Cornerstone Church in Watertown SD

Four Kinds of Christmas: Which Are You? By Steve Anderson. Christmas begins with darkness. (Isa. 9:2) How do we handle darkness? Scrooge, Shopper, Santa, Stable Darkness always wins. Get used to it. (Scrooge)  Thomas (John 11:16; 20:24-25)  King Herod (Matthew 2:1-23) How are we like Scrooge? Scrooges miss out on light and hope! (Jn. 1:4-5) Daily Prayer: God our Father, I come to you through Jes...

We Enjoy the Truth about God the Father! #6 – God the Father Forgives! By Steve Anderson. I renounce the lie that you, Father God, have condemned me and no longer forgive me. We assume God’s first impulse is to judge, condemn, and write us off. We assume God’s forgiveness is conditional. I choose to believe the truth that You, Father God, have forgiven all my sins and will never use them against m...

We Enjoy the Truth about God the Father! #5 – Father God Gives Good Gifts! By Luke Smith. Next Step – Daily Prayer: I renounce the lie that you, Father God, have been mean, cruel, or abusive to me. I choose to believe the truth that Satan is mean, cruel and abusive, but You, Father God, are loving gentle, and protective. (Ps. 18:2; Mt. 11:28-20; Eph. 6:10-18) Watch video episode here .  Watch...

We Enjoy the Truth about God the Father! #4 – God the Father Loves! By Steve Anderson. How do you know if someone loves you? Love is wanting God’s best for a person. (Gen. 1:26-27) The problem of evil and suffering. (Jn. 10:10) God the Father is at work to bring restoration to this broken world. (Jn. 3:16; 1 Jn. 4:10,16) The Son reveals the Father’s love for you. (Jn. 15:15-17) See in your own his...

We Enjoy the Truth about God the Father! #3 – God the Father Parents! By Steve Anderson. God the Father parents! (Heb. 12:7-11) So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. (Rom. 8:1) God the Father’s discipline employs the challenges and difficulties of life for our benefit and God’s glory. (Rom. 8:28) God as Judge vs. God as Mentor Problems and trials = Discipline (Rom....

We Enjoy the Truth about God the Father! #2 – God the Father Cares! By Steve Anderson. The Son reveals the Father to us: - The Son sets a man free! (Lk. 4:31-36) - The Son heals a leper. (Lk. 5:12-16) - The Son heals a deformed hand. (Lk. 6:6-11) - The Son gives a widow back her son. (Lk. 7:11-17) - The Son prays for Peter’s protection. (Lk. 22:31-32) The Son reveals a Father who knows you, and is...

We Enjoy the Truth about God the Father! #1 – God is our Father! By Steve Anderson Jesus changes everything by connecting us to God as Father. (Lk. 11:1-2; 1 Jn. 5:1) Jesus’ identity becomes our identity! (Mark 1:9-11; 1 Jn. 3:1) Who we are is shaped by our understanding of God. (Eph. 1:3-8) We renounce the lie and affirm what is true! Next Step – Daily Prayer: I renounce the lie that You, Father...

We are a church that blesses people! We share Jesus with people! By Carla Johnson • Who is  ___________. • This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person! The old _________ has gone. A new _____  has begun!”   (2 Corinthians 5:17) • I knew I was  ___________. •   __________ is part of my life rhythm. • How lovely are the feet of those who br...

We are a church that blesses people! We Bless People by Listening to their Stories! By Mark Tracy. • When it comes to building relationships there are two principles that go together:  ________________ and ________________. • Anytime you demonstrate a willingness to listen and give the gift of understanding, you  earn the right to have it _______________. • Ben Sternke says we should thi...

We are a church that blesses people! #2 – We Bless People by Meeting Them Where They’re At! By Steve Anderson. Jesus met people where they were at: - Jesus met people in their sin. (Lk. 5:27-32) - Jesus met people in their grief. (Lk. 7:11-17) - Jesus met people who were trapped. (Lk. 8:26-39) - Jesus went after people who were lost. (Lk. 15:1-7) - Jesus met people without hope. (Lk. 18:35-43) - J...

We are a church that blesses people! #1 – We Bless People by Praying for Them! By Steve Anderson. Why pray for people? (1 Tim. 2:1) There is a difference between being a good neighbor and praying for someone. Why don’t we pray for the people God has placed in our lives? BLESS people as you pray for them:    B – Body    L – Labor    E – Emotions  &n...

We are a church that blesses people! By Steve Anderson. Is life about mission or recreation? Our re-creation is found in our mission! God has a missional heart. He chooses us so we will be a blessing! (Gen. 12:1-3; Lk. 10:1-5) We bless by: • Praying for people we know! • Meeting people where they’re at! • Listening to people’s story! • Sharing Jesus with people! There is no “us” vs. “them”. God’s...

Work is a Gift! By Steve Anderson. Work was a gift from God. (Gen. 1:27-31) Work became a curse without God. (Gen. 3:17-19) Work is redeemed in Christ! (Eph. 4:28) Our work journey:  I want work that is a gift to me!  I want my work to be a gift to others!  My work is a gift to God! Prayer for work: Lord, whatever I do today, I do as a gift to you. Thank you for this wonderful world you created...

In Christ Alone #6 – It’s About the Opportunities Jesus Bring s! By Steve Anderson. We always represent Jesus Christ! How should we approach life? (Col. 4:2) What should we pray for? (Col. 4:3-4) How should we live? (Col. 4:5) How should we talk? (Col. 4:6) We live in community! (Col. 4:7-18) Next Steps: • Are you in Christ alone or are you alone? • Be alert to the opportunities Jesus Christ bring...

In Christ Alone #5 – It’s About New Life in Jesus Christ! By Steve Anderson. We get a new life in Jesus Christ! (Col. 3:1-4)  You have been raised to new life with Christ.  You died to this life.  Your real life is hidden with Christ in God. It’s time to change clothes: Take off the old life and put on the new life! (Col. 3:5-17) Our “new clothes” reflect Jesus! (Col. 3:12-16) What the new life...

In Christ Alone #4 - It’s not about the rules, it’s about the relationship.  By Mark Tracy. With Jesus … it has never been about the rules … it has always … been about the ___________. (Col. 2:8-15)   When we truly surrender our life to Jesus … we make a vow much like a  ____________  vow.  In Romans 6:11, Paul says you “should    __________   your...

In Christ Alone #3 – It’s all about gladly serving Jesus! By Steve Anderson. For whom or what are you willing to sacrifice and suffer? (Col. 1:24-25, 27-29; 1 Cor. 12:27; Mk. 12:31; 1 Tim. 5:8) Comfort is not the goal. The goal is a glad willingness to sacrifice so that our neighbors can experience the love of Jesus Christ. Our glad willingness to sacrifice so our neighbors can experience the love...

In Christ Alone #2 – Who is Jesus? By Steve Anderson. Jesus Christ is God made visible. (Col. 1:15) Jesus Christ is God. (Col. 1:16-17) Jesus Christ is the head of the church. (Col. 1: 18-19) Jesus Christ brings peace. (Col. 1:20) Jesus asks: “Who do you say that I am?” (Mt. 16:13-17) Watch video episode here .  Watch more here .  www.cornerstonewat.com

In Christ Alone | Colossians 1:1-14 By Jesse Hurkes. Our _______ affect our beliefs and what we _______ determines how we act. G od created us to be with Him. O ur sins separate us from God. S ins cannot be removed by good deeds. P aying the price for sin Jesus died and rose again. E veryone who trusts in Him alone has eternal life. L ife with Jesus starts now and lasts forever. Relationship and R...

Can God Be Trusted? #6 (Dan. 6:1-28) Will God be faithful? By Steve Anderson. Daniel proves himself faithful. (Dan. 6:1-5) The trap is set! (Dan. 6:6-9) Daniel stays faithful to God. (Dan. 6:10-11) The trap is sprung! (Dan. 6:12-15) Faithful Daniel experiences God’s faithfulness! (Dan. 6:16-24; Isa. 43:18-19) The King honors the true God! (Dan. 6:25-28) Next Steps: • Pledge your highest allegiance...

Can God Be Trusted? #5 (Dan. 5:1-31) - Is God involved in our world? By Steve Anderson. A King chooses self-worship. (Dan. 5:1-4) Self-worship becomes a nightmare. (Dan. 5:5-8) Hope. (Dan. 5:10-12) The vision explained: The King has not honored God. (Dan. 5:13-28) God lifts up Daniel and humbles the King. (Dan. 5:29-31; 1 Pt. 5:5-6; Mk. 10:45) Next Steps: • Pray for our nation. • Humble yourself b...

By Luke Smith. Daniel 4:1-37 PRAYER: “One True God, I confess that there are times I have ignored your presence in my life.  I need you to be involved.  Teach me more about my story.  Show me obstacles that I have let keep you at a distance.  Give me a hunger to listen.  Give me faith to trust.  Give me courage to obey.  Amen.”

Can God Be Trusted? #3 - Who or what is worthy of worship? By Steve Anderson. The King demands a statue be worshiped. (Dan. 3:1-6) Everyone worships the statue. (Dan. 3:7) Three Jews refuse. (Dan. 3:8-12) The King issues a threat. (Dan. 3:13-15) The Jews state their total trust in God. (Dan. 3:16-18 God rescues those who trust Him. (Dan. 3:19-27) The King recognizes the true God. (Dan. 3:28-30) Ne...

Can God Be Trusted? #2 - Is the future a mystery to God? By Steve Anderson. The King’s mysterious dream and demand. (Dan. 2:1-6) The failure of human wisdom. (Dan. 2:7-13) Daniel trusted God to reveal the mystery. (Dan. 2:14-23) Daniel reveals God’s future to the King. (Dan. 2:24-45) The King worships God as the Lord over kings. (Dan. 2:46-48) Next Steps: • Trust God to reveal to you what you need...

Can God Be Trusted? By Steve Anderson. God’s in charge even when it looks like he’s not. (Dan. 1:1-2) God’s people are trained to serve a new king and new gods. (Dan. 1:3-7) Daniel proposes a test. (Dan. 1:8-14) God’s way proves better and is adopted. (Dan. 1:15-16) God uniquely gifts his people for God’s glory. (Dan. 1:17) The exiles become leaders! (Dan. 1:18-21) Choice between a blessing or a c...