Hebrews 11:1-3 ESV Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are […]

God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense Nick Esch, 12/24/2018 Cornerstone Baptist Church Have you ever wondered why we give each other gifts at Christmas? Is it because it’s Jesus’ birthday, and for some reason we give other people presents instead of Him? Is it because of the life and pattern of Saint Nicholas? Or what? Why […]

The Grace of God Appeared Nick Esch, 12/23/2018 Cornerstone Baptist Church Introduction What is Christmas all about? What’s the heart of the very meaning of Christmas? Most people, whether they are Christians or not, associate Christmas with peace on earth and good will towards men, and rightfully so… They may think of the birth of […]

Follow Jesus Nick Esch, 12/16/2018 Cornerstone Baptist Church John 21:18-25 I want to start today by first drawing your attention to the last two verses of John’s Gospel. In verse 24, John points out that he is the one referred to as the disciple whom Jesus loves throughout the Gospel, and that he’s the one […]

Repentance, Restoration, And True Love For Jesus Nick Esch, 12/9/2018 Cornerstone Baptist Church Context Remember the context of our passage; Jesus has already lived a perfect life, died a wrath absorbing death, and rose from the grave in glory… And our passage today picks up in the midst of His third resurrection appearance to His […]

The Mission and Our True Home Nick Esch, 12/2/2018 Cornerstone Baptist Church Introduction As most of you know I grew up in Atlanta Georgia. And if I’m honest, I still get homesick from time to time. I miss my family and my friends; I even miss all the pine trees out there. But every time […]

The Revival of a Doubter’s Heart Nick Esch, 11/25/2018 Cornerstone Baptist Church Introduction As you know, Martyn Lloyd-Jones is one of my favorite preachers from the past. And as I was preparing for this sermon I found myself thinking a lot about what he once said about revival and some things connected to it. He […]

Communion and Commission Nick Esch, 11/18/2018 Cornerstone Baptist Church Introduction For a little over three years I have given myself to doing four things here: preaching, praying, loving, and staying… I’ve devoted myself to preaching—seeking to preach Christ-centered expositions of God’s Word; I’ve given myself to praying desperately for faithfulness, fruitfulness, for each of you […]

Mary And The Risen Lord Nick Esch, 11/11/2018 Cornerstone Baptist Church Introduction On October 28th, 69 years ago, Jim Elliot wrote those memorable words in his journal: “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose…” He believed that with all of his heart, and his life proved […]

The Empty Tomb Nick Esch, 11/4/2018 Cornerstone Baptist Church Introduction In John 20:31 John says that the things he’s written in this Gospel, “are written so that [we] may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing [we] may have life in his name.” So he wants us to […]