The Cornerstone Corner

It might be easy to love those who are nice to us and treat us well, but what about when the relationships are difficult and love & kindness do not come as easy? In this message, Pastor Matt explores the story of Hosea who was called to love someone who was pretty tough to love and we learn more about showing Christ-like love to those around us; even when they may seem "unloveable."  This...

The average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime, meaning a third of our life is spent at work! So, it's safe to say our work life plays a huge role in the quality of our existence.  In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman explores 2 keys that are crucial to more regularly finding joy at work by looking at a relationship between 3 colleagues named Paul, Barnabas, & John/Mar...

We've all heard of the concept of dynamic duos, people who are well known because of something they did or do together.  Well...there are some GREAT ones in the Bible!  Duos that can teach us a thing or two on how to live in the world we find ourselves in 2019, a culture which is fairly relationally bankrupt.   In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman & Erin Simpson explore a relati...

We've all heard the saying, "You just have to pick yourself up by your bootstraps!" While that phrase does ring true sometimes in life, when it comes to our spiritual lives, nothing can be farther from the truth. In this message, Josh Simpson discusses the fact that seeing fruit spiritually, whether we know it or not,  doesn't actually come from human effort...by trying hard. Spiritual "fruit...

Trying to be things we are not can be exhausting, but living in the stream of our God given design is...well...refreshing! In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman explores the concept of spiritual gifts! He discusses what gifts are available and, specifically, what each of ours exactly are. The true is knowing the details of our design helps us live in the "sweet spot of life" where God wants us to b...

Sometimes having more of something in life is just better...more sleep...more time...more peace! And, the truth is, having more when it comes to expanding the Kingdom of God and people giving their lives to Jesus is WAY BETTER! In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman explores 2 keys to helping a spiritual movement of "more"  happen around us.  What role do we play to help? This is the final...

Approach matters!  How we approach things each day emotionally & relationally, our attitude with others, matters! In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman & Stephanie Stanger explore 2 reasons why it's important to regularly examine our attitude, to seek a good mindset or a glad & sincere heart, as the early church did in the book of Acts.  This message continues our study of the...

There is something that draws us in when we see people band together and get on the other side of something...when we overcome!  In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman explores 2 keys to pressing in and doing life well together….being an extravagant community.  This message continues our study of the first century church as a part of our  "Bare Necessities: The Marks of a Healthy Star...

How willing are you to share your "stuff"?  Time?  Energy? Possessions?  Finances?  In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman discusses 2 reasons to press into being more openhanded in how we live our lives with one another, especially as church, despite the seemingly selfish society in which we are living today. He encourages us to have way more giving moments and, ultimately, a gi...

Do you believe in miracles? In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman & Betsy Schoenthaler walk through the story of Peter & John in Acts 3 helping to heal a crippled man & 2 keys to seeing the supernatural/miraculous happen more among us!  This message continues our study of the first century church as a part of our  "Bare Necessities: The Marks of a Healthy Start" series.

There is POWER in prayer and in a church that prays! In this message, Josh Simpson walks us through the first 3 times prayer is mentioned in the book of Acts and what that could mean for us as individuals & church! This message continues our study of the first century church as a part of our  "Bare Necessities: The Marks of a Healthy Start" series.

The truth is sometimes showing up makes all the difference . In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman discusses 2 reasons why being around, showing up each week at church, could change our lives. This teaching is the beginning message in our series "Bare Necessities: The Marks of a Healthy Start."

A cornerstone is the first stone set in the construction of a foundation and is the stone that all other stones will be set in reference to, thus determining the position of the entire structure. It is something of great importance on which everything else depends. It's a big deal. In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman discusses 2 reason why the choice of life’s a...

The truth is we are better together! We are better when the make-up of the people around us is just right and creates the perfect mixture that get us & keep us on the winning side of life. In this message, Pastor Matt Poorman discusses 3 types of relationships we ought to have & find in our life to make that a reality.

The truth is we are better together! We are better when we are in effective relatonships with others & God! But, there are some specific keys to making that a reality. Pastor Matt Poorman shares those keys with us in this message! Audio Recorded at The TWO Gathering @ Northpoint Vineyard Church.