Cornerstone Community Church

Pastor Calvin Robinson continues in Philippians 2:1-4 on the topic of unity, and being unified in spirit, while not thinking in exactly the same way. In this way, where Jesus-followers are, we are all consistently reflecting God’s Kingdom!

Pastor Calvin Robinson continues in Philippians 1:27-30 as Paul considers for us the finer things in suffering, and how suffering brings about spiritual development and growth.

Pastor Calvin continues in Philippians on the topic of the tension between doing the kingdom work of Jesus in this world, or being with Jesus in the next. If you ever despair in your life, or feel hopeless or directionless, this message is for you!

Pastor Calvin Robinson continues his series in Philippians on The Finer Things.

As we grow more and more in Christ, we develop a deeper knowledge that enhances our ability to discern between what is good and what is best. Our values become more refined and we develop a more refined taste for spiritual things.

In the Book of Philippians, Paul introduces us to the finer things of the Spirit in order to whet our appetites and give us a sense of direction in our next steps toward greater freedom in Christ Jesus.

Our Lord led a life of simplicity. After His resurrection He continued in the same vein feeding, comforting, instructing, caring. Though He has undergone the pains of death and struggle. And though He has firsthand experience of raising from the dead, Jesus appears surprisingly ordinary as He resumes His role as provider for His disciples. He makes them breakfast!

Such a mundane task of making breakfast seems so far beneath one freshly risen from the grave. Yet our risen savior is more than willing to condescend and keep it simple.

On this Easter Sunday lets keep it simple. Lets take the time to unwind. To immerse ourselves in the beauty of every passing breath. And to enjoy the wonder of our new life in Christ.

This is a simple assignment. To rest and take nourishment is one of the most precious benefits of our new life in Jesus Christ. To not overcomplicate our lives searching endlessly for the next challenge or another thrill.

As you try to find your place in life and ministry. As you struggle to master some unruly facet of your sinful nature, I hope you will also be supremely conscious of the voice of the Lord within, calling you to “Come and have breakfast!”

Our own brother Taylor Baird reminds us of the sacrifice and love that Jesus had for us on the cross.

Jesus calls us to deny the self, but what does that entail?

Let’s take a closer look at the implications of self-denial to discover it’s many manifestations in our own lives, so we can be conscious to fulfill Christ’s command.

The Self is the part of the mind in which natural instinctive impulses and primary thought processes manifest themselves. The fundamental human impulse is toward survival. It is through this lens of survival that we make most of our decisions.

Jesus says that if we will come after Him we must renounce this impulse-driven way of being in the world.

Pastor Calvin Robinson shares a message from Nehemiah 1 and his thoughts on the character and attributes of the prophet Nehemiah.

David’s wonderful depiction of shepherd/sheep motif serves as an excellent reminder of God’s providence and our dependence upon Him.

The Shepherd rules – The Sheep ObeyThe Shepherd Guides – The sheep followThe Shepherd protects – The sheep trustsThe Shepherd provides – The sheep is content

We rejoice because the Ruler is our Shepherd. And if we trust Him completely, He will lead us safely home!