What does IFR stand for at Cornerstone? Immerse, Fuse, Radiate Why do we sometimes get off course? We get Deceived II Thessalonians 2:9-10 What has God given to keep us…
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Christmas Praise
How can we better celebrate this holiday we call CHRISTmas? BARAK To Kneel or to bless Mary’s example: Luke 1:26-55 There is nothing more worthy of delight than…
Thankful Anticipation
Christmas – What are you looking forward to this Christmas? TOWDAH Thankful Anticipation David: Psalm 69:1-4,10-18,29-33 Jonah: Jonah 2:1-10 Magi: Matthew 2:1-2,9-11 David gave God TOWDAH praise while surrounded…
Giving to God the Praise He Deserves
Yadah - To revere or worship with outstretched hands Halal - To shine, to boast, to praise, to celebrate, to make a fool of, to be clamorously foolish" Psalms…
Is my subdued worship enough?
PRAISE is an expression of honor & thanks to God in response to who He is and what He’s done. Praise isn’t always & only given to God. …
The Most Terrifying and the most Comforting Words in all of I Peter
Is the devil really real? Matthew 4:8-11 Ways the devil uses TEMPTATION: He shows you the bait and hides the hook. He gets you to rationalize sin as virtue. He…
One Word That Makes The Difference
I Peter 5:5-7 HUMILITY as it relates to leadership. HUMILITY as it relates to one another. HUMILTY as it relates to God. If you want a church that functions…
The Expectations & Dangers of Spiritual Leadership (2 of 2)
Dangers for Pastors: Working from obligation. Pursuit of money. Laziness Abuse of leadership Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but…
The Expectations & Dangers of Spiritual Leadership (1 of 2)
"elder” = One who is spiritually older/mature “shepherd/pastor” = to feed “bishop/overseer” = leading, directing, guiding A Shepherd’s Job Description: Provision - Feeding- gift of teaching Protection -…
A Final Word on Suffering
What Not to Do What To Do When Suffering 1. Don't be Surprised 1. Rejoice for Future Glory & Present Blessings 2. Don't deserve your suffering 2. Remember the future.…