Cornerstone Sermons

Part 1 of Paul’s Letter to the Philippians: An Epistle of Joy

Part 12 of Displaying the Character of Christ–An Exposition of Romans 12:9-21 – In his admonition to practice “sincere love” in Romans 12:9-21, the Apostle Paul concludes with the greatest challenge of all–to love even our enemies.  Our “non-retaliation” must … Continue reading →

Part 11 of Displaying the Character of Christ–An Exposition of Romans 12:9-21 – Paul’s description of the “sincere love” that is to characterize the community of Christ is a thing of beauty.  But Paul knows that we still live in … Continue reading →

Psalm 19 is beautiful both in its words and images, and in the emotion it conveys.  But Psalm 19 is perhaps one of the greatest of the psalms for the deep truths it tells us about God, about his word, … Continue reading →

Displaying the Character of Christ–An Exposition of Romans 12:9-21, #10 – Being a Christian involves a lifelong process of restoration.  By the work of the Spirit, we are no longer to be conformed to the pattern of this world, and … Continue reading →

Displaying the Character of Christ – An Exposition of Romans 12:9-21, Part 9 – It is sometimes said that a parent is only as happy as their least happy child.  In our passage this morning, the Apostle Paul contends that … Continue reading →

Part 6 of Displaying the Character of Christ–An Exposition of Romans 12:9-21 – Jesus has said that due to the trials of this world, “the love of many will grow cold” (Matt. 24:12).  But Paul also said that love–real love–“perseveres” … Continue reading →

An Evangelical Free Church

Part 5 of Displaying the Character of Christ–An Exposition of Romans 12:9-21 – Love Christ and your church, diligently with passion, as your service to God.  What does sincere love look like?  This morning in v. 11, the Apostle Paul … Continue reading →

Part 4 of Displaying the Character of Christ–An Exposition of Romans 12:9-21 – What does “sincere love” look like?  So far, we have seen that it is morally discerning, “hating what is evil, clinging to what is good” (Rom. 12:9b).  … Continue reading →