Cornerstone Message Podcast

At the beginning of the year, our congregation was asked what topics they wanted to hear about. There were multiple responses related to what is currently going on in Israel, so in this message, we explore how we are to understand & respond to current events—there and elsewhere—in light of Scripture.

Hear about Jon & Mayson's first year as Cross-Cultural Interns in Portugal! Why is there a need for missionaries in Portugal? What have they been doing? How is your support helping?

Enter your next season of life with your faith bolstered and your hope high! In multiple places in the Bible, God gives people a particular practice that helps them look back with gratitude for the past and look forward to the future in hope. In this week's message we'll look at one such instance and apply the lesson to our own lives so that you can move forward with a strengthened faith...

When safety & security are uncertain, where can you turn for help? For our Christmas Eve morning celebration we're looking at the prophetic promise of "God With Us," fulfilled when Jesus showed up on that first Christmas day.

Can you do well even when things aren’t going well? In this week's concluding episode of In It Together, we'll explore a passage in the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippian church that unlocks the secret of contentment in any and every circumstance.

Is it possible to experience "peace on earth and good will toward man" in today's anxiety producing world and fragmented culture? In this episode of In It Together, we'll explore a passage in the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippian church that maps out the path to peace in our relationship with others, among ourselves, and perhaps most importantly, in ourselves. What d...

Is the path you’re on taking you where you want to go? In this week's episode of In It Together, we'll explore a passage in the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippian church that outlines two contrasting paths, living as an enemy of the cross or as a citizen of heaven. Being an enemy of the cross is probably not what you think, and living as a citizen of heaven is probably better—a...

Where do you stand with God? Is your faith strong? Is your conscience clear? In this episode of In It Together, we'll explore a passage in the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippian church designed to safeguard their faith against derailing dangers that would shipwreck their faith and pervert the Gospel. These same dangers face us today, but they can be derailed...it all comes down to w...

Ever feel like you're in it...alone? Going through something? Trying to accomplish something? You weren't designed to go it alone. We can accomplish more together than we can apart. And those that are in the arena have a lot more fun than those watching from the stands. In this week's episode of In It Together, we'll see how even the Apostle Paul depended upon his coworkers to...

Why is it that there's too often so little difference between the way believers act and approach life compared to their unbelieving friends and neighbors? As we study through the New Testament letter from the Apostle Paul to the Philippian church, we see Paul presenting a vision of what it looks like to be a full-fledged and fully-committed citizen of God's kingdom while living in an out...

We'd all like to know we're making progress. We don't like making the same mistakes twice. We want nagging problems solved. We want challenging relationships to get better. But how can I be certain that I will keep growing, keep on making progress, and that good outcomes and fresh starts are in my future? When the Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the church he founded in the Roman Col...

The Apostle Paul and the churches he founded often encountered opposition. Philippi, a Roman colony in Greece, was no exception. Small in number, sailing against the prevailing cultural winds, and seen as a threat more than a help, the church at Philippi seemed to be in a perilous situation. Paul himself, the congregation's founder, was away and imprisoned because of the Gospel. But in spite...

It's possible to show up at a church of any size, even a small one, and get lost in the crowd. Nothing is more discouraging than being surrounded by people and feeling alone. But it doesn't have to be that way. Most likely it's a misunderstanding: looking for connection in all the wrong places. What is the context for connection?

Many people come to church hoping to find fellowship and friendship. But even in a small church, not everyone has a lot in common, and those things we share, our common ground, are the usual foundation for relationships. So how does a diverse group become close knit?

Pastor David Denis of our On Site host church, United Baptist, updates us on the story of why ownership of the building is transferring from United Baptist Church to Restoration Foursquare Church. These two of four of the congregations meeting at our location have been talking about this for a while and it's becoming official in October. Practically speaking it means that you'll notice s...

You can get skilled at putting things right! Relationships are not always smooth sailing. But if our relationship is on the rocks, can anything be done? There are principles and steps that can set your 'ship right. Learn them and you'll be Master & Commander at putting things right.

Is it possible to miss how God is at work in the lives of the people around us? Sometimes we miss out on the friendships God has for us or the ways God wants to work through us in the lives of our friends because we don't know what to look for, or understand what God has done for us. Stay on target and stay on mission (and see how communion ties in to it all). What you're looking for may...

Are you happy with the number and health of your friendships? What makes for good friends and good friendships, at church and elsewhere? Make more friends and have better friendships: make a connection during the Praxis: Grow series.

How can money become a source of joy rather than stress? In this episode of Praxis: Go, Brian highlights three habits that can change the way you relate to money to make your life better and make you better at life.

There's more to do and needs to be done than we have time or resources to do. So how can we go from the frustration of seeing unmet needs everywhere we look to the satisfaction of seeing needs met everywhere we go? In this episode of "Go" we'll see God's plan to overwhelm the needs in our world with his overwhelming provision.

No doubt you've faced situations where you want to help, but don't feel like you have what is needed to make a difference. What if what keeps us from doing as much good as we'd like to do is not our limited resources but our limited understanding?

Ever wonder what makes a church really flourish? In the Scriptures, a church that is "healthy and growing and full of love" is one where "each part does its own special work." (Ephesians 4:16 NLT) Imagine a church where everyone has a role to play and plays their part. That's a church that's enjoyable and effective!

How can you keep from sabotaging yourself? There are lots of ways people get in their own way, but most of us don't realize how we hamstring ourselves with what we tell ourselves. What if you stopped lying to yourself for even one week?

How do you keep from stalling out on your spiritual journey? The answer is ancient and effective. Discover the reasons why worshipping together weekly has been the practice of people pursuing God since the beginning.

Olivia tells us about her just-completed mission trip to South Africa by highlighting some impactful moments.