When we feel like someone wronged us, we may harbor ill feelings towards that person. We may even want revenge. However, Jesus mandates that we turn the other cheek and even pray favor on them. In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman and Andrew Claeys teach from Matthew 5 on the way God wants us to treat with our enemies... a path starkly different from what the world might choose! 

This message continues our series: "Forward: Pressing Thru Some of Life's Tough Stuff"

God wouldn't want me to be unhappy...at least that is what society might tell us. This week, Pastor Matt Poorman and Betsy Schoenthaler teach on the subject of adultery and divorce...an extremely painful topic that many of us have had first hand experience with. We dive again into Matthew 5 to see what Jesus has to say about this subject and how we can press through these difficult relational situations in our lives.

This message continues our series: "Forward: Pressing Thru Some of Life's Tough Stuff"

We apologize for some minor recording issues we had this week. 

Impurity and lust are difficult and sometimes painful subjects, but if left unaddressed, they can be horrible hang-ups in our relationships with others & with Jesus. In this message, Pastor Matt shares from Matthew 5 and gives us several thoughts & 4 practical tips for overcoming lust/impurity and living the life Christ has called us into. 

This message continues our series: "Forward: Pressing Thru Some of Life's Tough Stuff"

This Sunday was the first Baptism celebration at Cornerstone Vineyard Church. This podcast includes the testimonies of all 15 people who chose to take this next step in their faith... a public declaration of their new life found in Jesus! We hope you will listen to these powerful stories of how God has moved in these people's lives and be encouraged and moved closer to Jesus by them. 

Next week we will continue our series: "Forward: Pressing Thru Some of Life's Tough Stuff"

When we feel overwhelmed, it’s easy to slip into worry, but Jesus tells us there’s another way. While worrying might give us something to do, seeking the Kingdom will ultimately give us peace and God will take care of us! In this message, Erin Simpson shares from Matthew chapter 6 on what Jesus has to say about worrying.

This message continues our series: “Forward: Pressing Thru Some of Life’s Tough Stuff”

When we feel like we've been wronged, forgiveness might seem like the last thing we want, however, it should be the first thing we do and be never ending. In this first message of our new series, Josh Simpson shares on forgiveness...an essential part of walking with Jesus. When we can forgive as Christ forgave us, pressing through the tough stuff of life can be a whole lot easier! 

This message kicks off our new series: "Forward: Pressing Thru Some of Life's Tough Stuff"

Do you feel like you're running on empty? Taking time to slow down is a beautiful way to get close to God and rest. Sabbath is a gift that can give us rest, relaxation, and a super charge! In this message, Pastor Matt & a guest panel share from scripture some principles of taking sabbath and how resting is a way to get close to Jesus. 

This message concludes our series: "Beautiful Things: Ways to Get Up Close with Jesus"

The Bible isn't just a book of stories...it's God's Inspired Word and it can have awesome power in our lives. If we devote ourselves to regularly digging into it, we can see great victory and protection in our lives! In this message, Pastor Matt shares from 2 Timothy chapter 3 on the spiritual discipline of reading the Bible. What a great way to get close to Jesus...diving into His love letter & instruction manual to us! 

This message continues our series: "Beautiful Things: Ways to Get Up Close with Jesus"

Although money might be a hard thing to talk about, giving a tithe or 10% of our income to the God should be an important part of a follower of Jesus' life. When we honor God with our finances, abundant blessings can be flooded into our lives! In this message, Pastor Matt teaches from the book of Malachi on the spiritual practice of tithing and how it can be a beautiful way to get close with Jesus. 

This message continues our series "Beautiful Things: Ways to Get Up Close with Jesus"

When we think about ways to get up close with Jesus, fasting might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, it's an amazing & powerful spiritual activity!  In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman dives into several passages from scripture where the sacrificial act of fasting really gets God's attention and amazing things happen. 

This message continues our series "Beautiful Things: Ways to Get Up Close with Jesus"