Cornerstone Message Podcast

"The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given." (Mark 4:24b NLT) In some of the most concentrated teaching from Jesus recorded in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus clears up confusion and paints a clear picture of his ministry—but only for those who are paying attention. See how more understanding comes as we pay closer attention to Jesus' teaching on the Kingdom of God i...

Jesus' stunning actions in the Gospel of Mark make it clear that he was redefining and reconstituting the people of God based on their response to and relationship with him. Whatever you may believe about Jesus, he made it clear he had come to set things right and invites us to be included in that mission. The response to his claims, millennia ago and today, are a dividing line that defines o...

Needs met! Wedding plans. Summer ministry plans. Taking the Gospel to every people. Newly engaged Jonathan Foreman updates us on all the news. See CornerstoneNH.org/Jon to stay in touch with Jonathan & Mayson.

Religiosity can be a cover for some pretty unpleasant attitudes and behaviors. But in Jesus we see a consistent concern for people first and foremost, displayed by his compassion for the needs he met in the people around him. In this episode of Things Set Right as we work our way through the Gospel of Mark, we see the patterns that clue us in to the structure and purpose of the story Mark tells, a...

Want clarity on how God works so you can recognize his ways? How do you know if God is in a particular circumstance? Thankfully we have a track record with which to compare our circumstances. In this episode of Things Set Right we'll see that God gave all kinds of clues as to who Jesus is and what he is doing in the opening paragraphs of the Gospel of Mark so we could recognize what was going...

When Jesus announced that the Kingdom of God was coming, he was proclaiming that God was about to set things right. What many didn't realize at the time was that he was going to begin with his people and then invite them into the endeavor. In episode two of Things Set Right, we'll see how we can participate in God's setting things right!

Jesus is still writing his story! The story doesn't end with the death, burial, or even resurrection of Jesus. After Easter things would never be the same, but a new storyline has begun. Jesus is still actively building his kingdom, and still inviting others to be a part of it.

Jesus' week traversed adoring throngs on Palm Sunday through betrayal, beatings, and eventually crucifixion on Good Friday. His followers agonized through guilt, sorrow, and silence in the second half of the week. But the end of the story wasn't written until Resurrection Sunday morning. The Easter experience reminds us that whatever we face there's always hope because the end of th...

It's hard to trust God's plans when we don't understand his plans. But God is always at work, even when it's not in the way we expect. In the Gospel of Mark, we see Jesus confirming his kingship but accomplishing his mission in ways that friends and foes alike found hard to understand. In the end, God is going to do his work in his way. Are we willing to cooperate with his plan...

We all need wisdom and insight from time to time, and sometimes urgently. How can you be sure you have the insight you need when you need it? Jesus provided the insights his disciples needed to navigate the unexpected way he was inaugurating the Kingdom of God. He still gives his followers the wisdom they need for the moment they're facing. Explore it with us in this episode of King & Cro...

Difficulty is to be expected...and can be overcome, but Jesus' method may be counterintuitive. In the second message in the series King & Cross we see that suffering and service are Jesus' example and our expectation as believers. The Gospel of Mark was written in part to encourage believers suffering persecution we can only imagine, by pointing them to the king who secured his victo...

Avoid the distractions by focusing on the focus of our faith, Jesus—who he is, what he did, and what it means for us. We're exploring the Gospel of Mark in the series King & Cross. Discover how the story of Jesus spoke to Mark's first audience, the early Christians facing withering persecution in Nero's Rome. Like them, you'll find encouragement, strength, and hope for now...

Jesus offered rest to those who are "weary and heavy-laden" but all too often we are still carrying burdens that we shouldn't or can't. What's worse is that sometimes these loads are come as part of our religious baggage. However, in the Apostle Paul's letter to the churches of Galatia, we find the formula to lighten the load: tossing off unnecessary expectations we a...

Our fears and worries can be debilitating. Jesus told us simply, "Don't worry," but did you know he gave us reasons why also? Learn the why behind "don't worry" and get skilled at dumping your worries for actions that actually make a difference.

When life wears you down, how do you find strength to keep getting up again? Sometimes the circumstances around us are bad enough. Then there's the battle in our minds. In "Choose Joy" we'll discover how to choose and experience the benefits of joy regardless of our circumstances.

Routines and ruts can be comfortable but they may not be where God's best is found. Sometimes the Lord has to disturb our life in order to give us the life he has in mind. It all starts with our willingness to say "Yes, Lord. Now what's the question?"

Purpose. We all need to know we're filling a need and making a difference. This week's Dangerous Prayer moves us beyond the comfortable, safe, and bland to a cry for world-changing, difference-making impact. The twist? Your impact is much more about your availability than your ability. Are you available, and willing to pray, "Send me!"?

Would you like to be free? We've all had the experience of doing something we really don't want to do because in the moment we really wanted to do it. Huh? Confusing right? Thankfully, there is a solution to this confusing compulsion, and it's the topic of the second Dangerous Prayer of this series. You can be free of the destructive compulsions that sometimes take over your life. H...

Student missionaries Jonathan Foreman & Mayson Cambron give us an update on their studies, ministries, and needs.

Dangerous Prayers returns with new dangerous prayers to pray for 2021! Do you have the courage to pray dangerous prayers? 

How does following Jesus make this time better than last time—regardless of the circumstances? Last year was a challenge. See how you can face this year with hope and determination no matter what you face.

The angels announced Jesus' birth with a proclamation of peace on earth and goodwill to men. But this year especially has been full of upheaval and turmoil. What are we to make of the angels' proclamation, the prophetic title of Jesus as the Prince of Peace, and Jesus himself's own promise to give us his peace when it contrasts so starkly with our reality? We believe you and the peo...

"Peace—A Cornerstone Christmas Celebration" will be available online exclusively RIGHT HERE at CornerstoneNH.org. — You can watch live with others from your church family and anywhere in the world 6 PM Thursday, Christmas Eve, and on our usual weekend schedule, 6:45 PM Saturday, and 9, 10 & 11 AM Sunday. — Or gather the family and friends in your household and watch anytime on demand...

SINCE JESUS IS WITH US, OUR SITUATION IS NEVER HOPELESS. The challenges of life are to be expected, and this year has been more challenging than most. But at Christmas time we're reminded that God is present and active, showing up in the manger of Bethlehem (among other places) to rescue and save. See how a trio of men faced down a fiery trial of their own hundreds of years before the first C...

This instant classic worship song is paired with the traditional Christmas carol to make a great song for singing during the Christmas season...and beyond!