Sermon Podcast for Cornerstone Community Church in Galax, Virginia

You've heard the phrase “arrested development”—when someone looks grown on the outside but never really matures. Spiritually, it happens more than we'd like to admit. In Ephesians 4, Paul gives us a powerful picture of what spiritual growth really looks like. It's not just knowing more—it's becoming more like Jesus. It's unity over division. Service over passivity. Truth in love. And every part of the body doing its part. Sermon Notes: 1. Division Is the Church's Greatest Obstacle 2. Unity […] The post Growth That Shows appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Ever feel like your prayers hit the ceiling? You're not alone. This Sunday at Cornerstone, we're continuing our series in Ephesians with a message called “Prayers That Reach Heaven.” We'll discover how prayer isn't about getting the words right—it's about knowing who we're talking to. Whether your prayer life feels strong or silent, this message will remind you that you have access to God, power through the Spirit, and a love that goes deeper than you've ever imagined. Come join […] The post Prayers That Reach Heaven appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

This Mother's Day, we're continuing our series through the book of Ephesians with a message that speaks straight to the heart of our divided world. From politics to race, generations to background, we often feel separated from others—and even from God. But what if division isn't the end of the story? Join us as we discover how Jesus tears down walls and builds a new kind of family—one rooted in grace, peace, and unity. Whether you're a mom, missing a […] The post Walls Torn Down appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

If God asked you, “Why should I let you into Heaven?”—what would you say? Too many of us are trying to earn what God gives as a gift. This week, we're diving into one of the clearest gospel passages in the Bible—what's been called “the gospel in 10 verses.” We'll explore what true saving faith looks like and how you can be confident in your relationship with Jesus. Don't miss this message. It might be the most important one you'll […] The post Faith That Saves appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

What if you're already richer than you think? Join us as we kick off a new series walking through the powerful letter of Ephesians—verse by verse. This week's message, “Blessed Beyond Measure,” explores the incredible spiritual blessings we've already received in Christ: chosen, redeemed, sealed, and empowered. Don't miss this opportunity to discover your true identity and purpose. You're more blessed than you realize. Sermon Notes: Introduction: Blessed Beyond Measure You Are Chosen and Adopted You Are Redeemed and Forgiven […] The post Blessed Beyond Measure appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

This Easter, come celebrate the greatest rescue mission in history. Jesus didn't just come to make bad people good—He came to bring dead people back to life. Through the cross and the empty tomb, God showed the depth of His love and the power of His rescue. Come hear how you can be rescued, restored, and live with purpose. Because He lives, your story isn't over. Sermon Notes: Introduction: The Greatest Rescue Mission in History Point 1: God's Love Isn't […] The post The Greatest Rescue Mission in History appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

This Palm Sunday, join us as we dive into the true cost of our rescue. While the crowds cheered for an earthly king, Jesus entered Jerusalem fully aware that He was heading toward the cross. His humility, perfect obedience, and sacrificial death were the ultimate price for our salvation. This Sunday, we'll reflect on the powerful love and sacrifice of Jesus and what His death means for us today. Don't miss this powerful message of redemption—invite someone to join you […] The post The Price of Rescue appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

This Sunday, we're diving deeper into God's incredible plan of rescue in our sermon “The Promised Rescue”. From the very beginning, God had a plan in motion to save humanity, and that plan is seen all throughout the Bible. We'll explore how the promise of rescue was made in Genesis 3:15 and how it unfolds through the Old Testament, pointing forward to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus. Join us this Sunday as we discover how God's rescue plan is woven […] The post For the Lost and Broken appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

We're launching a powerful new sermon series called The Great Rescue: For the Lost and Broken. Over the next few weeks, we'll explore how God's incredible love and rescue plan changes everything. This week, we'll dive into the reality of our brokenness and how sin separates us from God. But there's good news—God sees us in our darkness and offers us the hope of rescue through Jesus! Don't miss this opportunity to explore why we need rescue and how God's […] The post Lost In Darkness appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Life isn't always easy. We all face seasons of struggle, uncertainty, and feeling lost. But the good news is—God meets us in the wilderness. Throughout Scripture, we see how God showed up for people in their hardest moments, providing direction, hope, and rescue. This Sunday, we're continuing our series The Wilderness by looking at the life of John the Baptist. John spent years in the wilderness, but God used that season to prepare him for his mission — to point […] The post Jesus: The Test of the Wilderness appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Life isn't always easy. We all face seasons of struggle, uncertainty, and feeling lost. But the good news is—God meets us in the wilderness. Throughout Scripture, we see how God showed up for people in their hardest moments, providing direction, hope, and rescue. This Sunday, we're continuing our series The Wilderness by looking at the life of John the Baptist. John spent years in the wilderness, but God used that season to prepare him for his mission — to point […] The post The Wilderness: A Place to Change Direction appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Life isn't always easy. We all face seasons of struggle, uncertainty, and feeling lost. But the good news is—God meets us in the wilderness. Throughout Scripture, we see how God showed up for people in their hardest moments, providing direction, hope, and rescue. Feeling lost in life's wilderness? This Sunday, we're diving into Week 4 of our Wilderness series with David's from shepherd to king and how it was marked by a season of preparation in the unseen, everyday moments […] The post David – Preparation for the Wilderness appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Life isn't always easy. We all face seasons of struggle, uncertainty, and feeling lost. But the good news is—God meets us in the wilderness. Throughout Scripture, we see how God showed up for people in their hardest moments, providing direction, hope, and rescue. Feeling lost in life's wilderness? This Sunday, we're diving into Week 3 of our Wilderness series with the Israelites' epic journey in Exodus 13 & 40. God led them through the wilderness with purpose, presence, and provision—and […] The post The Israelites – Learning to Trust God Through the Wilderness appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Life isn't always easy. We all face seasons of struggle, uncertainty, and feeling lost. But the good news is—God meets us in the wilderness. Throughout Scripture, we see how God showed up for people in their hardest moments, providing direction, hope, and rescue. Join us this Sunday as we continue our Wilderness series by exploring one of the most dramatic divine encounters in Scripture – Moses and the burning bush. Have you ever felt unprepared for what God is calling […] The post Moses – A Wilderness Appointment with God appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Life isn't always easy. We all face seasons of struggle, uncertainty, and feeling lost. But the good news is—God meets us in the wilderness. Throughout Scripture, we see how God showed up for people in their hardest moments, providing direction, hope, and rescue. Join us this Sunday as we begin our new series, The Wilderness. This week, we'll look at Hagar's story in Genesis 16:1-14 and discover the powerful truth that God sees us, knows our struggles, and cares for […] The post We Are Seen in the Wilderness appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a faith so strong that no fear, doubt, or circumstance could shake it? Join us for our new 6-week series, “Resilient Faith: A Faith That Stands The Tests of Life” where we'll explore how to develop a resilient trust in God, even in life's toughest moments. This week, we're learning how even through trials, we can use it to build our faith in God. Sermon Notes: Point One: Our […] The post Trials That Strengthen us appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a faith so strong that no fear, doubt, or circumstance could shake it? Join us for our new 6-week series, “Resilient Faith: A Faith That Stands The Tests of Life” where we'll explore how to develop a resilient trust in God, even in life's toughest moments. This week, we're learning how discovering God's plan and purpose for our life can fuel our faith. Sermon Notes: 1. Bring What You […] The post Ministry That Fulfills Us appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a faith so strong that no fear, doubt, or circumstance could shake it? Join us for our new 6-week series, “Resilient Faith: A Faith That Stands The Tests of Life” where we'll explore how to develop a resilient trust in God, even in life's toughest moments. This week, we're learning how our habits can hold us steady when the storms hit. Don't miss it! Sermon Notes: Point 1: The […] The post Habits That Anchor Us appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a faith so strong that no fear, doubt, or circumstance could shake it? Join us for our new 6-week series, “Resilient Faith: A Faith That Stands The Tests of Life” where we'll explore how to develop a resilient trust in God, even in life's toughest moments. This week, we're learning how our friends can shape and develop our level of faith. Don't miss it! Sermon Notes: Point 1: Godly […] The post Friends That Encourage Us appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a faith so strong that no fear, doubt, or circumstance could shake it? Join us for our new 6-week series, “Resilient Faith: A Faith That Stands The Tests of Life” where we'll explore how to develop a resilient trust in God, even in life's toughest moments. This week, we're learning how the practical teaching of truth grows our faith. Don't miss it! Sermon Notes: Point 1: The Practical Teaching […] The post A Faith That Stands The Tests of Life appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a faith so strong that no fear, doubt, or circumstance could shake it? Join us for our new 6-week series, “Resilient Faith: A Faith That Stands The Tests of Life” where we'll explore how to develop a resilient trust in God, even in life's toughest moments. This week, we're kicking off by learning what a resilient faith looks like and diving into how distrust in God has shaped our […] The post What is Resilient Faith? appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

As we close out the year, we're reflecting on God's faithfulness and looking ahead with hope. In this year-end message, Looking Back and Looking Forward, we celebrate the ways God has worked through our church in 2024—from changed lives and community impact to exciting milestones. Looking to 2025, we're committing to deeper connections with God, one another, and our community. Join us as we step into the new year with bold faith, trusting that God will do immeasurably more than […] The post Looking Back and Looking Forward appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Where does true peace come from in a world fractured by deep divisions? Join us this Advent season as we explore Isaiah's prophecy of the Prince of Peace. From social media battles to family conflicts, we're surrounded by a lack of peace – yet Jesus offers a different way. Through this 4-week series, we'll discover how Christ's peace transforms our relationship with God and each other. This week, Ephesians 4 shows us the importance of unity, and how God provides […] The post Peace on Earth appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Where does true peace come from in a world fractured by deep divisions? Join us this Advent season as we explore Isaiah's prophecy of the Prince of Peace. From social media battles to family conflicts, we're surrounded by a lack of peace – yet Jesus offers a different way. Through this 4-week series, we'll discover how Christ's peace transforms our relationship with God and each other. This week, Ephesians 4 shows us the importance of unity, and how God provides […] The post The Path to Peace appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Where does true peace come from in a world fractured by deep divisions? Join us this Advent season as we explore Isaiah's prophecy of the Prince of Peace. From social media battles to family conflicts, we're surrounded by a lack of peace – yet Jesus offers a different way. Through this 4-week series, we'll discover how Christ's peace transforms our relationship with God and each other. This week, Romans 5 shows us how the baby in the manger grew up […] The post Peace with God appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Today, we are beginning a new four-week Advent series that looks at the one Isaiah describes as the “Prince of Peace.” We look at the question “What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace and how is that relevant in today's world?” Sermon Notes: 1. Because of Jesus, we can have peace with God 2. Because of Jesus, we can have peace with others 3. Because of Jesus, we can have peace with the world 4. Because […] The post A Kingdom of Peace appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Today, we are continuing our series Engage Your World, with a special focus on the Cornerstone Christmas Offering! Through December, every gift to our Engage Fund will go directly to supporting ministries and meeting real needs right here in our community and around the world. Together, we can make a difference and transform lives for Christ. Join us as we discover how generosity can be the spark that brings hope this Christmas season! Sermon Notes: At Cornerstone, disciples are made […] The post Engage Your World – Introducing Our Christmas Offering appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

In 2007, Cornerstone went to Nicaragua for the first time with Because We Care Ministries. Since then, we have made over 25 trips there, serving in the remote region of Northern Nicaragua, which is the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Through feeding the hungry, training pastors, providing medical care, sharing the Gospel, and playing with kids, we have shared the love of Christ in many villages. Today, we are excited to have Pam Gillette, founder of Because We […] The post Nicaragua Sunday with Because We Care Ministries appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Are you ready to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus and learn how to follow Him in your everyday life? Join us for a sermon series based on John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way. Together, we'll explore how ancient spiritual practices—like Sabbath, prayer, and community—can transform us from the inside out. Each week, we'll dive into practical ways to slow down, reconnect with God, and live out your faith with purpose. Whether you're new to following Jesus or looking […] The post Developing a Rule of Life appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Are you ready to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus and learn how to follow Him in your everyday life? Join us for a sermon series based on John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way. Together, we'll explore how ancient spiritual practices—like Sabbath, prayer, and community—can transform us from the inside out. Each week, we'll dive into practical ways to slow down, reconnect with God, and live out your faith with purpose. Whether you're new to following Jesus or looking […] The post The Nine Practices (Scripture, Community, Generosity,Service, & Witness) appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Are you ready to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus and learn how to follow Him in your everyday life? Join us for a sermon series based on John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way. Together, we'll explore how ancient spiritual practices—like Sabbath, prayer, and community—can transform us from the inside out. Each week, we'll dive into practical ways to slow down, reconnect with God, and live out your faith with purpose. Whether you're new to following Jesus or looking […] The post The Nine Practices (Sabbath, Solitude, Prayer, Fasting) appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Are you ready to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus and learn how to follow Him in your everyday life? Join us for a sermon series based on John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way. Together, we'll explore how ancient spiritual practices—like Sabbath, prayer, and community—can transform us from the inside out. Each week, we'll dive into practical ways to slow down, reconnect with God, and live out your faith with purpose. Whether you're new to following Jesus or looking […] The post Goal #3 – Do As He Did appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Are you ready to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus and learn how to follow Him in your everyday life? Join us for a sermon series based on John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way. Together, we'll explore how ancient spiritual practices—like Sabbath, prayer, and community—can transform us from the inside out. Each week, we'll dive into practical ways to slow down, reconnect with God, and live out your faith with purpose. Whether you're new to following Jesus or looking […] The post Goal #2 – Be Like Jesus appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Are you ready to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus and learn how to follow Him in your everyday life? Join us for a sermon series based on John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way. Together, we'll explore how ancient spiritual practices—like Sabbath, prayer, and community—can transform us from the inside out. Each week, we'll dive into practical ways to slow down, reconnect with God, and live out your faith with purpose. Whether you're new to following Jesus or looking […] The post Goal #1 – Be With Jesus appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Are you ready to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus and learn how to follow Him in your everyday life? Join us for a sermon series based on John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way. Together, we'll explore how ancient spiritual practices—like Sabbath, prayer, and community—can transform us from the inside out. Each week, we'll dive into practical ways to slow down, reconnect with God, and live out your faith with purpose. Whether you're new to following Jesus or looking […] The post How We Change appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Are you ready to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus and learn how to follow Him in your everyday life? Join us for a sermon series based on John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way. Together, we'll explore how ancient spiritual practices—like Sabbath, prayer, and community—can transform us from the inside out. Each week, we'll dive into practical ways to slow down, reconnect with God, and live out your faith with purpose. Whether you're new to following Jesus or looking […] The post Following Jesus appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

This week, we wrap up our sermon series, ‘The Supreme Life,' where we dive deep into the book of Colossians. This powerful letter from Paul shows us how to live a life that reflects the supremacy of Christ in everything we do. Whether you seek purpose, strength, or a deeper understanding of who Jesus is, this series is for you. Join us as we explore how Christ's love transforms us and how we can live out our faith in a […] The post Pray, Speak & Serve Together appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

This week, we continue our new sermon series, ‘The Supreme Life,' where we'll dive deep into the book of Colossians. This powerful letter from Paul shows us how to live a life that reflects the supremacy of Christ in everything we do. Whether you seek purpose, strength, or a deeper understanding of who Jesus is, this series is for you. Join us as we explore how Christ's love transforms us and how we can live out our faith in a […] The post Leadership by Love appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

This week, we continue our new sermon series, ‘The Supreme Life,' where we'll dive deep into the book of Colossians. This powerful letter from Paul shows us how to live a life that reflects the supremacy of Christ in everything we do. Whether you seek purpose, strength, or a deeper understanding of who Jesus is, this series is for you. Join us as we explore how Christ's love transforms us and how we can live out our faith in a […] The post Keeping Your Focus appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

This week, we continue our sermon series, ‘The Supreme Life,' where we'll dive deep into the book of Colossians. This powerful letter from Paul shows us how to live a life that reflects the supremacy of Christ in everything we do. Whether you seek purpose, strength, or a deeper understanding of who Jesus is, this series is for you. Join us as we explore how Christ's love transforms us and how we can live out our faith in a world […] The post Keeping Your Focus appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

This week we continue in our sermon series, ‘The Supreme Life,' where we dive deep into the book of Colossians. This powerful letter from Paul shows us how to live a life that reflects the supremacy of Christ in everything we do. Whether you're seeking purpose, strength, or a deeper understanding of who Jesus is, this series is for you. Join us as we explore how Christ's love transforms us and how we can live out our faith in a […] The post The Superiority of Christ appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

This week we begin our new sermon series, ‘The Supreme Life,' where we'll dive deep into the book of Colossians. This powerful letter from Paul shows us how to live a life that reflects the supremacy of Christ in everything we do. Whether you're seeking purpose, strength, or a deeper understanding of who Jesus is, this series is for you. Join us as we explore how Christ's love transforms us and how we can live out our faith in a […] The post God's Grace is Enough appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Join us this Sunday for the conclusion of our series “How Worship Forms Us,” where we'll explore the profound impact of the liturgy of prayer and communion. Discover how these sacred practices invite us to participate in God's plans, foster deep fellowship (koinonia) within the body of Christ, and transform our worship into a powerful, communal experience. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your faith and strengthen your connection with God and each other. Sermon Notes: Worship requires participation Prayer […] The post Liturgy of Prayer & Communion appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Today, we start a new series as we seek to gain a better understanding of worship. Worship is more than just singing on Sunday mornings, and the way we worship forms us and shapes us. If we want to be more like Jesus, we need to understand not only why we worship, but how we worship. Today, we explore a term that many of you may not be familiar with. Liturgies are the things we do over and over that […] The post Liturgy of the Word appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Today, we start a new series as we seek to gain a better understanding of worship. Worship is more than just singing on Sunday mornings, and the way we worship forms us and shapes us. If we want to be more like Jesus, we need to understand not only why we worship, but how we worship. Today, we explore a term that many of you may not be familiar with. Liturgies are the things we do over and over that […] The post Liturgy of Song appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Today, we start a new series as we seek to gain a better understanding of worship. Worship is more than just singing on Sunday mornings, and the way we worship forms us and shapes us. If we want to be more like Jesus, we need to understand not only why we worship, but how we worship. Today, we explore a term that many of you may not be familiar with. Liturgies are the things we do over and over that […] The post What is Liturgy? appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Today, we wrap up our sermon series on the first three chapters of the mysterious book of the Bible, Revelation. Revelation is a letter addressed not to an individual but to seven church communities. Each letter first tells the church who Jesus is and how the hearers should live in light of that identity. The messages to the seven churches remain crucial and relevant for us today, and there is something we can learn from each church. Today, we followup […] The post Keeping Our Passion appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

It's a special weekend for Cornerstone! Today, we celebrate our 20 year anniversary as a church. In June of 2004, Cornerstone held its first service in Felts Park. Today, we are having one combined worship service in Felts Park at 11am. For our online viewers, we have filmed a special message today. We have been in a sermon series on the first three chapters of the mysterious book of the Bible, Revelation. Revelation is a letter addressed not to an […] The post What do we want Jesus to say to Cornerstone? appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Today, we continue our new sermon series on the first three chapters of the mysterious book of the Bible, Revelation. Revelation is a letter addressed not to an individual but to seven church communities. Each letter first tells the church who Jesus is and how the hearers should live in light of that identity. The messages to the seven churches remain crucial and relevant for us today, and there is something we can learn from each church. Today, as we […] The post Laodicea: The church that didn't need God appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Today, we continue our new sermon series on the first three chapters of the mysterious book of the Bible, Revelation. Revelation is a letter addressed not to an individual but to seven church communities. Each letter first tells the church who Jesus is and how the hearers should live in light of that identity. The messages to the seven churches remain crucial and relevant for us today, and there is something we can learn from each church. Today, as we […] The post The Church at Philadelphia appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.

Today, we continue our new sermon series on the first three chapters of the mysterious book of the Bible, Revelation. Revelation is a letter addressed not to an individual but to seven church communities. Each letter first tells the church who Jesus is and how the hearers should live in light of that identity. The messages to the seven churches remain crucial and relevant for us today, and there is something we can learn from each church. Today, as we […] The post Sardis: The church that was dead appeared first on Cornerstone Community Church.