Cornerstone Church in Watertown SD

Getting Perspective: #4 – Struggle! (Psalm 77) By Steve Anderson. Is God even listening? (Ps. 77:1-3) Has God forgotten us? (Ps. 77:4-9) Has God turned against me? (Ps. 77:10) But I remember God’s faithfulness! (Ps. 77:11-12) I remember who God is! (Ps. 77:13-15) Remember the Exodus! (Ps. 77:16-20) Next Steps: • Be honest • Trust • Thank

Getting Perspective: #3 – Waiting Quietly (Psalm 62:1-8) By Steve Anderson. Is your life an incessant dog paddle or a relaxing back float? How do we wait? Busy, making things happen, or waiting quietly before God? Jesus waited quietly before his Father. (Luke 23:41-44) Our entire earthly life is a waiting for the great restoration of all things. (Rom. 8:23) Next Steps: - A prayer for waiting quiet...

By Carla Johnson. Mothers: - Sacrifice - Protect - Believe

By Mark Tracy.

The Resurrection Difference: #5 – We are Restored! By Steve Anderson. Scrap or restore? Peter scraps his mission. (John 21:1-3) Jesus lures Peter back. (John 21:4-14) Jesus begins Peter’s restoration. (John 21:15-19a) Jesus completes Peter’s restoration. (John 21:19b) Self-restoration doesn’t work. (1 Peter 5:6) Jesus chose to restore Peter. Jesus has chosen to restore you! (Rom. 5:10) A prayer fo...

The Resurrection Difference: #4 – Jesus Gives Us What We Need to Believe! By Steve Anderson. Why do you believe? Ever been the one left out? (John 20:24-25) We must have a reason to believe in the risen Christ. (John 20:25) Jesus shows up when Jesus shows up. (John 20:26) The risen Christ gives us what we need to believe. (John 20:27; Mark 9:23-24) We can ask Jesus to help us believe in him. When...

The Resurrection Difference: #3 – We Find Peace! By Steve Anderson. Peace is a puzzle that only the risen Christ can help us solve. Fear chases away peace. (John 20:19a) Jesus brings peace. (John 20:19b) Peace is not the absence of suffering. Peace is confidence God will bring you through. (John 20:20) Jesus’ peace comes from our being sent. (John 20:21) The Holy Spirit is the peace of Jesus. (Joh...

The Resurrection Difference: #2 – Our Cries Are Answered! By Steve Anderson. What is the cry of your heart? I’ll never get the one thing I most want and need! (John 20:11-13) Desperation can cause us to initially miss Jesus’ presence. (John 20:14-15) Everything changes when we hear Jesus call our name! (John 20:16-20) The Cry of My Heart Prayer: Risen Christ Jesus, I confess that I have been distr...

The Resurrection Difference: #1 – We Live in Awe! By Steve Anderson. We all live in awe of something or someone. Mistaken Awe. (John 20:1-2) What happened? (John 20:3-5) Uncertain awe. (John 20:6-7) Resurrection awe: (John 20:8-10) Where are you? Prayer for Resurrection Awe: Jesus, I’m done living in dark awe of the hard things in my life. I believe that you are the risen Lord. I choose to live in...

Why Are We Here? #6 – Generosity! Generosity! We generously give of our time, skills, and money to invest in God’s work. (John 3:16) Our spiritual home in Jesus Christ is a place of generosity, not stinginess. God’s generosity enables our generosity and results in God receiving thanksgiving. (2 Cor. 9:6-12) Jesus is leading us on a journey out of tight fisted stinginess into open handed generosity...

Why Are We Here? #5 – Serving! By Mark Tracy. John 13:1-17 Jesus IS our _____ ! Jesus is the _____ ! More than ever, people long to _____. We are called to imitate Jesus. And, we l … Jesus is a _____. Christian life begins by allowing Jesus to _____ you. Your _____ for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” (John 13:35)

Why Are We Here? #4 – Community! Community: We’re a diverse group of believers who encourage each other as we follow Jesus. (Acts 2:42) Community life: Humble, gentle, patient, making allowance. (Eph. 4:2, 4-6) Jesus lived in community. Next Steps: - 40 Day Worship Experience: A Surrender Journey (A daily Bible Reading Plan on You Version Bible App) - Men’s Fire Night – March 25, 6-8 p.m. @ Travs...

Why Are We Here? #3 – God’s Spirit inspired and reveals God’s truth through the Bible. By Steve Anderson. There is no hope without truth. Truth! God’s Spirit inspired and reveals God’s truth through the Bible. (Ps. 43:3) Jesus – “I tell you the truth…” (John – 23 times) Truth sets people free! (John 8:31-32) At Cornerstone we share God’s truth so that people can be set free! (2 Tim. 2:2, 25) Next...

Why Are We Here? #2 – There is hope for every person in Jesus Christ! By Steve Anderson. My hopes have disappeared. (Job 17:11) “There is hope for your future,” says the Lord. (Jeremiah 31:17) Jesus lifts us up out of despair into hope! (Psalm 40:1-2: Heb. 6:19) Jesus journey to the cross demonstrated his hope in His Father. (Luke 18:31-33; 23:46) Jesus has hope for us when we do not have hope for...

Why Are We Here? #1 By Steve Anderson. - Why are we here? - Our core values: Hope, Truth, Community, Serving, Generosity - Jesus knew why he was here! (Lk. 2:49; 4:14-21; 5:31; 9:1-2; 9:21-27:23:34,46; 24:46-49) - Our mission: Helping people find their spiritual home in Jesus Christ! (Mt. 9:35-38) - Our confidence: Jesus Changes Everything! (Mt. 9:35-38) Next Steps: - Prayer – Lord Jesus, we live...

The Awakened Life: #6 – The Awakened Life is Rooted in Jesus! By Steve Anderson. - Valley of Dry Bones. (Ezek. 37:1-3) - The River of Healing. (Ezek. 47:1-12) - Remain in me. (Jesus – John 15:1-10) Next Step: #1 –Stay awake by listening to God’s Spirit. #2 – 40 Day Worship Experience – A Surrender Journey (A You Version App Bible Reading Plan) #3 – Pray for the healing of the nations.

The Awakened Life: #5 – Life In The River! By Luke Smith.

The Awakened Life: #3 – God’s Word and God’s Spirit Give Life! - Valley of Dry Bones . (Ezek. 37:4-9) - Believe God’s Word. (2 Tim. 3:16-17) - Speak God’s Word. (Joshua 1:9) - Rely on God’s Spirit. - We are awakened to a new life by God’s Word and God’s Spirit! - You are more than skin and bones! Next Steps: - The Awakened Life Daily devotionals – Text “Awake” to 605-777-7230 - Believe God’s Word...

The Awakened Life: #2 – Can We Live the Awakened Life? - Valley of Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37:1-3) - Son of man, can these bones become living people again? (Ezekiel 37:3; 2 Cor. 5:16-17) - What are signs that we as a church are beginning to live the awakened life? Taking a step to wake up! - The Awakened Life Daily devotionals. Text “Awake” to 605-777-7230 - Prayer for the Awakened Life: Sovereign Lor...

The Awakened Life #1 To be Awakened is to be a Disciple. FOLLOW Jesus! There is only one body on the planet against which the gates of hell will not prevail: THE CHURCH. “Just because you are in the church doesn’t mean you SEE the Kingdom.” How many great loves are: GOD (UP), DISCIPLES (IN), and THE BROKEN (OUT)_. In John 14:17 Jesus says the Holy Spirit lead into all TRUTH. TASTE and SEE that the...

Christmas Eve Service. God's Best Gifts - You Are Chosen! Will You Follow? By Steve Anderson.

God’s Best Gifts - #3 – Salvation! By Steve Anderson. God’s best gift of salvation. (Mt. 1:18-25) And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. (Mt. 1:21) What happens when Jesus saves us from our sins? Next Step: Invite someone to our Christmas Eve Candlelight Services using our invitation card!

God’s Best Gifts - #2 – Church! By Rick Post

God’s Best Gifts - #1 – Adoption! By Steve Anderson. The Father chose to adopt us, not out of pity, but because he loves us! (Eph. 1:4) The Father’s plan is to adopt us through Jesus! (Eph. 1:5a) Our adoption brings joy to the Father’s heart! (Eph. 1:5b) We are no longer held hostage. We’re adopted in God’s family! (Rom. 8:15) Our confidence is that through Jesus Christ, God the Father has chosen...

Jesus Stories – #5 – Jesus and Thanksgiving By Steve Anderson. Old Testament Thanksgiving (Deuteronomy 26:1-11) Jesus is in the “wrong place”. (Luke 17:11) Jesus is confronted by desperate people. (Luke 17:12-13) Jesus commands a step of faith. (Luke 17:14) Thanksgiving ratio of 1:10. (Luke 17:15-16) Jesus’ questions. (Luke 17:17) Thanksgiving is giving glory to God! (Luke 17:18) A life without th...