CCC Rochester Sermons: Recent Episodes
Rochester Community - Cornerstone City Church
Catch up with the latest teaching from the Rochester Community of Cornerstone City Church, Medway.
We believe Christianity holds the truth to our purpose, and that Jesus has the power to transform lives. God loves us, Jesus died for us, the Spirit has been poured out on us.
Every week, we meet together to hear his truth preached from the Bible, and to experience his power, as we build one another up in faith, hope and love.
Find us online here: https://www.cornerstonecity.co.uk/rochester You can get in touch with us here: rochester@cornerstonecity.co.uk
George explores stewardship with us and challenges us to reflect on how we manage our time.
Nat takes us through the next passage in Mark, finishing with a challenging question... Are you all in for Jesus? Or do you follow Him half hearted?
Tom adds some depth to the verses in this weeks passage before zooming in on repentance.
Nat starts off chapter 6 for us looking at the rejection of Jesus in his home town and the importance of faith.
Join Wonu as she walks us through the next few verses of Mark looking at things we can learn from Jesus calming the storm. Who is in your boat?
Jo challenges us to make Jesus number one in everything as he takes us through the parable of the mustard seed.
Bernard shares a message with us about Caleb based on Numbers 13 and 14, pulling out 3 key characteristics for us to think about:
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Caleb lived in the expectation of the supernatural not the natural.
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Caleb was prepared to take action.
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Caleb followed God whole heartedly.
Nat takes us through the next few verses of Mark.
Key Points
- We can be seed planters
- God alone causes the seeds to grow
- There's a great harvest to come
Take away questions:Are you a follower of Jesus?Are you becoming the fruit we talked about this morning?Are you a believer? If so how are you involved in planting seeds?
The infinite God wants to share Himself with you! Do you take your faith seriously? Join Tom looking through the next few verses of Mark.
Following a break in the run up to Easter, Amanda takes us through the next few verses of Mark, looking at:
Gods Family
The importance of God's will
The preview of the church of God
Joel explores the time Jesus spent in Gethsemane just before he is betrayed and led to the cross.
Join Adam as he walks us through part of Pauls letter to the Colossians, with a focus on gratitude
Nat unpacks Pauls prayer to the Ephesians with a focus on Strength, Love, Knowledge and Fullness.
Wonu leads us through the next topic in our 40 days series, complete with a jolly song or 2 along the way...
Join Tom in the first of our special 40 days of prayer and fasting messages, looking at Luke 11:1-13.
Questions for reflection/discussion:
What stands out to you from these verses?
Which part of the Lord's prayer do you pray the most?
Which do you pray the least?
How do you keep your focus on God and His kingdom when you pray?
Have you got any stories to tell about persevering in prayer?
What helps you when you're struggling to trust God as a good Father, who keeps his promises?
Where do you see God's grace most clearly in these verses?
What difference does it make to be empowered by the Holy Spirit when you pray the Lord's prayer?
Thomas walks us through the next few verses of Mark concluding with the following 4 questions:
- How can we draw near to Jesus in the midst of life challenges as the crowd sought him?
- How can we go beyond the crowd to become a follower of Jesus?
- In what ways can we prioritise time with Jesus?
- What steps can we take to solidify our faith?
Izzy explores what sabbath means in the context of the bible and goes on to look at ways this might apply to our lives today.
Reset
Adam encourages us to consider our lives at the start of the new year. Bible passages referenced:
Ecclesiastes 7:1-4
Proverbs 4:5-9
Colossians 2:2-3
Philippians 1:21-26
Psalm 90:12
Reboot
Then from 26:38, we turn to vision and values for the year ahead.
Tom walks us through the story of Jesus's birth, then focuses on 3 important attributes of Jesus.
David's Messiah verses for further pondering:
2 Samuel 7
1 Kings 8
Psalm 89
Isaiah 9
What are you treasuring up in your heart this Christmas?
Nat continues our journey through Mark, looking a little at fasting then talking about the churches bridegroom.
Tom takes us through the next few verses of Mark, looking at some of what the bible says about eating together.
The Passover meal, deliverance from slavery, atonement for sin, the horror of the cross, a new covenant, the presence of God, a heavenly feast, all held together in a ritual meal... This all together Sunday, Adam, one of our elders, teaches us about the Lord's Supper.
Joel guides us through Mark 1:40-45 looking specifically at willing, clean and prayer...
Join Adam as he explores the next section of Mark 1 and encourages us to draw closer to our teacher!
Amanda expounds the next 5 verses of Mark for us, looking at why Jesus was baptised and looking at the 40 days he spent in the wilderness.
Nat starts our new series off looking at Mark 1:1-8 and challenges us to accept a similar call to use our lives to point to Jesus, locusts and honey are optional!
Join Tom as he concludes our series on the songs of Isaiah looking at Gods plan for our salvation through His son Jesus.
George takes us through the start of Isaiah 49 looking at what it means to be a servant.
What should a church have in common with a messy pond? Listen to Nats message to find out!
In the first of two teaching slots this Sunday, Bola shares some of his story, and encourages us on the basis of God's faithfulness to find our place in the church.
In the second of two teaching slots this Sunday, Audrey urges us towards complete obedience to our Father God.
Wonu takes us on a journey through the bible looking at promises God made and their fulfilment, finishing off in Joshua 21.
"Not one word of all the good promises that the Lord had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass." [Joshua 21:45 ESV]
Join Izzie going through Joshua 18 & 19 looking at the allotments of land and the dwelling place of God.
40 days after he was raised from the dead, Jesus ascended into heaven.
J.I. Packer calls the ascension "part two (the Resurrection being part one) of Jesus' return from the depths of death to the height of glory...
The fact that Jesus Christ is enthroned as master of the universe should be of enormous encouragement to all believers."
Adam helps us celebrate why the ascension is great news!
Walk through Joshua 13 with Amanda looking at how the land was divided between the tribes
Join Ireti as she goes through the next bit of Joshua and challenges us to seek and trust God.
Acacia explores Gods word with us, starting in Romans 8, looking at the importance of remaining active and taking steps of faith while waiting.
Join Wonu as she expounds Joshua 6, looking at the fulfilment of a promise God made to His people.
Tony encourages us to take ground in community together, as we prepare for this year's 40 days of prayer and fasting.
Join Adam as he talks us through Joshua 3 and 4, encouraging us to take our relationship with God seriously and walk in step with the Holy Spirit.
Adam continues the series on spiritual warfare by exploring the sword of the spirit which is the word of God.