Cornerstone Community Church Vodcast

Friendship isn't optional, it's God's design. In a world facing an epidemic of loneliness, Scripture reveals that godly friendships are essential not only for our joy, but for our spiritual and emotional well-being. Even Jesus chose to live in community, embracing friendship despite the risk of disappointment and betrayal. In conjunction with Cell Weekend, discover how biblical community isn't a luxury, but a necessity for every believer.

It's easy to let our faith fall into autopilot, going through the daily motions while quietly losing our passion for God. Is your lamp filled with oil? It's time to do a check!

Many view wisdom as quiet, cautious, and reserved. Yet biblical wisdom is far more than careful thinking. It is seeing life from God's perspective and walking in His ways. In a world driven by human reasoning, discover why God's wisdom remains one of the most powerful yet overlooked forces available to every believer.

In Mark 7, as the Lord was exposing the wickedness of men's hearts, one of the evils He mentioned was the ‘Evil Eye'. It's more that just miserliness or envy; but a destructive force that can release a curse on others. God wants to wash the filth over our eyes and give us ‘Good Eyes' to see through His Eyes.

Jesus made it clear that you cannot serve both God and mammon. One will have your devotion and the other will compete for your heart. Scripture reveals that stewardship is not merely a financial issue but a spiritual one. Money is a test of lordship, trust, and priorities. The God who freely gave His Son invites us to trust Him completely and live with open hands.

When crisis emerges, faith can retreat into the realm of intellect with little expectation of God's intervention. Yet in such moments, God preserves a faithful remnant by restoring clarity, recovering truth that renews both dependence on Him and the experience of His power.

John 3:16 is perhaps the most well-known verse in the Bible, yet some of the deepest truths are often found in the passages we think we know best. Within these familiar words is a revelation many overlook – not just of the Son who was given, but of the Father who gave Him. Rediscover a verse we know so well and the Father we may know so little of.

What happens if we truly lived empowered by the Holy Spirit every day? Heaven is inviting us to step out in faith, embrace our Kingdom authority, and become the hands and feet of Jesus beyond the four walls of church.

Godly decisions are not made by chance, but through wisdom, humility, prayer, and obedience. Learn how to recognise God's leading and make choices that honour Him, strengthen your faith, and shape a future aligned with His purpose.

The priesthood is not formed through status or self-effort, but through dependence, obedience, suffering, and surrender. Following Christ, the High Priest after the order of Melchizedek, we're shaped into vessels of wisdom, mercy, and faithful service.

The Holy Spirit empowers and emboldens us by those who have gone before to persevere and boldly testify to God's glory in every generation. This is a powerful call to rise above distraction and live as faithful witnesses of Christ.

There are many doors that we'll encounter in our lifetime. They come in every shape, size, and form, and each leads down a certain pathway. Some to great joy and fulfilment, others to pain and disappointment. We need to learn the wisdom of how to go through the correct door.

Pentecost is more than a moment in history - it's an ongoing invitation by the Holy Spirit to surrender our hearts to Him. God meets us in our weakness, fills us with His power, and calls us to live as bold witnesses of Jesus.

Faith is not empty religion but confident trust in God's promises. As we fix our eyes on Jesus and follow His leading, He empowers us to persevere and live with purpose.

There's more to the Holy Spirit than what many believers have encountered. Isaiah 11:2 unveils a sevenfold expression of the Spirit of God – the Spirit of the Lord, wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and the fear of the Lord. When believers live in the fullness and power of the Spirit, the evidence in our lives becomes supernatural. The Church cannot help but be different, and the world cannot help but notice. We need the sevenfold Spirit of God fully operating in our lives.

Every morning, the same miracle appeared on the ground. Yet Israel failed the test of monotony. What was once miraculous slowly became ordinary; somewhere between repetition and routine, wonder faded and appetite drifted elsewhere. But the wilderness story pointed to something greater that would unfold centuries later before another hungry crowd. In a generation constantly chasing variety, perhaps the deeper question is not what fills you… but what truly satisfies.

Scripture reminds us to ‘honour your father and mother', attaching to it a promise of long life. But true honour goes beyond perfection, and is forged in the tension of loving and honouring someone despite their flaws. Uncover the powerful biblical story of a woman once marked by barrenness yet remembered for her relentless prayer life and unwavering faith. Her desperation and devotion gave birth not just to a child, but to purpose and legacy.

Psalm 68 is a magnificent psalm that depicts God as the warrior-king. It begins with the battle cry of Moses, “Let God arise and all His enemies be scattered”. But verse 11 is pivotal. It says, “The Lord gave the word and great was the company that proclaimed it”. The word for ‘company' is in the feminine gender, and I'm certain that women will play a pivotal role in what God is doing in the last days, especially the MOTHERS.

Not everything that works is God's way. Sometimes the danger is not rebellion but doing the right thing the wrong way. In one of Scripture's most sobering stories, we uncover the clash between human method and divine order. When convenience competes with covenant, the question is not whether it works – but whether it aligns with what God has written.

True wisdom is not just intelligence or experience – it's the fear of the Lord, the ability to discern rightly, and the grace to make choices that honour God. When we allow wisdom to shape our thoughts and direct our steps, we avoid unnecessary battles, walk in peace, and position ourselves for God's favour.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know we're entering into a season of conflict. Scriptures say, ‘First the natural, then the spiritual.' Jesus predicted this when He said we'll hear of wars and rumours of wars. What is God saying? How do we prepare for this time of conflict, remembering that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers of darkness.

We were not only created to worship, but to carry a prophetic sound, a Spirit-inspired expression that goes beyond songs and becomes a declaration of heaven's will on earth. When we worship prophetically, we don't just respond to what we see; we proclaim what God is saying. Every believer is called to release prophetic soundwaves - worship that transforms environments, awakens hearts, and invites the Presence of God to move.

King Uzziah's life reveals a sobering truth — what lifts you can also undo you. He sought the Lord and prospered greatly, but strength slowly turned inward, and what was once a blessing became a risk. Pride overstepped its boundaries, and resisting correction led to downfall. His story reminds us — it's not the rise that defines you, but whether you remain yielded to the One who raised you.

Brokenness is not final, but a birthing place of God's purpose and divine redemption. He can take suffering and darkness and transform it into a testimony of love and restoration. Our pain is not wasted when we surrender to Him. It serves as a catalyst for a fresh release of the Holy Spirit's power in our lives.

The resurrection of Christ is the foundation of a renewed hope and new life. Because He conquered death, we're offered freedom, redemption, and a restored relationship with God. Our past no longer defines who we are, and our future is filled with hope.

You've found the greatest answer in life, now what? The Gospel is too good to keep to ourselves. From our neighbourhoods to the nations, God's mission has never changed – to seek and save the lost. Evangelism doesn't start in a pulpit; it starts in everyday life. Step into your role, share your story, and be part of God's plan to reach the lost. Your mission field is closer than you think.

Not since the scandals of tele-evangelists like Jim Bakker and Jimmy Swaggert in the 1980s, to the more recent ‘failed' prophecies of Donald Trump's re-election, and now the exposé of men like Shawn Bolz, Mike Bickle, and a host of other lesser names, has the Church (especially Pentecostals and Charismatics), come under such a barrage of criticism. I don't have all the answers, but I can give a response from a biblical point of view.

Praying with our Spirit goes beyond intellectual prayers to deep, heart-to-heart communion with God. If your prayer life is dry and stagnant, perhaps what you need is to move beyond human logic and tap into the Holy Spirit's guidance.  

Being a witness for God should become a part of our lives when we're filled with His Spirit. The key is partnering with Him and allowing the Holy Spirit to express His love and compassion to those around us, resulting in acts of kindness and works of miracles.

There are ‘2 Sams' in the Bible – Samuel the prophet, the first Judge of Israel; and Samson the mighty man of God, the last judge of Israel. They share amazing similarities. Both sons had an amazing start; one ended well, the other not so. The question is – which Sam do you want to be?

A powerless Gospel is an enigma – it does not fit Scripture. The Gospel was never meant to be weak, passive, or powerless. Yet when Christianity carries no authority, no transformation, and no real change in people's lives, something is amiss. In Romans 15, Paul describes a Gospel that moved in the power of the Spirit and was confirmed through signs and wonders. Rediscover what the first Christians experienced – and the power every believer carries in the Gospel.

Faith is easy when life is comfortable, but true devotion is revealed when following Christ costs us something. The Gospel calls us to live with courage, surrender, and unwavering trust. When we grasp the immeasurable love of Jesus Christ, we realise that every sacrifice, every act of faith, and every step of obedience is worth it - because He is worth it all!

Heaven has no measurement. The measurement is here on earth. And so, if we measure on earth, God will fill. His anointing is copious. When Elisha told the widow to gather as many empty vessels as possible, he understood this principle – that if earth would provide the measurement, heaven would not stop pouring oil out until every jar is filled. Earth measures; heaven pours! How are you ‘filling'?

The Christian hope is rooted not in speculation or fear, but in the promised renewal of all things through Jesus Christ. Knowing who holds tomorrow empowers us to live faithfully, courageously, and hope-filled today!

Society tries to sell us stuff all the time, because we're often unsatisfied with what we have. The Bible exhorts that ‘godliness with contentment is great gain'. If we're always discontented, perhaps we're not walking in godliness. In a world of greed and covetousness, contentment is the real flex to a life of fulfillment. 

Jeremiah 12:5 says, ‘If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?' This verse has been quickened to me on many occasions, especially as I was going through a difficult patch. Each time I felt the urge to complain, the Holy Spirit would bring it to my attention. The prophet is complaining about the ministry, and does not understand why some things were happening in his life. To which he's told – “Grow up and learn to bear the pressure, because worse things are yet to come!” If we're unable to cope with the pressure right now, how in the world are we going to face the last days?

Most Christians want to live and function in the will of God. They want to know who the right partner is, if they are in the right job, if they are in the right ministry. They want to know where to live, if they should have children, and how many children. Unfortunately, the majority of Christians often find themselves outside of His Will or perhaps in the permissive will of God. How do we align ourselves to His Perfect Will? And how do we redeem the time?

Desensitization is the gradual process of one becoming numb and dull to what's happening around. Being bombarded with so much content online, we can easily become desensitized and numb to sin and to evil. Isaiah's prophecy in Isaiah 5:20-23 is coming to past. Every single verse is a true depiction of what's happening in our world and culture today with lies and perversion celebrated while truth and righteousness scorned and persecuted. Wake up before you go numb!

One of the signs Jesus said would follow us in Mark 16:17 is, “In My name, you will take up serpents…”. This is part of the Great Commission and if we're to do all He commands – heal the sick, cast out demons – we must also ‘TAKE UP SERPENTS!' What does that mean and how can we have victory over serpents and scorpions?

Being dependent on God doesn't mean being passive. Instead, it's to actively work with Him as our Master Builder, trusting His wisdom rather than our own strength. As we submit our plans, relationships, and efforts to Him, God builds fruitfulness that lasts.

Divine Convergence is the sacred moment when heaven's reality intersects with earth's conditions. In The Lord's Prayer, Jesus reveals God's desire – not for heaven and earth to remain separate – but for God's rule, authority, and purpose to be manifested in everyday life. Get ready for a time of connection with heaven like never before!

We're living in a season of urgency where we must not be tardy. The Father's business calls for His people to rise from complacency and respond with urgency to the mission. God is calling us to give it all we have in order to gain all He desires.