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God called Abraham His friend, but Abraham wasn't perfect. He struggled with fear, made mistakes, and even tried to take God's promises into his own hands. So what made his faith so extraordinary?

In this powerful message from our Friends of God series, Faith-Full Friend, we explore the life of Abraham and discover how genuine friendship with God is developed through faith, obedience, and trust even when life doesn't go according to plan.

Through Romans 4, Hebrews 11, and Genesis 12 and 22, we'll discover three defining moments in Abraham's journey:

Following God even when you don't know the details.

Waiting on God when His promises seem impossible.

Trusting God enough to surrender what matters most.

Whether you're facing uncertainty, waiting for a breakthrough, or struggling with past failures, Abraham's story reminds us that God is faithful, His promises are trustworthy, and your mistakes don't have to define your future.

Your failures don't disqualify you from growing in friendship with God.

What happens when someone with a sinful past encounters Jesus in a room full of judgment?

In Luke 7:36–50, a woman known for her sin enters a Pharisee's home and pours expensive perfume on Jesus' feet. While everyone else sees her reputation, Jesus reveals something far greater: the transforming power of forgiveness.

In this message, "Forgiven Much," from our Friends of God series, we discover how remembering God's incredible mercy deepens our love for Him, renews our joy, and inspires us to extend His grace to others.

Have we become so familiar with Christianity that we've forgotten the wonder of our own salvation?

Being a friend of God isn't simply about knowing more about Him. It's about knowing His heart, walking in obedience, and helping others experience the same forgiveness we've received.

Scripture: Luke 7:36–50

Have you ever grown tired of trying, waiting, or doing what’s right without seeing the results? In this message, we’re reminded that we will reap a harvest in God’s timing if we don’t give up.

Through the principle of sowing and reaping, we discover that our actions, words, attitudes, time, and resources are all seeds. What we sow matters, where we sow matters, and the harvest may reach further than we can see. As we live generously, walk in the Spirit, and faithfully plant the right seeds, we can trust God with the results.

Whether you’re believing for a breakthrough in your own life or sowing into what God is doing through Cornerstone, don’t grow weary in doing good. Keep sowing. Keep trusting. Don’t give up. The harvest will come at just the right time.

📖 Scripture: Galatians 6:7–9; 2 Corinthians 9:10

What does it really mean to be a friend of God? Is it possible to know God as your Father while growing into a deeper friendship with Him?

In this first message of our new series, Friends of God, we explore how our relationship with God is meant to grow and mature throughout our lives.

Through John 15:14-15, John 1:12, and the examples of Abraham and Moses, discover what Scripture teaches about our identity as children of God and the invitation to become His friends.

We'll explore three essential characteristics of friendship with God:

Relational Connection – Knowing God personally through prayer, worship, and His Word.

Obedience – Honoring God through reverence, trust, and obedience.

Partnership – Moving beyond what God can do for us to how we can participate in His mission.

Being a child of God is a gift made possible through Jesus Christ. Growing in friendship with Him is a lifelong journey of knowing His heart and living for His purposes.

Join Cornerstone Church for "From Children to Friends" and discover how to grow deeper in your relationship with God.

Scriptures: John 15:14-15, John 1:12, Isaiah 41:8, Exodus 33:11, Romans 8:17

Man in the Mirror

What do you do when life falls apart and everything you’ve counted on is shaken? In 1 Samuel 30, David faces devastating loss, overwhelming pressure, and the threat of rejection. But in the middle of it all, David found strength in the Lord his God.

In this message, we’re reminded that we can’t strip God of His sovereignty, that His ordered steps are better than our planned steps, and that we aren’t called to be self-reliant—but we are called to be gardeners of our soul. When life doesn’t go according to plan, we can choose to trust God, find our strength in Him, and take responsibility for cultivating the health of our hearts.

📖 Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1–6

What could God do through one step of faith?

Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that without faith, it is impossible to please God. But genuine faith doesn't simply believe—it moves us to action.

In this powerful message, discover how ordinary people who trust and obey God can become part of something extraordinary.

Through the examples of faith in Hebrews 11 and real-life stories of missionaries, church planting, and transformed communities around the world, we'll explore how God uses faithful obedience to accomplish His purposes.

In this message, discover:
- Why faith is essential to pleasing God
- How obedience opens the door to God's work through us
- What it means to step out in faith even when the future is uncertain
- How God is using missionaries and church planting to reach communities
- How to recognize the next step of faith before you

The question isn't simply whether you have faith. It's what you'll do with it.

What is the faith move God is calling YOU to make?

📖 Scripture: Hebrews 11:4–40, Hebrews 11:6

How do we hold onto God’s promises when we’re still waiting to see them fulfilled?

In this message, Sydney Franks explores Hebrews 11 and the faith of those who trusted God even when they couldn’t see the outcome. We’re reminded that faith isn’t just about believing God for a promise—it’s about walking closely with Him, trusting His character, and standing firm in His Word even when the journey looks different than we expected.

If you’re in a season of waiting, be encouraged: The One who made the promise is trustworthy. Keep seeking Him, keep trusting Him, and don’t lose heart.

What if the joy you've been searching for is found in the relationships God designed you to have?

Jesus promised that our joy could overflow, and in John 15:10–13, He revealed a powerful connection between joy, love, and Christian community.

In this message, The Joy of Community, we discover why meaningful relationships with other believers are essential to our spiritual health, how the enemy works to create division and isolation, and why giving love rather than simply receiving it is a key to experiencing lasting joy.

You'll learn how to build authentic Christian friendships, overcome offense and unforgiveness, heal from relational hurt, and experience the joy that comes from being part of God's family.

God never intended for you to walk through life alone. The Church isn't just a place to attend. It's a family where we grow, love, serve, and heal together.

Are you truly living with joy?

Biblical joy is more than laughter, happiness, or having everything go your way. It’s a deep sense of fulfillment, satisfaction, and peace that remains even when life is difficult.

In this message, “I’ve Got Joy,” we discover what the Bible teaches about cultivating joy in our everyday lives. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit, but we also have a choice in whether we cultivate it or bury it through what we focus on, what we say, how we respond, and where we place our trust.

Discover how the joy of the Lord gives us strength, helps us endure difficult seasons, changes our perspective, impacts the people around us, and ultimately flows from knowing God personally.

No matter what season you’re walking through, God desires for joy to become the steady soundtrack of your life.

What does love have to do with the Gifts of the Spirit? Everything.

As we continue our study through 1 Corinthians, we dive into chapter 13 to discover why love is at the heart of our spiritual lives. Through this message, we’re reminded that love must be the root of our lives, the fruit growing within us, and the action that shapes how we treat others. Our spiritual maturity isn’t measured simply by our gifts, but by how well our lives reflect the love of Jesus.

Love grows. Love is a verb. And love is the greatest of all.

📖 1 Corinthians 13