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Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleThe Holy Spirit pt 4 What if your spiritual life feels more like a dry well than a flowing river?In this powerful message, Pastor Doug Gilford takes us deep into John 7:37–39, where Jesus cries out to a dry and religious crowd, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.” Just as Cape Town once braced for a catastrophic water shortage, many are facing a spiritual “Day Zero.” But through the Holy Spirit, Jesus offers us more than just survival—He offers overflow.This episode explores how to:-Come thirsty and leave overflowing-Discern deep truths...2025-06-0142 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleSeeing Jesus Fresh Again On this Palm Sunday, Pastor Doug challenges us to shake off spiritual autopilot and see Jesus with fresh eyes. Discover how Jesus’ bold, willing entrance into Jerusalem wasn't just fulfilling prophecy — it was a public declaration of His unstoppable love for you. Explore the stunning details of God’s plan and find hope that He’s still working out every detail in your life. It’s time to wake up, worship, and follow the King who rides toward us with open arms. 2025-04-1336 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleWhen God Seems Distant Have you ever felt like God was silent when you needed Him most? Maybe you thought, "If I were God, I’d do this differently!" In today's message, we dive deep into what happens when life doesn't make sense and emotions run wild.Using powerful scriptures like Isaiah 55:8-9 and the story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus from John 11, Pastor Doug reminds us that God's thoughts are higher than ours — and His timeline is always perfect. Emotions can magnify our pain and minimize God's work, but faith invites us to see the bigger picture: God...2025-04-0638 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleLove.Never. Fails. pt 3 2025-02-2336 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleLove. Never. Fails. pt 1 2025-02-0933 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleGrow. The Series Pt 4 What do you do when life feels like a wilderness—dry, uncertain, and overwhelming? Do you worry, or do you worship?In this powerful message from Psalm 63, we explore how David praised God even in the wilderness of his life. Despite fear, danger, and lack, he lifted his hands in worship. Why? Because the wilderness is not just a place of struggle—it’s a place of transformation, realignment, and preparation.Join us as we uncover:🔥 How the wilderness shapes our faith🔥 Why hunger for God grows in difficult seasons🔥 How God uses t...2025-02-0238 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleGrow. The Series pt 3 Can people speak into your life? Through the story of Moses and Jethro, we uncover the importance of being teachable, embracing constructive feedback, and surrounding ourselves with godly voices that challenge us to grow.Are you allowing God to move you? Are you open to His refining work, even when it comes through others? Tune in to learn how relationships, both challenging and uplifting, play a vital role in our spiritual growth.Key Scriptures: Proverbs 27:17, Exodus 18:13–18, Jeremiah 18:1–4 2025-01-2636 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleGrow. The Series, part 2 How reliable are you in your walk with God and your commitments to others? In this week's message, we explore what it means to be dependable and trustworthy as followers of Christ. Using Matthew 5:33–37 as our foundation, we uncover how reliability reflects God's faithfulness and draws others closer to Him.Join us as we discuss:✅ Why your words should be your bond.✅ How to check your motivations and attitudes when serving others.✅ The importance of faithfulness in small things before God entrusts you with more. 2025-01-1936 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleGrow. The Series part 1 Today, we dive into the heart of our sermon message: taking intentional steps to build our faith and guard our hearts. We’ll uncover how to strengthen our spiritual foundation and protect what matters most amidst life’s challenges. Through biblical insights and practical applications, we’ll discuss how faith can be cultivated with purpose and how guarding our hearts allows us to live in alignment with God’s will. Join us for an inspiring and faith-filled conversation that will encourage you to grow deeper in your walk with Christ. 2025-01-1240 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleAfter Christmas, What is remains? The lights have come down, the gifts are unwrapped, and the leftovers are packed away. But after all the holiday excitement fades, what truly remains in our hearts?In this episode, we reflect on what happens after the birth of Christ in Matthew 2. Join us as we explore the lasting presence of Jesus, the ongoing opposition to His work, and the eternal purpose He came to fulfill.Discover how the joy of Christmas can continue to shape your life into the New Year and beyond. Whether you're facing distractions...2024-12-2932 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleChristmas 2024, Come out of Darkness 2024-12-2222 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleI Believe in Miracles: Dealing with UnBelief In this powerful continuation of “I Believe in Miracles,” we explore what can stop a miracle and how faith—or the lack of it—can impact God’s work in our lives. Drawing from Matthew 13:54-58, we learn that unbelief hindered Jesus from performing miracles in His own hometown.Yet, in Matthew 9, we see a desperate ruler’s extraordinary faith—his daughter had died, but he approached Jesus saying, “Come lay Your hands on her and she will live!” This man’s expecting faith moved Jesus to act immediately.In this episode, we unpack:✅ What causes mira...2024-12-1532 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleI Believe in Miracles: Rolling Away the Stone In this episode, we dive into the miraculous story of Lazarus in John 11 and uncover a powerful truth: miracles often require faith-filled action. From the early Church’s perseverance through persecution to Jesus’ command to “roll away the stone,” we explore how God partners with our obedience to bring life, hope, and transformation.What barriers in your life might be standing in the way of God’s full work? Discover how faith and action unlock the impossible as we answer the question: Are we rolling away our stones?This episode will inspire you to trust God, take...2024-12-0836 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleThe Treasure in Jars of Clay What gives something its true worth? Is it the outward appearance, the label, or the contents within? In this inspiring message, Pastor Doug unpacks 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, reminding us that as believers, we are like fragile clay jars carrying an immeasurable treasure—the Gospel of Jesus Christ.Through life’s struggles and brokenness, we often feel inadequate or undervalued. But this sermon reveals a life-changing truth: our value doesn’t come from what we do or how we appear—it comes from the God who placed His Spirit within us.Join us as we explore the resilien...2024-12-0138 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleWake up Call... Have you ever found yourself hitting the snooze button—both on your alarm clock and in your spiritual walk? It’s time for a wake-up call! In this powerful episode, we dive into Romans 13:11 and 1 Peter 5:8–9, exploring the urgent need to shake off spiritual complacency and embrace a vigilant, intentional life in Christ.This message challenges us to examine the hidden dangers of complacency and the enemy’s constant schemes. We’ll uncover:How to stay alert and steadfast in faith.The consequences of complacency, with biblical insights from King David’s story.Practic...2024-11-2438 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleStanding With Christ in Baptism What does it truly mean to stand with Jesus? In this powerful message, we dive into the revolutionary call of John the Baptist—a call to repentance, heart change, and public declaration. From the banks of the Jordan River to our lives today, we’ll explore how Jesus not only set the ultimate example through His baptism but also invites us to take a bold stand for Him in every area of life. Whether you’re new to faith or have been walking with Christ for years, this message will inspire you to live out your commitment to Jesus with c...2024-11-1734 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleGenerous: Give Love In this week’s message, we dive into Jesus’ radical teaching in Luke 6:27-35, where He calls us to love our enemies, bless those who curse us, and give generously without expecting anything in return. In a culture obsessed with revenge and retaliation, Jesus flips the script, challenging us to extend grace like lagniappe—a little something extra, undeserved and unexpected. We explore what it means to show love to those who are hardest to love, recognize the desperation behind difficult behavior, and practice forgiveness that reflects the heart of the Gospel. Tune in as we unpack practical ways to liv...2024-11-1032 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleGenerous: Give Mercy In this message, we dive into the profound teaching of Jesus in Luke 6:36-45, where He calls us to embody a spirit of mercy, generosity, and forgiveness. Jesus reminds us that mercy isn’t just an action but a reflection of the very nature of God.We explore how living a life of mercy sets us apart, contrasting the grace-filled life Jesus desires with the judgmental tendencies of the Pharisees. Mercy liberates both the giver and the receiver, allowing us to break free from the chains of resentment and judgmentalism....2024-11-0334 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleSpiritual War 2024, pt 3 In this message, Pastor Doug focuses on Joshua’s powerful encounter with the Commander of the Lord’s army (Joshua 5:13-15). As Joshua prepares for battle, he asks, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” The answer he receives is unexpected but crucial: “Neither, but as commander of the army of the Lord, I have now come.” This moment teaches us that in our battles, God doesn’t come to take sides—He comes to take charge. We'll explore how Joshua’s obedience to God's unconventional battle plan led to the miraculous fall of Jericho and how we can learn to let G...2024-10-2743 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleSpiritual War 2024 pt 2 In this episode, we dive deep into Ephesians 6:10-18, exploring the armor of God and how it equips us for the spiritual battles we face daily. From the helmet of salvation to the sword of the Spirit, discover how each piece of armor helps us stand firm against the enemy's attacks in a world full of distractions and challenges. Join us as we unpack practical ways to stay spiritually strong in 2024, and remember—victory is already won through Christ! Tune in for inspiration and encouragement in your walk with God. 2024-10-2032 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleSpiritual War 2024 pt 1 In this powerful sermon titled "Spiritual War 2024," we dive into the reality of the spiritual battle that surrounds us every day. Just like Achilles, the great warrior who had a vulnerable heel, we too have weak points the enemy targets. Drawing from Ephesians 6:10-13, we'll explore how to recognize the war, equip ourselves with God's armor, and stand firm in the victory Jesus has already won. Whether you're battling fear, doubt, or confusion, this message will help you find strength, peace, and purpose through prayer and the Word of God. Don't fight alone—listen in and be encouraged!...2024-10-1333 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleDecisions 101 pt 4 Ever wonder how much influence the voices around you really have on your decisions? In this eye-opening episode, we tackle the power of influence—from the biblical warnings in Proverbs to the rise of social media influencers today. Whether it’s fear, materialism, or the pressure to follow the crowd, we all face the challenge of staying true to God’s plan in a world filled with noise. Through real-life examples from Scripture and modern life, we’ll explore how to guard our hearts, trust God’s wisdom, and even become positive influencers ourselves. If you’ve ever felt pulled in di...2024-10-0639 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleDecisions 101 pt 3 In "Decisions 101: Trusting God (Part 3)," we explore the most important decision we can make: placing our trust in Christ and receiving salvation. Based on 1 Peter 1:3–9, the sermon highlights that trusting God gives us a living hope and an eternal inheritance, even in the midst of trials. Contrary to the belief that faith ensures a trouble-free life, we learn that God uses challenges to refine our faith and deepen our trust. Jesus remains our constant, guiding us through every storm as we rely on His unchanging truth and find joy in the salvation He provides. 2024-09-2938 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleDecisions 101 pt 2 In this episode, we dive into the second part of our series on *Decisions*. Every day, we face choices—some small, others life-changing—but how can we make sure our decisions align with God's will? From finances to relationships, we often struggle between the desires of the flesh and the leading of the Spirit. Using Galatians 5:16-18, 24-26, we explore the tension between these two forces and how walking in step with the Spirit helps us make godly, wise choices. Join us as we uncover practical steps to ensure our decisions honor God, reflect integrity, and lead us closer to H...2024-09-2235 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleDecisions 101 In life, we're taught a lot of things—how to write in cursive, memorize state capitals, and maybe even how to use a protractor—but where's the class on *making good decisions*? 🤔 This week’s sermon dives into the real-life challenge of aligning our free will with God’s perfect will. How do we navigate life when our plans clash with God's plans? Through prayer, studying the Bible, and seeking God’s wisdom, we can begin to make decisions that reflect His purpose for our lives.Tune in as we explore:2024-09-1530 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleDivine Questions pt 3 Today's sermon explores the heart of Jesus' questions, challenging us to reflect on our motives and our love for God and others. It’s about embracing the bigger picture of faith and staying committed to Christ, even through life's challenges. 2024-09-0835 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleDivine Questions pt 2 Today's sermon will explore this eternal question:If Jesus asked you, "do you want to be well?" What would you say? What does "well" look like? And am I willing to do what it takes to stay well? 2024-09-0134 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleDivine Questions pt 1 Lots of people have questions about life, and about Jesus.This new series takes a look at the questions Christ has for us. 2024-08-2541 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleWhen Jesus said, "Don't Worry" 2024-08-1835 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleWhen Jesus said, "Be Born Again" 2024-08-1144 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleGod has the Final Word 2024-08-0434 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleWhen Jesus said "Pray" 2024-07-2840 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleWhen Jesus said "Follow Me" 2024-07-2141 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleWhen Jesus said "Repent" 2024-07-1436 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleTrue Freedom is from God 2024-07-0740 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleLeveling up OUR Faith 2024-06-3044 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleLeveling up -FAITH 2024-06-2336 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleLeveling up in Christ 2024-06-1639 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleOur Masks: Which are you wearing? 2024-06-0230 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, Mandevillethe Identity/Belief Connection Crisis 2024-05-2644 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleThe Blessed Life Conclusion 2024-05-1950 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleBlessed Life 2 2024-05-1237 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleBlessed Life! 2024-05-0543 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleServe Like Jesus pt 2 2024-04-2831 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleServe Like Jesus pt 1 2024-04-2144 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleGod is Still Good 2024-04-1450 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleAfter Life 2024-04-0736 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleIt is Finished 2024-03-3134 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevillePalm Sunday - Reality Sunday 2024-03-2450 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleFaith Beyond Walls 2024-03-1738 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleTrust Issues no.3 2024-03-0339 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleTrust Issues no.2 2024-02-251h 46Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleTrust Issues no.1 2024-02-1836 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleBut God, Final 2024-02-1134 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleThe Devil made me do it Pastor Doug unpacks the idea that the devil has control or not over our lives. 2023-10-0835 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleLooking for God When He Seems Far Away Have you ever felt alone after giving your soul to Christ? Feel like God was not present? What if God were trying to actively build your faith? Pastor Doug asks and answers these questions in this powerful message. 2022-11-2733 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleThe Miraculous: Part 2 Do you believe in Miracles? Do you struggle with unbelief when thinking about your situations? Unbelief can be a serious thing because it can get in the way of the miracles that God wants to do in our lives and the lives of others. For Miracles to happen in the lives of others and us, we must deal with any unbelief in our lives. In “The Miraculous” Part Two, Pastor Doug teaches us that God can perform miracles if we get rid of the unbelief and have a transformed supernatural belief him like Jairus did in the book of Matt...2022-11-1331 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleThe Miraculous: Part 1 Do you believe God is doing Miraculous things in your life or the lives of others you know? Or do you feel like the miraculous won’t happen today because of how bad things have gotten in the world? The Miraculous is not a thing for a past time, but today is the day that we need the miraculous from God and he can do that! We must believe, act in faith, and be obedient to the Lord for the miraculous to happen! In “The Miraculous” Part One, Pastor Doug teaches us what it takes for us to see or pre...2022-11-0645 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleGreatness: Part 2 Do you ever ask yourself, "Am I Great? What is Greatness? or What does it take to be Great?" If you have ever asked these questions, then know you are not alone! We have a purpose because God's handiwork created us and added value to us to do good works. In Greatness: Part 2, Pastor Doug teaches how God can work through us to do good works, after we receive salvation, in order to leave a legacy that will lead others to follow in your footsteps for Christ! 2022-10-3030 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleGreatness: Part 1 Do you ever ask yourself, "Am I Great? What is Greatness? or What does it take to be Great?" If you have ever asked these questions, then know you are not alone! In our lives, God desires us to achieve Greatness in him! In the message Greatness, Pastor Doug teaches us what it means to be Great and how to achieve Greatness in the Eyes of God! 2022-10-2349 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleJesus: This Is The Way: Part 3 Are you DOPE (Discipling Others and Preparing them for Eternity)? Are you, your family, your friends, and other people in your life ready for Eternity? In Jesus: This Is The Way: Part 3, Pastor Doug about how we, as the church, are a sign designed to show others how to be prepared for Eternity! 2022-10-1638 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleJesus: This Is The Way - Part 2 Are you DOPE (Discipling Others and Preparing them for Eternity)? Are you, your family, your friends, and other people in your life ready for Eternity? In Jesus: This Is The Way: Part 2, Pastor Doug talks about how we, as the church, are a sign designed to show others how to be prepared for Eternity! 2022-10-0937 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleJesus: This Is The Way - Part 1 Has anyone ever said you were DOPE? Are You DOPE? Do You Want to be DOPE? We are not here on this Earth by accident, but for a purpose! Jesus told a man that he is not far from the kingdom of God. In Jesus: This Is The Way, Pastor Doug talks about our responsibility to be DOPE (Disciple Others and Prepare them for Eternity). That is to point people to Christ and usher them fully in to the kingdom. 2022-10-0241 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleThe Seven Mile Road: Part 2 Have you ever been disappointed in your life? Have you ever felt that you have worked hard all your life or with all your effort towards something and felt that it wasn't up to your expectations? Have those disappointments or circumstances caused you to doubt promises that God gives us for our lives? Jesus is walking with us on the seven-mile journey of our lives and wants us to be able to recognize him and seek God’s promises instead of living in disappointment and unbelief. In “The Seven Mile Road: Part 2,” Pastor Doug discusses how Jesus can change our li...2022-09-2533 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleThe Seven Mile Road: Part 1 Have you ever been disappointed or let down before? As humans dealing with the situations of life, we sometimes tend to look and believe in physical things over spiritual things. As a result, our eyes may betray us when the real Jesus returns because of the version of Christ we may have formulated in our minds. God wants us to walk by faith and not by sight! In the message, "The Seven Mile Road," Pastor Doug talks about dealing with disappointment and despair on the journey of life and how Jesus finds us there on the road. 2022-09-1839 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleWhere was God on 9/11? Do you wonder where God was for the people effected on 9/11 ? Do you ask why God allowed 9/11? Where is God at for situations in our life? As we grow in God, we begin to more clearly understand his works. Pastor Doug in this message, Pastor Doug answers these important questions! 2022-09-1140 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleThe Wonder of Worship: Part 4 Do you feel like you struggle to worship God so that you can fully enter his presence? Are situations in life holding you back from getting to the WOW? If that is how you feel, it is the enemy trying to stop us from worshipping God and attempting to stop God's work. It is important to stay focused and be the worshippers that God is looking for us to be! In part 4 of the Wonder of Worship, Pastor Doug teaches us what God is looking for when we worship him! 2022-09-0441 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleThe Wonder of Worship: Part 3 Do you feel like your life is running in Chaos in the wilderness and don't know what to do? God is trying to speak to us out of our wilderness by helping us to get to a place where we can receive God's presence. Pastor Doug, in Part 3 of the Wonder of Worship, teaches us why we are in the wilderness, its purpose, and what will help us get through it. 2022-08-2834 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleThe Wonder of Worship: Part 2 Do you find yourself trapped or lost in the wilderness of life or feel unable to navigate it? God desires for you to be able to successfully navigate the wilderness, but we choose to focus on Jesus and not allow the situations of the wilderness to overcome us. In Part Two of The Wonder of Worship, Pastor Doug teaches us how to get through the obstacles and situations that may test us in the wilderness of life. 2022-08-2140 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleThe Wonder of Worship: Part 1 Do you want to be WOW'ed? When we say WOW, we mean the "Wonder of Worship." Worship is more than just singing a song at church on Sunday morning. Worship should be apart of every aspect of our lives. In The "Wonder of Worship" message, Pastor Doug answers the question of what a true worshipper of God is and how God desires us to worship him. 2022-08-0739 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleAbundant Life: Part 3 Do you struggle with unforgiveness? In part three of the series, "Abundant Life," Pastor Doug speaks about unforgiveness. He explains that sometimes it begins at a young age and how the power of forgiveness gives us the ability to live a life more abundantly. 2022-07-3125 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleAbundant Life: Part 2 Do you ever feel trapped in lies that cause you to feel robbed of freedom? Have you thought only way to earn God's love was being good? That doing good works was the only way to enter heaven? Or feel that you suffer because God is angry at you? God wants us to be set free from the lies so that we can live in freedom! Pastor Doug in part two of the Abundant Life series discusses the truth to these questions in order to live a life more abundantly. 2022-07-2451 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleAbundant Life: Part 1 Do you live in a life full of fear, unforgiveness, and a lack of freedom? God desires for us to live an Abundant Life. To do so, we must understand how to deal with fear, unforgiveness, and claim the freedom that God desires us to have. Pastor Doug, in the first part of this series, “Abundant Life,” talks about how to overcome fear that keeps us from living a life more abundantly. 2022-07-1750 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleDo Not Merely Listen To the Word, Do What It Says! Pastor Doug talks about doing what the word says instead of just merely listening to it. 2022-06-1946 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleThe Church: Defined What is the church? Is it a building? Is it an organization? According to scripture, the church is a group of called out people. People that serve Jesus. In this message, Pastor Doug puts away the agenda to demonstrate the importance of being the church. 2022-06-0543 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleWake Up So much is happening in our world. In the wake of yet another school shooting, what is the Christian supposed to do? Pastor Doug makes the argument that it is time for the church to wake up and stand up. Sin is not a personal predicament, it is a church-wide wake up call. 2022-05-2941 min
Fun Ideas PodcastFun Ideas Podcast #159 - Doug GilfordOn today’s show, we have a man who has created a great website devoted to many factual items regarding Mad magazine. Here he is, Doug Gilford. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.2022-04-1901 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleWho is God? Part 2 Is the God of the Old Testament the same God in the New Testament? Some people find it difficult to reconcile the image of God that spans across the covenants. Pastor Doug argues that God has always ever been a God of love. He demonstrated His love for us through the sacrifice of Jesus. 2022-04-1047 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleWho is God, Part 1 In this sermon, Pastor Doug begins a series on the nature of God. He starts by asking the same question that Jesus asked Peter. Who is Jesus? The nature of God can change how we see reality. It is vitally important that we start with a Biblical understanding of the person of God. 2022-04-0337 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleA Time to Pray, Part 3 Often, when people pray, they make it a show with big words and spiritual language. Is this the correct way to pray? We look to Jesus for the answers. Jesus taught his disciples to pray. However, when he taught on prayer, he emphasized the private, personal nature of prayer. In this message, Pastor Doug teaches on the importance of seeking the Lord. 2022-03-2742 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleA Time to Pray, Part 2 - Full Sermon How should we pray? This is the question Jesus' disciples asked. Jesus gave the disciples what has been commonly known as the Lord's Prayer. Pastor Doug explains, in this message, that the Lord's Prayer is not just a memorable chant, it is an outline for effective petition. 2022-03-2031 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleA Time to Pray, Part 2 - Abbreviated Message This week, God moved mightily in our church. Pastor Doug set aside the Sunday to pray and seek the Lord. Instead of his full message, he delivered a summarized version to make room for God. 2022-03-1311 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleA Time to Pray The world is in great turmoil. Gas prices are skyrocketing, Europe is facing a humanitarian crisis, and at home, we wonder what will happen. In these unprecedented times, what is the Christians response? Pastor Doug challenges the believer: It is time to pray. 2022-03-0645 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleCounting the Cost, Part 2 Pastor Doug teaches about counting the cost of discipleship. God calls Christians to live differently, sometimes in counter-cultural behavior. When the world rejects, Christians embrace. When the world hates, Christians love. This distinctive sets true disciples apart. 2022-02-2735 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleArmored Up, Part 5 In this message, Pastor Doug talks about the importance of righteousness to our walk with Christ. How can the breastplate of righteousness protect us in the fight against Satan? Righteousness can help guard our hearts, just like a breastplate. 2022-01-3041 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleArmored Up, Part 4 In this message, Pastor Doug speaks on the helmet of salvation. A helmet protects the head of a soldier. In the same way, we need our salvation to guard our minds and help keep us in the straight and narrow when the world wants to give us a lie. 2022-01-2341 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleArmored Up, Part 3 In this message, Pastor Doug talks about the shield of faith and its importance. We cannot build our shield on our own. We must get in contact with the giver of faith, as well as other shield bearers. Only then can we withstand the attacks of the enemy. 2022-01-1646 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleArmored Up, Part 2 In this episode, Pastor Doug talks about the belt of truth and its role in spiritual warfare. The enemy, Satan, is like a lion looking for someone to devour. In this battle, he attacks our emotions. The truth of God is the truth we need to overcome his attacks. 2022-01-0946 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleTame: I Want You to Live Forever What's in a word? Pastor Doug talks about one of the hardest tasks that a person can do: Tame the tongue. The Bible says that the tongue is a powerful tool, used for both good and evil. How can we use our words for good and not evil? 2021-11-2136 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleHeavenly Realms, Part 4 We know that the unseen realm exists. In some ways, it is more real than this world. What does it take to see the supernatural world? Pastor Doug talks about having eyes to see the unseen. From the story of Elisha and his servant, we can know that God is moving even when we don't see Him. 2021-11-1437 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleHeavenly Realms, Part 3 If angels were created, then when? Was Lucifer created then too? What was the first sin that drove Lucifer from Heaven and is it our problem today? Pastor Doug takes a look back -so we can live better today 2021-10-3130 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleHeavenly Realms, Part 2 Do guardian angels really stand watch over our lives, keeping us safe? In this episode, Pastor Doug teaches on what the Bible really teaches about angels. One of our church members, Mr. Harold, also gives a powerful testimony about an angelic experience. 2021-10-3134 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleHeavenly Realms, Part 1 As we enter the darkest time of the year, Pastor Doug will be teaching on Heavenly Realms. This series digs deep into what the Bible says about the spiritual forces around us. Do invisible enemies entice us to evil? How do they affect us? 2021-10-2431 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleGrace: God is Enough, Part 3 Today, society seems bent on cancelling everything and everyone. But this phenomenon did not start recently. In fact, throughout history, there is a pattern of people cancelling others. Pastor Doug talks about the dispensations of grace throughout the history of the church. 2021-10-0342 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleDiscerning the Times, Part 2 Pastor Doug preaches about unity and how vital it is to the Kingdom of God. When we go through dangerous times, we must come together, regardless of political, racial, or cultural lines. The Kingdom of God is built on unity. 2021-08-0832 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleDiscerning the Times, Part 1 How should a Christian live when the Antichrist reigns? We may not have to wait long. According to Scripture, many antichrists are already in the Earth. In this message, Pastor Doug highlights many "isms" that threaten the Christian today. 2021-08-0146 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleSummer of the Spirit, Part 6 God has empowered believers through His Holy Spirit. This change in us drives us to reach people for Jesus. But are we neglecting those that we find intolerable? Pastor Doug shares that just like Jesus touched lepers, the Holy Spirit will empower us to reach those that society might deem "unclean." 2021-07-1836 minSunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleSummer of the Spirit, Part 4 Pastor Doug speaks on Independence Day about the Christian's freedom. From where does freedom really come? How can a Christian protect his freedom? The truth is not found in the government, but rather in the Holy Spirit. 2021-07-0431 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevilleSummer of the Spirit, Part 1 Over the summer, Cornerstone Church will take a deep dive into the Bible's teaching on the Holy Spirit. In this first episode, Pastor Doug takes us through an overview of the Holy Spirit's function in the life of the believer. Ultimate purpose is found through the Spirit's empowerment. 2021-06-1345 min
Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, MandevillePeace in the Storm Pastor Doug shows from a familiar story in scripture that God is not worried. When the disciples worried about the storm, Jesus napped. What can we learn from this posture of peace? In our darkest days, God has us. 1970-01-0126 min