This weeks begins the start of a new series, a look into the gospel according to Matthew. In setting the stage for this new series, we look at various points of view of who people say Jesus is. As we consider these, we turn to Matthew 3:17 to see who God says Jesus is. Here […]
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2016 Day of Dedication
As we have for the past 5 years, Cornerstone takes a Sunday in the new year to dedicate all that we have, all that we are, and all that we want to be, to the glory of God. Listen to a brief message to provide the Biblical basis for why we do this and then how we […]
Growing In, Out, Together
It’s the start of a new year. It is a time to reflect back on the year that was and more importantly set out a course for the year ahead. In 2016, Cornerstone is challenged to Grow In, Grow Out, and Grow Together. It is a simple challenge for us as followers of Jesus to grow […]
A Riches to Rags Story
Everyone loves a rags to riches story. A story of turning nothing into something. This is not one of those stories. This is the story of Jesus. Jesus left the riches of heaven to dwell in the rags of our world. Through His life as one of us, through His death and resurrection, we can […]
Merry Stress-mas
Let’s face it, Christmas time can be a very stressful time of the year. Cleaning the house, preparing the food, buying gifts, traveling here and there. For many it is a time in which the loss of a loved one weighs heavy on their heart. It is possible to make it through the holidays with […]
Advent
This Sunday marks the start of a new season in the Christian calendar, the season of Advent. This is a season of preparation for the arrival or coming of our Lord, Jesus. It serves not just a reminder of what His birth, but that we are awaiting his arrival once more; when He shall return. […]
Twisted – Week 8
This marks the end of the ‘Twisted’ series, and what better topic to end with than the end of times. Take Matthew 24:40-41 by itself and one can build a doctrine around the idea of either being left behind or taken away. Now before you get too excited about being taken away with the Son of Man, […]
Twisted – Week 7
ἐκκλησία (ekklésia; noun) – a gathering or assembly. In Matthew 16:18, Jesus lays out the foundation for his plan. “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” This passage really gets interesting when you consider that the original Greek did […]
Twisted – Week 6
Pretext (n): a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason. The twisted lesson this week – taking a message out of context can create a pretext. We turn to Matthew 4:1-11 where the devil tries to use every tool to tempt Jesus in the wilderness. This includes using scripture […]
Unmasked
It’s that time of year again, fall festival. And this time of year, it is fitting to think about all of the masks that we wear. How often do you put on a mask to cover up or hide the turmoil that is in your life? Even in church, a place that we should be […]