Riverton Cornerstone Community Church

Mercy, Mission & the Day of the Lord | Rich Martin & Pastor Ian McFarland

This powerful Sunday gathering featured two meaningful moments for our church family — a bold call to gospel mission in our community and a thoughtful return to Paul’s teaching on the Day of the Lord.

First, Rich Martin, director of Riverton Mercy House, shared his gripping testimony of redemption. From addiction, despair, and homelessness to restoratio...

Do You Enjoy God? | Guest Speaker Pete Rogers

This weekend, we were blessed to welcome special guest Pete Rogers, host of the award-winning Christian Outdoors Podcast, for a powerful and deeply personal message about what it truly means to enjoy God.

Drawing from the historic Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) and its famous first question — “What is the chief end of man?” — Pete explores the life-changing answer: “To glorify God a...

Rapture Roundtable, Part 2
Pastor Ian McFarland

In this second installment of Rapture Roundtable, Pastor Ian McFarland continues through 1 Thessalonians 4:16–5:11, guiding listeners through one of the most discussed and debated topics in Christian theology: the rapture and the return of Christ.

This message thoughtfully explores differing views on the rapture, including pre-tribulation perspectives, while keeping the focus on what...

Pastor Ian McFarland
Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18; 5:1–11; 1 Corinthians 15:50–57

In this message, Pastor Ian McFarland continues the church’s journey through 1 Thessalonians, addressing one of the most debated—and often misunderstood—topics in Christian theology: the rapture and the return of Christ. Rather than approaching the subject with speculation, fear, or complex end-times charts, this sermon returns to Paul’s original p...

Tyler Jordan, Children’s Pastor
Texts: John; Exodus 3; Selected Psalms

In this Scripture-rich message, Children’s Pastor Tyler Jordan walks through the powerful “I Am” statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John, showing how Christ reveals His divine identity, character, and promises through His own words. Drawing deep connections between John’s Gospel, Exodus 3, and the Psalms, this sermon invites listeners to reflect on the weigh...

Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18; 1 Corinthians 15:24–26; Matthew 24; Revelation 20

In this second message on The Hope of the Church, Pastor Ian McFarland continues walking through 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, using Paul’s words as a launching point into some of the weightier doctrines surrounding the return of Christ and the hope that anchors the people of God.

Pastor Ian reminds us that biblical teaching on the end times—eschatology—is no...

Episode Description: The Hope of the Church

Pastor Ian McFarland

Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

What is the church’s true hope in a world shaped by skepticism, distraction, and spiritual numbness? In this message, Pastor Ian McFarland returns to 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 to remind believers of the foundational Christian confession: Jesus Christ is coming back, and His people will be with Him forever.

Paul writes so that believers ...

Elder: David Gale

As we stand at the threshold of a new year, Elder David Gale walks us through Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1:9–14, helping us ask a crucial question: What should God’s people be praying for as we look ahead? While the world focuses on resolutions, projections, and self-improvement, this passage redirects our attention to a deeper, Christ-centered vision for growth and stability.

Paul prays that believers would be...

In this special Christmas message, we step away briefly from our study in 1 Thessalonians to reflect on the deeper meaning of Advent and the hope found in the coming of Christ. Titled The Hope of Longings Fulfilled, this episode invites us to consider what life was truly like before Jesus—and how easily we can take the light of the gospel for granted.

The message begins by asking us to imagine a world without Christmas, without ...

In this message, we return to 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 to explore what Paul means when he says Christians are not to “grieve as others do who have no hope.” This sermon speaks directly to seasons of loss, especially during times like Christmas when grief can feel heavier and more present.

Paul does not forbid grief for believers. Instead, he teaches us how to grieve rightly—with hope rooted in truth. Death feels final, oppressive, an...

Episode Description: Advent Again (1 Thessalonians 4:13–14)

In this message, we continue our series in 1 Thessalonians and explore Paul’s comforting words in 4:13–14. The Thessalonian church was anxious and grieving because they were unsure what happened to believers who died before Christ’s return. Paul responds not with speculation or fear, but with truth designed to bring stability, clarity, and hope.

Paul reminds them that Christ...

Introduction to James

Before entering the text, Pastor Matt explains how study Bibles provide context on authorship, date, themes, and literary features. Most scholars agree the letter is written by James, the brother of Jesus, likely in the early–mid 40s A.D.

He highlights that James writes in the style of a Greek diatribe, which features sharp address, vivid metaphors, and imaginary dialogue—explaining why James’ tone feels abrupt ...

Sermon by Ian McFarland. Working While Waiting, we explore Paul’s practical and convicting words in 1 Thessalonians 4:9–12, where he urges believers to love one another deeply, live quietly, mind their own affairs, and work with their hands. Far from being a call to a small or insignificant life, Paul shows us that a faithful, steady, diligent life becomes a powerful witness to a watching world. When believers choose responsibility...