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2 Kings 16–17 – The Rod of Discipline (Part One)
Pastor Gary traces the growing rebellion in Israel and Judah, showing how God warned, pleaded, and waited before finally allowing discipline to come. This message reveals God’s justice, His love for His people, and how He uses even painful consequences to bring them back to Himself.
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2 Kings 15–16 – The Wrong Kind of Sacrifice (Part Two)
Pastor Gary explains how King Ahaz led Judah into horrific pagan practices, including child sacrifice—yet God still showed mercy for His own name’s sake. This message highlights the Lord’s patience, His covenant faithfulness, and His repeated calls for His people to return to Him.
2 Kings 15–16 – The Wrong Kind of Sacrifice (Part One)
Pastor Gary warns against Israel’s practice of offering sacrifices in forbidden “high places.” Worse still, some kings offered the wrong kind of sacrifice—rejecting God’s commands entirely. This sobering message reminds believers that sincere worship must also be obedient worship.
2 Kings 14–15 – Crime and Punishment (Part Two)
Pastor Gary explains why God struck King Azariah with leprosy and explores the rapid succession of kings in Israel’s divided kingdom. This lesson highlights God’s justice, Israel’s repeated disobedience, and the spiritual consequences that follow rebellion against God’s Word.
2 Kings 14–15 – Crime and Punishment (Part One)
Pastor Gary walks through the fall of King Amaziah and the rise of Israel’s northern kings, reminding listeners that God can work through any leader—good or bad. This message underscores God’s sovereignty and the truth that we always reap what we sow.
2 Kings 13 – The Faithfulness of God (Part Two)
Continuing in 2 Kings 13, Pastor Gary explains the confusing overlap of kings named Joash in both Israel and Judah. Despite the messiness of Israel’s history, God remains faithful—fulfilling His promises and working through imperfect leaders to accomplish His purposes.
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About Gary Hamrick
Pastor Gary Hamrick joined full-time ministry in 1987 as a high school youth pastor, and in 1991, Cornerstone Chapel’s 18 charter members asked him to become the church’s first pastor. Today, Cornerstone is home to several thousand weekly worshipers whom Pastor Gary desires to equip through the teaching of God’s Word, relating Biblical truth to everyday life in practical, relevant, and often humorous ways.
Pastor Gary received Christ as his personal Lord and Savior when he was in high school and soon wrestled with a call to ministry. He initially denied that calling and instead pursued a communications degree at American University with aspirations in broadcast journalism. However, he surrendered to God’s calling, transferred schools, completed a Bachelor of Biblical Studies, and received his ordination from Pastor Chuck Smith and the Calvary Chapel Association.
Pastor Gary married his wife Terri in 1987, and they have three grown children (who also serve in ministry) and nine grandchildren. Terri volunteers with our Women’s Ministry and served for many years as its director. Today she continues her ministry work in a supporting role, while also relishing her role as a grandmother and source of support to Pastor Gary and their children.
Pastoring in the shadow of the Nation’s Capital has allowed Pastor Gary opportunities to meet and pray with government officials such as the President, Cabinet Secretaries, Supreme Court Justices, members of Congress, and the Governor of Virginia.
He is on the Board of Directors at the Museum of the Bible and the Family Research Council, both in Washington D.C. His radio broadcast, “Cornerstone Connection” airs weekdays on over 600 radio stations, and Cornerstone’s online campus reaches thousands of people across the country and around the globe.
Pastor Gary is an avid news “junkie” and enjoys fishing, camping, playing sports, woodworking, and especially spending time with his family.
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