The selfless, sacrificing love described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 is diametrically opposed to the romantic ideals of the world, and can only be enacted by the power of the love of God as revealed in the gospel.Support the show

In this summary of Romans 12, Pastor Curt Bidwell challenges us to see our relationship with the Father, with ourselves, and with others in the context of an informed worship that consumes all of life.Support the show

Josh continues to compare the Christian walk to the game of football, and discusses the necessity of personal dedication and investment in one's team, both on and off the "field."Support the show

Josh likens the Christian walk to the game of football, and discusses our Coach, the makeup of the team, and how we practice and play.Support the show

For Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, Seth preached from 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, with examples from the life of David, to issue a call to repentance and renewed commitment to personal accountability and holiness, intentional leadership, and willing self-sacrifice.Support the show

While Biblical forgiveness is essential to a healthy walk, it is not arbitrary dismissal of wrongs committed against us, but rather, surrendering our personal sense of justice to the God who is perfectly just.Support the show

For the first Sunday of the New Year, Seth gave a somewhat informal overview of the theme of community in the Bible accompanied by his testimony of how Biblical community has profoundly affected him personally.Support the show

For the final week of Advent, Josh takes us on a fly-by of the book of Philippians to see joy in the unlikeliest of places: in suffering, serving, believing, and giving.Support the show

Paul reminds us that faith is not blind, but that it is based on the past promises of God, fulfilled.Support the show

T.J. and Stella Eiswald from Mountain View Baptist Church (that originally planted Cornerstone) came to share with us how God called them to serve with Wycliffe's Bible translation effort in Papua New Guinea. Partner with them here: https://www.wycliffe.org/partner/eiswaldfamilySupport the show