Cornerstone Church

What are you really running for? In this compelling message from Week 9 of our *Highs & Lows* series, Brian Koning unpacks the wisdom of 1 Corinthians 9 and challenges us to reframe our lives around the gospel. In a culture obsessed with rights and comfort, Paul calls us to self-sacrifice, joy-filled obedience, and intentional living. Are we running aimlessly, or are we training with purpose for something eternal?

This sermon answers real questions:
- What motivates your daily decisions?
- Are you clinging to comfort or embracing the challenge of the gospel?
- How do we love those outside our comfort zones?
- Can our lives reflect Christ without compromise?

📍 Cornerstone Church – Prescott, AZ
🗓️ Series: Highs & Lows | Week 9
🎙️ Speaker: Brian Koning

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Ironman Analogy: What Is Worth Your Sacrifice?
03:00 – Paul’s Call to Run with Purpose
06:00 – The Gospel Demands Sacrifice Over Rights
11:00 – Joy in Ministry, Not Obligation
15:00 – Becoming All Things to Win Some
20:00 – Avoiding the Trap of Compromised Gospel
23:00 – Living with Eternal Focus
27:00 – Practical Next Steps for Gospel Living
31:00 – Final Prayer and Sending

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What if one choice could reshape your spiritual growth and your most important relationships? In this powerful Week 8 message from our *Highs & Lows* series, Cornerstone elder Chris Inman explores how sacrificial love isn’t just admirable—it’s essential. Whether you're wrestling with conflict in church, political tension, or the idols we quietly follow, this message shows how putting others first can unlock a deeper, freer walk with Christ.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction: Maturity and the Christian Timeline
02:00 - Story: The Cost of Commitment
04:00 - Big Idea: Sacrificial Love is Essential for Maturity
05:00 - The Church as God's School for Growth
08:00 - Navigating Disagreements in the Church
10:30 - Food Sacrificed to Idols: Then and Now
14:30 - Three Responses in Corinth
18:00 - What We Don’t Know—and Don’t Know How to Know
21:00 - Tying Knowledge to Love
22:30 - Practical Steps to Sacrificial Love
30:00 - A Modern Idol: Success
33:00 - Next Steps to Live Out Sacrificial Love
35:00 - Gospel Motivation and Closing Prayer

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What if your physical intimacy was more than just physical? What if it was a spiritual mirror for your marriage? In Week 7 of the "Highs and Lows" series, guest speaker Josh Reich dives into 1 Corinthians 7 and confronts the lies our culture, and even the church, have told us about sex. This sermon offers a candid, biblical look at sexuality, showing how God's design is not about shame or control but mutual love, honor, and flourishing. Whether you're single, married, or struggling, this message will help you reframe your understanding of sex and intimacy through the lens of grace and truth. Join us as we learn why sex is never "just physical" and how it can become a pathway to deeper connection with God and each other.

What does it really look like to follow Jesus when you're facing conflict or struggling with your deepest desires?

In 1 Corinthians 6, the Apostle Paul offers a radical challenge: don’t fight the way the world fights, and don’t treat your body like it’s yours alone. Pastor Scott Savage unpacks this powerful message, showing how the gospel transforms how we handle disputes, how we view our freedom, and how we honor God with our bodies.

If you've ever felt stuck in broken relationships or battled the tension between your faith and your desires, this sermon reveals a better way. The way of Jesus isn’t new, but it is still shockingly radical. And it leads to real freedom, lasting change, and deep peace.

What happens when churches elevate comfort over conviction? Pastor Scott Savage challenges us to confront sin not out of judgment, but out of love and a call to transformation. This message dives deep into the uncomfortable truth of 1 Corinthians 5, how unchecked sin threatens both individual souls and entire communities.
Discover why spiritual growth demands hard conversations, and how grace becomes powerful only when paired with truth. If you've ever wondered how to navigate moral compromise in a broken world, this message offers clarity, courage, and hope.

As kids, some of us heard a phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Yet, most of us have been hurt by the words of others. As adults, we’ve experienced criticism.
In this message, guest speaker Hoyt Savage continues our "Highs and Lows" series by exploring 1 Corinthians 4, including how we can respond to criticism in a way that reflects the freedom and identity we have in Jesus. You’ll be prepared for the next time someone shares some harsh words with you!

We live in a world that is enamored with popularity and finding our value from who we are connected with. However, in a world of selfies and boasting about who we know, we still find ourselves feeling insecure. So, what’s the solution?
In this message, Pastor Scott Savage continues our "Highs and Lows" series by examining 1 Corinthians 3 and showing us how we can live free from boasting and posturing. You’ll be encouraged by all Jesus has given you and the freedom that comes when you trust Jesus in the highs and lows.

What happens when following Jesus feels foolish? There are times when Jesus’s way feels directly opposite to the way of this world. In those moments when faithfulness feels like foolishness, what do you do? In this message, Pastor Scott Savage continues our Highs and Lows series by looking at 1 Corinthians 2, as we examine how the Apostle Paul navigated an environment where the wisdom of this world was opposed to the wisdom of God.

Life is full of highs and lows. Sometimes, we feel like we’re on the mountaintop, and other times we feel like we’re in the valley. On some rare occasions, we feel like we’re in both spots at the same time. How do we navigate and make sense of those different moments? Our new series at Cornerstone is an answer to that question. In this message, Pastor Scott Savage kicks off our Highs and Lows series by looking at 1 Corinthians 1 as we look at how the Apostle Paul wrote to a people who he dearly loved AND was very concerned about.

Cornerstone in Prescott, AZ exists to glorify God and make disciples of Jesus. Scott Savage serves as our primary teaching pastor. Learn more: PrescottCornerstone.com

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