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What do you do when life doesn’t go according to plan? When you're stuck in the middle of pain, confusion, or unmet expectations, can you still believe that God is good? In this first message of the new series on Psalm 23, Pastor Scott Savage shows how this beloved passage isn’t just for funerals—it's for the messy middle of our lives.

Through raw stories of real people facing real heartbreak, and with a deep dive into the opening verse of Psalm 23, Scott invites us to rediscover a God who shepherds us even in the wilderness. Whether you’re grieving, doubting, or just tired of the struggle, this message offers both comfort and challenge. God’s goodness isn’t just something to remember in the past—it’s something to experience right now, even when you’re not where you thought you’d be.

📖 Scripture: Psalm 23:1, Psalm 22:1, 1 Peter 5:7, John 10, Philippians 4:19

🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage

📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ

🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America

🗓️ Series: Psalm 23 – Week 1

📅 September 1, 2025

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What do you do when forgiveness feels like a mountain you can’t climb? How do you show mercy to someone who doesn’t deserve it—and maybe never will? In this powerful stand-alone message, guest speaker Justin Davis shares from Matthew 18 and the parable of the unmerciful servant, offering a fresh and deeply personal perspective on mercy, justice, and forgiveness.

Drawing from his own life story and biblical teaching, Justin explores the shocking contrast between the mercy we’ve received from God and the grudges we often hold against others. He shows how true freedom begins not with fairness, but with grace—and that forgiving others might be the very act that heals us the most.

Whether you’re carrying years of pain, struggling to move past a betrayal, or just wondering if mercy is even possible in your story, this message will challenge and encourage you. God’s forgiveness isn’t just a gift—it’s an invitation to extend what we’ve been given.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 18:21–35, Matthew 5:7, Colossians 2:13–14, Revelation 20, Psalm 139, Matthew 12:36

🎙️ Speaker: Justin Davis

📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ

🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America

🗓️ Series: Stand-Alone Message

📅 August 31, 2025

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00:00 Welcome & Introduction — Who is Justin Davis?
01:00 A Family Milestone & New Book Overview
02:15 Setting the Stage — The Sermon on the Mount
03:30 Blessed Are the Merciful — Matthew 5:7
04:30 What Is Mercy? A Countercultural Kingdom Value
06:00 Peter’s Question on Forgiveness — Matthew 18:21
07:30 Forgiving 70x7 — Not a Formula, but Formation
09:00 The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant — Matthew 18:23–35
10:30 A $6 Billion Debt — The Weight of Our Sin
13:30 Who Are We in the Parable? Spoiler: The 10,000 Talent Servant
16:00 The Danger of Comparing Ourselves to Others
18:00 Revelation 20 and God’s Holiness
20:00 God Judges Even Our Words — Matthew 12:36
21:00 God Knows Our Thoughts — Psalm 139:2
22:30 We Owe More Than We Realize
24:00 The King’s Response — Mercy Instead of Justice
25:30 Colossians 2:13–14 — Our Debt Nailed to the Cross
27:00 The $12,000 Debt — Why Forgiveness Still Feels Hard
29:00 Forgiveness is Based on What You’ve Received
30:00 Mercy is a One-Way Street
31:30 Trust vs. Forgiveness — What’s the Difference?
32:30 Bitterness is a Prison — And We Lock Ourselves In
33:30 A Deeply Personal Story of Family, DNA & Betrayal
35:00 Realizing God’s Forgiveness Far Exceeds What We Must Extend
36:00 Mercy Isn’t Fair—It’s Freedom
37:00 Closing Prayer — Becoming People of Mercy

What are you chasing—and is it ever going to be enough?

In this powerful message from our “At the Movies” series, Pastor Scott Savage uses The Greatest Showman to explore our universal struggle with contentment and identity. Through honest reflection and biblical insight, he shows how the insatiable hunger for more—more approval, success, recognition—can lead us away from who God created us to be.

Scott challenges us to ask: “If I could only get ____, then I’d finally be enough.” Whether you’re chasing career goals, validation from others, or personal perfection, this message unpacks why those longings can never satisfy—and how only Christ can fill the ache.

Discover how to stop striving and start resting in the truth of what God says about you. You don’t have to perform, prove, or pretend to be loved. You already are. Let go of the lie of “never enough” and live into the freedom of your identity in Christ.

📖 Scripture: Luke 15:11–32, Romans 8:1, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:8–10

🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage

📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ
🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America

🗓️ Series: At the Movies
📅 Week 2

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What do you do when your past pain tries to define your future? In this small group discussion video for “At The Movies – Week 1,” Pastors Scott Savage and Josh McClintock unpack the themes of trauma, identity, and healing through the lens of the film *Twisters*.

Whether it’s grief, regret, or wounds you didn’t choose, many of us live under the shadow of events we never wanted. But Scripture tells a different story—a story where our identity isn’t shaped by what hurt us, but by the God who heals us. Scott and Josh guide you through powerful passages like 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Psalm 139, showing how the gospel gives us a new foundation to stand on and a new future to walk into.

This isn’t just a conversation about the past—it’s an invitation to move forward in freedom, to speak honestly in community, and to trust that Jesus brings beauty from brokenness. If you're leading a group or reflecting on your own, use this video to go deeper than the surface, engage with Scripture, and remember who God says you are.

📖 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 139, Ephesians 2, Genesis 1, Philippians 1:6

🎙️ Speakers: Scott Savage & Josh McClintock

📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ

🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America

🗓️ Series: At The Movies

📅 Week 1

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How do you stay faithful when following Jesus feels like a fight? In this message from our “Highs & Lows” series, Pastor Scott Savage teaches through 1 Corinthians 16, exploring Paul’s final words to a church facing pressure, conflict, and discouragement.

What does it look like to resist cultural pressure, spiritual apathy, and personal fatigue with quiet, resilient obedience? Scott unpacks five ways Paul invites believers to “fight back with faithfulness”—including generosity, unity, spiritual attentiveness, and enduring love. Rather than seeing opposition as a sign of failure, we’re called to view it as a signal to remain rooted in Christ.

Whether you’re struggling in your relationships, wrestling with doubt, or just weary from the weight of life, this message offers biblical encouragement and a compelling invitation to keep going. Discover how lasting faith grows not in ease, but in resistance.

📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage

📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ

🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America

🗓️ Series: Highs & Lows – A Summer in 1 Corinthians

📅 Week 16

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When life feels defeated and every effort seems wasted, how do we keep going? In this message from our “Highs & Lows” series, Pastor Scott Savage takes us to 1 Corinthians 15 to remind us that resurrection people don’t live defeated—they thrive even in the highs and lows.

What difference does the resurrection of Jesus make for our daily struggles? Scott unpacks Paul’s powerful words about hope, victory, and perseverance, showing us that the empty tomb isn’t just an Easter story—it’s the foundation that gives meaning to our work, our faith, and our future.

If you’ve ever wondered whether any of it matters—or felt like giving up—this message offers the reminder that your labor in the Lord is never in vain and that hope is closer than you think.

📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage

📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ

🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America

🗓️ Series: Highs & Lows – A Summer in 1 Corinthians

📅 Week 15

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Are spiritual gifts meant to elevate individuals or build up the entire church? In this message from our “Highs & Lows” series, Pastor Scott Savage explores 1 Corinthians 14 and Paul’s challenge to a divided church that had turned worship into a stage for personal expression.

What happens when clarity and love are missing from our worship gatherings? Scott unpacks the Apostle Paul’s call to pursue love while desiring spiritual gifts, highlighting how worship centered on others—not ourselves—creates space for real transformation. In an age that prizes performance, Paul reminds us that worship is not about spotlighting a personality but strengthening the body of Christ.

If you’ve ever been confused by the topics of tongues and prophecy or wondered what worship should actually look like, this message brings biblical clarity and practical insight. Discover how clear, humble, and loving worship reflects the heart of God and draws people closer to Him.

📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage

📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ

🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America

🗓️ Series: Highs & Lows – A Summer in 1 Corinthians

📅 Week 14

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Are you searching for the real meaning of true love? In this message from our “Highs & Lows” series, guest speaker Jeff Gokee unpacks the Bible’s most famous passage on love, 1 Corinthians 13, and reveals how God’s definition is deeper than anything the world offers.

What does true love actually look like? Jeff shares how agape love is not just a feeling but a way of life—a self-giving, sacrificial love that transforms our relationships, heals brokenness, and gives purpose to every moment. In a culture obsessed with romance and self-interest, God’s vision for love stands apart and calls us higher.

If you want more meaningful connections, freedom from resentment, or a love that lasts, this message is for you. Find out how the love described in 1 Corinthians 13 can become real in your everyday life through Jesus.

📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

🎙️ Speaker: Jeff Gokee

📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ

🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America

🗓️ Series: Highs & Lows – A Summer in 1 Corinthians

📅 Week 13

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Chapters:
0:00 Welcome & Jeff’s Introduction
1:29 Context: Corinth, Culture, and Our Calling
3:33 Life-Changing Lessons from a Foot Infection
4:58 The Real Message of 1 Corinthians 13
6:34 Four Kinds of Love: Which One Are We Living?
7:24 The Radical Call of Agape Love
9:51 If You Have Not Love… You Have Nothing
11:47 What Lasts Forever? The Eternal Power of Love
12:37 The 11 Characteristics of Love Explained
14:21 The Challenge of Patience
15:00 The Power of Kindness in a Cynical World
16:45 Agape Love Crushes Envy and Comparison
18:23 Humility The Freedom from Boasting
20:15 Authenticity over Arrogance Lessons for Today
21:35 Everyday Love Courtesy & Rudeness Checked
22:56 Moving Beyond "It’s Not Fair" Selfless Living
24:52 Love That Does Not Quit Irritability & Endurance
26:06 Clearing the Closet Resentment vs Forgiveness
27:58 Love Never Delights in Evil Even When It’s "Deserved"
29:00 Truth and Tough Conversations Love Confronts
32:29 Love Bears, Believes, Hopes, and Endures All
33:00 The Preeminence of Love What Matters Most
35:00 Abiding Not Just Following The Invitation of Jesus
36:29 Love as the Mark of Authentic Faith
38:00 The Same Challenge Then and Now
39:15 Do You Know Agape Love A Call to Reflect

Worship isn’t about you—it’s about who you honor and how you treat others. In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul confronts the ways selfishness, pride, and cultural pressures threaten the church’s unity and the meaning of true worship. Pastor Scott Savage guides us through this challenging passage, asking: How is your posture—both your attitude and your actions—revealing your priorities? Are you coming to church and communion looking for what you can get, or are you embracing humility and honoring Christ above all?

If you’ve ever struggled with making faith all about your preferences, or wondered what real spiritual growth looks like in a self-centered world, this message offers a timely call to self-examination, repentance, and deeper community. Experience the freedom and grace that come when you surrender to God’s way, and discover how true worship leads to real unity and transformation.

📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1–34
🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Scott Savage
📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ
🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America
🗓️ Series: Highs & Lows – A Summer in 1 Corinthians
📅 Week 11
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Just because you can—should you?

In this powerful message from Week 10 of our "Highs and Lows" series, Pastor Scott Savage unpacks one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible: “Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial.” If you’ve ever wrestled with gray areas in your faith, struggled to know what’s right, or wondered how to balance freedom with responsibility, this message is for you.

Drawing from 1 Corinthians 10 and lessons from Israel’s past, Scott challenges us to ask: Is my freedom helping others—or just helping me? Am I building people up, or just building my own comfort zone? Learn how to recognize spiritual compromise, walk in maturity, and live a life others can truly imitate.

Whether you’re new to faith or seeking deeper spiritual growth, this sermon will give you practical tools and fresh perspective for your walk with Jesus.