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"In Hebrews 5:11-12, the apostle Paul wanted to give a deeper understanding to the Hebrew believers comparing the superior priesthood of Jesus Christ to that of the Old Testament priest Melchizedek. Paul said he had ""much to say about this, but he hesitated because they were babes still on ""milk,"" not of ""full age,"" and not ready for ""solid food"" (spiritually mature). We will never know if there was some additional information or profound revelation Paul was unable to share with his audience--and subsequently us as readers of the Word--because they weren't mature enough to receive it. In For Mature Audiences Only, Stephen Hamilton issues a challenge to the body of Christ: are we ready to walk in spiritual authority and be a body of believers as Jesus said, ""the gates of hell won't prevail against it""? Are we prepared to accept the ""keys to the kingdom of heaven"" so God can use us to accomplish His will on earth as it is in heaven? Are we ready to launch out into the deep to become fishers of men, sharing our faith and the love of Jesus with the world? If we follow the principles in this book, we will be ready to handle ""strong meat"" and able to operate on the level God has ordained for us."

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For Mature Audiences Only is Truthful, Transparent, and Transformative. As in its suggestive title, this offering drives us down the backstretch of truth street and the dark lit alleys of uncomfortable human conflicts in the real 21st century church. In compelling detail, Stephen Hamilton compares and contrasts, revealing self-examination of his burning desire to Shepherd verses the resolve in juggling the reality and actual heat that comes with suddenly being a leader, challenged to lead by example, as a true believer and follower of Christ simultaneously. As in the words of Paul, if the eyes of your understanding are weak, you're challenged to become strong. I cherish the honesty, spirit, and life of Pastor Hamilton in this book. It is ageless and anointed. The question is, will you have Milk or Meat? The takeaway is Grow Big or Go Home! --Elder Angela Winbush Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer For Mature Audiences Only is delightful, helpful, and necessary for a busy person's life. We are in a unique time where God's Word is paramount. Many are preaching and teaching and yet we still struggle with putting God's Word to work. We know that God's word is alive, and Bishop's style of teaching, preaching, and now writing reflects God's intentions of showing love, having compassion, being direct, and having a right now ready to be put to work upon hearing approach. This book is perfect for the mature, solid meat, soldiers for Christ to keep us on track, and I'm more than confident it will help and bless the ones on milk who are seeking specific directions on how to mature in the Body of Christ. God did it again through you! Boom! Breakthrough! --Shondrella Avery Actor/Producer I am in awe at the revelation and assignment that was given to Bishop Hamilton that will help and mature any individual that is willing to succumb to change. We, as pastors and kingdom cohorts, have been trying to find the answer to the diversity of challenges that we all face as leaders in the reality of speaking to this generation and finding a more excellent way to compartmentalize and bridge all cultural proclivities together in order to produce an effective body. Maturity is a word that many people will either run from or tackle with a fresh perspective. I was encouraged, motivated, enlightened, and informed at what this man of God provided for us in the pages of this book. This is a must-read book for your evolution to Spiritual Maturity, it is one of those manuscripts that will provoke conversation within the walls of ministry. There is apparently a certain subset of believers who have maturity figured out, and the rest of us, are daily trying to pray and seek God for intentional instructions. Religion has taught us misconceptions on what spiritual maturity is, when it happens, where it begins, when it is stunted, and what the true signs of the maturity and immaturity are. I encourage you to read and apply the applications that are given in this book; your questions will be answered. --Pastor Clinton House Mountaintop Faith Ministries Bishop Stephen Hamilton's For Mature Audiences Only is an ingenious literary gift. It takes a unique view at life through the lenses of the Holy Scriptures. It challenges all of us to take responsibility for our spiritual maturation. He accomplishes the tremendous task of joining biblical principles to current cultural issues. For Mature Audiences Only is timeless and transcendent. --Bishop R.C. Blakes Family of Churches Fellowship International

"For Mature Audiences Only is Truthful, Transparent, and Transformative. As in its suggestive title, this offering drives us down the backstretch of truth street and the dark lit alleys of uncomfortable human conflicts in the real 21st century church. In compelling detail, Stephen Hamilton compares and contrasts, revealing self-examination of his burning desire to Shepherd verses the resolve in juggling the reality and actual heat that comes with suddenly being a leader, challenged to lead by example, as a true believer and follower of Christ simultaneously. As in the words of Paul, if the eyes of your understanding are weak, you're challenged to become strong. I cherish the honesty, spirit, and life of Pastor Hamilton in this book. It is ageless and anointed. The question is, will you have Milk or Meat? The takeaway is Grow Big or Go Home! --Elder Angela Winbush Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer For Mature Audiences Only is delightful, helpful, and necessary for a busy person's life. We are in a unique time where God's Word is paramount. Many are preaching and teaching and yet we still struggle with putting God's Word to work. We know that God's word is alive, and Bishop's style of teaching, preaching, and now writing reflects God's intentions of showing love, having compassion, being direct, and having a right now ready to be put to work upon hearing approach. This book is perfect for the mature, solid meat, soldiers for Christ to keep us on track, and I'm more than confident it will help and bless the ones on milk who are seeking specific directions on how to mature in the Body of Christ. God did it again through you! Boom! Breakthrough! --Shondrella Avery Actor/Producer I am in awe at the revelation and assignment that was given to Bishop Hamilton that will ""help"" and ""mature"" any individual that is willing to succumb to change. We, as pastors and kingdom cohorts, have been trying to find the answer to the diversity of challenges that we all face as leaders in the reality of speaking to this generation and finding a more excellent way to compartmentalize and bridge all cultural proclivities together in order to produce an effective body. Maturity is a word that many people will either run from or tackle with a fresh perspective. I was encouraged, motivated, enlightened, and informed at what this man of God provided for us in the pages of this book. This is a must-read book for your evolution to Spiritual Maturity, it is one of those manuscripts that will provoke conversation within the walls of ministry. There is apparently a certain subset of believers who have maturity figured out, and the rest of us, are daily trying to pray and seek God for intentional instructions. Religion has taught us misconceptions on what spiritual maturity is, when it happens, where it begins, when it is stunted, and what the true signs of the maturity and immaturity are. I encourage you to read and apply the applications that are given in this book; your questions will be answered. --Pastor Clinton House Mountaintop Faith Ministries Bishop Stephen Hamilton's For Mature Audiences Only is an ingenious literary gift. It takes a unique view at life through the lenses of the Holy Scriptures. It challenges all of us to take responsibility for our spiritual maturation. He accomplishes the tremendous task of joining biblical principles to current cultural issues. For Mature Audiences Only is timeless and transcendent. --Bishop R.C. Blakes Family of Churches Fellowship International"

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Stephen Hamilton is a dynamic teacher, preacher, and leader of Spirit and Life Ministries, Inc. Since he was called to the ministry, he has dedicated his life to empowering individuals, organizations, and a growing multicultural congregation towards changing the world. His ministry of reconciliation has inspired men, women, and young people nationwide for decades. A resident of the East Valley since childhood, Pastor Hamilton shares his life with his beautiful wife, First Lady Carla Hamilton and their son and daughter

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