Cornerstone Church

Intro What does the word meek mean? The Greek word is translated ‘Praus.’ ‘great strength under control.’ Characteristics of the Meek 1. Considerate of others Romans 12:10 ‘Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves. 2. Sweet tempered Ephesians 4:26-27 – ‘In your anger do not sin; do not let the sun go down on you while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a f...

Intro How can it be blessed to mourn? Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Matt 5:4) 1. You are aware of true reality Ecclesiastes 7:2. It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart. 2. You are aware of God’s comfort Psalm 34:10. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and s...

1. Point 1 Blessing- Greek ‘Makeiros’ meaning Highly favored, rich, satisfied or fortunate. It’s not an external bliss but an inner happiness. Scriptures:- Mary’s song- Luke 1: 48 James 1: 2… ‘pure joy’ John 20: 29- Jesus words to Thomas Consider the idea of ‘how fortunate are you’ together. 2. Point 2 Poor in spirit- Greek ‘Tokos’ meaning someone absolutely destitute, desperately poor, completely...

Intro The most dangerous prayer to pray … Search me, God, and know my heart. (v23) 1. He knows us (v1-6) 2. He is with us (v6-12) 3. He made us (v13-18) The Parentheses – The Wicked (v19-22) The Point – The Search (v23-24)

Intro The first and most important thing we pray for ... Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love. (v1) 1. We need Mercy (v1-2) Mercy: to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior Transgression: to cross the line / mark in the book Iniquity: to be twisted / warped Sin: to miss the mark/goal 2. We need Responsibility (v3-6) No excuses, rationalizing, blaming - “I know” … “I have”. P...

Intro Do not fret. – the Hebrew word Charah is translated do not burn with anger. It is repeated 3 times in verses 1, 7, 8. 1. 5 elements of trust (v3-8) a. trust in the Lord (v3) b. Take Delight in the Lord (v4) c. Commit your way to the Lord (v5) d. Be still before the Lord (v7) e. Refrain from Anger (v8) 2. Look up and look ahead (v9-11) Sometimes we can become so fixated on the present moment...

Intro We want to be in God’s presence – experience His presence Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, God of Jacob. (v6) 1. We have His presence (v1-2) The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, for he founded it … established it … An owner cares for their business! 2. We may enter His presence (v3-6) Who may ascend the mountain? … Who may stand in his holy place? T...

Intro Wisdom comes from Revelation – God’s Word The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple (v7) 1. General Revelation – Skies (v1-6) Continuous (v2) Abundant (v2) Universal (v4) Romans 1:19-20. since what may be known about God is plain … For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen … 2. Special R...

Intro Having a hook in you, when the other person caused the pain. v35. forgive your brother or sister from your heart. 1. Unforgiveness is bondage . Matthew 18:21-35 Context – dealing with grievances among Christians v21-22. How many times forgive? Seven? Seventy Seven. v24,28. 20 years pay; one day’s pay. v25,29. Response identical – knees and patience. v33. Key word – MERCY. “Shouldn’t you have...

Identity | Ephesians 1:3-8 | BRODIE TEOH Ephesians 1:3-8 Exposing negative thought patterns John 8:44, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthains 10:5, 2 Timothy 3:16, We are Children of God We are NEW CREATIONS 1 John 3:3 See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are. 2 Corinthians 5:17 “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old l...

What Jesus has to say about anxiety, and finding peace. “you are worried and upset about many things” (Luke 10:41) SEATED NOT DISTRACTED – Luke 10:38-42 v38. Martha opened her home … v39. Mary … sat at the Lord’s feet listening … v40. Martha distracted … Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work v41-42. Martha, Martha … you are worried and upset about many things but few thing...