Cornerstone Lafayette

We explore four key lesson of wise communication given by Proverbs - knowing when to be silent, how to listen, how to speak, and how to remain calm - which lead to knowledge, life, and freedom. Ultimately, we are presented with a choice between the way of the fool and the way of the wise, emphasizing that true wisdom in communication stems from a transformed heart.

Proverbs teaches that food is a gift from God to be enjoyed with thanksgiving, but also with wisdom and self-control, making prudent choices about consumption, avoiding gluttony and drunkenness.

The book of Proverbs provides God's wisdom for cultivating healthy relationships and marriages, contrasting the characteristics of sinful friendships with those that encourage, support, and spur spiritual growth.

The book of Proverbs offers divine wisdom from God to all who seek it, providing wisdom that is practical, relational, insightful, and ethical. Solomon's wisdom, ultimately fulfilled in Christ, teaches us to apply God's law to every area of life, gaining wisdom through Scripture, prayer, observation, and Godly counsel.

The prophet Nahum unveils God's righteous anger and power to utterly destroy the wicked city of Nineveh. However, while God's anger is righteous, He is slow to His anger as shown by His mercy to the Ninevites when they were repentant of their sins in the book of Jonah. Nahum declares God as the good deliverer who protects His people and commands us to mirror His slowness to anger as we proclaim th...

The prophet Micah condemns the injustices and idolatry rampant among God's people, warning of imminent judgment from the Lord. Yet Micah also declares God's faithfulness to a remnant, prophesying that from humble Bethlehem will come the eternal ruler who will restore Israel and unite all nations under His peaceful reign.

The prophet Obadiah pronounces God's harsh judgment on the proud nation of Edom for their cruelty toward Israel during the Babylonian exile. However, Obadiah also prophesies hope - that God will restore His people and make a way for even the Edomites to experience salvation through the coming of His kingdom. This small book reveals God's opposition to prideful arrogance while also displaying His h...

The prophet Amos brought a message that was unpopular in his time, speaking of God's roaring charges against Israel's sin - reminding them that God will hold all accountable. Though Amos also foretells God's compassionate restoration plan for all of His people from Christ through the lineage of David.

Followers of Christ have an ultimate allegiance to King Jesus, yet are still called to honor our God-ordained government authorities. Our citizenship of God's kingdom should spur us toward being model citizens in our earthly kingdoms, as salt and light. Josh Hershberger is an attorney, minister and speaker, he leads the Church Ambassador Network, an Indiana-specific ministry that builds relationsh...

The book of Jonah explores the contrast between God's merciful character and Jonah's assumptions about what God is really like. While Jonah proves to be disobedient, unrepentant and unconcerned for the Ninevites, "they" themselves repent at Jonah's warning - exposing Jonah's vindictive nature against God's compassion. Jonah's experience prompts self-reflection: What am I really like? Do I share Jo...

The book of Joel issues a foreboding message of warning, describing a locust invasion as a harbinger of God's imminent judgment. Yet amidst the gloom, Joel offers the hope of restoration. Through the contrasting themes of impending destruction and the promise of God's restorative grace, Joel calls the people to repentance in light of the coming Day of the Lord.

The book of Hosea powerfully illustrates God's relentless, "expensive" love for His spiritually adulterous people, exemplified in Hosea's own marriage to Gomer. Though spiritual adultery and sin provokes God's anger, His transformative love offers forgiveness and mercy to those who return to Him, foreshadowing the work of Jesus Christ to reconcile His people to Himself.

We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave, conquering death once and for all. Jesus's miraculous raising of Lazarus in John 11 foreshadowed His own resurrection, providing hope that in Christ, we too will experience eternal life.

Good Friday Service

Jesus calls every Christian to abide or remain vitally connected to Him, the true vine, in order to bear lasting fruit. As we go into the world abiding in Christ's love, our fruitful lives will reveal our true discipleship and the source of our joy - Christ Himself.

Jesus in John 14 declares how He is the exclusive way, truth and life - the only path to God the Father is through His atoning sacrifice on the cross. As we face this world's troubles, we can set our minds on the glorious reality that awaits us in heaven with Jesus. In troubling times, Jesus prescribes belief in His promises about heaven - there is room for us in the Father's house, He is preparin...

While Moses and David both shepherded God's people, Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment as the good shepherd who intimately knows and cares for His sheep. As the prophets foretold, Jesus shepherds with both authority and gentleness - He laid down His life for the sheep to bring them into one flock.

Jesus declared in John 10 that He is the true shepherd whose sheep hear His voice and that He is the door to abundant life - vibrant spiritual health, robust joy, and untouchable freedom. God is never indifferent about the suffering of His people, and as the good shepherd, Jesus will hold people accountable for how they treat His flock.

Jesus identifies Himself as the one who makes covenant promises to Abraham. In this passage of John 8, there are three main covenant promises Jesus will bring. Jesus brings a new freedom, a new Father, and will bring a new future.

Who is Jesus? To answer that question we are going to look at seven statements that Jesus makes about Himself throughout the book of John.

Pastor Alex wraps up the Ruth series looking at how a promise has been fulfilled and a problem resolved through a perfect redeemer.

Pastor Mike continuing in our series in Ruth looks at chapter 3 and the illustration of redemption that this account gives us.

Pastor Mike continues us through our Ruth series where we see how the great faithfulness and sovereignty of God redeems us even when we are in a hopeless situation.

Beginning a new series in Ruth, we look at how even through the uncertainty and hopelessness of the world, God's Sovereignty allows the faithful to see a hopeful future.

Guest speaker Will Massaro looks with us on what practical, biblical steps we can take to Imitate Jesus Christ in His evangelism strategy.