Cornerstone Church

Has anyone ever told you they have good news—but then they start talking? And as they do, you realize this “good news” isn’t actually that GOOD. That’s what happened 2,000 years  ago at a church in the city of Galatia. The Good News of the Gospel message was being distorted and mangled into something different—something that was not the Gospel. In an effort to fight this fake news, the Apostle Paul wrote that church a letter, calling them back to the true Gospel…a letter we know as the biblical book of Galatians. Now here we are 2,000 years later, and Paul’s call back to the centrality of the Gospel is as timely today as it was then—a much-needed reminder of why the Gospel is Good News.

The Law of God. 613 commands given to Moses for the people of Israel to follow. And not just them, but all of God’s people…right? Do we follow the Law or did Jesus fulfill the Law? This is one of the biggest and oldest debates in the Christian faith. And how we answer this question determines whether we will experience the Good News or the Fake (Good) News.

Galatians 2:19-21; Galatians 3:1-4, 10-14, 19-25 & Galatians 5:1-4

https://www.cornerstonechurch.info/fake-good-news

“The best is yet to come!” This statement has often been a popular rallying cry, especially for the Church. It’s a declaration rooted in the belief that God has great things in store for his people just beyond the horizon. And it’s a sentiment we’ve shared and stated here at Cornerstone...but, not anymore. Of course, we still believe the future is bright. But who has time for what’s to come when we’re too busy being blessed by what is? You see, the best isn’t just “yet to come”—it’s here and now! God is on the move, and he is doing a new thing now, in the midst of our present circumstances. Instead of focusing on the future, we’re determined to fix our attention and follow God’s lead, right here and right now.

We’ve seen God’s faithfulness on full display over the years at Cornerstone. Jesus has taken our hopes and dreams and turned them into reality. So before we take one more step forward into what God has in store for us, we want to take a moment to look back and thank Him for how faithful and how good He has been up to this point. Thank you, Jesus!

Philippians 1:3-6; Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:15, Luke 17:20-12

Has anyone ever told you they have good news—but then they start talking? And as they do, you realize this “good news” isn’t actually that GOOD. That’s what happened 2,000 years  ago at a church in the city of Galatia. The Good News of the Gospel message was being distorted and mangled into something different—something that was not the Gospel. In an effort to fight this fake news, the Apostle Paul wrote that church a letter, calling them back to the true Gospel…a letter we know as the biblical book of Galatians. Now here we are 2,000 years later, and Paul’s call back to the centrality of the Gospel is as timely today as it was then—a much-needed reminder of why the Gospel is Good News.

If you add a wheel to a bicycle, you suddenly don’t have a bicycle anymore—you now have a tricycle! The process of addition is a process of transformation…and the same is true to Jesus’ Gospel message. The second we begin to add—or take away—from the Good News, we have transformed it into something different, and what we’re left with is not the Gospel.

Galatians 1:6-9 & Galatians 2:1-16

https://www.cornerstonechurch.info/fake-good-news

Did you know that every single New Year, almost every person on Earth believes it’s “going to be their year?” But take a guess at how many people actually get to midnight on the next December 31 happy with where they are? Yeah, not many. And the difference between the people who seize their year and the people who squander their year can really be summed up in one word: Nevertheless. Those who seize the year to come are steadfast and persistent. A bad experience, a difficult person, a rough financial patch—they don’t allow it to throw them off course. And that’s good news for all of us! It means winning in 2024 is completely in my hands, because winning in 2024 is about a mindset. It’s time for us to settle in and buckle up, trusting that no matter what comes our way, God is going to do something amazing in us and through us this year—Come Hell or High Water.

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When the ruling on the field looks questionable in an NFL game, coaches are able to throw a Challenge Flag—telling the officiating crew that in spite of the call, they want to appeal their case. In Jesus Christ, we have a Mediator who makes our appeal for us—and in the Holy Spirit? We have a Guide who can help turn our negative calls into game-winning plays.

Romans 8:35-37 & John 11:17-26

https://www.cornerstonechurch.info/come-hell-or-high-water

Did you know that every single New Year, almost every person on Earth believes it’s “going to be their year?” But take a guess at how many people actually get to midnight on the next December 31 happy with where they are? Yeah, not many. And the difference between the people who seize their year and the people who squander their year can really be summed up in one word: Nevertheless. Those who seize the year to come are steadfast and persistent. A bad experience, a difficult person, a rough financial patch—they don’t allow it to throw them off course. And that’s good news for all of us! It means winning in 2024 is completely in my hands, because winning in 2024 is about a mindset. It’s time for us to settle in and buckle up, trusting that no matter what comes our way, God is going to do something amazing in us and through us this year—Come Hell or High Water.

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Ready for a hard truth? Someone else out there is winning with the same hand you’ve been dealt. Ouch…I know. But it’s true. Someone out there in the world has a similar family with similar history in a similar town with similar setbacks...but they’re winning. And guess what? You can, too. It doesn’t matter what hand you’re dealt. You can find a way to win.

Romans 8:35-37 & Luke 14:15-24

https://www.cornerstonechurch.info/come-hell-or-high-water

Did you know that every single New Year, almost every person on Earth believes it’s “going to be their year?” But take a guess at how many people actually get to midnight on the next December 31 happy with where they are? Yeah, not many. And the difference between the people who seize their year and the people who squander their year can really be summed up in one word: Nevertheless. Those who seize the year to come are steadfast and persistent. A bad experience, a difficult person, a rough financial patch—they don’t allow it to throw them off course. And that’s good news for all of us! It means winning in 2024 is completely in my hands, because winning in 2024 is about a mindset. It’s time for us to settle in and buckle up, trusting that no matter what comes our way, God is going to do something amazing in us and through us this year—Come Hell or High Water.

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There’s one variable that will be more unpredictable than any other this year. Any guesses on what it is? Or should I say—who it is? You see, the biggest obstacle to “Nevertheless Faith” will be the people in your life—their words, their actions. So how will you respond to the people in your life? Decide it today: “I won’t let who they are determine who I’ll be.”

Romans 8:35-37 & Genesis 49:1-2, 22-25

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https://www.cornerstonechurch.info/come-hell-or-high-water

Did you know that every single New Year, almost every person on Earth believes it’s “going to be their year?” But take a guess at how many people actually get to midnight on the next December 31 happy with where they are? Yeah, not many. And the difference between the people who seize their year and the people who squander their year can really be summed up in one word: Nevertheless. Those who seize the year to come are steadfast and persistent. A bad experience, a difficult person, a rough financial patch—they don’t allow it to throw them off course. And that’s good news for all of us! It means winning in 2024 is completely in my hands, because winning in 2024 is about a mindset. It’s time for us to settle in and buckle up, trusting that no matter what comes our way, God is going to do something amazing in us and through us this year—Come Hell or High Water.

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“This is going to be my year!” I know, you’ve said that before…but things went south and the year fell flat...or did it? Maybe the year didn’t fall flat—your persistence fell flat. But it’s a new year and it’s a new day. Don’t let the lows of 2024 dictate what kind of year it’s going to be. It’s time to develop “Nevertheless Faith”—a faith that stays strong, come Hell or high water.

Romans 8:35-37 & John 16:31-33

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https://www.cornerstonechurch.info/archiveblog/the-necessity-of-nevertheless

It’s that time of year once again—Christmas time! Baking cookies, shopping for presents, listening to Christmas music...it’s our traditions that truly make this time of year magical.

Cindy Lou Who is on a mission—a mission to find the true purpose of Christmas. Is it about gifts? Is it about lights and decorations? Or does Christmas mean a little bit more? And what about ourselves—what’s our purpose in all of this? Do we have any deeper meaning than just going to school or going to work? What purpose does God have in store for each of us?

https://www.cornerstonechurch.info/archiveblog/the-point-of-purpose

It’s that time of year once again—Christmas time! Baking cookies, shopping for presents, listening to Christmas music...it’s our traditions that truly make this time of year magical.

And is there any Christmas tradition more nostalgic and magical than watching a classic Christmas movie? “Home Alone” and “Christmas Vacation”...we all have our favorites because we all enjoy watching the craziness of a Christmas movie play out on screen. But, more often than not, that same craziness can end up playing out in our own lives—we struggle with things like identity and purpose—and suddenly it’s not so entertaining! So how do we survive the holidays when our world starts to play out like a Christmas movie?

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All Kevin McAllister wanted for Christmas was to be left alone—until he got his wish. Faced with the true nature of isolation, Kevin started to change his tune…all he wanted now? His family back with him. But unfortunately for many of us, Christmas is a time of crippling loneliness and isolation that we can’t wish our way out of. How do we handle it?

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https://www.cornerstonechurch.info/archiveblog/isolation-issues

It’s that time of year once again—Christmas time! Baking cookies, shopping for presents, listening to Christmas music...it’s our traditions that truly make this time of year magical.

And is there any Christmas tradition more nostalgic and magical than watching a classic Christmas movie? “Home Alone” and “Christmas Vacation”...we all have our favorites because we all enjoy watching the craziness of a Christmas movie play out on screen. But, more often than not, that same craziness can end up playing out in our own lives—we struggle with things like identity and purpose—and suddenly it’s not so entertaining! So how do we survive the holidays when our world starts to play out like a Christmas movie?

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“Who am I?” That’s the question at the heart of the movie “Elf.” It’s a story about an elf named Buddy who travels to New York City in search of his father. Sound a little familiar? Of course! We all have moments of identity crisis in our lives…wondering who we truly are. And the good news is that God has already answered our question! He’s spoken the truth of who we are in Him.

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https://www.cornerstonechurch.info/archiveblog/identity-crisis