Discipleship | Matthew 28:16-20
“Discipleship – We learn to love and obey Jesus and help others do the same.” We find this Core Value in Matthew 28:16-20, as Jesus calls his disciples to reach the world in what we now call The Great Commission. This passage is a story of discipleship, a story of mission, and ultimately, a story of following Christ in the midst of doubt. Christ’s call is simple. Make, mature, and multiply followers of Jesus. Please also see our Matthew 28:16-20…
Love | John 13:34-35
“Love – We receive and share God’s love and grace because Jesus first loved us.” This Core Value comes from the heart of Scripture, and Jesus’ command to love each other as he loves us. This is a new command that’s all throughout the Bible, especially in John’s writings. We can only do this as we abide in Christ. Loving others as God loves you is the true mark of a Christian. Andy Bradshaw preached this sermon on Saturday November 28th.
Thanksgiving for the Promise of His Return | John 14:1-3
In John 14:1-3, Jesus reminds us to be thankful and find comfort in Him this Holiday season, no matter if we’re stressed because we’re lonely or stressed because of family expectations. One Thanksgiving day, Christ will take us home. Pastor Jonathan delivered this brief homily at Immanuel Church during the multi-church Thanksgiving Eve service 2015. Please read his sermon outline as a way to reflect and give thanks this Thanksgiving.
Prayer | Matthew 6:5-15
Prayer – We invite God to work in our lives, church, and town. This Core Value summarizes an important piece of Cornerstone’s DNA. We want to be a praying Church! This comes straight from Matthew 6:5-15 when Jesus preached on prayer during his Sermon on the Mount. He taught the crowds and his followers to not pray outwardly, but inwardly, to not pray impersonally, but relationally. Most importantly, over the course of his ministry, Jesus taught his disciples to pray in him.…
Bible | 2 Timothy 3:14-4:4
“Bible – We study, preach, apply, and share God’s Word.” This Cornerstone Core Value exemplifies what we as a church hold dear, the Scriptures. As read in 2 Timothy 3:14-4:4, we care for the Bible not just because it speaks to our needs, or our everyday life, but because through them God tells us of Jesus Christ, and the way of salvation. The whole story, Old and New Testaments, speaks Jesus’ name. We can’t pick and choose which parts of the story we prefer, because then…
Community | Acts 2:42-47
One of our Core Values at Cornerstone is “Community – We gather together to worship God and welcome new friends.” We see no richer display of loving Christ-centered community than Acts 2:42-47. We form Christian community in the church around loving God through teaching, prayer, and worship, and by loving each other through fellowship, food, and giving. At the heart of Christian community is Christ, and his willingness to experience broken community with his Father so that you and I never…
Multiply Jesus Followers | Luke 10:1-20
On June 6, 1944, General Eisenhower issued his “Order of the Day” for the troops under his command. This order launched the Allied invasion of Normandy and the liberation of Europe from Nazi control in World War II. In Luke 10:1-20, Commander Jesus issues his order for the 72 disciples that are sent to go out before him. Jesus’ instructions are for all followers of Jesus, and while the mission may seem dangerous, the good news is that nothing can…
Mature Jesus Followers | Luke 8:1-15
What would happen if you never grew up? Peter Pan is the story of never growing older, and how it’s not a good thing. In Luke 8:1-15, Jesus shares the parable of the Sower and the seed to teach us how we can grow and flourish spiritually. Any who trust Jesus are soil people, but sometimes we act like path people, rock people, or even thorn people. Often we can’t see who makes the best soil, but God can. Soil people…
Make Jesus Followers | Luke 5:1-11
Have you ever had a friend that changed your life, that made you do crazy things? Jesus was a friend like that for Peter. He called him to leave everything and follow him. In Luke 5:1-11, Jesus didn’t call Peter quietly, but interrupted Peter’s fisherman life with an incredible miracle. Christ’s call is the same for us. We are all called to follow him. Leave yourself and follow Jesus. You can download a Sermon Outline above (“Save PDF”) or Sermon Slides below.
Gospel Deeds | Luke 4:38-44
Cornerstone’s vision is “A gospel-centered church that changes lives through sharing the message of Jesus Christ in word and deed”. Last week we talked about what it means to share the message of Jesus Christ in word. This week we’re learning about sharing the message of Jesus Christ in deed. We believe both word and deed are what makes the gospel powerful. Not only does the world hear the message of Christ, they see it lived out. Luke 4:38-44 tells…
Gospel Words | Luke 4:14-21 (Church Plant Launch)
Cornerstone kicks off their first weekly service on Saturday October 3rd at 5pm. We begin with a series on our Vision and Mission as a new church plant. Our vision and mission come from Jesus and his ministry as he walked the earth. In Luke 4:14-21 we read Jesus’ vision statement for his life and ministry. His ministry had purpose, and so does ours. Our desire is to share the good news of Jesus Christ so that people are changed by…
AM 1000 WCMX Radio Interview #1
The Power AM 1000 WCMX interviewed Pastor Jonathan about the story of Cornerstone. Listen or download online using Soundcloud. If you want to listen live, The Power is broadcasting the interview in full this coming Friday morning, October 2nd 2015. Enjoy the story and share with anyone interested in learning more. Pastor Jonathan gave a second interview in September 2016. You can access the second interview here.