Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny    Lesson: Past providence is very instructive for present living.    Q: How should we live now in light of past providence?    1. Fret not nor envy evil doers vs 1-2   2. Trust in the Lord and do good vs 3a    3. Dwell in the land and feed on His faithfulness vs 3b

Speaker - Dave Nelson  1. God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things 2. God uses broken people to do extraordinary things

Speaker: Ethan Grant   Main Idea: The grace of Jesus rescues us from our spiritual pride.  Spiritual pride is a result of deception.  Wealth in Christ produces a spirit of humility. 

Speaker: Ethan Grant Main Idea: God’s people are to live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them. Application :  Put to death the selfish works of the flesh.   Allow your life to be ordered by the love of Christ. 

Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny  Theme; The love of God is supremely manifested to us in the cradle and on the cross of Christ. I. The Love of God is supremely displayed in the Cradle     II. The Love of God is supremely displayed on the Cross              A. Unwrap the Gift   B. Live on the Gift   C. Share the Gift

Guest Speaker: Pastor Garret Soucy

Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Theme: The Prince of Peace is the only source of true peace.  Q: What kind of peace does Jesus provide?  I. Peace with God: Reconciliation II. Peace of God: Rest from an anxious heart. 

Speaker: Seth Sherwood Desolations (vs 22-23) Frustrated Hopes (vs 24-26) True Hope in Christ (vs 27-29) The Scandal of Christmas (vs 30-33)  Application:     a. Believe     b. Listen     f. Follow

Sermon: Ethan Grant  Main Idea: God’s commandments are given for our good.  Q: What does the Gospel do for us?  Cures us of our suspicion of God. Enables us to practice obedience. 

Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Lesson: God has a remedy for our leprosy. Q: Why is this story of Naaman’s healing in holy Scripture? I. That you may know the true Prophet of Israel. II. That you may be healed of your leprosy. III. That you may experience the joy of serving Jesus Christ.

Speaker: Ethan Grant Main Idea: The promise of a better Kingdom is fully realized in Christ .  Q: What benefit does Christ's Kingdom provide us?  Comfort  Mission Strength  Hope

Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Series: Meaningful Membership Lesson: Shunamite kindness and faith will have Christ’s reward Q: What godly applications can we glean from the Shunamite’s example? I. Do what you can for God’s people to enhance their service .  II. Quietly trust God’s providence for His good in your loss.

Speaker: Ethan Grant    Main Idea: The Fear of the Lord is the root of righteous living.    Q: Are Christians able to live righteously?    Application:    Fear the Lord.    Live as a blessing-giver. 

Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Main Idea: Be diligent to know the state of your flocks a nd attend to your herds Meaningful Membership Dedicated Discipleship Pastoral Pursuit Ministry Blessings

Speaker: Seth Sherwood    I. The Field of Battle    II. Our Enemies    III. The Manner of Their Warfare    IV. The Christian’s Response    V. The World’s Response    VI. Application:    A. Watch    B. Remain clothed

Series: Meaningful Membership in Christ's Church    Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny    Theme: God wills that all believers belong to and be devoted to a local church.    Why should we seek meaningful membership in a local church?    I. It is the Biblical pattern.    II. We need shepherding.    III. We need accountability.    IV. It fosters commitment.

Speaker: Ethan Grant    Main Idea: God is greatly glorified when His people pursue glory.    Q: What glory should Christians pursue?    1) Beware of false glory.    2) Pursue proper glory.    3) Await the future glory. 

Series: Meaningful Membership in Christ's Church    Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny    Lesson: Christ’s church is worthy of our utmost love    Q: Why should I love the church fervently?    I. She is Christ’s beloved bride and His beauty is upon her.    III. She is Christ’s glorious temple and He dwells within her.

Speaker: Tony Billington    Main Idea: In The Kingdom’s economy there is always enough    Application: Because we don’t have to worry about there being enough, we can be generous with our resources.

Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny      Q. How can God work in me and through me with all my deficiencies?      I. Cry out for God's merciful saving help.       II. Do what you can while trusting God's supply.      III. Believingly pour the oil.

Speaker: Ethan Grant Main Idea: The life of the Christian is to be filled with worship that is pleasing to God.    Q: Why does God demand proper worship?    I. Proper worship is reverent.    II. Proper worship is done out of love.    III. Proper worship is sacrificial. 

Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny    Q: Why did God allow His prophets to suffer dearth in the land and death in the pot?    A: God’s mysterious mercies are especially experienced in our most difficult times.      Applications    I. Use your physical trials as a catalyst for spiritual growth.    II. Train your spiritual senses to be Scripturally discerning.

Speaker: Ethan Grant    Main Idea: Jesus Christ defeated the Real Giant, meaning we can be courageous in every circumstance.    1) Courage is rooted in Christ's Victory    2) Courage is born out of faith in God's promises    3) Courage is grown through intimacy with Christ    Q: What is the end goal of having courage? 

Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny    Lesson: Prayerless planning leads to perilous living.    Q: How should we proceed so that we prepare for God’s blessing rather than His chastening?    I. Inquire of the Lord before you commit to a plan.    II. Dig cisterns around your dried-up brook anticipating crimson mercies

Speaker: Bill Stone    Three cities and their response to the gospel.    1. Thessalonica - Resisting the word    2. Berea - Receiving the word    3. Athens - Ridiculing the word    Acts 17:32-34    1. Some Mocked    2. Some Procrastinated    3. Some Believed    Are you a mocker, procrastinator, or a believer in Jesus Christ.