Sunday Sermons at Cornerstone Church, Mandeville

In this message, we discover how simple it really is to know God’s heart. Like a Roomba endlessly circling a mess, we sometimes complicate what was meant to be direct. Jesus shows us in Matthew 9 that the heart of God beats for people—broken, weary, and scattered. As we walk with Him through dusty roads and compassionate moments, we see what He saw, feel what He felt, and learn to pray as He prayed. This episode calls us to sync our hearts with Heaven—to see our world not as a problem to solve but as a harvest ready to be reached.

We often ask, “Who’s our number one?”—but have you ever wondered what God puts first? In this message, Pastor Doug Gilford unpacks Matthew 6:33, revealing that God’s highest priority isn’t structures, systems, or success—it’s souls. From Genesis to Revelation, God’s heart beats for people—for you.

Through powerful stories and scripture, Doug reminds us that God’s first desire is honor, His deepest longing is relationship, and His greatest pursuit is you. When we understand His priorities, our lives, loves, and values come into alignment.

Because if we’re God’s number one… shouldn’t He be ours?

Before a single wall goes up, a builder spends hours measuring that first corner. Why? Because if it’s off, the whole house is crooked. Our lives work the same way — what we put first determines whether everything else stays in line.

In this powerful message, Pastor Doug Gilford takes us to the words of Jesus in Matthew 6:33, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Through stories, Scripture, and real-life parallels, he reveals how misplaced priorities lead to imbalance — and how putting God first brings alignment, purpose, and peace.