Cornerstone Church - Weekend Messages
This podcast is produced by Cornerstone Church, located in Marion, IL. www.cornerstonechurch.community
Episodes
Following Jesus is more than keeping rules—it’s about understanding the heart behind them. In Matthew 5, Jesus shows us that the Old Testament isn’t discarded but fulfilled, pointing us fully to Him and revealing our deep need for grace. As we wrestle with legalism and license, the law exposes our sin while the Gospel offers us new hearts through the Spirit. This week, we’re invited to realign our lives around Christ, surrendering ...
Jesus calls us to be salt and light in a world that desperately needs hope. Following Him isn’t always easy, but our faith is most powerful when it moves beyond the church walls into our everyday interactions. Who in your life needs the hope of the Gospel, and where might God be inviting you to shine more boldly? Today, let’s reflect, repent, and step into the light He’s given us, so that it can shine into the darkest places around...
The Beatitudes invite us to rethink what it truly means to be blessed—not by strength, success, or comfort, but by humility, dependence, mercy, and hunger for God’s ways. Jesus paints a countercultural picture of the good life, where God meets us in our weakness, grief, and longing, and forms us into peacemakers in the world. The Kingdom of Heaven isn’t just a future promise; it’s breaking in here and now!
As Christmas fades and a new year approaches, we pause to reflect on where God has been faithful, even in the hard and disappointing moments. Instead of rushing into resolutions fueled by pressure or guilt, God invites us to remember who we are in Christ and to trust Him with both our hopes and fears. The same God who carried us through this year is already at work in the next one!
Christmas invites us not only to the manger, but also to the cross and the empty tomb. Isaiah 53 reminds us that the promised Savior came as a suffering servant—rejected, acquainted with grief, and yet willingly bearing our sin in our place. When we see Jesus as our substitute who truly understands our pain, the Gospel moves from a seasonal story to a life-shaping reality. This season, may we lay down our assumptions, bring our hon...
Jesus meets us with a quiet strength—firm yet gentle, powerful yet tender—bringing courage to weary exiles who long for home. Isaiah reminds us that while we falter in our calling as God’s servants, Christ never fails, and He holds our weaknesses with compassion. In a world full of false securities and loud distractions, He invites us to trust Him alone and remember how faithfully He has carried us before. May we rest in His steady...
Christmas stirs hope in our hearts, but the season’s chaos can still leave us feeling weary and distracted. Isaiah reminds us that Jesus is the better King—seeing clearly, judging rightly, and bringing the peace our souls so desperately crave. In a world weighed down by brokenness, His coming promises restoration so beautiful that creation itself longs for its completion. As we surrender to His kingship, we begin to taste the harmo...
As we step from Thanksgiving into Advent, Isaiah’s promise rings over us: “There will be no more gloom.” In a world where many still walk in darkness, we look again to the One called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace!
In a world fueled by rants, hot takes, and words that wound, Jesus calls us to speak with restraint, wisdom, and grace. Scripture reminds us that our tongues reveal the condition of our hearts and that every careless word matters. When we join in divisive speech, we partner with the Accuser—but when we build others up, we partner with Christ. May God cleanse our lips, heal our hearts, and make us peacemakers in a culture addicted t...
In a world that’s constantly “connected,” it’s easy for us to feel unseen and alone. Isolation whispers lies that we don’t belong—but the Gospel calls us out of hiding and into a community of love, grace, and truth. When we remember that God fully knows us and still delights in us, the walls around our hearts begin to fall. This week, lets dare to choose real connection over convenience and make room at the table for others as we f...
In a world obsessed with noise, drama, and attention, God calls us back to the quiet beauty of everyday faithfulness. The enemy may use sensationalism to distract and exhaust us, but the Spirit strengthens us through small acts of steady obedience. True power isn’t found in being impressive—it’s found in glorifying Jesus in the ordinary moments of life. Let’s ask God to help us desire Him more than the spotlight and to worship Him ...
In a world that tells us to build our own identity, God calls us to receive the one He’s already given us in Christ. When we stop striving to define ourselves and instead marvel at who Jesus is and what He’s done, our hearts begin to align with His truth. Transformation happens not through self-construction, but through surrender — as the Spirit renews our minds and reminds us who God made us to be. This week, let’s rediscover the ...
We are all soldiers in a spiritual war, and our enemy’s greatest weapon isn’t always force—it’s distraction. The enemy seeks to pull our eyes away from God’s truth with the glitter of the temporary, but Scripture reminds us to stand firm, alert, and anchored in grace. When we humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand, He strengthens us to fight with focus and faith. Victory isn’t found in perfection—it’s found in the One who’s alrea...
What kind of King starts His kingdom in the margins instead of the center? In Matthew 4, Jesus steps onto the scene not just to rule, but to redefine what kingship looks like—through compassion, restoration, and calling ordinary people to follow Him. His reign isn’t distant or political; it’s personal and powerful. This week, we’ll explore what it means to truly submit to the kingship of Jesus—and how His rule brings hope, freedom,...
Temptation is part of everyday life—but it doesn’t have to define us. Whether it’s a quick shortcut, a silent struggle, or a familiar weakness, Jesus understands what we face—and He’s already overcome it. In the wilderness, He resisted the enemy not just as our example, but as our representative. This week, let’s take an honest look at how we respond to temptation—and how we can grow in trusting God’s strength over our own!
John the Baptist prepared the way by calling people to repentance—a turning point that still marks the beginning of every journey with Jesus. In His own baptism, Jesus identified fully with our humanity, taking on our sin and offering us the Father's approval in return. Following Him means dying to our old ways and stepping into the new life He freely gives. Let’s explore what it really means to walk in that new identity every day!
In Matthew 2, we see that Jesus has always been King—even as a child—and that His kingship demands a response. For some, His reign is threatening. For others, it's the source of deepest joy. This passage challenges us to consider where we are resisting His rule in our own lives and invites us into daily, worshipful surrender. Ultimately, it calls us into a life of Christ-centered thinking and living, where every moment and decision...
In the chaos of disrupted plans and unexpected events, God was quietly working redemption through the obedience of two ordinary people. The birth of Jesus shows us that faithfulness often comes with a cost—but it also opens the door for God's presence in the most unlikely places. Through adoption, obedience, and surrender, the Gospel invites us into God’s family and His greater story. At the center of it all is Jesus—God with us, w...
The Bible isn’t a random mix of stories—it’s one big, connected picture of God’s faithfulness across generations. In Matthew’s opening genealogy, we discover that even the messy, unexpected parts of Jesus’s family tree point to God's unstoppable promise. This week, we’ll dig into how God uses flawed people, keeps His word, and invites us to trust Him—even when we’re still waiting on Him to move. Don’t miss this powerful beginning t...
We were never meant to walk alone. In a world shaped by isolation and individualism, God invites us into something deeper—true biblical community. It’s more than friendship or shared goals; it’s a family, a body, a place where joy is multiplied and burdens are shared. When we commit to this kind of connection, we don’t just survive—we are transformed!
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