Cornerstone is a Gospel-centered church situated in beautiful, rural Maine. We gather each Lord’s Day desiring to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ as we seek to experience the awesome majesty of God’s presence.
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Speaker: Pastor Jamey Simpson Big Idea: For all true Christians, nothing is secular. Application: That you would do your everyday work for God. Question: How can I do my everyday “secular” work for God? Answer: By continually doing it with a sacred sense of: I. Calling II. Filling III. Sweating IV. Resting
Speaker: Tony Billington Main Idea: Through God's refuge and strength, we have hope for the already, but not yet Kingdom. Application: Cease, and Know that He is God
Speaker: Seth Sherwood The Examples of Three Men: Gaius - the faithful Christian Diotrephes - the selfish, manipulative leader Demetrius - the Christian of good testimony Main Idea: We ought to help the spread of the truth by being partners in gospel ministry. Application: 1. Follow not that which is evil. 2. Follow that which is good.
Speaker: Ezra Shepherd How can we obtain God's blessing in our lives? By patterning our lives not after the world, but after Christ' example. By meditating on, feeding on and chewing the cud of God's word. By drawing from the waters of Grace available to us to bear fruit in season.
Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Psalm 84:9-12 Theme: The Longing and Advancing heart begets the Satisfied heart. I. Pray for your leadership 9 II. Seek to know and experience the preciousness of God's house 10 III. Cultivate a satisfied heart 11-12
Speaker: Tony Billington Main Idea: In the midst of the cosmos and chaos, Yahweh takes thought of you and gives you authority to be like Him. Application: Humbly partner with God like a child to a father.
Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-32 Focus: Jesus rose again according to the Scriptures Luke 24:44-46 Q What are some of the OT Scriptures Jesus expounded on the road to Emmaus? 1.Dead but no decay Psalm 16:10 2.He will see His offspring Isaiah 53.10-11 3.The sign of Jonah Jonah 1:7 4.Abraham offering Isaac Genesis 22 5. The Feast of 1st Fruits Leviticus 23.9-14
Speaker: Josh Sherrell Text—Psalm 107, opening with a Responsive reading Main Idea—The LORD redeems his people from every trouble so they may join in the song of the redeemed. Introduction: A call to worship the Lord, for he is good, and his steadfast love endures forever. (1-3) __________________________________I. He satisfies the longing soul (4-9) Let those who are weary of wandering thank the LORD who fills them with good. II. He sets the captives free (11-17) Let those who are captives of their own rebellion thank the LORD who breaks their chains. III. He gives joy to the sin-sick (18-22) Let those who are overcome by shame thank the LORD who gives them songs of joy. IV. He rescues the storm-tossed (23-32) Let those storm-tossed thank the LORD who brings them safely home. __________________________________Conclusion: Consider the steadfast love of the LORD and his wondrous works of redemption. (33-43)
Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Theme: The blessedness of true worship in God's house. Lesson: The advancing Christian heart has a fervent longing for corporate worship. Q: How can we experience maximum blessing in our Sunday worship service? Applications I. Set your heart on pilgrimage 5 II. Turn the valley of tears into a spring of blessing 6 III. Seek God's presence in the Sunday service 7 IV. Earnestly plead for God's help to experience true worship 8
Speaker: Seth Sherwood Main Idea: Our first priority should be to seek God in prayer throughout the day and in the various circumstances of life. Applications: 1. Seek God for salvation. 2. Pray!
Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Theme: God's presence is worthy of our all-out pursuit. Q: How can Christians increasingly experience God's presence? I. Cultivate a longing heart for God vs 1-2 II. Nest near the altars of God vs 3 III. Yearn for the experience of true, corporate worship vs 4
Speaker: Ethan GrantMain Idea: The Christian life is lived rightly by loving God with all of your being.Q: How do we love God properly? Obey His commands. Beware of that which might steal your love for God. Teach His commandments to others.
Speaker: Wayne Denny Theme: God's prescription for a happy life.Applications:1. Fret not nor envy evil doers 2. Trust in the Lord and do good3. Dwell in the land and feed on His faithfulness4. Delight yourself in the Lord5. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him6. Rest in the Lord & wait patiently for Him
Speaker: Ethan Grant Main Idea: God's people can find great comfort in the care of our Shepherd. Q: How shall I live in light of this care? I shall not want. I will fear no evil. I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever
Speaker: Josh SherrellMain Idea: We find courage in the face of God as we seek the face of God. 1) Bring your fears into the light of God's presence (1-6)2) Cry out to God when you are afraid (7-12)3) Look to the Lord and take courage as you wait on Him (13-14)
Speaker: Ethan Grant Main Idea: Unity among God's people is a good and pleasant thing. 1) Avoid the pitfalls of division & pseudo-unity.2) Strive to keep the unity among God's people.
Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Lesson: Past providence is very instructive for present living. Q: How should we live now in light of past providence? 1. Fret not nor envy evil doers vs 1-2 2. Trust in the Lord and do good vs 3a 3. Dwell in the land and feed on His faithfulness vs 3b
Speaker - Dave Nelson 1. God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things2. God uses broken people to do extraordinary things
Speaker: Ethan Grant Main Idea: The grace of Jesus rescues us from our spiritual pride. Spiritual pride is a result of deception. Wealth in Christ produces a spirit of humility.
Speaker: Ethan GrantMain Idea: God's people are to live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them.Application: Put to death the selfish works of the flesh. Allow your life to be ordered by the love of Christ.
Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Theme; The love of God is supremely manifested to us in the cradle and on the cross of Christ.I. The Love of God is supremely displayed in the Cradle II. The Love of God is supremely displayed on the Cross A. Unwrap the Gift B. Live on the Gift C. Share the Gift
Speaker: Pastor Wayne DennyTheme: The Prince of Peace is the only source of true peace. Q: What kind of peace does Jesus provide? I. Peace with God: ReconciliationII. Peace of God: Rest from an anxious heart.
Speaker: Seth SherwoodDesolations (vs 22-23)Frustrated Hopes (vs 24-26)True Hope in Christ (vs 27-29)The Scandal of Christmas (vs 30-33) Application: a. Believe b. Listen f. Follow
Sermon: Ethan Grant Main Idea: God's commandments are given for our good. Q: What does the Gospel do for us? Cures us of our suspicion of God.Enables us to practice obedience.
Speaker: Pastor Wayne DennyLesson: God has a remedy for our leprosy.Q: Why is this story of Naaman's healing in holy Scripture?I. That you may know the true Prophet of Israel.II. That you may be healed of your leprosy.III. That you may experience the joy of serving Jesus Christ.
Speaker: Ethan Grant Main Idea: The promise of a better Kingdom is fully realized in Christ. Q: What benefit does Christ's Kingdom provide us? Comfort MissionStrength Hope
Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Series: Meaningful Membership Lesson: Shunamite kindness and faith will have Christ's rewardQ: What godly applications can we glean from the Shunamite's example?I. Do what you can for God's people to enhance their service. II. Quietly trust God's providence for His good in your loss.
Speaker: Ethan Grant Main Idea: The Fear of the Lord is the root of righteous living. Q: Are Christians able to live righteously? Application: Fear the Lord. Live as a blessing-giver.
Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Main Idea: Be diligent to know the state of your flocks and attend to your herdsMeaningful MembershipDedicated DiscipleshipPastoral PursuitMinistry Blessings
Speaker: Seth Sherwood I. The Field of Battle II. Our Enemies III. The Manner of Their Warfare IV. The Christian's Response V. The World's Response VI. Application: A. Watch B. Remain clothed
Series: Meaningful Membership in Christ's Church Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Theme: God wills that all believers belong to and be devoted to a local church. Why should we seek meaningful membership in a local church? I. It is the Biblical pattern. II. We need shepherding. III. We need accountability. IV. It fosters commitment.
Speaker: Ethan Grant Main Idea: God is greatly glorified when His people pursue glory. Q: What glory should Christians pursue? 1) Beware of false glory. 2) Pursue proper glory. 3) Await the future glory.
Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Lesson: Christ's church is worthy of our utmost love Q: Why should I love the church fervently? I. She is Christ's beloved bride and His beauty is upon her. III. She is Christ's glorious temple and He dwells within her.
Speaker: Tony Billington Main Idea: In The Kingdom's economy there is always enough Application: Because we don't have to worry about there being enough, we can be generous with our resources.
Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Q. How can God work in me and through me with all my deficiencies? I. Cry out for God's merciful saving help. II. Do what you can while trusting God's supply. III. Believingly pour the oil.
Speaker: Ethan GrantMain Idea: The life of the Christian is to be filled with worship that is pleasing to God. Q: Why does God demand proper worship? I. Proper worship is reverent. II. Proper worship is done out of love. III. Proper worship is sacrificial.
Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Q: Why did God allow His prophets to suffer dearth in the land and death in the pot? A: God's mysterious mercies are especially experienced in our most difficult times. Applications I. Use your physical trials as a catalyst for spiritual growth. II. Train your spiritual senses to be Scripturally discerning.
Speaker: Ethan Grant Main Idea: Jesus Christ defeated the Real Giant, meaning we can be courageous in every circumstance. 1) Courage is rooted in Christ's Victory 2) Courage is born out of faith in God's promises 3) Courage is grown through intimacy with Christ Q: What is the end goal of having courage?
Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny Lesson: Prayerless planning leads to perilous living. Q: How should we proceed so that we prepare for God's blessing rather than His chastening? I. Inquire of the Lord before you commit to a plan. II. Dig cisterns around your dried-up brook anticipating crimson mercies
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