Riverton Cornerstone Community Church

How do we maintain a relationship with a God we don't currently understand? Ben Putt walks us through the "butting heads" phase of the Book of Job, contrasting the rigid, simplistic theology of Job’s friends with Job’s own desperate, spiraling search for truth. This session highlights a turning point in the book: Job 28’s poetic search for wisdom. Key topics covered: Innocent Sufferi...

"Darkness is my closest friend." It’s the bleakest line in the Psalms, and for many of us, it’s the most authentic. In Day 2 of our "Out of the Storm" series, Ben and Jess Putt lead us into the "ash heap" of Job Chapter 3. If Day 1 was about the theory of evil, Day 2 is about the feeling of it. We explore why the Bible includes gut-wrenching honesty that doesn't a...

Out of the Storm: Why Does God Allow Evil? "God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world." — C.S. Lewis How do we reconcile a God who is perfectly good, infinitely powerful, and completely sovereign with the presence of raw, unmitigated suffering? In this session, we welcome guest speaker Ben Putt to beg...

Every Reason – Sermon Summary This message explores a simple but critical question: Why do we believe? Many people—both outside and inside the church—point to feelings, community, or a general sense that there must be something greater than themselves. While those things may have value, they are not strong enough to answer life’s deepest questions about sin, forgiveness, change, and ultimately, de...

Pastor Ian McFarland | 1 Thessalonians 5 Pastor Ian McFarland walks through the closing chapter of 1 Thessalonians, focusing on what it means to live ready for the return of Jesus. His message is both a warning and an encouragement—calling believers to spiritual alertness, gospel-centered living, and deep trust in God’s faithfulness. The Big Idea: Be Ready—But Not Afraid The “day of the Lord” will...

What gives a Christian true confidence? In this message, David Gale, Men’s Ministry Elder, walks through 1 John 2:1–6 and unpacks a powerful truth: our confidence is not found in our performance, but in the finished work of Jesus Christ—and the transforming work He is doing within us. John reminds us that while we are called to turn from sin, we are not left without hope when we fall. We have an A...

God Is Light - David Gale What does it really mean that “God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all” ? In this powerful message from 1 John 1, we explore one of the most foundational truths of the Christian faith—and how our response to that truth shapes everything about our lives. The Apostle John lays out two distinct paths: a downward spiral into self-deception and darkness, or an upward jo...

The Word of Life: The Beginning of Eternal Joy 1 John 1:1–4 | Speaker: David Gale In this message, David Gale opens a study through the book of First Epistle of John , a letter written to give believers confidence and assurance in their faith. The Apostle John the Apostle wrote this letter to Christians who were facing confusion and division. Some had abandoned the original message about Christ, l...

Be Ready: Faithful Living While We Wait 1 Thessalonians 5:12–14 How should Christians live while waiting for Christ to return? In this message, Pastor Ian McFarland continues walking through Paul’s closing instructions in 1 Thessalonians 5, showing that readiness for Christ’s return is not about decoding end-times predictions—it is about faithful living. For decades, books and predictions about th...

How To Be Ready | 1 Thessalonians 4–5 Pastor Ian McFarland What does it truly mean to be ready for Christ’s return? In this powerful and pastoral message, Pastor Ian McFarland walks through 1 Thessalonians 4:16–5:22 , weaving together Paul’s teaching with Jesus’ words in Matthew 24–25 to paint a clear and compelling picture of the Day of the Lord. Scripture tells us that “the Lord Himself will des...

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, de...

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...

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 perspecti...

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...

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 invit...

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 teac...

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....

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. P...

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 w...

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 trut...

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, an...

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—e...

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....

Sermon preached by head pastor, Ian McFarland on 11/16/2025.

Sermon preached by head pastor, Ian McFarland on 11/9/2025.