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- July 2, 2020
The LORD is my shepherd… perhaps the greatest opening line in the entire Bible. Psalm 23 describes the role of Jehovah Rohi: The LORD our Shepherd. […]- Date
- June 23, 2020
Jehovah Shalom, the God of Peace, offers an unimaginable and attractive peace that we can experience no matter what circumstances we are facing in our lives. […]- Date
- June 15, 2020
This week we explored the name Jehovah Nissi: The LORD our Banner. There are many interesting elements within the Old Testament account of the Battle at […]- Date
- June 8, 2020
Today we look at another compound name of God: Jehovah Mekaddesh, The LORD who Sanctifies. In Exodus 20:7-8 we find that while God is in charge […]- Date
- June 1, 2020
As David approached Goliath in the Valley of Elah for their epic battle, he made it clear that he was not coming in his own power. […]- Date
- May 24, 2020
This week we studied the name of God: Adonai. Adonai means Lord, Master, Ruler or Authority. God as Adonai is waiting to bless those who recognize […]- Date
- May 17, 2020
This week we study the name Jehovah. Used over 6,500 times in the Old Testament, this name is derived from the Hebrew “Yahweh” and is the […]- Date
- May 10, 2020
This Mother’s Day we honor two moms from the New Testament: Eunice and Lois, Timothy’s mother and grandmother. Their mature, sincere faith was modeled and passed […]- Date
- May 3, 2020
This Sunday we began our new spring series at Cornerstone called “Hallowed Be Thy Name.” The series will look at the many names of God and […]- Date
- April 26, 2020
Recognizing and resetting our expectations is always difficult, but especially in the days of Coronavirus. The Apostle Paul gives us a great example of how to […]- Date
- April 19, 2020
Faith and Doubt are often seen as opposites on the end of a spectrum. Is it possible for the two to actually coexist? Could doubts lead […]- Date
- April 12, 2020
HE IS RISEN! The Apostle Paul wrote that he wanted to know Jesus, the power of Easter Sunday, and the fellowship of Good Friday. How do […]- Date
- April 5, 2020
Before he gave up his Spirit, Jesus said, “It is finished.” Just one word in Greek, but so powerful. Our debt was paid, our sins covered, […]- Date
- March 29, 2020
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” These are some of the most sober, shocking and staggering words Jesus ever uttered. Jesus can relate […]- Date
- March 22, 2020
In 1633 Rembrandt painted “The Storm on the Sea of Galilee” and depicted the disciples faces with distinctly different emotions. How we respond to the storms […]- Date
- March 15, 2020
Jesus’ words to his mother Mary and his best friend John are illuminating and challenging. We revere Mary’s character, but also recognize her as a “woman […]- Date
- March 2, 2020
On Sunday we walked through one of Jesus’ most well-known statements from the cross, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” Breaking the […]- Date
- February 26, 2020
In the final installment of our Parables series, we looked at the Parable of the Compassionate Employer. The first half of the parable shows a generous, […]- Date
- February 21, 2020
The familiar story of “The Good Samaritan” is told by Jesus in response to a question about “Who is My Neighbor?” As was often the case, […]- Date
- February 10, 2020
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus reveals more about the nature of heaven and hell than any other parable Jesus told. No matter what […]- Date
- February 4, 2020
In the Parable of the Two Sons, Jesus showed the religious leaders that what a person says is not nearly as important as what a person […]- Date
- February 4, 2020
On Sunday, Pastor Mark Shupe interviewed the directors of two ministries with far-reaching impact: Missions Ministries and Hope Haven Rwanda.- Date
- January 27, 2020
The Parable of the Unjust Steward is sometimes difficult to understand. It seems as if this dishonest rascal is praised for cheating his master out of […]- Date
- January 22, 2020
God is the Master of all and is throwing a great banquet of forgiveness from sin and eternal life. He has invited many guests from the […]- Date
- January 15, 2020
The Parable of the Rich Fool teaches us that we are fools when we fail to give God the thanks He is due for our many […]- Date
- January 8, 2020
This week we introduced our winter series Parables: Stories of Christ. Parables are the sermon illustrations Jesus used to help fishermen and farmers understand the theology […]- Date
- January 8, 2020
A fresh look at the story of Zacchaeus to show why Jesus must be our greatest treasure!- Date
- December 23, 2019
In the third installment of the “Thin Places” series, we looked at Simeon and the Nunc Dimittus. Simeon was described as righteous, devout, filled with the […]- Date
- December 17, 2019
On Sunday we discussed Zechariah’s Benedictus – his song of thanksgiving, praise, and blessing over his son John the Baptist who would prepare the way for […]- Date
- December 9, 2019
On Sunday we discussed Mary’s Magnificat, her praise song to God after she heard that she would bear God’s son. We looked at the attributes of […]- Date
- November 29, 2019
In our second installment of “Alignment” we discussed how the building of the wall around Jerusalem served as a witness to all Israel’s enemies that God […]- Date
- November 20, 2019
How does a church get aligned with the will of God? First and foremost, we pray. Second, we embrace the vision God has revealed. Next, we […]- Date
- November 13, 2019
Special guest: Cary Chapman Today, we stop and honor the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Thank you, veterans, for everything […]- Date
- November 6, 2019
In John 21, Jesus asked Peter if he loved him. Peter responded the way most of us would… Yes! But their conversation was much more than […]- Date
- October 28, 2019
Whether it is busyness or routine or the number of “good” things we have going on, many things distract us and divert our attention from what’s […]- Date
- October 24, 2019
John 4:1-26 records an intriguing conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman where Jesus models some practical ways to engage others in life-giving dialogue. We discover […]- Date
- October 14, 2019
In John chapter 5, Jesus healed a paralyzed man. We learn that Jesus always asked stimulating questions, had authentic healing power, and showed both his sovereignty […]- Date
- October 6, 2019
We can determine a lot from looking at the way Jesus interacted with people in the Scriptures. Jesus said unequivocally that obedience to the law was […]- Date
- September 30, 2019
If serving others is typically unappealing and unattractive, why did Jesus tell his followers that the greatest among them were the servants? On Sunday we looked […]- Date
- September 23, 2019
What is prayer? Is there a correct method to prayer? For what should we be praying? These and several other fundamental questions were asked and answered […]- Date
- September 15, 2019
Mark Mittelberg is a best-selling author, international speaker, and leading strategist in evangelism and apologetics. He is the author of the celebrated Becoming a Contagious Christian […]- Date
- September 9, 2019
Each of us is commanded and expected to the sow the seed of God’s Word in the hearts of others. Jesus explained the different conditions of […]- Date
- September 2, 2019
Youth Pastor, Scott Godinez. We need only to obey God in order to inherit his promises. Yet despite the simplicity of this truth, there are many […]- Date
- August 26, 2019
Jesus told Nicodemus that he must be born again if he was to see the kingdom of God. Spiritual rebirth had long been understood by the […]- Date
- August 23, 2019
It almost seems like taboo to talk about money with followers of God and Jesus Christ. How ironic that a full 1/6 of the Gospels address […]- Date
- August 13, 2019
The relationship between faith and works has always been tenuous. People have discussed and debated the merits of both for centuries. In James 2:26, we read […]- Date
- July 29, 2019
Romans 8:28 is often called “The American Christian passage of comfort.” Why? Because many people pull this verse out of its context to try and encourage […]- Date
- July 22, 2019
Ecclesiastes is one of those books of the Bible that is often not read and skipped over because of its seeming discouraging and confusing content. Right […]- Date
- July 15, 2019
“God is love” is a Bible verse that has been misused, misunderstood and misapplied by religions, philosophies and metaphysical movements all over the world. In today’s […]- Date
- July 8, 2019
Jesus said, “Upon this rock I will build my church.” What rock? The context seems to clearly indicate that Jesus is talking about Peter whom he […]- Date
- June 30, 2019
Today we looked at the very interesting phrase “God will never give you more than you can handle.” Is that true? No. It is similar to […]- Date
- June 29, 2019
Many have heard that when two or three are gathered together in the name of Jesus, he is right there with them. That’s true, but it’s […]- Date
- June 16, 2019
“Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” It is easy to take this verse and conclude that God […]- Date
- June 9, 2019
It’s always encouraging to read that God knows the plans He has for us and how those plans are for our best, but this week we […]- Date
- June 2, 2019
“Judge not lest ye be judged.” One of the most misquoted verses in the Bible. Does judging mean that we can’t express our preferences, have courtrooms […]- Date
- May 31, 2019
A seminary professor once taught our class the most important rules of biblical interpretation: “When interpreting the Bible, remember that it was written a long time […]- Date
- May 13, 2019
In the final installment of our short series, we looked at what it means to walk humbly with God. First, we discussed men from Scripture who […]- Date
- May 5, 2019
Today we talked about what it means to “love mercy.” To be merciful means to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and try to see things […]- Date
- April 30, 2019
In Micah 6, we read a form of biblical literature known as a Divine Covenant Lawsuit. God is the plaintiff, His people are the defendants, and […]- Date
- April 21, 2019
In the final moments of his life, a thief made his last request, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Broken, bruised and bleeding, […]- Date
- April 17, 2019
Palm Sunday 33 AD… a day filled with conflicting emotions. Celebration marked the day as people lined the road going from the Mount of Olives to […]- Date
- April 10, 2019
Paul’s final message to the Philippians was to thank them for their gracious and joyful financial support. On Sunday we recognized the generosity of our church […]- Date
- March 18, 2019
On Sunday we discussed infighting, quarreling, and conflict in the church. Surprisingly, the New Testament includes many examples. What can we learn from how church members […]- Date
- March 11, 2019
In Philippians 3, Paul writes like an accountant, an athlete, and an alien. As an accountant, he communicates that his religious “profits” are actually losses compared […]- Date
- March 4, 2019
Philippians 2:19-30 Very different than the rest of this letter, Paul talks about his travel plans and especially his relationship with two close friends: Timothy and […]- Date
- February 25, 2019
Our time together Sunday was devoted to something intensely practical and relatable. The Apostle Paul encouraged the Philippians to stop complaining and arguing. Why? First, for […]- Date
- February 18, 2019
Christ-like obedience. On the heels of examining the humility and selflessness of Jesus, we looked at how to obey God is to love him and to […]- Date
- February 11, 2019
Paul begins Philippians Chapter 2 by encouraging Christlikeness. Humility, unity, and selflessness are traits of Jesus we must cultivate in our personal walk with Christ, in […]- Date
- February 4, 2019
Philippians 1:27, “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ…” How can followers of Jesus today follow this advice? Is this […]- Date
- January 31, 2019
Pastor Anthony talked about what it means for a follower of Jesus to make Jesus the eager expectation and hope of his or her life. Philippians […]- Date
- January 14, 2019
The Apostle Paul prayed for his friends and ministry partners from the church at Phillipi. He prayed that they would increase in love, knowledge, insight, discernment, […]- Date
- January 7, 2019
Study of the Book of Philippians. Writing from prison, the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi includes inspiration and instruction about perseverance, attitude, friendship, […]- Date
- January 7, 2019
Pastor Shupe take a look at Colossians 3:12-14 and discusses how we can clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.- Date
- December 24, 2018
Christmas Eve Hidden within the familiar Christmas story are several names of Christ: Immanuel, Holy One, Son of God, and King to name a few. But […]- Date
- December 24, 2018
King Gabriel told Mary that the baby born to her would sit on a throne, rule and reign over the house of Jacob, and that his […]- Date
- December 18, 2018
Son of God Gabriel told Mary that the holy one to be born would be called the Son of God. Can that be true? Absolutely! Through […]- Date
- December 17, 2018
Holy One God is infinite and we are finite. In that way, He has always been separate from created things. In the same way, Jesus was […]- Pastors/Guests
- Anthony Pranno
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- November 12, 2018
Thanksgiving is a time when the world gets to see just how blessed and how workable the Christian system is. The emphasis is not on giving […]- Pastors/Guests
- Anthony Pranno
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- November 11, 2018
A good soldier is a good follower, a good fighter, familiar with his foe, and faithful to the end.
