Welcome to The Gospel Ship podcast featuring the timeless messages of the late Rev. Jack L. Hamilton. Jack’s preaching is expositional, Reformed, and most of all, it encourages believers to look unto Christ as the Author and Perfecter of their salvation. This is the key point, and sadly far too many preachers don’t know how to do this or why they should, and many more simply don’t care to do this. If we lose the Gospel, then what remains? Do’s and Don’ts won’t cut it. That’s because can’t and we won’t. But we have a Savior who could and who did. Therein lies the beauty and majesty of the Reformation message—it is the Gospel.
Episodes
Humility at the Lord’s Table
In this message, Reverend Jack Hamilton reflects on Colossians 1 and Philippians 2, urging believers to approach the Lord’s Supper with humility and reverence. He reminds the congregation that Christ, the Creator and ruler of all things,…
Paul Before Agrippa: The Almost Christian
Preaching from Acts 26, Reverend Jack Hamilton recounts Paul’s testimony before King Agrippa, emphasizing the sovereign grace of God in Paul’s conversion and his commission to witness. Hamilton highlights that while Agrippa appeared to…
The Third Commandment: Guarding God’s Name and Our Words
In this sermon on Matthew 5:33–37 and Exodus 20:7, Reverend Jack Hamilton explains what it means to take the Lord’s name in vain and the seriousness of our words. He contrasts the Pharisees’ shallow legalism with Christ’s deeper teaching…
Drawing Near to God: Degrees of Intimacy with the Lord
In this sermon from Exodus 19, 24, 33 and New Testament passages, Reverend Jack Hamilton teaches on intimacy with God and the varying degrees of closeness His people experience. He traces biblical examples—from Israel at Sinai, to Moses…
The Good Shepherd and the Assurance of Eternal Life
<p>Preaching from John 10, Reverend Jack Hamilton emphasizes Christ as the Good Shepherd who gives His sheep eternal life and secures them forever. Drawing on the Feast of Dedication context, he contrasts the unbelief of the Pharisees with…
Paul’s Appeal to Caesar: God’s Purpose in Prison
In this sermon from Acts 25, Reverend Jack Hamilton reflects on Paul’s imprisonment and his decision to appeal to Caesar rather than trust the Jewish leaders for justice. Hamilton shows how Paul’s consistent testimony was always centered…
Purity of Heart: Jesus on Adultery
In this sermon on Matthew 5:27–32 and Exodus 20:14, Reverend Jack Hamilton preaches on the commandment “Thou shalt not commit adultery” as part of his Sermon on the Mount series. He emphasizes that sin is deeper than outward acts—it begins…
The Prodigal Son: Heaven’s Way of Rejoicing
In this sermon from Luke 15, Reverend Jack Hamilton explains that the parable of the prodigal son is not primarily an evangelistic text, but a defense of Jesus’ association with sinners. Hamilton emphasizes that the three stories of the…
Christ and the Law: Fulfillment, Not Abolition
<p>In this sermon, Reverend Jack Hamilton continues his exposition of the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on Christ's words in Matthew 5:17–20: "Think not that I am come to destroy the law or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but…
You Are the Light of the World
<p>In this sermon, Reverend Jack Hamilton continues his exposition of the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on Christ's words, "You are the light of the world." He traces the theme of light throughout Scripture—from creation in…
Matthew 5_ The Christian Manifesto
<p>In this sermon, Reverend Jack Hamilton begins a series on the Sermon on the Mount, calling it the true "Christian Manifesto." He contrasts mere decisions with genuine discipleship, urging believers to take Christ's words…
Once for All: Remembering Christ's Finished Work
<p>In this powerful message centered on Hebrews chapters 9 and 10, Reverend Jack Hamilton emphasizes the complete and sufficient sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Drawing from the imagery of the Old Testament and the New Covenant, he contrasts…