Through the Valley of the Shadow | Rev. Adam Hamilton | Church of the Resurrection
- Preacher
- Adam Hamilton
- Tradition
- United Methodist
- Published
- Length
- 39:42
About this sermon
Death is a reality we all must face, yet it’s something we often try to ignore. In this sermon, Pastor Adam shares powerful insights on grief, loss, and the way we navigate life knowing our time is limited. He reminds us that God does not cause suffering—He grieves with us, walks with us, and offers us hope even in our deepest pain. Through stories of those who have faced loss, we see how faith transforms our perspective on tragedy. This message also challenges us to rethink the way we view suffering. Instead of seeing it as meaningless, we can find purpose in it. Like the Apostle Paul, who faced imprisonment and death with unwavering faith, we too can ask, What can I do with this? How can I use my pain to shine Christ’s light? When we trust that God is with us, grief doesn’t have to break us—it can shape us into people of deeper love, faith, and resilience. Through this sermon, we will learn how to walk through grief with faith, embrace the time we have, and live each day with purpose. It’s a call to shift from fear to trust, from despair to hope, and from suffering to redemptive love. Watch the full sermon now and discover how God’s presence in our grief can transform the way we live. Highlights: [0:00] - Welcome [1:50] - Reading Of Scripture [2:39] - Intro Video [3:13] - Sermon Intro [4:57] - How Should We Look At Tragedy? [7:47] - God Is Not Micromanaging You [10:28] - We Face Death All The Time [12:03] - For Me To Live Is Christ And To Die Is Gain [12:42] - All The Things - YES [18:14] - I’m Ready. Just Not Today. [19:55] - Redemptive Suffering [20:51] - How Do We Navigate Grief? [25:17] - Stories Of People Navigating Their Grief [33:36] - Pointing People To Christ In Our Suffering [36:53] - Conclusion [38:23] - Closing Prayer [39:39] - Thank You For Watching Visit our website: https://resurrection.church/ Connect with us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareresurrection Twitter: https://x.com/umcresurrection Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resurrectionumc/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChurchoftheResurrection Learn more from us at https://resurrection.church/next #ResurrectionAUnitedMethodistChurch #HopeInSuffering #OvercomingGrief
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