Cornerstone Church Kingston

Continuing our series in Esther, Pete preaches from Esther 3:1-15. In this passage we see Haman enter centre stage, and he looks to have all the favourite and authority that King Xerxes can give - except for the refusal of one man, Modecai, to bow the knee to him. As Haman becomes obsessed with punishing not only Mordecai but all his people, the Jews, too, he creates a horrendous plan to see the e...

In July's Mix, Tom takes us to the end of history in Revelation 20: 11 - 21: 5. The life we live, which is at times full of monotony and pain, is only the old order of the world. A new order is coming. At the end of time and beginning of eternity, Jesus shall return and the book of life shall be opened. One question matters: is your life inscribed in its pages? 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Nothing New...

As we continue our series in Esther, Rory preaches from Esther 2:1-23. In this passage we see King Xerxes remember what he did with Vashti, and he accepts the proposal of his advisors: to search the whole kingdom for the most beautiful young women to pick a new queen from. As Rory unpacks these verses for us, we see horror of the preparation process, the faithfulness of Mordecai (who has taken car...

We have all heard many times that Jesus is the good shepherd - but what makes this good shepherd good? Guest speaker Nathan answers that very question, proving that Christ not only came to die, but to lead. To all the lost sheep of this world: let Him lead you to life. 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Reading 02:39 The Shepherd 11:47 Truly Good 35:23 Response 41:24 Closing Prayer

'Authority' can be a nasty word for many - but should it be? Looking at Hebrews 13: 1-17, Pete approaches the difficult topic of what good, honourable, responsible leaders look like, and how we should respond to them. Consider the leaders of the church, consider their lives and ways, and walk with them in the Word. 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Reading 03:26 Chaff 08:00 Yesterday, Today And Forever 16:...

As we begin our new series looking at the book of Esther, Rory preaches from Esther 1:1-22. In this passage we see the context for the events of this incredible book - the power, might and wealth of King Xerxes. As Rory introduces the book and unpacks the first chapter, we find that this king’s power and authority is on shaky ground, as one act of defiance threatens to unravel the very fabric of t...

As we conclude our series in Why Jesus Came to Die, Tom preaches from Revelation 7:9-17. In this passage we see the great multitude that will stand before God when he comes again, in pure white robes and praising His name. But who are these people? They are from every tribe, tongue and nation - from the farthest reaches, to the next door neighbour. As Tom unpacks these verses for us, we see their...

From the foundation of Hebrews 13: 5-6, Tom addresses the terrible problem of discontentment that assails us all. The love of money is more than just coins and accounts, but a deep-rooted desire for that which God has not given us. Is Christ sufficient for you? Do you lean on his promises? Free yourself now from the love of money. 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Reading 03:37 The Love Of Money 08:44 The...

Continuing our series in Why Jesus Came to Die, Alex preaches from Genesis 50:15-26. In this passage we see Joseph’s interaction with his devious, envious brothers who beat him and sold him into slavery, only for Joseph, by God’s great power and plan, to become second to Pharaoh. You might think Joseph’s reaction to his brothers’ visit might be fraught with wrath and vengeance. His words to them a...

In The Mix of June, Tom asks one of the most important questions in the world: what is the Bible, anyway? Here is the God-breathed word: fully accessible, fully trustworthy, and more than enough for every good work. Come and see the beauty of the greatest book in existence. 00:00 Introduction 00:36 What Is The Bible? 03:08 Perspicuity 21:07 Inerrancy 32:58 Sufficiency 42:36 Closing Prayer

Romans 10: 8-21 is clear: how can the many peoples of the Earth hear the good news if there are none to reach out? In this unique interview, Ken Brown shares his thoughts as one who has done just that. Though the workers are few in the great harvest of missionary work, Ken's story speaks for itself: the results are beautiful. 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Reading 02:40 Missionary Stories 04:27 Ken's St...

As we continue our series in Why Jesus Came to Die, Josh preaches from Revelation 7:9-12. In this passage we see the great multitude that will stand before the throne of God and proclaim His praises - from every tribe, tongue and nation. We see the people that Jesus won for God, what was needed to make this possible, and what it means for us today.

As we continue our series looking at Why Jesus Came to Die, Thomas Gant preaches from Ezekiel 36:24-28, referencing Titus 2:11-3:8. In this passage we see God’s amazing promise to give his people a new heart - something we cannot achieve in our own strength. As Thomas unpacks these verses we see our desperate need, Jesus’ solution through his death on the cross, and what it means for us today.

Luke 2: 39-52 presents us with a very different angle on Jesus: before he was the man who saved, he was the boy who grew up. Here Tom shows us just how important Jesus' quiet thirty years of pre-ministry life were. Both fully God and fully man, he lived the perfect, sinless life that we could not. How beautiful it is that our God knows what it is to be human. 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Readings 04:3...

As we continue our series on Why Jesus Came to Die, Thomas preaches from 1 Peter 3:8-18. In this passage we see Peter’s charge to all believers - to love each other in mind and body and soul - because Jesus first suffered and died for us, and Thomas unpacks the reasons why all this is possible: at the heart of the gospel is God himself.

Reinforcing Hebrews 23: 1-4 with Ephesians 5: 22-33, Tom shows us that our triune God is a relational God. Honouring marriage is not exclusively for the ostensibly happy couples while the perpetual bachelors take notes from the stands, but a practical outflowing of worship in which all can participate. No matter our status or stage in life, we can all honour the picture of God's love. 00:00 Introd...

It's important to love yourself...isn't it? Through Hebrews 13: 1-9 and Philippians 4: 10-19, Pete exposes the great lie of self-love and all its self-obsessive, self-absorbed, self-destructive narcissism. Love must not fall inwards. Instead, as Christ radically loves us, so shall we radically love others. 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Reading 03:51 Love Yourself? 13:50 The Heart Of The Church 24:36 Ri...

As we continue our series in Why Jesus Came to Die, Rory preaches from Romans 8:18-25. In this passage we see that all of creation is groaning through brokenness - but Jesus came to fix this. As Rory unpacks these verses alongside some verses from Isaiah, we see that even though we may have troubles and go through suffering in this life, those who know Jesus have a hope that far outshines even the...

Pete continues our series on why Jesus came to die, preaching from Colossians 1:15-23. Pete helps us consider the utter futility of the world, our lives and our futures with everything and everyone slowly trundling to the grave, and asks the question: does the Bible offer any hope? The answer is a resounding ‘yes’, and in this passage we see the incredible truths about who Jesus is, and the cosmic...

Continuing in Hebrews 12: 18 - 13: 8, Tom opens up the dining room of the believer's heart. What does it really mean to show Christian hospitality? Who are we to care for and why is it so important? And why does Tom insist on speaking Greek? 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Reading 04:07 The Return 11:34 The What Of Hospitality 14:25 The Who Of Hospitality 28:25 The Why Of Hospitality 39:17 Closing Prayer

As we continue our new series looking at why Jesus came to die, Pete preaches from Isaiah 53:1-12. This famous passage talks about what Jesus accomplished by dying on the cross, and God’s desire behind it. As we consider what these verses mean, Pete unpacks an uncomfortable and remarkable truth: Jesus didn’t seek to love us (humans) above all else by dying for us - he sought to love God first. We...

Zooming in on Hebrews 12:18 - 13:8, Tom focuses our attention on a single verse: 'keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters'. Our commitment to God's people is critical to our commitment to God, but how much do we truly act on this? Perhaps it is time to reignite our unity as one living, growing body of Christ. 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Reading 06:04 Brotherly Love 12:10 Keep On... 17:13 ....

As we begin a new series on ‘Why Jesus came to die’, Tom preaches from Romans 3:9-31. In this passage Paul comes to his conclusion about mankind’s standing before God - silent, facing his Just wrath, and guilty of sin. However, it doesn’t end there - God’s salvation has been given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. But how is this possible? As Tom helps us explore these verses furth...

Expanding on Hebrews 12 with the help of Exodus 19, Rory takes us on a mountaineering expedition. Before you are two awesome mountains: one of fire and wrath and law, the other of hope and justice and mediation. Both are of God. But which one have you, believer, been called to scale? 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Readings 08:41 Two Mountains 16:44 Mount Sinai 24:58 Mount Zion 33:54 Two Responses 47:29...

In this special, Pete helps us take a look at what happened to Jesus’ disciples following his resurrection and the great commission - we look at their mission, their deaths and their sharing the good news with the world - and we consider what it means in a practical sense for Jesus’ followers today.