Cornerstone Church Anchorage, AK

03-27-2016 The two desponden Emmaus road travelers met the resurrected Christ and began a new journey of undefeatable hope. Luke 24:13-35

03-25-2016 (Good Friday Service) The Cross of Christ is the story of how God saved us from God. Romans 3:25, Exodus 25:20-22, Isaiah 53:10

03-20-2016 Living life can be like navigating a harsh, dangerous jungle. The Apostle Paul gives us the keys to surviving and thriving in the jungle, as he calls us to live in unity with our traveling companions. Philippians 4:2-9 and James 1:25

03-13-2016 Guest Speaker, Pastor Richard Irwin II, preached from Hebrews 12:1-2 and Matthew 6:9-15. In order to run our race, we have to be able to remove obstacles from our path and resist creating new paths ourselves. Forgiveness is key in remov

03-06-2016 In this message Pastor Brad reveals three keys to victory over temptation: 1) Knowing satan's strategy. 2) Knowing God's Word. 3) Knowing Ourselves. 1 John 2:16, Gen 3:1, Gen 3:6, Isa 54:17, 1 Pet 5:8-9, Ps 119:10-11, 1 John 2:14, James 1:

02-28-2016 The first century converts to Christ were consistently grounded and built up in The Faith through an identified set of sound doctrines. 21st century believers need to be grounded in these doctrines as well.

02-21-2016 Pastor Brad looks at the principles that made David's Mighty Men great warriors and calls believers to live out those principles to become mighty followers of Jesus Christ giving His kingship strong support.

02-14-2016 Pastor Brad brags on Jesus showing five reasons why there is no one like Him.

02-07-2016 Paul calls all followers of Christ to reject spiritual apathy, continuing to serve the Lord with zeal, and to run ahead in showing honor to members of God's family.

01-31-2016 Believers are not only called to act right, but also to feel right toward other believers, loving them with sincere affection. Although we cannot force our feelings, we can access the means of grace God's Spirit uses to transform our fee

01-24-2016 Guest Speaker Blake Hart preaches through Psalm 63 to identify 6 key points on developing a passionate heart for God.

01-17-2016 The Bible is the primary instrument of grace that God uses to change us.

1/10/16 Jesus was strengthened to endure His cross by setting His focus on the joy set before Him. We, like Jesus, can be strengthened to faithfully endure our hardships by keeping our eyes fixed on the joy set before us; the all-conquering hope of g

01/03/16 In this study of Jesus' parable of the sower Pastor Brad shows us what hinders the Word of God from producing fruit in our lives, and how to remove those hindrances so that God's Word, in us, results in a great harvest for His glory. Mark 4:

12-27-2015 This sermon is an encouragement to put our hope in Jesus. The anchor of our soul is the hope of Jesus' glorious coming kingdom. That means in order for us to have hope we need to look at life through the lens of Jesus Christ. Our expect

12-24-2015 Jesus, the God man, came to transform our brokenness into undefeatable blessing. He accomplished this by revealing the truth about God while offering Himself as the greatest sacrifice, thereby securing for those who trust in Him an unbreak

12-20-2015 Jesus said that he came to give abundant life. The 7 profound "I am" statements of Christ in the Gospel of John reveal who Jesus is and why abundant life is found only in Him. John 10:10

12-13-2015 Jesus came to our world to inaugurate the coming of the kingdom of heaven on earth. He did this by destroying the works of the devil. He is restoring all things in heaven and earth back to God's righteous order, grounded on a government o

12-06-2015 Christians are called to live a life of genuine love toward others as Christ did. Genuine love, expressed through hating evil and holding fast to good has great impact in its influence.

11-29-2015 Pastor Brad teaches through the list of spiritual gifts listed in Romans 12:7-8.

11-22-2015 Pastor Brad gives his third message on the gift of prophecy in which he outlines several Biblical principles on how this spiritual gift is to be used and how to "earnestly desire" this gift for yourself.

11-15-15 There are two aspects of prayer that we are told to devote ourselves to. Prayer works by "watchfulness" and "thankfulness". Being "watchful" means asking God for prophetic insight (vs. physical eyesight). Bei

11-08-2015 Are the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit still given to believers today or were they only for the early church? That is the question Pastor Brad examines in this message from Romans 12:6 and 1 Corinthians 13:8-12.

11-01-2015 Using Romans 12:6 as a point of departure pastor Brad gives a biblical framework for the gift of prophecy from 1 Corinthians 12-14.

10-25-2015 The Unity of the Body of Christ ["we, though many, are one body in Christ"] and the Diversity within the Body of Christ ["individual members with gifts that differ"] emphasize the importance of each member using their g

10-18-2015 It is vital for the health and growth of a church that every believer is faithful to use their spiritual gifts, believing as they do so that God's grace is unleashed into others' lives. By this God is glorified and believers are grown.

10-04-2015 It takes faith to follow God, despite how easy or hard the path is. David was destined for the throne but he wasn't ready. It was through his brokenness that God would prepare him.

09-27-2015 Paul, a veteran spiritual warrior, calls us to recognize the spiritual battle taking place, teaching us the truth that will equip us to stand in victory for Christ's glory and our benefit.

9-20-2015 A person whose mind is being renewed [vs. 2] will evaluate themselves in light of the measure of faith that God has granted them.

9-13-2015 The believer who lives a life of worship to God continually renewing their mind with God's Word discovers by personal experience that God's will is altogether good, acceptable, and perfect.

09-06-2015 The process of renewing our minds is a transforming work in which the Holy Spirit uses our intake of God's word to grow the character of Christ in us.

08-30-2015 To live a life of worship Paul calls us to present our bodies to God, using members of our bodies in daily acts of worship in all that we do.

08-23-2015 The only proper response to the mercies of God is a life lived in worship that glorifies God for His mercy given us through Christ.

08-16-2015 Just as Jesus called us to "Abide in My love" (John 15:9) and Jude said, "Keep yourselves in the love of God", so does Solomon express the same warning in his poetic allegory. He urges us to set up a boundary against d

08-09-2015 Dr. Douglas Groothuis is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, Evangelical Philosophical Society, and Society of Christian Philosophers. Dr. Groothuis received a PhD and a BS from the University of Oregon, and an MA in philosop

08-02-2015 The ways of God in appropriating His salvation to individuals is a sovereign act that exceeds our finite ability to fully comprehend. Like Paul, our proper response should be one of wonder and worship.

07-26-2015 God's judgments can be seen as unsearchable by considering the means He has provided for our salvation.

07-19-2015 Paul gives a sweeping overview of human history (past, present, and future) showing that God sovereignly controls history to magnify the greatness of His mercy.

07-12-2015 Paul proves the certainty of Israel's ultimate salvation by showing that God's nature and character guarantee such a future for the nation.

07-05-2015 Paul reveals God's ultimate plan for Israel's future: The Nation of Israel will experience a mighty revival in which God will bring them as a nation to saving faith in Jesus.

06-28-2015 Pastor Brad preaches a response to the supreme courts ruling regarding same sex marriage.

06-21-2015 Solomon gave us a principle that warns us of the effect of procrastination - He said, "If you are too lazy to plow in the right season, you will have no food at the harvest." In many aspects of life, the best season of productivi

06-14-2015 Jesus uses three stories of the the lost being found to paint a vivid picture of God's shocking Love and overflowing joy in rescuing rebellious sinners

06-07-2015 A biblical understanding of God's kindness and God's severity will equip believers to stand fast in faith by deterring pride while fostering humility and a reverent fear of God.

05-31-2015 Writing to the Gentiles, Paul teaches them to honor the Jews for their heritage and to learn from their example that persistent unbelief will bring drastic consequences from God.

05-24-2015 God's purpose in hardening Israel was to open the Gospel to the Gentiles, which at the end will make Israel jealous so that there will be a full inclusin of the Jews unto salvation.

05-17-2015 Your life will be empty until you are filled with the Holy Spirit. Without the indwelling fullness of the Holy Spirit abiding in our heart, we are like a house that is empty of life, personality and power.

05-10-2015 A warning and a call to prayer: God hardens those who misuse His blessings and persist in rebellion by giving them over to the power of their sin.

05-03-2015 Paul defends God's faithfullness showing that throughout history, God chooses a remnant by grace among Isreal that He saves and keeps for Himself.

4-26-15 Abraham in scripture is called 'The Friend of God'. Abraham's example in Gen 18 reveals what a friend of God does. Following examples will help us pursue friendship with God.

4-19-15 Tom Downing preaches from Numbers 27 on five amazing daughters that demonstrate great faith in bringing their requests to God. They were intentional, determined and daring.