their lives on a solid foundation.

Replacing Barriers With Bridges - Ephesians 2.12-19  (Sanctity of Human Life - 2019)
Jan 28

Jan 28 Replacing Barriers With Bridges - Ephesians 2.12-19 (Sanctity of Human Life - 2019)

Samuel Hinkson

The gospel has always taken natural strangers and turned them into supernatural brothers and sisters.

Can I Know That I'm Saved? - John 2.23-3.16   (Down To Basics - Part 1 of 5)
Jan 14

Jan 14 Can I Know That I'm Saved? - John 2.23-3.16 (Down To Basics - Part 1 of 5)

Samuel Hinkson

Growth in the Christian life doesn’t come from moving on from our salvation; it comes from moving deeper into our salvation.

The Routine Of A Jesus Follower - Isaiah 12  (Gilead's Mission 2019)
Jan 7

Jan 7 The Routine Of A Jesus Follower - Isaiah 12 (Gilead's Mission 2019)

Samuel Hinkson

The church is God’s vehicle for getting us into the delightful daily routine of following Jesus.

Are We Willing Or Whining? - Numbers 13 & 14  (New Year - 2019)
Dec 31

Dec 31 Are We Willing Or Whining? - Numbers 13 & 14 (New Year - 2019)

Samuel Hinkson

As followers of Jesus, we never escape the question of whether or not we are willing to follow where He is leading.

Good Out Of Evil - Genesis 50.15-21 (Advent 2018: Something Out Of Nothing - Part 4 of 4)
Dec 25

Dec 25 Good Out Of Evil - Genesis 50.15-21 (Advent 2018: Something Out Of Nothing - Part 4 of 4)

Samuel Hinkson

Jesus is our brother who suffered evil so that good might come to us. This empowers His family to trust that God will orchestrate even the evil in our lives toward His saving purposes.

Life Out Of Death - Ezekiel 37.1-14 (Advent 2018: Something Out Of Nothing - Part 3 of 4)
Dec 17

Dec 17 Life Out Of Death - Ezekiel 37.1-14 (Advent 2018: Something Out Of Nothing - Part 3 of 4)

Samuel Hinkson

God’s people have the joy of standing in a valley of dry bones and absolutely refusing to believe that it is the final word.

A New Beginning Out Of The End - Isaiah 11.1-10 (Advent 2018: Something Out Of Nothing - Part 2 of 4)
Dec 10

Dec 10 A New Beginning Out Of The End - Isaiah 11.1-10 (Advent 2018: Something Out Of Nothing - Part 2 of 4)

Samuel Hinkson

Christmas is a premier example of God’s ability to bring a new beginning out of what appears to be the end of our hopes.

Meaning Out Of Suffering - Exodus 17.1-7 (Advent 2018: Something Out Of Nothing - Part 1 of 4)
Dec 3

Dec 3 Meaning Out Of Suffering - Exodus 17.1-7 (Advent 2018: Something Out Of Nothing - Part 1 of 4)

Samuel Hinkson

Sometimes the only way that we can see God work out of nothing is if we look around and see nothing for Him to to work with.

God's Heart And Home For The One - Luke 15.1-10 (Reach One - Part 1 of 2)
Nov 26

Nov 26 God's Heart And Home For The One - Luke 15.1-10 (Reach One - Part 1 of 2)

Samuel Hinkson

Jesus doesn’t need any reason to look for his lost sheep other than love.

When God Leads You To One Person - Acts 8.26-39 (Reach One - Part 1 of 2)
Nov 19

Nov 19 When God Leads You To One Person - Acts 8.26-39 (Reach One - Part 1 of 2)

Samuel Hinkson

Sometimes God uses our circumstances to teach us that it is okay for us to not get our way.

God-Sized Medicine - Romans 8.31-39
Nov 12

Nov 12 God-Sized Medicine - Romans 8.31-39

Samuel Hinkson

What will strengthen our trust isn’t so much focusing on the size of the love God has for us; but rather focusing on the size of the God who loves us.

Praying For Revival - Ephesians 3.14-21 (The Need For Revival - Part 3)
Oct 1

Oct 1 Praying For Revival - Ephesians 3.14-21 (The Need For Revival - Part 3)

Samuel Hinkson

Christians are commanded to pray when we need something; especially if what we need is a movement of God.

Learning From Defeat - Joshua 7.1-15 (The Need For Revival - Part 2)
Sep 17

Sep 17 Learning From Defeat - Joshua 7.1-15 (The Need For Revival - Part 2)

Samuel Hinkson

The land promised doesn’t make us God’s people … the Lord’s presence does.

What Is Revival? - Psalm 85  (The Need For Revival - Part 1)
Sep 10

Sep 10 What Is Revival? - Psalm 85 (The Need For Revival - Part 1)

Samuel Hinkson

The work of the Holy Spirit is to make the presence of Jesus real to us, and that is what revives us.

Big Victories For Little People - 1 Samuel 17
Sep 3

Sep 3 Big Victories For Little People - 1 Samuel 17

Samuel Hinkson

The Christian life isn’t lived on a playground; it is lived on a battleground.

Fixing Half-Hearted Worship - Psalm 33
Aug 27

Aug 27 Fixing Half-Hearted Worship - Psalm 33

Samuel Hinkson

Sometimes our hearts are divided between celebrating God’s love and seeking God’s love.

Running For A Righteous Crown - 2 Timothy 3.16-4.8  (Faith That Goes The Distance - Part 4 of 4)
Aug 8

Aug 8 Running For A Righteous Crown - 2 Timothy 3.16-4.8 (Faith That Goes The Distance - Part 4 of 4)

Samuel Hinkson

Faith that finishes is supported by pastoral ministry that is fulfilled.

Navigating The Ship Of Faith Safely Home - Psalm 119.81-88 (Faith That Goes The Distance - Part 3 of 4)
Jul 30

Jul 30 Navigating The Ship Of Faith Safely Home - Psalm 119.81-88 (Faith That Goes The Distance - Part 3 of 4)

Samuel Hinkson

Consciences that are not held by the Word of God naturally wreck faith.

Keeping The Balloon Of Faith Afloat - Luke 19.1-10 (Faith That Goes The Distance - Part 2 of 4)
Jul 23

Jul 23 Keeping The Balloon Of Faith Afloat - Luke 19.1-10 (Faith That Goes The Distance - Part 2 of 4)

Samuel Hinkson

Restoring the joy of our salvation means revisiting our own “sycamore tree” with regularity.

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Growing Hope is dedicated to the pastoral ministry of Sam Hinkson.  Sam is currently serving as Senior Pastor of Gilead Baptist Church in Glendale, Kentucky.

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