The Cornerstone Corner

"Pride comes before the Fall". We've all heard that yet pride is still one of the easiest stumbling blocks to fall over... it seems to be the root of a lot of sin in life! However, in today's message, pastor Matt takes us into Philippians where we look at the example Christ sets at overcoming pride. If we can really stop to be self aware and realize it's not all about us, we can truly see the value in others and ultimately give glory to God!

Join us next week as we begin our new series, " Moral of the Story"

It seems that we’re naturally bent towards overly consuming good and bad things. However, this is not how we are called to live. Today we look at Philippians 3 where our relationship with the things of the world is clearly laid out. If we try to fill ourselves with earthly things, rather than God, the results can be disastrous.

Join us next week as we continue our series, “Breakthrough: Avoiding What’s Simply Permissible and Living Free”

It can be so tempting to look at what our neighbors may have rather than focusing on our own patch of grass. Jealousy can come on quickly! In our text today, 1 Timothy, we’re called to pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness rather than envy.

Join us next week as we continue our series, “Breakthrough, avoiding what’s simply permissible and living free”

God calls us to a pattern of life with rest and labor... while rest is nice, it’s important to remember that we are wired to actively work! This week, we look at Proverbs at some biblical examples of what avoiding laziness is all about. 

“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” Romans 12:11 NIV

Join us next week as we continue our series, “Breakthrough, avoiding what’s simply permissible and living free”

Today Michael Poorman joins us brining the message. We look at a parable from the book of Luke and how sometimes when we try to have everything, we can end up with nothing. Although it's human nature to want to take more than you need, we can train ourselves to budget for generosity and favor stories over stuff. The kingdom of God prioritizes generosity rather than greed. 

Join us next week as we continue our series, "Breakthrough: Avoiding What's Simply Permissible & Living Free"

Wrath. Anger. We've all felt it. However, the Bible calls us to deal with it differently than the world. Today, Pastor Matt teaches on wrath from the book of Ephesians. This message details several biblical "Anger Guardrails" we can set up in our life.  We all deal with wrath but, in the end, I hope we can see that it's just better to be nice!

This message begins our series, "Breakthrough: Avoiding what’s Simply Permissible & Living Free"

Sometimes we might think we aren't worthy, but the book of Hebrews makes it clear that we are new creations. God sees us through a new lens... and He calls us to look through that same lens! Today Betsy Schoenthaler teaches that looking through this lens takes laying our baggage at the feet of Jesus and keeping our eyes fixed on Him. 

We are truly opposed by very real evil forces. However, if we can be alert and dig in our heels spiritually, we can overcome! Today Pastor Matt shares some practical ways we can combat the Devil’s schemes and we pull some biblical keys to success out of 1 Peter chapter 5.

Join us next week as we continue our series, “Targeted”

In this second message in our Targeted series, we dive into the book of Galatians chapter 5. Our teacher today, Stephanie Stanger, helps us pull some practical ways we can overcome the temptations of the flesh. It might be an uncomfortable topic to dive into, but if we can change our focus and get serious about denying our flesh, we can open up the door to let God lead us.

Join us next week as we continue our series, “Targeted”