Building On The Cornerstone

Listen to this woman’s Easter story. Like each of our story, hers begins with an ending. Her story is a reminder of the resurrection promise fulfilled. A reminder that through Jesus, we are reunited with God. Victory over all things is available and if death has no power to separate us from God, nothing can. […]

Masks are a way for us to deflect and conceal our identity as well as our thoughts and feelings from the outside world. Our words can mask our true feelings, words like ‘fine’ in place of the troubles of our heart. But Jesus clearly states that “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will […]

Step up to the #MercyChallenge – after all “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (Matthew 5:7). Christ shows mercy to each of us, and tells us to do the same. We are to be merciful. Showing mercy requires that we step into the eyes and minds of those around us in need; […]

We return this week to the beatitudes, the fourth in the series with this ‘simple’ message: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled;” (Matthew 5:6). Though this may sound simple, you can quickly take a look at your life and ask yourself – Do I truly thirst for […]

This is a family story. It is a story of three brothers: Jason, Micah, and Matt. This is a story of personal struggle and great loss. This is also a story of an amazing God and unbelievable grace. This is a story of redemption that is freely available to all through Christ Jesus. This is a […]

We often interchange meekness with weakness, which can lead to some misunderstandings of “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5). In this third beatitude, Jesus lays out the next goal for his followers: to chose to allow God to reign in our lives. These are the meek. Jesus showed what meekness […]

Have you ever done wrong, knowing it was wrong and not caring or changing your ways? Acknowledging our sin can be easy. Feeling our sin however can be a great struggle. Jesus laid out the first step – lay down your pride and let in my love – in Matthew 5:3. The next step though can cut to […]

Have you ever felt so lost that you were just barely holding on to the end of your rope? Been so alone and trying to keep your head above water? Times like these we need to remember, that “Blessed are the poor in spirit” (Matthew 5:3). It is at the end of the rope that […]

How important are the first words someone speaks to us? They can put up walls or launch lifelong relationships. In Matthew 5:1-10 Jesus begins speaking to the masses, outlining what it means to be a disciple in eight succinct sentences. The beatitudes provide the foundation for a life of following Jesus. As you hear these words, […]

Identity – it is how we define ourselves and how we are viewed by others. As Matthew begins his gospel he works to unveil the identity of Jesus. Before Jesus begins his ministry, he meets John the Baptist who has been preparing the way for the Messiah. John the Baptist is a fiery figure, calling for […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]