Over the last two years our church family has been blessed with tremendous growth. People have noticed. They’re wanting to know how we’re doing it. When we are asked, Acts 11.19-30 provides us with the blueprint for growth. What are five marks of a successful, growing congregation?  Read More

So what would Jesus say about abortion? It is true that there are no recorded, specific teachings of Jesus regarding abortion. Does this mean He was not concerned about it? Any assertion that he did not care is just an assumption. John 20.30-31 says there were many things Jesus spoke about that were never recorded. So … is His silence permissive?  Read More

Jesus brings us life. As we gather together this Lord’s day, we’ll examine two passages: Matthew 15.21-28 and Mark 7.24-30. Here we see a woman approach Jesus with only one thing on her mind: getting her little daughter help … relief from the continual torment of being demon possessed. Because of this woman’s great faith - her daughter was healed … and Jesus provided the needed deliverance from a\ depressing, never-ending and hopeless state of existence … to life abundant!  Read More

What are some best practices on how we navigate any public discourse we choose to participate in?  Read More

During April we are learning how Jesus shows us God. Jason Schofield got us started last week with a great lesson out of John 14.9-27. Jason talked about how Jesus demonstrated power under restraint; persistent patience; and exceptional love. What is another aspect in how Jesus shows us the Father?When we see Jesus, we get a first hand look at the Father’s relentless pursuit of the jewel of His cr...  Read More

This Sunday we’ll skip ahead into His ministry from where we’ve been over the last few weeks. We’ll look at John 5, which identifies a significant moment in his earthly ministry. In fact, it is the event that cascades into His eventual being killed by the religious establishment. Encapsulated in this story is the amazing account of one man’s journey from utter despair and hopelessness to joy beyond measure. This is a man who went from brokenness to being made whole physically and spiritually. For this man, Jesus truly changed everything!  Read More

By providing you with salvation, Jesus has filled your heart with hope. Last week we went all the way back to the beginning of Luke 2 which details the birth of Christ. This was the monumental moment in history. The word became flesh and dwelt among us, John 1.14. At His birth, angels appeared to shepherds in the middle of the night and proclaimed in verse 11: today, in the city of David, a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord.  Read More

Jesus came to take away our sin. He came to give us forgiveness. He came to make us clean from the pollution of sin. He came to give us a new heart. He came to rescue us from judgment and the hell to come. This is why people, for over two millennia, have literally dropped everything and surrendered to the transforming power of the gospel of Christ. Truly Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, John 14.6.  Read More

Christianity is not mere blind superstition. There is more! God’s word reminds us that Jesus, our great King, has all authority, power, and control. We’ll focus on Matthew 12.18-21, which is one of the most beautiful passages in all of Scripture that describes who Jesus is. It tells us why we can be sure of securing our hope when we place our soul in the hands of Jesus.  Read More

Every person who has or ever will live will experience resurrection. Some will be raised to judgment and eternal condemnation. Believers will be raised to a resurrection of life. When the body goes to the grave, it will not be the last appearance of that person in visible form.  Read More

In Zechariah’s song of praise, a.k.a., the Benedictus, we’ll look specifically at Luke 1.76-79. As we consider these verses, we will discover three important points that provide us with rich and immense insight. We’ve received a new heart and the Spirit by the power of Christ. Light has shattered the darkness of our heart. And, despite living in a dark and sinful world, every day we can experience the hope and joy that comes through Christ.  Read More

Kody's mission at Cornerstone is to grow in knowledge and spirit as a minister and to help spread the good news of the gospel by fostering relationships and building up the outreach program.  Read More