Cornerstone Community Church Tenino Sermons

In Psalm 2, worldly hopes are seen for what they are: feeble and inadequate next to the divine hope in the Lord's sovereignty and promised second coming.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

In Acts 27, the Apostle Paul and his shipmates weather a massive storm through God's provision and power.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

The encounter between Paul and Festus in Acts 26 highlights that the wisdom of God seems like foolishness to the world, and vice versa.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

God's people are called to action, to take advice from other mature believers, and be an attentive audience when God speaks.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

Even in moments when it feels like life isn't going anywhere, God is working, and we must continue to work.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

The kind of hatred exhibited against Paul by some of his opponents should be heartbreaking, and highlights the otherworldliness of the gospel message and its messengers.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

As we witness the response to Paul's testimony and the beginning of his legal trials, we see the animosity the world holds for the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

Acts 21:37-22:21 relays Paul's testimony as he gives an account of his encounter with Jesus to those who would try to kill him. In this special service, we also hear from two of our members and a guest, John Sullivan, about how the light of Jesus altered their earthly lives.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

As we look at Paul's charged interactions with diverse people in Jerusalem recorded in Acts 21:26-36, we see God's sovereignty at work to do His will by means of any and every circumstance.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

In Acts 21:17-25, we see how God has called Paul in Christ to action, service, and even death.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

As Paul's third missionary journey wraps up in Acts 21:1-17, we see that the gospel comes with a cost, but God's resources, transforming power, and faithfulness will see us through.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

Missionary Clifford Luebben shares a message that is equal parts exhortation from scripture, and testimony of how God has called his family to church planting in the Philippines. To learn more about the Luebben's ministry, visit worldventure.com/CJLuebbenSupport the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

In Acts 20:17-37, Paul's only sermon to believers in the entire book communicates comfort and encouragement as he nears the end of his third missionary journey.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

In Acts 19:21-41, we see how fear, apart from faith in God, can drive our responses, whereas the fear of the Lord produces understanding and knowledge.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

Paul's encounter with the spiritually immature believers in Ephesus gives us pause to consider again some core realities of the Christian experience: Repentance, faith, the ministry of the Holy Spirit, and baptism.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

Christ is the head of the church, so that He has no need of particular individuals to accomplish His work, but He does calls, mature, and direct individuals to participate in it.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

The Holy Spirit gifted Pastor Shawn with insight into God's ongoing work from the text in Acts for Father's Day Sunday, particularly what godly work entails, and how it transforms and empowers.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

While goodness, truth, & beauty are on display in Paul's preaching to the cities of Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens, the responses to the message of Jesus Christ in each of these cities are utterly distinct.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

Responding according to God's holiness - His otherness - will set us apart and adorn the message of hope and salvation to a broken world.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

Jesus warning that we are sheep in the midst of wolves plays out in the missionaries' complex interactions with the people of Phillipi.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

Spiritual discernment means knowing when to act so as not to put limits on the Holy Spirit's ministry, but also submitting to the Holy Spirit when He chooses to put limits on how we do ministry.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

Guest Brian Bickle encourages us to remember that, in the words of Randy Alcorn, "Our home is a place we've never been."Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

The church's leadership stands together in delivering the verdict of the Jerusalem Council, but Paul and Barnabas subsequently fall apart over the issue of John Mark.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

The Jerusalem Council hears rounds of testimony from Peter, Barnabas and Paul, and James, before rendering a verdict with respect to salvation as the free gift of God.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

Christ in His Divine power is the eternal source of protection, strength, and doctrine for the church on mission.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

People and their felt needs will vary greatly, but their value, and our mission for them, are wrapped up in the person of Jesus Christ.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

While the world will find every reason to oppose the truth of the gospel, peace, hope, and agency are found in Christ alone.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

Christ's passion in his death and resurrection purchases our redemption and restoration, rescuing us from the wrath of God, and renewing our relationship with Him.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

Jesus' parable of the landowner and the tenants of his vineyard foretells His imminent crucifixion, and distinguishes the two kinds of responses to it.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

In Matthew 21:1-11, we see the King of kings entering Jerusalem, humble and riding on a colt. What did this mean to those present, and how did it set the stage for what was still to come?Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

Paul's sermon in the synagogue at Antioch answers the four Gospel Framework questions: "Who is God? What has God done? Who are we?" and "What are we to do?" in their right priority, making God and His doing the wellspring of our identity and purpose.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

In Acts 13:4-12, we see that following the call of God brings real opposition, which has to be met with the determination to make straight paths for the Lord.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

God demonstrates His sovereignty and special providence for His people in His holy revelation, disclosure, and commission that He graciously bestows to increase our faith in His perfect faithfulness.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

In Acts 12:1-19, and the story of how God rescued Peter from execution, we're treated to a view of God's sovereignty over the world, reframing persecution for us, and helping us rely on Divine power and protection.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

In just a few verses at the end of chapter 11 of Acts, we see that God is sovereign in His church, preparing His people for what is to come, providing for them in uncounted ways, and moving them to put their faith into practice.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

Observing the church's continued explosive growth, we consider the church as the bride of Christ, giving attention to her need, her strength, and her glory, all of which connect her intimately to Christ Himself.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

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Phil Prietto of CityGates Ministries brings a word of encouragement and exhortation from 2 Kings 4:1-3.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

Shawn brings the prayer focus series full circle with a message on the community of believers, particularly the establishment, essence, and expression of unity.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

The third week of our prayer focus asks us to consider the issue of the sanctity of human life in light of the rest of the month's prayer topics: Confession, Community, and (Com)Mission.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

The second week of our prayer focus, Paul preaches a message to encourage us in our missional calling as we submit to God's truth, commit to love God and others, prepare ourselves to serve, and seek to obey when the call comes.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

January is a month of prayer, and the first message of the year focuses us on our need for confession, not only as we come to God for salvation, but every moment of every day to maintain relationship with him in the light of His love.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

The encounter between Philip the Evangelist and the Ethiopian eunuch is a remarkable moment in the early Jesus movement, demonstrating that God is not averse to inconveniencing His people to produce gospel opportunities.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

The story of Simon Magus is - among other things - a dire warning to the Spirit-filled church not to succumb to the temptation to achieve spiritual ends by worldly means.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

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Steven makes his defense, reciting God's plan of redemption with an emphasis placed on His faithful presence with His people in sojourning and exile, a presence that is not limited to a geographical location.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

The basis for choosing the deacons becomes more important than ever as Stephen faces opposition from prominent members of the community.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

As the church continues to expand, the leadership faces practical problems that call for practical solutions, without ever losing sight of their spiritual calling.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

When the Spirit-filled church is faithful to its mission, even those outside will be forced to remark on its longevity.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)

The Spirit-filled church won't allow persecution, prohibitions, politics, or personalities to take the focus away from the core of the message, which is Jesus Christ.Support the show (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)