Cornerstone Church in Watertown SD

A question and answer. (1 Peter 3:13-17)  Alice’s Story God created us to be with Him Our sins separate us from God. Sins cannot be removed by good deeds.  Paying the price for sin, Jesus died and rose again.  Everyone who trusts in Him alone has eternal life.  Life with Jesus starts now and lasts forever .  Jesus Christ’s suffering . (1 Peter 3:18) The risen, ascended Jesus Christ has all authori...

Hope empowers respect for people in authority. (1 Peter 2:13-17) There are exceptions … A word about spiritual authority. (1 Cor. 14:29; 2 Cor. 13:10)  Hope empowers respectful behavior during suffering . (1 Peter 2:18-25) Hope empowers wives’ respectful behavior. (1 Peter 3:1-6) Hope empowers husband’s respectful behavior. (1 Peter 3:7) Hope builds a Jesus centered community! (1 Peter 3:8-12) Nex...

Reframing out lives from "rejected" to "chosen." What is honorable behavior? Next Steps: - Jesus: Yes or No? - Shift your identity to being chosen by God the Father through Jesus. - Ponder: How does my behavior honor Jesus Christ?

Our hope motivates us to serve Jesus! (1 Peter 1:13-16) Put all your hope in… (Rev. 21:1,3-4) Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires… You must be holy in everything you do… HOLY = WHOLLY Dedicate yourself to serving God in your daily life! Next Steps: Choose to put all your hope in Jesus Christ.  Shine the light of God’s hope into the life of a person who is in a...

Different kinds of bodies. (Paul – 1 Cor. 15:35-41) The difference! (Paul – 1 Cor. 15:42-44)The earthly body and the heavenly body. (Paul – 1 Cor. 15:45-49)The wonderful secret! (Paul – 1 Cor. 15:50-53)Jesus wins! (Paul – 1 Cor. 15:54-58)

Without hope, nothing matters. With hope, everything matters! Jesus’ resurrection is the linchpin of Christian Faith. (Paul – 1 Cor. 15:12-19)Jesus’ resurrection is the first of a great harvest! (Paul – 1 Cor. 15:20-23)Jesus Christ has resurrection authority! (Paul – 1 Cor. 15:24-26)Because of Jesus’ resurrection we are baptized and we confirm our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior!

Easter morning confusion ! (Mark 16:1-8) Grave robber prevention . (Mt. 27:62-66)  The grave robbery fabrication . (Mt. 28:11-15) The real grave robbery! (1 Cor. 15:1-7) The grave robbing continues ! (Paul – Eph. 5:8,14)  Next steps:  Wake up! Believe! Relax!

Clues about the power of Jesus’ death. (Mt. 27:45)The bystanders are confused. (Mt. 27:47-49) Jesus’ death. (Mt. 27:50)Jesus’ death makes friendship with God possible. (Mt. 27:51; Heb. 10:19-22)Jesus’ death unleashes the power of God! (Mt. 27:51-53)Jesus is recognized as the Son of God! (Mt. 27:54)Watching and waiting. (Mt. 27:55-56)Next Steps:Are you an enemy, an acquaintance or a friend of Jesus...

Jesus’ crucifixion. (Mt. 27:32-38)The ridicule. (Mt. 27:39-44)Correcting our vision. If we trust God will always rescue us in the way we expect and he doesn’t, we feel that our faith is weak or God is not good. We trust God will always rescue us, knowing there will be a “death” before there is a “resurrection”.Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his...

Jesus’ trial begins. (Mt. 26:57-58)A “fixed” trial. (Mt. 26:59)The question! (Mt. 26:62-62)Jesus’ answer. (Mt. 26:64)The verdict. (Mt. 26:65-66)Jesus does not let us define him. Jesus defines himself! Jesus: Scam or Truth? (Mt. 16:13-16) Prayer Confessing Jesus as Messiah:Jesus, you say you are the Son of God, the Messiah – the one from God who saves. I believe you! I choose to trust you. I choose...

Passover (Mt. 26:17-19) Betrayal at a meal of deliverance. (Mt. 26:20-25) Jesus is the Covenant Maker (Mt. 26:26-30) We want to avoid bad covenants! We’re searching for a good covenant! Jesus is THE Passover Lamb ! (John 1:29) Sin is rebellion against God! God’s covenant with us: Forgiveness through the sacrifice of Jesus. (Heb. 10:12; 1 Tim. 2:5-6)  Next Steps:  Sign, enjoy, share! “Sign” God’s c...

Read: ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭26‬:‭6‬-‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Worship is an inner and outer response God’s truth. Truth - that which corresponds to reality Inner - the heart. Outer - the body. The Anointing Stories in the Gospels Luke 7 - the sinful woman John 12 - the heart-broken woman Mark 14 - the unnamed woman Next Steps: - Consider the cost I’m willing to pay to honor Jesus. - Check my heart for fear or faith - Cha...

Following Jesus’ example of being a servant leader in the workplace. For I want to use the authority the Lord has given me to strengthen you, not to tear you down. (Paul – 2 Cor. 13:10) How did you come to believe in and want to follow Jesus Christ? What made you want to be a servant leader in your workplace? What have been your greatest challenges and greatest reward in being a servant leader? Wh...

My Father is always working, and so am I. (Jesus – Jn. 5:17) Our “work” is to manage what God gives us. (Gen. 1:27-28) God established a rhythm of work and rest. (Gen. 2:2-3) “Work” can get out of control! (Eccl. 2:24) And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. (Paul – Col. 3:17) Compensation does not designate importance t...

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A Servant’s Daily Prayer: Jesus, I know you have saved me so I can do the good things you’ve planned for my life. Show me today how to serve you by serving people you’ve placed in my life. Amen. Parable of the Rich Fool (Jesus – Luke 12:13-21)Life is not measured by how much you own. (Jesus)We can only serve one master. (Jesus – Mt. 6:24)When we serve Jesus, we use our money to serve Jesus! Gain a...

1 Corinthians 12:4-6Spiritual Gifts: It’s all about us! (1 Cor. 12:7) Discovering your Spiritual Gift (Put in QR I attached in this email) “Team” Spiritual Gifts: Evangelism, Prophecy, Teaching, Giving, Exhortation, Shepherding, Mercy, Serving, Administration. First things first! GOSPELNext Steps: Live the questions: Whom did I meet? Whom did I encourage? Take the free, online Spiritual Gift Surve...

Serving one another is an act of worship. (Rom. 12:1-2)  We serve Jesus at Cornerstone by serving one another! (Col. 3:12-15)  We are kind to one another, we forgive one another, we love one another, we live in peace with one another. We serve each other at Cornerstone on Sundays! Who did I meet? Who did I encourage?  It’s not about me, it’s about us! 1 Corinthians 12:12-27:  We all belong, we all...

We serve Jesus by serving people! (Paul – Gal. 6:9-10; James 1:27)   The most important Commandment! (Luke 10:25-29) Parable of the Good Samaritan (Jesus - Luke 10:30-37) Do for the one what you wish you could do for everyone. (Craig Groeschel)  A Servant’s Daily Prayer :  Jesus, I know you have saved me so I can do the good things you’ve planned for my life.   Show me today how to serve you by se...

We are saved to serve !  (Eph. 2:8-10; James 2:14)  Grace is a gift of God’s unearned , determined kindness to us through Jesus Christ. God created us to be with Him. Our sins separate us from God.  Sins cannot be removed by good deeds. Paying the price for sin, Jesus died and rose again.  Everyone who trust in Him alone has eternal life.  Life with Jesus starts now and lasts forever.  Leave lies...

I want a favor! (Mark 10:35) I want to be honored! (Mark 10:37) Do you know what you’re asking? (Mark 10:38) This is wrong! (Mark 10:41)    Upside down is right side up! (Mark 10:42-44)    Jesus led the way! (Mark 10:45) I have given you an example to follow.  (Jn. 13:1-17) Next Step : Make your life’s goal to hear Jesus say:  Well done, good and faithful servant! 

The search is on! (Mt. 2:1-2) Where should we search? (Mt. 2:3-4) Search here! (Mt. 2:5-6) True search/False search (Mt. 2:7-8) The find! (Mt. 2:9; 2 Tim. 3:15) Costly Worship! (Mt. 2:10-11; Rev. 3:20) Wise people prayer : Lord Jesus, I’m so glad you’re standing at the door and knocking. My search is over! I hear your voice. I’m opening the door and inviting you in. Amen.

The shepherds were unlikely visitors in The Christmas Story. How similar are we to these shepherds? Today we hear from various members of Cornerstone's recent dental mission trip to Guatemala. They share stories of hope, resilience, and miracles.

Small towns remember .  Bethlehem’s memory. (Gen. 48:7; Ruth 1:1-2; Judges 12:8-10; 1 Sam. 16:1; 1 Chron. 11:26)  Bethlehem’s hope ! (Micah 5:2) Bethlehem in New Testament times. (Lk. 2:1-7)  Follow King Jesus , not King Herod. (Phil. 2:5-11)  God is not impressed by a person’s image.  God looks at the heart . (1 Sam. 16:7)   God keeps His promises . (Micah 5:2; Lk. 2:6-7)  Next Step:  What’s in y...