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Cornerstone on the GoThe Dangers of Lust and AdulteryLust and pornography present significant challenges in today's digital world, particularly affecting Christian communities. Jesus teaches that lustful intent equals adultery in the heart, emphasizing the importance of addressing not just actions but thoughts. The harmful effects of pornography include damaged relationships, objectification of people, and violation of God's design for sexuality. Victory over these struggles requires decisive action through accountability, practical boundaries, and support systems while remembering that Christ offers freedom from sin's bondage. 2025-05-0546 min
Cornerstone on the GoWhat does it mean that "God is spirit?"This week, we try to clarify an abstract attribute of God and unpack what it means for the woman who first heard it and us today! 2025-04-2928 min
Cornerstone on the GoThe Dangers of AngerAnger, like a small spark that ignites a wildfire, has the power to cause devastating damage in our lives and relationships. While not all anger is sinful, most stems from pride and selfishness rather than righteousness. Unresolved anger creates barriers in our relationship with God and hinders genuine worship. The path forward requires taking initiative in reconciliation, approaching others with humility, and extending the same grace that God has shown us through Christ. 2025-04-2832 min
Cornerstone on the GoWhat do we do with the Old Testament pt. 2Understanding the relationship between Jesus and Old Testament law is crucial for every believer's spiritual journey. Explore how Jesus fulfilled both the Mosaic law and prophetic writings, and discover the enduring relevance of Old Testament teachings. Learn about God's unchanging principles, the transition from Old to New Covenant, and why perfect law-keeping isn't enough for righteousness. Key topics include biblical interpretation, Mosaic law, New Covenant, righteousness through faith, Christ fulfillment, biblical prophecy, Christian living, spiritual growth, Bible study, Old Testament relevance, Jesus teaching, biblical understanding, Christian doctrine, faith journey, spiritual wisdom, biblical principles, Christian faith, religious studies, biblical theology...2025-04-1443 min
Cornerstone on the GoWhat do we do with the Old Testament today?Jesus faced widespread misunderstanding about His relationship with the Old Testament law during His ministry. While many accused Him of breaking the law, He actually fulfilled it perfectly. The confusion arose because religious leaders had elevated human traditions to the same level as Scripture. Jesus demonstrated the true intent of God's law while challenging man-made religious customs that had obscured its purpose. He kept every divine command both in action and heart, ultimately becoming the perfect sacrifice the law required. 2025-04-0737 min
Cornerstone on the GoHow do I become a Kingdom Influencer?Jesus provides two metaphors to help us understand who we are as His followers. Our identity teaches us how to influence our world for His Kingdom. But what does being salt and light tangibly look like for believers?(Matthew 5:13-16)Sermon Notes 2025-03-3144 min
Cornerstone on the GoWeekly Theology: What does it mean that God is holy?This episode explores God's sovereignty and holiness as revealed to Isaiah, emphasizing the stark contrast between God's perfection and human sinfulness. Isaiah's vision leads to his confession of sin and subsequent cleansing by God, highlighting the necessity for divine grace. Ultimately, Isaiah responds affirmatively to God's call for service, underscoring a transformative encounter with the Holy One. 2025-03-2723 min
Cornerstone on the GoLove A LeviGod's love transcends all boundaries and societal judgments, as demonstrated through Jesus' interactions with those deemed unworthy. The story of Levi, a tax collector whom Jesus called to discipleship, illustrates this unconditional love perfectly. We are challenged to examine our own tendencies to judge others and instead show the same grace we've received. By entering dark places while maintaining our light, building relationships with the rejected, and showing love without judgment, we can truly demonstrate that God's love is for everyone. 2025-03-2427 min
Cornerstone on the GoUnderstanding Sovereign Omnipotence: Lessons from Jeremiah's FaithHas God told you to do something even when doing it didn't make much sense? Were you obedient even though it seemed senseless and not beneficial? Jeremiah found himself in a situation like this and was obedient. But what about God's person who helped him obey in bleak circumstances? See how God, being sovereign and omnipotent, helped the prophet be obedient and how they can do the same for us today. 2025-03-2129 min
Cornerstone on the GoWeekly Theology: Omni What?Omniscient, Omnipresent, Omnipotent. What do these three words that we seldom hear and less often use mean about our God? How can these attributes of our God provide comfort, peace, encouragement, and hope during crises? 2025-03-1829 min
Cornerstone on the GoHow to be HappyMatthew 5:1-12, known as the Beatitudes, presents Jesus’ teachings on the characteristics of those who belong to His Kingdom. These verses describe the humble, merciful, pure-hearted, and peacemaking individuals who, despite suffering or persecution, are blessed and promised rewards in heaven. Jesus redefines happiness, showing that true fulfillment comes not from worldly success but from living according to God’s values. 2025-03-1045 min
Cornerstone on the GoWhat is a disciple of Jesus?In this passage, we will discover who and what a disciple of Jesus is, can these four qualities of a disciple be said of you? 2025-03-0541 min
Cornerstone on the GoGod's AttributesWhat are the attributes of God? How do we know them? Why are they important to know? 2025-03-0426 min
Cornerstone on the GoDarkness Fades to LightSermon on Matthew 4:12-17 2025-02-2432 minCornerstone on the GoMidweek Theology: Who is the One True God?This week, we transition from bibliology to Theology Proper, the study of God Himself. Adventure Club's question for this coming Sunday is: "Who is the one true God?" To answer this question, they will look at 1 Kings 17, where the LORD, the God of the Bible, shows Himself to be the one true God as Elijah faces off with the prophets of Baal. Our theology resource for this week will be Elijah and Syncretism, as it provides an overview for parents or guardians who have children in Adventure Club so that it can encourage faith t...2025-02-2429 minCornerstone on the GoWhy do we have the 66 books of the Bible that we do?Why do we have the 66 books of the Bible we do? Why were others left out? This post explores and answers how we have the 66 books we have. 2025-02-1317 minCornerstone on the GoDoes the Bible contain errors?Does the Bible contain errors? How can we be sure? What is inerrancy? Can we know for sure we have today what God really said to the biblical writers in the past? 2025-01-2931 minCornerstone on the GoWhat is Special Revelation and What Does God Make Known About Himself Through It?In this theology session, we look at Special Revelation. General revelation has let all people, in all places, and at all times know there is a God but fails to reveal the identity of this God and what it means for life. God uses special revelation to show who He is, what He is like, and how we are to relate to Him. 2025-01-2124 minCornerstone on the GoWhat Is General Revelation And How Does God Use It To Make Himself Known?Cornerstone, in general, dive into this week's Theology Thursday with me as we explore General Revelation. After all, 1 Timothy 1:17 says that God is invisible, so how can He exist?Parents, this video hopes to prepare you for what your child is learning in Adventure Club this Sunday. We want to equip you so that you can talk with your child after club about what they learned. These conversations are a great time to share what you have learned about General Revelation and how God has used it in your life, too. 2025-01-1426 min
Cornerstone on the GoThe King's Birth: The King's Great EscapeWe finish our Christmas series in Matthew 2:13-23. In these verses, Matthew details the King's great escape. We will discover why this flight of Jesus and His parents from an enraged king is important and learn how to navigate living by Joseph's example. 2024-12-3039 minCornerstone on the GoThe Prodigal SonJoin Cody Finlen as he walks us through a familiar but powerful parable of Jesus! 2024-11-2627 min
Cornerstone on the GoWhy is prophecy important?Daniel 8 is loaded with astounding prophecy, which has come to pass fully and accurately! But why is biblical prophecy important? Is it simply enjoyable mind candy, or are there beneficial truths for us to believe that provide tangible benefits? 2024-11-2630 min
Cornerstone on the GoThe Jungle Book Part 2 (Daniel 7:15-28)In the first part of Daniel 7, we discovered what Daniel saw in his vision; here, we see what Daniel learned from his vision and how what he learned can help us today. 2024-11-0445 min
Cornerstone on the GoThe Jungle Book Part 1 (Daniel 7:1-14)What is the meaning of the four beasts in Daniel 7? What do these wild verses mean today as we approach another presidential election and face life's difficulties? 2024-10-3051 min
Cornerstone on the GoThe Original Lion King (Daniel 6:1-28)Daniel 6 recounts the story of Daniel being thrown into the lions’ den after defying King Darius' decree prohibiting prayer to anyone except the king. Miraculously, God protects Daniel by shutting the lions' mouths, leading Darius to acknowledge God's power and issue a decree honoring Him throughout the kingdom. It's a story we know well but during this sermon, we will learn a biblical principle and spiritual habit that will help us through life's most difficult times, just like they did Daniel. 2024-10-2139 min
Cornerstone on the GoA Sobering Message (Daniel 5:1-31)In Daniel chapter 5, King Belshazzar of Babylon hosts a grand feast using sacred vessels taken from the Jerusalem temple, dishonoring God. During the celebration, a mysterious hand appears and writes a message on the wall. Daniel is called to interpret it, warning that Belshazzar's kingdom is about to fall due to his arrogance and failure to honor God, which is fulfilled that very night when Babylon is conquered. In this ghostly tale we find an important truth for helping us demonstrate our love for God. 2024-10-1437 min
Cornerstone on the GoA Beastly Sin from WithinWe've all heard tales of legendary beasts and monsters that lurk in the shadows of the cultural fringe, folklore, and mythology. However, there is a beastly sin that lurks within all of us. Some believe that this sin is the root from which all other sins grow out of and bloom. What is this sin? What does God desire to form in its place and how does He go about this transforming work in our lives? Do we have a part in this metamorphic? All these questions are answered in this sermon from Daniel 4! 2024-10-0943 min
Cornerstone on the GoBlazing CourageIn Daniel 3 we discover how we can live courageously for Jesus wherever we are today and how our courage can encourage others now and later. 2024-10-0248 min
Cornerstone on the GoA Colossal NightmareDaniel chapter two is full of prophecy. Some of the prophecies have been fulfilled and some still await fulfillment. Join us as we look at Nebuchadnezzar's dream of a colossal statue that robs him of his sleep meant for him and means for us today. We will wrestle with who or what the ten toes represent in this sermon too! 2024-09-2743 min
Cornerstone on the GoWhat does being faithful today mean for tomorrow?The book of Daniel offers profound lessons on faith, cultural assimilation, and God's sovereignty. Daniel and his friends, taken to Babylon, resolved not to defile themselves with the king's food, demonstrating deep faith and respectful resistance. Their unwavering commitment led to divine favor and exceptional wisdom. Today, Daniel's story encourages us to maintain our faith in adversity, engage respectfully, and trust in God's perfect plans. 2024-09-1650 minCornerstone on the GoWhen God blesses others more than you.Exploring the nature of God's goodness amidst suffering, we examine biblical stories and personal experiences to understand His mercy and grace. We discuss why bad things happen to good people, the story of Job, and the problem of God's mercy, ultimately finding that both blessings and suffering draw us closer to God. The key to faithfulness is contentment in God alone, as illustrated by Asaph's journey in Psalm 73. 2024-09-0343 minCornerstone on the GoActs 6 and DeaconsExploring Acts Chapter 6, we learn about the emergence of deacons in the early church, a response to the growing community's needs. Deacons were established to manage the physical needs, allowing apostles to focus on teaching and prayer. Their qualifications included being respected, Spirit-filled, and wise. The selection process was communal, and their service led to significant church growth and the spread of the gospel. 2024-08-3023 min
Cornerstone on the GoHow Can I be at Peace in a Restless World?Psalm 131 presents a powerful approach to finding peace in a restless world through humility, stillness, and hope in God. David's personal journey, amidst his struggles, teaches us to embrace our limitations, quiet our souls in God's presence, and place our unwavering trust in the Lord's faithfulness. These timeless principles offer a path to tranquility and contentment in our own lives.Digital Sermon Notes>SM Study Notes on Psalm 131 2024-08-2048 minCornerstone on the GoWhat must happen for true worship to happen?In John 9, we explore the transformation of a man born blind who encounters Jesus and gains both physical sight and spiritual insight. Jesus' healing of the man's blindness is a powerful demonstration of God's works and leads to a profound understanding of faith and worship. The man's journey from questioning to bold testimony and finally to worshiping Jesus offers us a blueprint for deepening our own worship through a clearer vision of who Jesus is. 2024-08-1243 minCornerstone on the GoHow do we reach greater depths in our worship?In Luke 7:36-50, an unnamed woman demonstrates profound worship by anointing Jesus with expensive perfume, despite being a known sinner. Her actions contrast with Simon the Pharisee's judgmental stance, prompting Jesus to teach about forgiveness through a parable. This story encourages us to worship Jesus deeply, recognizing the magnitude of our forgiveness and the depth of our sin.Sermon NotesStudy Notes on Luke 7:36-40 2024-08-0540 minCornerstone on the GoThe determination of an all American boy and the power of prayerExploring Mark 2:1-12, we learn about the power of faith, determination, and prayer through the story of four friends who overcome obstacles to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus for healing. Jesus' response to their faith is both forgiving and miraculous, prompting us to remove life's distractions and commit to intercessory prayer, trusting in His transformative power. 2024-07-2940 minCornerstone on the GoDoes God Give Us The Desires of Our Heart?Exploring Psalm 20:4, we uncover that it's not a blanket promise for personal desires but a specific prayer for King David's success. Proper Bible study, including prayer and context understanding, is crucial. Aligning our hearts with God's will is key to having our desires met, as our true joy should be in the Lord, not in our own plans. 2024-07-1540 min
Cornerstone on the GoHow to Battle and Overcome Spiritual DepressionIn the midst of spiritual depression, Psalm 42 serves as a beacon of hope, guiding us to seek God's presence with the same desperation as a deer for water. It encourages us to reflect on past joys, question our emotions, and wrestle with our thoughts, while ultimately affirming God's unfailing love. By anchoring our hope in God, we find the strength to persevere through our darkest moments and reconnect with our faith community. 2024-07-1149 minCornerstone on the GoParent Commissioning OverviewWhat is Parent Commissioning? Why be commissioned as parents? Is this the same as baby dedication? How do we be commissioned as parents as the primary disciplers as our children? All this and more in this short episode! 2024-05-1208 minCornerstone on the GoScandalous Night or Pure Faith in Action?Ruth 3:1-18 2024-05-1240 min
Cornerstone on the GoNearly Invisible Part 1Romans 16:1-7At first glance, the first sixteen verses of chapter 16 look like a list of Paul's social media followers. Because of this surface appearance, a list of little-known and hard-to-pronounce names, these verses can be easily skipped or quickly skimmed during our reading or study times. Regarding passages like Romans 16:1-16, we must remember that God has breathed out every word of the Scriptures, and they are helpful for us. As we look at these nearly invisible brothers and sisters in Christ, what visible lessons can we take from their examples and, by following in their...2024-03-151h 09
Cornerstone on the GoImportant RemindersRomans 15:14-33In the second part of chapter 15, Paul explains his reasons for writing, his delay in visiting the Romans, and his future plans. Through Paul's personal touch near the end of this letter, we find three important reminders for us to listen to and carryout to be faithful followers of Jesus. 2024-03-0734 min
Cornerstone on the GoRomans 12:9-21 - How Are God's People to Love?Paul continues to unpack God's will for His people. In these verses, we discover the kind of love we are to have for others. When we love one another with this kind of love, we prove to the world that we are Christ's followers. 2024-01-1545 minCornerstone on the GoRomans 12:3-8Paul immediately moves into an arena of life where we need our minds transformed so that we will know God's good, pleasing, and perfect will. In these short verses the Apostle reminds us that we must not be proud people but a humble people who recognize their need for others and others need for them if the body of Christ is to mature. Join us in this episode to see how God has both built and equipped the members of His body to help one another! 2024-01-0944 minCornerstone on the GoWorryPastor Alex takes us through Jesus' words on worry and how we can live a worry free life! 2023-11-0945 min
Cornerstone on the GoAngry MenBrian shares his heart for both the ministries of Marked Men for Christ and to see men's lives transformed by the power of the Gospel. Using his struggle with anger, he provides not only Biblical guidance for dealing with anger rightly but also hope for those who are angry as he transparently shares how God has and is working in his life in this emotion that many of us deal with too.https://www.markedmenforchrist.org/ 2023-10-2544 min
Cornerstone on the GoRomans 8:25-39: Is there help while we wait for God to make all things right?God has shown us what awaits all of creation including us receiving our new bodies that last forever! But while we wait, is there help for God's children! The answer is a resounding, YES! See the ways that God helps us as His children till receive our full inheritance as co-heirs with Christ. 2023-10-1841 min
Cornerstone on the GoRomans 8:1-25: How far does God's plan of restoration go?It just so happens that the Holy Spirit placed these verses of Scripture before as a body after a heavy week. There aren't many (if any) verses that would be better at ministering to God's people who find their hearts heavy than Romans 8:17-25. In these verses, we see promises pertaining to our future that provide hope, encouragement, and energy for today. What are these promises? We pray that as you listen, God will do His work in your life and that you will claim these promises for God's children today and live differently because of them! 2023-10-0843 min
Cornerstone on the GoRomans 8:1-17: What does the Holy Spirit do?It would be hard to argue that another chapter in the Bible so beautifully and powerfully describes the depth and width of the Gospel and its effects on the Believer's life and the universe. Romans 8:1 declares that there is no condemnation for those in Jesus! This week, we look at how this fact is possible because of the Holy Spirit and what He does to reassure us that we are in Christ! 2023-10-0346 min
Cornerstone on the GoRomans 7:14-25: Why do I still struggle with sin?Romans 7:14-25 answers the following question, "Why do I still struggle with sin, even though I am a believer in Jesus?" Every believer experiences an ongoing struggle with keeping God's law. Will relief from this struggle ever occur? If this struggle will one day cease to exist, what do we do in the meantime? 2023-09-2438 min
Cornerstone on the GoOur Faithful GodScripture: 1 Kings 8:1-61We have a God Who is faithful and that makes a difference in our lives now! This week we are challenged by King Solomon's worship and prayer as he leads the nation of Israel in dedicating the temple. We were also able to honor nine faithful saints who were there at Cornerstone's beginning! 2023-09-2146 min
Cornerstone on the GoIs He Worthy?Neal takes us to one of the most breathtaking chapters of all Scripture, Revelation 5, to help us answer the question, "Is He Worthy?" The reasons for His worthiness are our reasons for our worship of Him because they display His work on our behalf. 2023-09-1245 min
Cornerstone on the GoDo we need God's law today?Paul continues unpacking the aspects pertaining to the believer and his or her relationship with the law today. This week, we will see why we need the law as Jesus' followers today. By understanding our need for the law, we can grow in Christlikenss and live in freedom. 2023-09-0734 min
Cornerstone on the GoIs growing in Christlikeness important?Is becoming more like Christ important for a believer to pursue? See what the Bible says about this question from Romans 6:1 and other selected passages. 2023-08-0839 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: Job, Faith, and SufferingA commonly asked question is, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Though Jesus Himself (Luke 18:19) and Scripture (Romans 3:10-12) remind us that no one but God is truly good, from a human point of view, we can rightly judge that some people are closer to representing God's goodness with their lives than others. It bothers us when we see those whose lives reflect God's goodness to those around them suffer. This question is not a new one that people ask or struggle with; after all, the oldest book in our Bible, as far as when written (not...2023-06-2139 min
Cornerstone on the GoWeek 19: Living WiselyLife has enough hardships and curveballs without us adding more heartaches and headaches by without us adding more because of making foolish choices that could have been prevented if we had applied Scripture. This week we look at Solomon and the book of Proverbs to help us understand how to live wisely and enjoy the benefits that come with living in such a way. 2023-06-1441 min
Cornerstone on the GoWhat does the Bible say about homosexuality?Some say that Romans 1:18-32 is the clearest passage in the Bible concerning same-sex relations and them being sinful. Others, Christians, and skeptics alike, claim that these verses have nothing to do with gender identity or sexual orientation like we presently know them. So which is it? This week we will look at what the Bible says about homosexuality, gender identity and how we ought to live in light of its teaching. 2023-06-0756 min
Cornerstone on the GoHow has God revealed Himself?As we survey Romans chapters one and two, we will discover how God has revealed Himself to all of humanity at all times. Another way to rephrase this week's question would be, "How do we know that God exists?" 2023-06-0745 min
Cornerstone on the GoWhat is the Gospel?What is the Gospel or the Good News concerning Jesus Christ? As followers of Jesus, we know we are to share the Gospel with others. The Gospel mission to Spain is one of the reasons that Paul is writing this letter to the Romans. If the Good News of Jesus is meant to be told by us, we need to know what the Gospel really is; Paul defines what the Gospel is for us in Romans 1:16-17. 2023-06-0738 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: Psalm 51What does it take to experience freedom and victory over a sin that you continue to struggle against? How do we get past the shame and guilt of our hidden sin and experience the joy of God's salvation once again in our lives? This episode on Psalm 51 gives us two habits we need to have in order to experience cleansing, healing, and deliverance from those sins that always seem to trip us up. 2023-06-0741 min
Cornerstone on the GoWho is Jesus?Throughout the book of Romans we will answer questions that will strengthen our faith. In the opening sentences of Paul's letter to the believers in Rome, he clarifies who Jesus is. 2023-06-0743 min
Cornerstone on the GoWhy is it important to belong to a local church?Why is it important for Christians to belong to a local church? Can I still believe in Jesus and not be part of a church? These questions and others answered this week as we look at Romans 1:8-15. 2023-06-0736 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: God, My Shepherd (Psalm 23)2023-05-2326 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: David and GoliathThis week we look at a familiar story of gladiator proportion! David verses Goliath is on queue for this week as we look at the importance of faith in our lives as followers of Christ and as a church! 2023-05-0141 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: King Me! (1 Samuel)Nothing was more exhilarating to say but deflating to hear than the phrase “King me!” when playing checkers as a child. Saying the words gave me a sense of accomplishment and hope even if down several pieces, and nothing caused more apprehension than my opponent saying the words, “King Me!” feeling like they had gained the upper hand. The exact words brought a sense of victory and defeat. Turning our attention to 1 Samuel, we won’t see this same phrase on any of its pages, but we do notice the nation of Israel express their desire for God to king them...2023-04-2627 min
Cornerstone on the GoEaster according to EzraJust like a well hidden Easter Egg that elates a child when they find it, Ezra has an Easter message hidden in plain sight! What do the returning exiles celebrating Passover have to do with us and Easter? Listen and find out! 2023-04-2541 min
Cornerstone on the GoWhatcha Talking About Jesus?Pastor Bradley calls our attention to some words of Jesus that make us stop and think! Join us in this episode as we look at Matthew 7:21-23 and answer the question, "Whatcha talking about Jesus?" 2023-04-2541 min
Cornerstone on the GoRekindle: Father rekindle our desire to study Your Word.How do we read the Bible the right way? Ezra gives us the pattern to follow! 2023-04-1435 minCornerstone on the GoRekindle: Father, rekindle our desire for Your Word.How does God use His Word in our lives? 2023-04-1451 min
Cornerstone on the GoRekindle: Father, rekindle our desire for holiness within us.Why should we care about pursuing holiness or purity as God's people? 2023-04-1435 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: Faith is Not Genetic (Judges)Each generation, our sons and daughters, must commit to God themselves. That is covenant renewal. God calls each generation to decide to follow Him or worship false gods. After Joshua calls the people to serve the LORD, they respond with their answer. This week reminds us of how important it is to pass down our faith and some practical ways and resources to impress God's commands upon the next generation. 2023-04-1440 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: Sold Out To God (The Shema, Part 2)Whether you love Tom Brady, hate Tom Brady, or are indifferent towards Tom Brady as a now former NFL quarterback, his love for the game provides a great example of being sold out to something. See what a former NFL quarterback and Deuteronomy 6:5 shows us what it means to be sold out to God. 2023-03-2923 min
Cornerstone on the GoRekindle: Father, help us rebuild for your glory.Yes, this episode is long, but we reveal what we believe God has for us during the next five years this week! 2023-03-2257 min
Cornerstone on the GoRekindle: Father, Rekindle our Boldness.The enemy rises with opposition when God begins a new work in His people's lives. This week we will as that our Father rekindle our boldness in the face of opposition and why we will face opposition when we try and live out a godly life. 2023-03-2252 min
Cornerstone on the GoRekindle: Father, Rekindle our Worship.How to have our worship rekindled? 2023-03-2236 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek: Sold Out to God, Pt. 1This week's Scripture will help us see what is keeping us from being a devoted follower of Jesus. Next week, the Shema will also help us consider what it means to be completely sold out to God. 2023-03-2231 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: The Holiness of God (Leviticus)This third book of our Bible continues the instructions given to Moses by God at Mount Sinai. Leviticus can be a book of the Bible that we can struggle to read through since it contains instructions for animal sacrifices, seemingly strange civil laws, and purification rituals, among other things. However, the big idea of Leviticus is God’s holiness and His concern for the holiness of His people. 2023-03-1537 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: God's PresenceThe remaining chapters of Exodus show us how Moses enjoyed God's presence with greater intimacy than the rest of the Israelites (with the possible exception of Joshua). This week we will discover God's desire to be among His people and four steps we can take to constantly know Him more and more! 2023-03-0840 min
Cornerstone on the GoRekindle: God's Wake Up CallsEzra 1:1-6 begins with a couple of wake-up calls! How does God wake up our passion for Him? These verses will also give us our first prayer to pray as we seek God to rekindle any area of our relationship with Him that has or is waning. 2023-03-0642 min
Cornerstone on the GoRekindle: How to live so that no one knows your name.Ezra chapter two is a chapter of our Bibles that we are tempted to skim over or skip entirely. However, this chapter shows us how to live for God's glory alone! 2023-03-0635 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: The Ten Commandments (Part 2)These ten words of Exodus 20 serve as a compass, pointing us down the path of right living with God and others. They also tell us our need for a Savior and that this Savior is Jesus. I pray that our Lord uses these couple weeks of focusing on the ten commandments to help you love Him supremely, love your neighbor as yourself, and, if need be, open your eyes to your need for rescuing from your sin by Jesus, the only one who can save us from our sin! 2023-03-0135 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: Moses and the 10 Commandments Pt 1God gave Moses and the Israelites these commandments almost 3500 years ago and yet they still are as relevant today as they were then as they show us how we are to relate with God and others. 2023-02-2225 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: Moses and the PlaguesMoses and the plagues reveal who the true God is and that as the only One who can rescue a people for HImself and safely guide them home, He is the One we ought to trust and worship. This week we see how God proves Himself to the Israelites and the Egyptians and how they responded and how we can respond today. 2023-02-1526 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: JosephThe story of Joseph teaches us how we can trust God because He is faithful to do what He says He will do. Joseph demonstrates how we can remain strong in our faith while God works out His plans for our lives despite suffering because of someone else's evil actions and intentions. 2023-02-0828 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: AbrahamAs we turn our gaze to Abram, better known as Abraham, we see a monumental building block for our understanding of the one biblical narrative. If this were a ten-week series instead of a 52-week study, I would still have included God’s covenant with Abraham in our survey at number two. The Abrahamic Covenant continues God’s redemptive work promised in Genesis 3:15 and helps us understand some end-time events. At this point in the biblical storyline, it shows us the extent of God’s redeeming love and the exact man’s descendants whom God will use to make it all p...2023-02-0132 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: The FloodNoah and the flood is one of the most well-known historical stories of the Bible. In this episode, we will see God reveal Himself as both Judge and Redeemer and discover some practical applications in how we can walk with Him like Noah.cornerstonego.com morethansundaymornings.com 2023-01-2529 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: The FallGenesis 3 is one of those chapters in the Bible where a pastor can find weeks of message material to preach! This week's blog focuses on how Satan tempts God's people and how we can resist his tactics and experience more and more victory over sin in our lives. The podcast uses Genesis 3 to help us have a better understanding of God, ourselves, our world, and God's promise of the best being yet to come.cornerstonego.com. morethansundaymornings.com 2023-01-1835 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: Creation and UsIn the second ever episode of our midweek podcast, we continue looking at the creation narrative from a different angle. In week one we saw what creation taught us about God and this week we will see what the Bible's account of creation can help us correctly shape our identity (blog) as we discover what it means to be made in the image of God. The podcast focuses more on life application derived from God's revelation of Himself as a Triune Creator God.cornerstonego.com. morethansundaymornings.com 2023-01-1124 minCornerstone on the GoHow God reveals Jesus to others through His people.Christmas day has come and gone. Your Christmas decor may or may not be packed up. Our focus is no longer on the birth of the world's Savior but the world's new year and what it may hold. We linger in John's Gospel so that we might not rush from the season for which Christ is the reason without contemplating what His birth means for the upcoming year. This week's sermon shows us that God revealed Jesus as the coming Messiah through one man's obedience to His revealed will. The truth is, God wants to reveal Jesus to others...2023-01-0429 min
Cornerstone on the GoMidweek Podcast: Creation and GodIn our first season of the Midweek Podcast, we will explore 52 important stories of the Bible. Like Lego blocks being joined together a block at a time into a finished Lego creation, each story in this season will connect to one another, building an understanding of the Bible's one continuous story. 2023-01-0431 min
Cornerstone on the GoPhilemon Week 3 - Really? Forgive?Paul's request of Philemon to forgive Onesimus was counter-cultural. Paul asked a master to forgive a useless, thieving, runaway slave instead of punishing him. Who or what could Paul justify such a request? In this episode, we focus on the man who positioned himself to make this kind of head-spinning forgiveness possible and sensible. 2022-12-0837 min
Cornerstone on the GoIn Everything Give ThanksPastor Bradley walks us through how to be thankful in everything! 2022-12-0836 min
Cornerstone on the GoHow to Live in a Dying LandThis week Pastor Bradley looks at the lives of Jeremiah and Daniel for wisdom on how to live a godly life in a spiritual wasteland. 2022-12-081h 12
Cornerstone on the GoBaptist Children's HomeIn this episode, Karen Slate from North Carolina Baptist Children's Home shares about what God has done and is doing through the umbrella of ministries provided by BCH. 2022-12-0833 min
Cornerstone on the GoPhilemon Week 2 - I know you're sorry, now apologize.In week 2 of our series, Onesimus shows us how to ask someone to forgive us for a wrong we committed against them. This episode covers three qualities that make an apology sincere and effective. 2022-11-0731 min
Cornerstone on the GoPhilemon Week 1 - Baseball ReadyThe making of a spectacular play on the ball in baseball begins before the pitcher hurls the ball toward the catcher's mitt. A good fielder is in a position that enables him to make a play on the ball hit toward him in any direction. This week we will discover that the ability to forgive also begins before someone hurls a wrong our way. The first seven verses teach us how we can be in a position to make a play on forgiveness before we even have a reason to forgive.2022-11-0131 min
Cornerstone on the GoHow can you be a Christian and vote __________?In our last week of The Red, The Blue, The Church, we will see how we honor God with our vote when we honor others despite how they vote. This week's message will look at four key relationships that believers have and how biblical obedience in each relationship helps us honor God with our politics. 2022-10-3140 min
Cornerstone on the GoWho has your heart, Jesus or politics?Political agendas, divisiveness, and tension are not new to us today. Besides politics being as American as apple pie, being around since our nation's birth, even Jesus found Himself living in a tense heated political climate. Jesus' conversation about taxes in Matthew 22 gives us a framework to reflect upon our own lives and answer with clarity the question, "Who has my heart, my politics or Jesus?"2022-10-3133 min
Cornerstone on the GoHow can believers vote in a way that honors God?Paul told the believers living in Corinth that their goal was to bring glory to God in whatever they did. 1 Corinthians 10:31 is a powerful verse in that if we filter everything we do through this verse, our lives would be a constant and pleasing offering of worship to our King. This week we will look at two things to keep in mind so we can use our vote to bring glory to God.2022-10-3142 min
Cornerstone on the GoWhat does God expect of Jesus followers living in a democratic republic?Does God expect followers of Jesus to vote in elections? Is it a sin not to vote in an election? Where did the concept of government arise? What does God expect of governments and His people? Finally, in a democratic republic, something unknown to biblical times and authors, what does He expect of us today?In week two of The Red, The Blue, The Church, we take a trip through Scripture and discover answers to these questions as we strive to unify around Jesus and His Word.2022-10-3141 min