Podcasts about Cornerstone church

“Sign, Instrument, and Foretaste” based on Micah 6:1-8, given by Pastor Brandon Mick on August 9, 2026 at Cornerstone Church in Pella. Continue reading The post Sign, Instrument, and Foretaste first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

This is a service from Cornerstone Church in Bethalto, IL. For more information, please visit us on the web at BethaltoChurch.com or search for us on Facebook. The post RFK – Testimonies first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The Passage:: 1 Chronicles 10:13-14; 13:1-4; 14:8-11 The One Thing: The Inquiring of God (Part 2) Sermon Know K1: Inquiring Habits [1 Chronicles 13:3] When you face everyday decisions versus major life choices, what is your default process for seeking guidance? How often does inquiring of God come first rather than as a last resort? Grow G1: The Danger of Lip Service [1 Chronicles 13:1-4] David expressed a desire to seek God's will, yet the assembly ultimately proceeded because it "seemed right to the people." Why is it so easy to pay lip service to seeking God while actually relying on human consensus or common sense? G2: Unintended Consequences [1 Chronicles 13:9-10] The tragedy with Uzzah occurred because David neglected to consult God's revealed instructions for moving the Ark. How can acting out of good intentions—without aligning with God's word—lead to harmful spiritual or relational outcomes? G3: Counterfeit Sources of Guidance [1 Chronicles 10:13-14] Saul's downfall was tied to seeking direction from a medium instead of inquiring of the Lord. What modern "mediums" or alternative sources of truth do people turn to today when they feel God is silent or taking too long? G4: The Direct "Yes" [1 Chronicles 14:8-10] After the failure with the Ark, David specifically inquired of God before facing the Philistines and received a clear, direct answer. What steps can we take to cultivate a heart that listens for and recognizes God's direct answers? G5: Specific Strategic Blueprints [1 Chronicles 14:13-16] In the second battle, God provided David with a detailed, step-by-step strategy involving the poplar trees rather than a simple "go." Has there been a time in your life when God gave you a specific path or process to follow rather than just an immediate outcome? G6: Consulting the Manual [Exodus 25:12, Numbers 4:15] God had already revealed in Scripture how the Ark was to be carried, but David failed to check the guidelines. In what areas of life do we often ask God for fresh direction when His wisdom and clear instructions are already written in His Word? Show S1: Practical Inquiries This Week [1 Chronicles 15:10] Identify one current situation, decision, or battle in your life where you need to pause and actively inquire of God. What specific step will you take this week to pray, search the Scriptures, and listen for His direction?

In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark Vance sits down with Mel Pearson, who leads City Ministry at Cornerstone Church, to talk about the real state of foster care in Iowa right now, and why it should matter deeply to Christians. Mel shares her own family's unglamorized journey into foster care, the theology behind caring for the vulnerable, and how a new initiative called The Table Project is working to change the system one family, one church, and one child at a time.Episode Highlights00:31 — Introducing Mel Pearson01:18 — Why should Christians care about the vulnerable beyond their own families?03:10 — The overwhelming needs in Iowa: foster care and schools under strain05:05 — Mel and Bryan's honest, unglamorized story of getting into foster care07:25 — Deglamorizing foster care: the hard, unseen realities behind it08:56 — Clinging to a Savior who moved toward hard places10:53 — Philippians 3: knowing Christ through the fellowship of suffering11:36 — Practical ways to get involved at different seasons of life13:00 — Care communities: how support raises foster family retention from 50% to 98%14:16 — Kids in the river: moving from crisis response to prevention16:49 — The scope of the crisis: Iowa has 30% more foster care calls than available homes19:46 — What is The Table Project? Faith-based, pre-licensure foster care training24:06 — How to get involvedResourcesCornerstone Sermons: Listen OnlineThe Table Project — TableProject.orgLunch and Learn — August 16th at Cornerstone (RSVP Here)Wildwood CollectiveAsk Mark a Question!Suggest a topic or question for Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

In this episode of Neue Thing Podcast, we dig into Ephesians 4:13, picking up mid-thought from Paul's teaching on the gifts God has given the church. These gifts aren't for show — they're meant to build up the body of Christ and move us toward maturity.We talk about what it looks like to lead in a way that builds the church up instead of tearing it down, and why staying rooted in God's Word (rather than our own opinions about it) is what protects us from false teaching. When we disconnect from community and stop using the gifts we've been given, we become easy targets for every wind of false doctrine that comes our way.The heart of this passage points us toward two things: unity and maturity — so that we're no longer tossed around, easily deceived. And we close with a reminder that Jesus isn't just our Savior who forgives sin — He's Lord, which means our lives, our will, our everything is surrendered to Him.In this episode:What Ephesians 4:13 teaches us about spiritual gifts and purposeWhy detachment from the church leaves us vulnerable to false teachingThe difference between reading God's Word rightly vs. reading our opinions into itAiming toward unity and maturity in ChristJesus as Savior and LordEPISODE LINKSAwake O Sleeper in-person study - Cornerstone Church, Chandler, AZAwake O Sleeper in-person study - Scottsdale Bible Church, Scottsdale, AZWHAT IS NEUE THING?Neue Thing is a non-profit ministry, founded by Cherie Wagner, that exists to equip women with the Word of God. Cherie's life-long passion is two-fold: knowing Jesus Christ and making Him known. Author of Found On My Knees, Awake O Sleeper, Rest, Hope, Psalms for Life, and Knowing Your Name, Cherie writes Bible studies for women that will encourage them to know and believe God's Word, equip them to live it, and empower them to take it and transform this generation for Jesus Christ.CONNECT Website: https://neuething.org/Email Subscription link:https://neuething.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuethinginc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neuethingGive to Neue Thing: https://neuething.org/give/RESOURCESProverbs: The Wise, The Fool, The WickedKnowing Your NameFound On My Knees: The Journey from Brokenness to BlessingAwake O Sleeper: EphesiansRest: 30 Days of Exploring God's Invitation to RestHope: Tethered to an Unwavering GodPsalms for Life

“This Generation” based on Matthew 24:1-35, given by Pastor Ryan Landt on August 2, 2026 at Cornerstone Church in Pella. Continue reading The post This Generation first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

Following Jesus is more than a decision we make. It’s a lifelong walk of remaining rooted in Him. In Colossians 2:6-8, Paul reminds believers that the Christian life doesn’t move beyond Jesus, but deeper into Him. Just as we received Christ Jesus as Lord, we continue by remembering our confession of faith, rooting our lives in Christ, and rejecting anything that competes with His Lordship. This message explores what it means to keep moving forward in our faith by remaining […] The post Continue to Walk with Jesus | Pathways first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

“Mark_11-20-33” by Johnny Moody. Released: 2026. Genre: Vocal. The post Mark – 11:20-33 appeared first on Cornerstone Church.

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow 02 Aug 2026 | One Story – The Holiness & Hope Sermon | Ezra 7-10 (Rev Miranda Valentini) How do you understand the word holy as it relates to God and to people? What, if any, implications does that have for your regular, moment by moment, life? What is your perspective on the divorce covenant that the Israelites made? Where do you see God in the decision that was made, if at all? Does Shecaniah's statement in 10:2, "But in spite of this there is hope for Israel" give you hope? Why or why not? Read 2 Peter 1:3, what do you think is included in the list of "everything" that God has given us to live a godly/holy life? Are there any ways in which your thinking has changed? Is there anything you are going to apply? Is there anything that you're still wrestling with?

“Cracking the Code” based on Luke 24:13-32, given by Pastor Ryan Landt on July 26, 2026 at Cornerstone Church in Pella. Continue reading The post Cracking the Code first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

This is a service from Cornerstone Church in Bethalto, IL. For more information, please visit us on the web at BethaltoChurch.com or search for us on Facebook. The post Taking Ground first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

“Mark_11-1-19” by Johnny Moody. Released: 2026. Genre: Vocal. The post Mark – 11:1-19 appeared first on Cornerstone Church.

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow 26 July 2026 | The One Story – The Standing Orders Sermon | Esther, Jer 29:3-7 Know K1 Psalms 77:7-9: The sermon contrasts the joy of Song of Songs with the heartbreak of Lamentations. Does your current season feel like things are going right, or falling apart at the seams? How honest are you with God about that? K2 Psalms 77:7-9: Why do you think God included raw, unresolved grief in Scripture? How does it feel knowing He gives us permission to express deep doubt and sorrow? K3 1 Corinthians 6:19: Since we are God's temple, what does it practically feel like when it seems God has "left the building" or hidden Himself from you? Grow G1 In Esther, God is never mentioned, yet His hand is everywhere. What are some subtle "breadcrumbs" of His background work in your life right now? G2 Psalms 77:10-11: The Psalmist turns his heart by remembering God's past miracles. What is one specific moment from your past that can anchor your faith today? G3 Jeremiah 29:4-7, 11: God told the exiles to build and plant during their 70-year time out. How does knowing exile was part of God's plan change how you view your current unresolved seasons? Show S1 Jeremiah 29:5-7, John 14:15: When in a spiritual blackout, soldiers fall back on their last orders. What was the last clear direction God gave you, and how can you keep walking it out this week? S2 Esther 4:14-16: Where are you tempted to hide or play it safe, and what would it look like to step out in courageous faith instead? S3 Jeremiah 29:7: God called exiles to bless the very city holding them. How can you actively pray for and serve a difficult situation or person in your life this week?

“The Unveiling” based on Revelation 1:1-3, given by Pastor Ryan Landt on July 19, 2026 at Cornerstone Church in Pella. Continue reading The post The Unveiling first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

Life is a series of choices, but following Jesus begins with something even more important: His invitation. In Luke 5, Peter makes four life-changing choices—from lending Jesus his boat to leaving everything behind—but each decision is actually a response to Jesus taking the first step. This message launches our Pathways series by exploring what it means to begin walking with Jesus. Discover how Christ still calls ordinary people to trust Him, follow Him, and take their next step of faith. The post Choose to Walk with Jesus | Pathways first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

“Mark_10-32-52” by Johnny Moody. Released: 2026. Genre: Vocal. The post Mark – 10:32-52 appeared first on Cornerstone Church.

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow 19 July 2026 | One Story That Leads To Jesus – The "Meaningless" Sermon | Ecclesiastes 9-12

“Fourth Commandment: Living the Lord's Day in a Restless World” based on Mark 4:35-41, given by Pastor Ryan Landt on July 12, 2026 at Cornerstone Church in Pella. Continue reading The post 4th Command: Lord's Day in a Restless World first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

This is a service from Cornerstone Church in Bethalto, IL. For more information, please visit us on the web at BethaltoChurch.com or search for us on Facebook. The post Overtaken – Amos 9 | Mercy and Justice first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

“Mark_10-17-31” by Johnny Moody. Released: 2026. Genre: Vocal. The post Mark – 10:17-31 appeared first on Cornerstone Church.

“Fourth Commandment: Jesus, the Resurrection, and the Lord's Day” based on Mark 4:35-41, given by Pastor Ryan Landt on July 5, 2026 at Cornerstone Church in Pella. Continue reading The post 4th Command: Jesus, the Resurrection, and the Lord's Day first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

This is a service from Cornerstone Church in Bethalto, IL. For more information, please visit us on the web at BethaltoChurch.com or search for us on Facebook. The post Faith Walker – Pastor Mark Bettinger first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

“Mark_10-1-16” by Johnny Moody. Released: 2026. Genre: Vocal. The post Mark – 10:1-16 appeared first on Cornerstone Church.

“Spiritual Satisfaction” based on Psalm 63, given by Pastor Sheldon Starkenburg on June 28, 2026 at Cornerstone Church in Pella. Continue reading The post Spiritual Satisfaction first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

This is a service from Cornerstone Church in Bethalto, IL. For more information, please visit us on the web at BethaltoChurch.com or search for us on Facebook. The post The End Of Opportunity – Amos 8 | Mercy and Justice first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

“Mark_9-33-50” by Johnny Moody. Released: 2026. Genre: Vocal. The post Mark – 9:33-50 appeared first on Cornerstone Church.

“The Fourth Commandment: Two Great Reasons” based on Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, and Isaiah 58:13-14, given by Pastor Ryan Landt on June 21, 2026 at Cornerstone Church in Pella. Continue reading The post The Fourth Commandment: Two Great Reasons first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

This is a service from Cornerstone Church in Bethalto, IL. For more information, please visit us on the web at BethaltoChurch.com or search for us on Facebook. The post The Gifts Fathers Give | Fathers Day first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

“Mark_9-14-32” by Johnny Moody. Released: 2026. Genre: Vocal. The post Mark – 9:14-32 appeared first on Cornerstone Church.

“The Fourth Commandment: A Day of Protest” based on Exodus 20:8-11, given by Pastor Ryan Landt on June 14, 2026 at Cornerstone Church in Pella. Continue reading The post The Fourth Commandment: A Day of Protest first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

This is a service from Cornerstone Church in Bethalto, IL. For more information, please visit us on the web at BethaltoChurch.com or search for us on Facebook. The post Says Who? – Amos 7 | Mercy and Justice first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

“Mark_9-2-13” by Johnny Moody. Released: 2026. Genre: Vocal. The post Mark – 9:2-13 appeared first on Cornerstone Church.

“Today” based on Luke 4:16-21, given by Pastor Ryan Landt at Cornerstone Church in Pella on June 7, 2026. Continue reading The post Today first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

This is a service from Cornerstone Church in Bethalto, IL. For more information, please visit us on the web at BethaltoChurch.com or search for us on Facebook. The post The Exception – Amos 6 | Mercy and Justice first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

“Mark_8_31_9-1” by Johnny Moody. Released: 2026. Genre: Vocal. The post Mark – 8:31-9:1 appeared first on Cornerstone Church.

“Mark_8_22-30” by Johnny Moody. Released: 2026. Genre: Vocal. The post Mark – 8:22-30 appeared first on Cornerstone Church.

“Jesus Christ Is Lord!” based on Philippians 2:5-11, given by Pastor Ryan Landt on May 31, 2026 at Cornerstone Church in Pella. Continue reading The post Jesus Christ is Lord! first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

“Remember and Pray” based on John 17:9-19, given by Pastor Ryan Landt on May 24, 2026 at Cornerstone Church in Pella. Continue reading The post Remember and Pray first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

This is a service from Cornerstone Church in Bethalto, IL. For more information, please visit us on the web at BethaltoChurch.com or search for us on Facebook. The post This Is That – Acts 2 | Pentecost first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

“Mark_8_1-21” by Johnny Moody. Released: 2026. Genre: Vocal. The post Mark – 8:1-21 appeared first on Cornerstone Church.

In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark sits down with Troy Nesbitt, founding pastor of Cornerstone Church and the man who started Salt Company in 1987. Troy reflects on what it looks like to navigate the final quarter of life with faithfulness and joy.Episode Highlights:00:27 — Introducing Troy Nesbitt: founding pastor, Salt Company pioneer, and mentor to Mark01:33 — Entering the "final quarter" of life at 63 — and what that actually means03:09 — Why Troy handed off lead pastor responsibilities earlier than most03:50 — The principle: pastors reach a decade either side of themselves — nobody gets the third decade05:39 — Retirement vs. reallocation: a biblical framework for the final season06:43 — From the work stage to the wisdom stage: what that shift actually looks like08:12 — The hardest thing about transitioning out of authority — and what a wise leader does instead11:31 — How cheerleaders empower leaders: the gift of being believed in13:12 — The NCAA study: why grandparents are athletes' best memories, not dads on the ride home15:00 — Relating to adult kids who are now parents themselves: the "counsel if asked" rule16:27 — "Visiting Friday": Troy's weekly habit of sitting with his 88-year-old parents18:25 — Caring for aging parents as part of finishing well — even when it's hard23:14 — Troy's vision for the years ahead: more prayer, more coaching, more of lessResourcesCornerstone Sermons: Listen OnlineAsk Mark a Question!Suggest a topic or question for Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

This is a service from Cornerstone Church in Bethalto, IL. For more information, please visit us on the web at BethaltoChurch.com or search for us on Facebook. The post The Power of Words first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

“Mark_7_24-37” by Johnny Moody. Released: 2026. Genre: Vocal. The post Mark – 7:24-37 appeared first on Cornerstone Church.

This is a service from Cornerstone Church in Bethalto, IL. For more information, please visit us on the web at BethaltoChurch.com or search for us on Facebook. The post A Story Of Two Gardens | Mother's Day 2026 first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

“Mark_7_14-23” by Johnny Moody. Released: 2026. Genre: Vocal. The post Mark – 7:14-23 appeared first on Cornerstone Church.

This is a service from Cornerstone Church in Bethalto, IL. For more information, please visit us on the web at BethaltoChurch.com or search for us on Facebook. The post Do Justice – Amos 5 | Mercy and Justice first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

“Mark_7_1-13” by Johnny Moody. Released: 2026. Genre: Vocal. The post Mark – 7:1-13 appeared first on Cornerstone Church.

This is a service from Cornerstone Church in Bethalto, IL. For more information, please visit us on the web at BethaltoChurch.com or search for us on Facebook. The post Be Prepared – Amos 4 | Mercy and Justice first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

“Mark_6_45-56” by Johnny Moody. Released: 2026. Genre: Vocal. The post Mark – 6:45-56 appeared first on Cornerstone Church.

This episode opens with Candace welcoming pastor Francis Chan for the first of a six-week series built around his book Beloved and the theme of God's love. The two share history going back to Candace's teenage years at Cornerstone Church, and that context shapes the conversation from the start. Francis has written several books, including Crazy Love, and Beloved is the anchor for everything this season covers. A lot of this episode focuses on Francis's early life. His mother died when he was born, his father gave him up, and he was raised by his grandmother in Hong Kong before being returned to his dad at age five. Francis remembers arriving in a home where he felt like an interruption, not speaking English, with older siblings who didn't know what to do with him. His stepmother died in a car accident when he was seven, and his father died when he was twelve. Francis connects that history directly to the reason he wrote Beloved: accepting a holy, sovereign, judging God came naturally to him, but believing that God personally loved him was something else entirely. Candace comes to the conversation from a different starting point. Growing up with a loving earthly father, she says she absorbed God's love almost by default and never stopped to think too deeply about whether it was real or not. She reflects that believing something and actually sitting inside it aren't the same thing. Francis responds that this is its own kind of distance, and that he sometimes tells his own children he worries they'll miss out on the particular dependence on God that came from having no one else to rely on. The episode closes with a listener theology question from Vicky about Moses interceding when God threatens to destroy the Israelites. Vicky asks how a sovereign God who knows everything can be genuinely angry about things He already knew would happen, and whether Moses actually changed the outcome. Francis points to Isaiah 55, acknowledges the tension honestly, and draws out what the passage teaches about prayer, intercession, and how scripture uses narrative to communicate what neat answers alone can't. Connect with Candace and Francis  Candace on Instagram @candacecbure  Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast  Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Francis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/DWT8kswCPMj/ Francis on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@CrazyLoveMinistries Website: https://www.crazylove.org/ Sponsors For This Episode GCU gcu.edu IFCJ ifcj.com  Lovebird lovebirdfoods.com/bure and use code BURE for 25% off Toups & Co toupsandco.com/candace and use code CANDACE for 25% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices