Building On The Cornerstone

Embrace: Learning to love one another regardless of color. The purpose of the series is to examine places in scripture where race was a dividing factor. Race continues to be a source of division in our world. As Christians, we must allow Jesus to show us how to deal with this issue. In part one […]

The parable of the sower, shared in Matthew 13, tells of different hearts. The hardened heart, the emotional heart, the distracted heart,  and the soft, prepared heart. And it’s the prepared heart that allows for the deep roots to become established. Listen to this and reflect on where your heart is today and where you […]

Jesus faced a challenge as he stood in a synagogue on the sabbath and saw a man with a  withered hand. One does not work on the sabbath, but Jesus asks is it better to do harm or good on the sabbath. The Pharisees stood silent while Jesus did not hesitate and healed the man. If […]

As children, how often do we do everything our parent tells us too? What about as children of God? God loves each of us as we are, but are there conditions to this love? This message explores what the scripture tells us about Gods love.

After a very difficult week, it is hard to find words to express what we are feeling. It is in these times that we must turn our mouths, our bodies, our hearts back over to God. We can pick up the words of the Psalms to fill in our own lament. We can read God’s […]

Jason returns from Summer Celebration at Lipscomb University to share his lesson “When God Regrets: the Outcome of Rebellion” from their summer series “Roller Coaster: David’s Wild Ride with God”.

Jesus’ words for the tired and weary still hold for you today. “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your […]

A reminder on this Father’s Day, of how we are to live and to teach the love we have received from our Father in Heaven.

The Dirty Dozen… no, not the classic movie, the original Dirty Dozen. As Jesus looked out over the crowds, his heart broke because there were so many people but so few workers (). So he put together a rag-tag group and gave them a mission: have a heart for the lost and go to them, […]

This week Jason is joined on stage with the high school seniors to share this special message to the class of 2016. As our students complete one journey and begin a new one, we want to encourage them to continue to live in Jesus, to not fall for the foolishness of the world, and to be […]

Part 2 of a two-part presentation by Wes Baldwin, attorney and pastor at Donalsonville Church of Christ.  Wes joined us as part of our regular Weds. night classes. He shares his expertise and background in estate planning and provides some insightful information on wills, trusts, and power of attorney. Wes provides a biblical basis for estate […]

Wes Baldwin, attorney and pastor in Donalsonville Church of Christ, joined us for a two-part conversation as part of our regular Weds. night classes. Wes shares his expertise and background in estate planning and provides some insightful information on wills, trusts, and power of attorney. Wes provides a biblical basis for estate planning, and he uses these scriptures as a […]

Ever find yourself saying “No good deed goes unpunished”? No matter how good your intentions seemed at the time, whatever you thought was going to be good blows up in your face. Ministry is often messy, and almost never simple. We are not perfect, and will make mistakes and face obstacles. Ministry is going to […]

Let’s explore two types of grace. First is cheap grace – grace that we consume without any effort, without any cost to us. But at the end of the sermon on the mount, Jesus calls us to another type of grace – to a costly grace. After laying out how we are to live, how we […]

“Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” This classic song is one that so many can sing by heart – Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes Jesus loves me. And here lies the song’s true message. We all can sing it – Jesus loves each and every one of us. If we can accept […]

We need prayer in our journey to follow Jesus. And Jesus already knew that we would struggle with prayer, so he taught us how to pray. During the sermon on the mount, Jesus clearly lays out how we should pray starting with these words: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name.” (Matthew 6:1-15). In providing us […]

As Jesus speaks to his followers on the mount, he contrasts interpretations of old testament writing with His word (Matthew 5:17-48). He speaks with authority over these things, and cuts straight to the heart. Jesus makes clear that it is not just ones actions but the heart and mind behind those actions. It is the heart that prompts all kinds […]

During the sermon on the mount, Jesus follows up the beatitudes with these declarations about his followers: You ARE the salt of the earth; You ARE the light of the world (Matthew 5:13-16). To be the salt and the light we must actively engage with the world around us, not isolate ourselves in a bubble. And we are to engage as […]

Dr. John York from Lipscomb University visited Cornerstone this week to share some exciting news about a new path of learning, ministry and growth ahead for our church. In addition, John shares his insight into the final beatitude (Matthew 5:10-11) to conclude this thoughtful series. Jesus states that blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness; blessed […]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God” (Mark 5:9). One of the most challenging things Jesus calls his followers to be… peacemakers. Peacemakers do not sit idly by when troubles surround. Peacemakers work to bring the Light into darkness. For the children of God are those who bring peace to […]