The Cornerstone Corner

We've all heard the saying, "You just have to pick yourself up by your bootstraps!" While that phrase does ring true sometimes in life, when it comes to our spiritual lives, nothing can be farther from the truth. In this message, Josh Simpson discusses the fact that seeing fruit spiritually, whether we know it or not,  doesn't actually come from human effort...by trying hard. Spiritual "fruit" only comes by truly surrendering our soul...all of who we are...to the creator of the universe. We can't do it, but God can! This is the second of 2 messages in our "In Shape: Living out our full potential" mini series.

Trying to be things we are not can be exhausting, but living in the stream of our God given design is...well...refreshing! In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman explores the concept of spiritual gifts! He discusses what gifts are available and, specifically, what each of ours exactly are. The true is knowing the details of our design helps us live in the "sweet spot of life" where God wants us to be.  This is the first of 2 messages in our "In Shape: Living out our full potential" mini series.

Sometimes having more of something in life is just better...more sleep...more time...more peace! And, the truth is, having more when it comes to expanding the Kingdom of God and people giving their lives to Jesus is WAY BETTER! In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman explores 2 keys to helping a spiritual movement of "more"  happen around us.  What role do we play to help? This is the final message in our study of the first century church as a part of our  "Bare Necessities: The Marks of a Healthy Start" series.

Approach matters!  How we approach things each day emotionally & relationally, our attitude with others, matters! In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman & Stephanie Stanger explore 2 reasons why it's important to regularly examine our attitude, to seek a good mindset or a glad & sincere heart, as the early church did in the book of Acts.  This message continues our study of the first century church as a part of our  "Bare Necessities: The Marks of a Healthy Start" series.

There is something that draws us in when we see people band together and get on the other side of something...when we overcome!  In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman explores 2 keys to pressing in and doing life well together….being an extravagant community.  This message continues our study of the first century church as a part of our  "Bare Necessities: The Marks of a Healthy Start" series.

How willing are you to share your "stuff"?  Time?  Energy? Possessions?  Finances? 

In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman discusses 2 reasons to press into being more openhanded in how we live our lives with one another, especially as church, despite the seemingly selfish society in which we are living today. He encourages us to have way more giving moments and, ultimately, a giving kind of life!  This message continues our study of the first century church as a part of our  "Bare Necessities: The Marks of a Healthy Start" series.

Do you believe in miracles? In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman & Betsy Schoenthaler walk through the story of Peter & John in Acts 3 helping to heal a crippled man & 2 keys to seeing the supernatural/miraculous happen more among us!  This message continues our study of the first century church as a part of our  "Bare Necessities: The Marks of a Healthy Start" series.

There is POWER in prayer and in a church that prays! In this message, Josh Simpson walks us through the first 3 times prayer is mentioned in the book of Acts and what that could mean for us as individuals & church! This message continues our study of the first century church as a part of our  "Bare Necessities: The Marks of a Healthy Start" series.

The truth is sometimes showing up makes all the difference . In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman discusses 2 reasons why being around, showing up each week at church, could change our lives. This teaching is the beginning message in our series "Bare Necessities: The Marks of a Healthy Start."

A cornerstone is the first stone set in the construction of a foundation and is the stone that all other stones will be set in reference to, thus determining the position of the entire structure. It is something of great importance on which everything else depends. It's a big deal. In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman discusses 2 reason why the choice of life’s anchor or cornerstone – and of course primarily spiritually - is important for us to not only consider, but actually make sure we implement now!