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“No Hope” to “Know Hope!” (Psalm 25:5) By Steve Anderson. Grief strands us in hopelessness. Hope grabs hold and pulls us forward. Jesus experienced grief. (John 11:33-35; Luke 19:41-44) Grief is a pivot point: We turn to God or we turn away. Hope comes from acknowledging our grief. Hope comes from grieving in community. Grieving without hope > Grieving with conditional hope > Grieving with h...

“No Heaven” to “Know Heaven!” By Steve Anderson. Heaven is not our default destination. (Rev. 20:15; 21:27) Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) The purpose of this earthly life is to get us ready to enjoy the new heaven and new earth! (Rom. 8:28) The best is yet to come! (Phil. 3:13-14) God promises to make up for th...

“No Resurrection” to “Know Resurrection!”  By Luke Smith. Definition of resuscitate | re·sus·ci·tate : to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness. This happens times in the Bible. body. Will eventually again.  Definition of resurrect | -res·ur·rect: to raise from the dead; to bring to view, attention, or use again. This happens time in the Bible. body. Will die. The disciples...

Easter Series: “No Forgiveness” to “Know Forgiveness!” By Steve Anderson ____ do we need to be forgiven? (Rom 3:23) ____ can God forgive? (Rom. 3:24-26) Jesus is our ___________. (Lev. 16:7-10, 21-22) God’s forgiveness in Christ is like the ocean ________. Forgiven people _________! (Matthew 6:12) Next Step: “I am forgiven in Christ!” Watch video episode here .  Watch more here .  www.co...

Easter Series: “Know Judgment” to “No Judgment!” By Steve Anderson We live in an “anti-judgment” culture. As the Creator, God has the right to judge. (Gen. 1:1, 1:31; 18:25) Only God can judge accurately. (1 Sam. 16:7, James 4:12, Mt. 7:1-3, Mt. 16:27) There is a final judgment. (Rev. 20:11-15) God the Creator has made a way for us to experience no judgment. (John 3:18) Next Step: Receive the good...

NF #2: “No Mission” to “We Know Our Lives Have Mission!” By Steve Anderson. The authority, command, and promise of Jesus. (Mt. 28:18-20) Which interprets the other: The American Dream or the Kingdom of God? (Phil. 4:13) Mission is an important assignment! (Eph. 2:10) Jesus recruits players, not spectators. Next Steps: • Affirm your true identity: “I’m on mission with Jesus!” • Affirm your capacity...

Easter Sunday! “Know Fear” to “No Fear!”  by Steve Anderson The first Easter began with fear and confusion. (Mark 16:1-8) The presence of the risen Christ removed fear from the lives of the disciples. (1 Cor. 15:3-8) We do not have resurrection power. God does! (2 Cor. 1:8-10) Next Steps: • Give your greatest fear to the risen Jesus Christ. • Trust the resurrection power of God! Resurrection...

By Jesse Hurkes. Mark 15:24-37 - Jesus expected death, but Jesus also for his death. • 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. Romans 5:15-19 - We don’t have to death, we can be pre...

By Steve Anderson. Persecution is a program or process designed to harass and oppress. Get the Romans involved. Blatant persecution! Jesus is silent. A possible way out. Pilate caves. (Mk. 15:1-15) Early Christians experienced persecution. (John 16:33; Acts 8:1; 1 Thess. 2:14; 2 Cor. 12:10; 1 Pt. 4:12-13; 1 Tim. 3:12; Rev. 14:12) We don’t follow Jesus so life will be easy. We follow Jesus because...

By Steve Anderson. Betrayal is a violation of trust. Peter fails the test. (Mk. 14:66-68) Peter’s betrayal deepens. (Mk. 14:69-70a) Peter’s becomes a traitor. (Mk. 14:70b-71) Peter wakes up! (Mk. 14:72) Do not be surprised by betrayal; Jesus wasn’t. Betrayal either leads us to anger or leads us to God. A God-centered identity frame deflates the impact of betrayal. Jesus deflates Peter’s betrayal w...

By Steve Anderson. The scene is set. (Mk. 14:53-54) False witnesses fail. (Mk. 14:55-59) Jesus is silent. (Mk. 14:60-62) Jesus confirms his identity. (Mk. 14:62) Jesus identity is rejected. (Mk. 14:63-65) Where do you get your sense of identity? (Mk. 1:11) Do have the right “identity frame”? Next Step: • Receive your identity in Christ. • Receive your identity in Christ through Baptism, Confirmati...

By Steve Anderson. Surrender to God happens at times of crisis. (Mk. 14:32-34) We struggle with a crisis until we reach a decision. (Mk. 14:35-36) The decision to surrender to God is our own. (Mk. 14:37-41) Follow Jesus’ path of surrender that is rewarded with victory! (Phil. 2:5-11) Next Step: • Recall your “surrender points” • Surrender to the Father! Prayer: True God – Father, Son and Holy Spir...

By Steve Anderson. Who are you following? At the Last Supper Jesus reveals that his life has a clear, God-centered purpose. (Mk. 14:12) Instructions given and carried out. (Mk. 14:13-16) Betrayal exposed. (Mk. 14:17-21) Jesus repurposes the Passover Meal. (Mk. 14:22-26) Where do you find the purpose for your life? (Ps. 139:16) All the chapters in our lives are different, yet the same. (Lk. 2:49) N...

"I Can Do It Myself!" VS. "We Need Community!" -  Jesus changes everything by exposing lies and showing us the truth! (John 14:6). By Steve Anderson. Watch video episode here .  Watch more here .  www.cornerstonewat.com

"Seek Reward on Earth" VS. "Seek Reward in Heaven". Jesus changes everything by exposing lies and showing us the truth! (John 14:6). By Steve Anderson. Watch video episode here .  Watch more here .  www.cornerstonewat.com

The goal of parenting is to raise: 1) Happy Kids  OR  2) Kids that Follow Jesus? Jesus changes everything by exposing lies and showing us the truth! (John 14:6). By Luke Smith & Jesse Hurkes. Watch video episode here .  Watch more here .  www.cornerstonewat.com

Is marriage: A piece of paper or a covenant? Jesus changes everything by exposing lies and showing us the truth! (John 14:6). By Steve Anderson. Watch video episode here .  Watch more here .  www.cornerstonewat.com

Avoid suffering OR Suffer well! Jesus changes everything by exposing lies and showing us the truth! (John 14:6). By Steve Anderson. Watch video episode here .  Watch more here .  www.cornerstonewat.com

Life is about pleasure OR Life is about purpose! Jesus changes everything by exposing lies and showing us the truth! (John 14:6) By Steve Anderson. Watch video episode here .  Watch more here .

I know what’s best! OR God knows what’s best! By Steve Anderson. Watch video episode here .  Watch more here .

Jesus changes everything by exposing lies and showing us the truth! By Steve Anderson. Watch video of this episode here .  Watch more here .