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Follow along with the messages shared each Sunday morning at Cornerstone Church of Christ, Thomasville, GA. Share more online at www.cornerstonethomasville.org

Jason Bennett


    • Jan 5, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 188 EPISODES


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    The Cross & The Empty Tomb “Why We Do What We Do”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 35:34


    As we look to the cross and the empty tomb we also take a look at the scriptures to understand why we do what we do as Christians. Follow along with us in this series as Jason shares why we do what we do. In this message Jason shares several scriptures: ( Acts :22-24, 1 […]

    Leave Your Mark “Glory”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 39:10


    Today’s message looks at (Mark 9:2-13). Jason ask us to ponder the thought “What are your mountain tops?” Listen as Jason shares a thought provoking message as to how we can leave our mark as we travel through this journey.Jesus left his mark by revealing his glory on the mountain. We leave our mark by […]

    Leave Your Mark “Dead Man Walking”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 40:27


    As we continue in this series Jason’s message looks at various scriptures from (Mark 8:31, Mark 9:31,33-34, and Mark 10:33-34).Jesus makes 3 different death predictions. Jesus left his mark by willingly walking toward shame & death. We leave our mark by walking in the way of the cross.

    Leave Your Mark “Mission Clarification”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 38:30


    Listen as we look at the miracle as shared in (Mark 8:22-38) . Listen as Jason shares with us his thoughts as to why Jesus had touch the blind man for him to see clearly. In this we learn:Jesus left his mark by clarifying his followers mission. We Leave our mark by taking our cross […]

    Leave Your Mark “The Struggle Is Real”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 31:07


    As Jason continues this series of The Study of the Gospel of Mark we look at (Mark 6:45-56). Listen as Jason encourages us to leave Jesus marks and practical ways to do this. Jesus left leaves his mark by joining us in the midst of our struggles. We leave our mark by joining others in […]

    Leave Your Mark “The Jesus Challenge”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 37:43


    This week in our study of The Gospel of Mark we look at (Mark 6:32-44) and the well known story of the feeding of the five thousand. Listen to this message as Jason encourages us to have a faith of action being aware of the physical & spiritual needs of those around us and meeting […]

    Leave Your Mark “Homecoming”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 43:00


    As our study of the Gospel Of Mark continues we take a look at a few short verses in (Mark 6:1-6) that have a powerful message. Listen as Jason shares the story of Jesus’ homecoming and points out that those that knows you the most are quite often the most offended by Jesus living through […]

    Leave Your Mark “A Theology of Ministry”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 46:02


    As we continue in our study of The Gospel of Mark we turn to (Mark 5:21-43) as a reference for this message. Listen as Jason shares with us a snapshot of his journey through his ministry. As he shares with us why he does what he does, ask yourself why is it that you do […]

    Leave Your Mark “Chain Breaker”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 39:12


    Continuing in the Gospel of Mark we see in (Mark 5:1-20) that Jesus can be described as the ultimate chain breaker. Listen and hear how Jesus left his mark by breaking the chains of our bondage. We leave our mark by proclaiming to others the freedom we have in Christ. Are you sharing your freedom […]

    Leave Your Mark “Labels”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 40:34


    As we continue to move through the Gospel of Mark we see how others will label us throughout our life, some good some bad, depending on events or circumstance. In (Mark 3:7-35) we find Jesus being labeled by his family as a man “out of his mind” and the scribes and pharisees as a man […]

    Leave Your Mark “Good Over Nice”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 43:48


    Continuing our journey through the Gospel of Mark we turn to (Mark 3:1-6) as Jason asks us if it’s better to be good or nice. A challenging message as we continue to ask ourselves what marks are we leaving. Jesus left his mark by choosing to good regardless of the consequences. We leave our mark […]

    Leave Your Mark, “Dinner with the Doctor”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 38:15


    In this forth message in the series Leave Your Mark we will turn to (Mark 2:13-17) in which Jason shares with us the story of Jesus sharing a meal with tax collectors and sinners. Listen and discover how Jesus left his mark by loving the “unlovable”. We leave our mark by extending our the same […]

    Leave Your Mark “A Drop of Faith”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 40:15


    This is the third message in this series Leave Your Mark, a study of the Gospel of Mark. We turn to (Mark 2:1-12) as Jason shares his thoughts about a story of tremendous faith. We learn that Jesus left his mark through forgiveness and compassion. We leave our mark by offering forgiveness & being compassionate. […]

    Leave Your Mark “The Call of Jesus”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 45:41


    Jason’s second sermon “The call of Jesus” in the series Leave Your Mark, A study of the Gospel of Mark. A convicting message that leaves us asking; as Jesus will leave his mark on us, what kind of mark are we leaving on the world? (Mark 1:16-25)

    Leave Your Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 41:55


    As we continue to “Go Deep” we will explore the the story of Jesus as told by John Mark in the Gospel of Mark. Jason begins this series in (Mark 1:1-15). As Jason points out that John Mark left his mark on the world by sharing the story of Jesus, he shares with us how […]

    Imago Dei, “Image of God”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 33:49


    We looked at many scriptures as Jason shared with us some thoughts about the “Image of God”. By being made in the image of God ask yourself “What am I reflecting”. Take time to listen to this thought provoking message. Scriptures; (Romans 12:2), (Genesis 1:27), (Mark 12:16-17), (Ecclesiastes 1:15) (Revelation 13:16-17), (Deuteronomy 6:5-8), (Romans 12:1)

    Who I Jesus? “I am the vine, you are the branches.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 42:29


    As Jason wraps up this series in which we have been searching the scriptures to answer the question “Who Is Jesus?”, we find in (John 15:5) Jesus’ last I am statement. “I am the vine, you are the branches”. Listen as Jason shares what it means to be connected.

    Who Is Jesus? “I am the way, the truth, and the life”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 37:09


    As we continue to ask the question “Who Is Jesus?” We turn to (John 14). In (John 14:6) Jesus tells “I am the way, the truth, and the life.

    Who Is Jesus? “I am the resurrection and the life.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2019 35:19


    As we continue to probe the scriptures to answer the question “Who Is Jesus?” we find our forth answer in (John 11:1-44) as Jesus states “I am the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:25) Jesus is the creator of life and the conqueror of death, who offers us resurrection power in the here and now.

    By Our Love

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 35:15


    As the Henkels prepare for their move to South Florida Tim Henkel shares his thoughts with us while encouraging and challenging us to be a community of Christians known by our love. (John 13:34-35) Reminding us we are children of God. (Romans 8:14-17) Calling us to serve others. (1 Peter 4:10)

    Who Is Jesus? “I am the Good Shepherd”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 42:13


    As we probe the scriptures to answer the question “Who Is Jesus?” the third answer we explore can be found in (John 10) as Jesus tells us “I am the Good Shepherd.”

    Who Is Jesus? “I am the Light of the World.”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 31:31


    As we probe the scriptures to answer the question “Who Is Jesus?” the second answer we explore can be found in (John 8)  as Jesus tells us “I am the Light of the World.”

    Who Is Jesus? “I am the Bread of Life.”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 37:59


     As we probe the scriptures to answer the question “Who Is Jesus?” the first answer we explore can be found in (John 6)  as Jesus tells us “I am the bread of life.

    PftP: The Mustard Seed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2019 24:19


    Parables from the People: The Mustard Seed. Just what does a seed growing into a tree and becoming a home to birds have to do with the Kingdom of Heaven? Well, Jesus thought is was a fitting analogy (Matthew 13:31-32) and in this installment of Parables from the People we hear just how much the […]

    PftP: Kingdom Parables

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 30:06


    Parables from the People: This week explores the Kingdom Parables. Listen how Jesus uses tales of pearls, treasure, and a fishing net to help us better understand the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 13:44-52). This week’s message was shared by Jeffery Owens.

    Parables from the People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 34:47


    In 2019, we’re set to “Go Deep with God” here at Cornerstone. This new series ‘Parables from the People’ will get us started by exploring the parables of Jesus in a unique way. Each week a different set of parables will be brought by a unique voice. This week provides a little background into just […]

    Christmas With Us: New Beliefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2018 36:32


    Let’s face it, life happens. As we focus on the season of advent, we look at the story of Joseph, a man who suddenly had his world flipped upside down. Faced with many options, Joseph chose to hold onto his faith in God and to create new beliefs. He chose to believe that the Son […]

    Christmas With Us: New Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2018 37:26


    Spend Christmas with us, as we look back at the birth of Jesus and look ahead to His coming again. This new series starts at the very beginning of the New Testament, Matthew 1:1-17. Here Matthew lays out the genealogy of Jesus. This lineage is not one typically thought of for a King, yet God […]

    Good News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 33:46


    Jovan Barrington from Littleton Church of Christ in Colorado stopped by to remind us what is good as we are surrounded by news in these troubling times. There is Good News to be found in Jesus, and we are encouraged to welcome it into our lives fully. Find more online at www.jovanbarrington.com and www.littletonchurch.org  

    A More Excellent Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018


    As Christians we are called to a more excellent way of living. If we call ourselves Christians – followers of Jesus Christ – than we are called to live a life of Love. Without Love we are nothing; but with Love we are everything (1 Corinthians 13:1-13; 1 John 4:7-14). These are not simple words […]

    Dead Ringer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018


    Our study in Acts brings us to a seemingly odd little story that may seem short enough to pass but is worth some time (Acts 20:7-12). We look at this story of Eutychus as well as the origin of the phrase ‘dead ringer’. If you ever find yourself impersonating a living person, here are some great […]

    Showdown in Ephesus II

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018


    Disagreeing is something that we all don’t always do the right way – in love. Often our discourse dissolves into name calling or worse. But, we as Christians are called to do so much better and we see this all played out in the struggles of the early church (Acts 19:23-41). We are reminded that […]

    Showdown in Ephesus I

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2018


    Continuing on our study of the early church, we stop to think about power and how we can use the power that we have (Acts 19:1-22). This story is a reminder that darkness will hold dominion over our lives until we surrender to the power of God. And the wonderful part is that God’s power […]

    Courage and Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2018


    This week we look at the faith and courage of four individuals engaged in the early church (Acts 18). We see that the faith of a disciple should be courageous and growing and share ways to build such a faith through continual learning.

    Theology of the Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2018 38:45


    We are excited to welcome John Mark Hicks to Cornerstone for an exciting and deep look at the theology of the table.

    Common Ground

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2018 34:28


    Building a Chirst-centered community requires interacting with people. And very likely, many will view the world differently than you do, which means we need to find some common ground. Paul shows how this can be done in a way that opens conversations about Jesus (Acts 17:16-34). And even if conversations aren’t started, we should always […]

    People of the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2018 40:55


    As we continue to build a Christ-centered community, we can look to the Bereans who ‘examined the Scripture daily’ (Acts 17:10-15). Listen for some tips on reading scripture and incorporating the Word into your life daily. We see that the Spirit of God uses the Word of God to shape us like the Son of […]

    Power Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2018 39:19


    Influence – we all have it and the question then comes, how do we use it? Continuing to look to the early Church for how we can live today (Acts 16-17). We see that we are to leverage our influence for the good of others. Speak up when others cannot, act on behalf of others, […]

    Does your life match the Book?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2018 34:25


    Simple question – does your life match the Book? Continuing to explore the early Church and how it applies to living today (Acts 16:16-24).

    Ok, you’re in, but…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 47:31


    The early church faced internal debates (Acts 15:1-41), namely whether Christians must first meet the laws of Moses before being recognized as a Christian. This question, what does it take to be a Christian, is still argued about today. We create barriers to finding Christ’s love through hypocrisy, name calling and even searching for happiness […]

    Rely on God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 44:00


    Paul and Barnabas continue their mission trip, sharing the story of God and the message of Jesus (Acts 13:13-52). Through this story of faith and perseverance we are called to rely on God and to keep sharing the gospel.

    Mission|Opposition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2018 44:23


    Next in the story of the early church (Acts 13), Barnabas and Paul set out on a mission trip. From their journey, we see our own call to serve others and to witness for Jesus. We see how they responded to opposition, and are called to embrace opposition and witness in all of our life.

    Faithful Deliverance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2018 33:11


    Continuing on in the study of Acts (Acts 12:1-18) brings a challenging story. In this part of the story we read of the death of James and the imprisonment of Peter. An angel visits Peter and he is able to escape prison. Here we find a challenge, as God saves Peter while James is killed. […]

    Mother’s Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2018 26:43


    Wes Baldwin returns to share a message on Mother’s Day. Wes shares that no matter what our story is, and it’s likely complex, that God gives us opportunities to find love in our story.

    To the Ends of the Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 28:39


    What do dinner options have to do with God’s love for every person? Well, Peter gets a message that greatly expands the menu choices of early Christians (Acts 10). God told Peter, what He has made clean should not be called unclean. Now this wasn’t just a message just about food, as Peter will see […]

    stained

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 30:49


    We return to the book of Acts, with an amazing story of the power of Jesus entering into someone’s life. Someone whose life has been stained by violence against the Christians. But there is no stain, no past, that Jesus cannot transform (Acts 9:1-43). We all have stains, but there is a greater power that […]

    The Unexpectedness of the Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 27:14


    Think about how many crosses you came across today. Wes Baldwin stops in with an insightful message about the truly unexpectedness of the cross. Today the symbol of the cross has been so transformed from what it represented during Jesus’ time that the original power of this symbol can be lost. When we really understand […]

    Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 40:58


    It’s all about the journey, so don’t stop believing. We are all on a journey, and get to meet different people along the way. Philip was on a journey where he met a eunuch reading scripture and started a conversation (Acts 8:26-40). From this story, we can see that impact we can have when we […]

    An Easter Story – 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 37:13


    Listen to this Easter story about the first person to share the resurrection story. Listen for how this story relates to your story and how God can overcome every obstacle. And join us Sunday mornings to hear more about the promise made true that Easter morning.

    Celebrating God’s Goodness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 32:20


    Amidst the chaos, it is not always easy to see God’s grace and goodness. But with God there is peace even in chaos. John and Faye Smith share their powerful testimony of God’s power in their lives and they celebrate the goodness of a loving God.

    Triumphal Entry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 17:08


    On this palm Sunday, we look over Jesus’ triumphal entry riding on the back of a donkey. We see at the start of this Holy week how Jesus brings peace amid the chaos

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