Cornerstone Message Podcast

In relationships, we often believe if we find the right person it will make everything right. So we ask ourselves, “Is this the right person for me?” Maybe we need to be asking a different question—a question that shifts our focus from seeking the right kind of person to becoming the right kind of person.

Is it possible to put your faith filter ahead of your political filter? For the church to maintain its integrity, it's not only possible, it's imperative.

Most of us want this year to be better. But “better” requires a bit of honest and awkward evaluation. So what are you holding onto that’s holding you back?

Today can be better than yesterday, and creating margin will prepare you for many more better todays! Find out what margin is, how it benefits us, and what we lose when we lack it! And more importantly, hear how we can create margin and enjoy the benefits in our daily lives. God built margin into the lives of his people. Build it into your life, and you’ll reap the rewards.

We could all use a little help from time to time. When God sent his Son, he was speaking his final “Word,” saying “I am for you, I am with you, and I will help you.” Hear what God is saying to you in the message, “I Have Spoken.”

Our faith is focused on The Child. Come explore some familiar themes with a creative twist.

How does generosity translate to what we do with the skills we have and the needs we encounter? On the night before Jesus went to the cross he taught his disciples an unforgettable lesson about serving. Listen in to discover what Jesus did and how his example provides a pattern for us.

In our pursuit of happiness, do we know which path to take? The most obvious route is not always the most direct, and perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in our relationship to stuff. Discover the paradox of happiness in this episode of SHINE.

How do you know what love looks like? The Apostle John gives us an example to recognize and a pattern to follow in his first letter to other Jesus followers. It's much more practical and tangible than you might expect.

Do you know what your purpose is? The path to a meaningful life is illuminated when Jesus describes what it means to "shine" in his most famous sermon. Discover how we are remade to make a difference in "Inside Out."

Where could you use some wisdom and direction? You can be sure that God is directing you, and know where to look for his direction. Turn your "Hope So" into a "Know So."

Can you know where you stand with God? Can you be certain of his forgiveness? Your Heavenly Father doesn't want you to be in a constant state of wondering. He has made provision for your sin and he wants you to know it. You can, and he has given you one step to take that opens the door. Do you know what it is?

Ever feel trapped? Whatever situation you're facing, despair is always a lie because God in his faithfulness can provide a way out.

You may wonder if God answers prayers based on your experience: you pray, and what you ask for doesn't happen. But what if you could have assurance that God hears and responds to every prayer you offer? You can, and you will!

Turn your "hope so's" into "know so's." How can you make sure that you'll make progress on your spiritual journey and not get stuck? There is a way...

How will your life be measured? As the Apostle Paul wrapped up his first letter to the fledgling church in the city of Thessalonica, he turned his attention to the spiritual leaders of the new congregation. How would their leadership be measured? What means does he suggest they use? What is the goal? All these questions and more are answered in the final message of Excel Still More.

“He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.” (1 Thessalonians 5:10 NIV) The new believers at Thessalonica knew Jesus was coming back, they just didn’t know when. Their founding pastor, the Apostle Paul, counsels them that the point is not to know when, but to be ready when. And thereby he solves two major issues: worry about death, and the timing of Jesus’ return from heaven. We don’t need to worry about death or the end of the world…if we are safe in Christ. We can’t know when Christ will return, but we can be ready.

Does your work matter? Yes! Even the most menial jobs have meaning. Discover how to understand your work in the context of a bigger story that God is telling.

The new believers at Thessalonica were doing well, standing firm in their new faith. But because their founding pastor, the Apostle Paul, had to leave quickly when severe opposition and persecution broke out, the fledgling church was still lacking in their understanding of three critical areas. In chapters four and five of 1 Thessalonians, Paul covers the Christian sexual ethic, their work ethic, and the end times. In this series, we’re tackling these topics, beginning with sex.