Building on the Cornerstone: Recent Episodes
Jason Bennett
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As we look to the cross and the empty tomb we also take a look at the scriptures to understand why we do what we do as Christians. Follow along with us in this series as Jason shares why we do what we do. In this message Jason shares several scriptures: ( Acts :22-24, 1 […]
Today’s message looks at (Mark 9:2-13). Jason ask us to ponder the thought “What are your mountain tops?” Listen as Jason shares a thought provoking message as to how we can leave our mark as we travel through this journey.Jesus left his mark by revealing his glory on the mountain. We leave our mark by […]
As we continue in this series Jason’s message looks at various scriptures from (Mark 8:31, Mark 9:31,33-34, and Mark 10:33-34).Jesus makes 3 different death predictions. Jesus left his mark by willingly walking toward shame & death. We leave our mark by walking in the way of the cross.
Listen as we look at the miracle as shared in (Mark 8:22-38) . Listen as Jason shares with us his thoughts as to why Jesus had touch the blind man for him to see clearly. In this we learn:Jesus left his mark by clarifying his followers mission. We Leave our mark by taking our cross […]
As Jason continues this series of The Study of the Gospel of Mark we look at (Mark 6:45-56). Listen as Jason encourages us to leave Jesus marks and practical ways to do this. Jesus left leaves his mark by joining us in the midst of our struggles. We leave our mark by joining others in […]
This week in our study of The Gospel of Mark we look at (Mark 6:32-44) and the well known story of the feeding of the five thousand. Listen to this message as Jason encourages us to have a faith of action being aware of the physical & spiritual needs of those around us and meeting […]
As our study of the Gospel Of Mark continues we take a look at a few short verses in (Mark 6:1-6) that have a powerful message. Listen as Jason shares the story of Jesus’ homecoming and points out that those that knows you the most are quite often the most offended by Jesus living through […]
As we continue in our study of The Gospel of Mark we turn to (Mark 5:21-43) as a reference for this message. Listen as Jason shares with us a snapshot of his journey through his ministry. As he shares with us why he does what he does, ask yourself why is it that you do […]
Continuing in the Gospel of Mark we see in (Mark 5:1-20) that Jesus can be described as the ultimate chain breaker. Listen and hear how Jesus left his mark by breaking the chains of our bondage. We leave our mark by proclaiming to others the freedom we have in Christ. Are you sharing your freedom […]
As we continue to move through the Gospel of Mark we see how others will label us throughout our life, some good some bad, depending on events or circumstance. In (Mark 3:7-35) we find Jesus being labeled by his family as a man “out of his mind” and the scribes and pharisees as a man […]
Continuing our journey through the Gospel of Mark we turn to (Mark 3:1-6) as Jason asks us if it’s better to be good or nice. A challenging message as we continue to ask ourselves what marks are we leaving. Jesus left his mark by choosing to good regardless of the consequences. We leave our mark […]
In this forth message in the series Leave Your Mark we will turn to (Mark 2:13-17) in which Jason shares with us the story of Jesus sharing a meal with tax collectors and sinners. Listen and discover how Jesus left his mark by loving the “unlovable”. We leave our mark by extending our the same […]
This is the third message in this series Leave Your Mark, a study of the Gospel of Mark. We turn to (Mark 2:1-12) as Jason shares his thoughts about a story of tremendous faith. We learn that Jesus left his mark through forgiveness and compassion. We leave our mark by offering forgiveness & being compassionate. […]
Jason’s second sermon “The call of Jesus” in the series Leave Your Mark, A study of the Gospel of Mark. A convicting message that leaves us asking; as Jesus will leave his mark on us, what kind of mark are we leaving on the world? (Mark 1:16-25)
As we continue to “Go Deep” we will explore the the story of Jesus as told by John Mark in the Gospel of Mark. Jason begins this series in (Mark 1:1-15). As Jason points out that John Mark left his mark on the world by sharing the story of Jesus, he shares with us how […]
We looked at many scriptures as Jason shared with us some thoughts about the “Image of God”. By being made in the image of God ask yourself “What am I reflecting”. Take time to listen to this thought provoking message. Scriptures; (Romans 12:2), (Genesis 1:27), (Mark 12:16-17), (Ecclesiastes 1:15) (Revelation 13:16-17), (Deuteronomy 6:5-8), (Romans 12:1)
As Jason wraps up this series in which we have been searching the scriptures to answer the question “Who Is Jesus?”, we find in (John 15:5) Jesus’ last I am statement. “I am the vine, you are the branches”. Listen as Jason shares what it means to be connected.
As we continue to ask the question “Who Is Jesus?” We turn to (John 14). In (John 14:6) Jesus tells “I am the way, the truth, and the life.
As we continue to probe the scriptures to answer the question “Who Is Jesus?” we find our forth answer in (John 11:1-44) as Jesus states “I am the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:25) Jesus is the creator of life and the conqueror of death, who offers us resurrection power in the here and now.
As the Henkels prepare for their move to South Florida Tim Henkel shares his thoughts with us while encouraging and challenging us to be a community of Christians known by our love. (John 13:34-35) Reminding us we are children of God. (Romans 8:14-17) Calling us to serve others. (1 Peter 4:10)
As we probe the scriptures to answer the question “Who Is Jesus?” the third answer we explore can be found in (John 10) as Jesus tells us “I am the Good Shepherd.”
As we probe the scriptures to answer the question “Who Is Jesus?” the second answer we explore can be found in (John 8) as Jesus tells us “I am the Light of the World.”
As we probe the scriptures to answer the question “Who Is Jesus?” the first answer we explore can be found in (John 6) as Jesus tells us “I am the bread of life.
Parables from the People: The Mustard Seed. Just what does a seed growing into a tree and becoming a home to birds have to do with the Kingdom of Heaven? Well, Jesus thought is was a fitting analogy (Matthew 13:31-32) and in this installment of Parables from the People we hear just how much the […]
Parables from the People: This week explores the Kingdom Parables. Listen how Jesus uses tales of pearls, treasure, and a fishing net to help us better understand the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 13:44-52). This week’s message was shared by Jeffery Owens.
In 2019, we’re set to “Go Deep with God” here at Cornerstone. This new series ‘Parables from the People’ will get us started by exploring the parables of Jesus in a unique way. Each week a different set of parables will be brought by a unique voice. This week provides a little background into just […]
Let’s face it, life happens. As we focus on the season of advent, we look at the story of Joseph, a man who suddenly had his world flipped upside down. Faced with many options, Joseph chose to hold onto his faith in God and to create new beliefs. He chose to believe that the Son […]
Spend Christmas with us, as we look back at the birth of Jesus and look ahead to His coming again. This new series starts at the very beginning of the New Testament, Matthew 1:1-17. Here Matthew lays out the genealogy of Jesus. This lineage is not one typically thought of for a King, yet God […]
Jovan Barrington from Littleton Church of Christ in Colorado stopped by to remind us what is good as we are surrounded by news in these troubling times. There is Good News to be found in Jesus, and we are encouraged to welcome it into our lives fully. Find more online at www.jovanbarrington.com and www.littletonchurch.org
As Christians we are called to a more excellent way of living. If we call ourselves Christians – followers of Jesus Christ – than we are called to live a life of Love. Without Love we are nothing; but with Love we are everything (1 Corinthians 13:1-13; 1 John 4:7-14). These are not simple words […]
Our study in Acts brings us to a seemingly odd little story that may seem short enough to pass but is worth some time (Acts 20:7-12). We look at this story of Eutychus as well as the origin of the phrase ‘dead ringer’. If you ever find yourself impersonating a living person, here are some great […]
Disagreeing is something that we all don’t always do the right way – in love. Often our discourse dissolves into name calling or worse. But, we as Christians are called to do so much better and we see this all played out in the struggles of the early church (Acts 19:23-41). We are reminded that […]
Continuing on our study of the early church, we stop to think about power and how we can use the power that we have (Acts 19:1-22). This story is a reminder that darkness will hold dominion over our lives until we surrender to the power of God. And the wonderful part is that God’s power […]
This week we look at the faith and courage of four individuals engaged in the early church (Acts 18). We see that the faith of a disciple should be courageous and growing and share ways to build such a faith through continual learning.
We are excited to welcome John Mark Hicks to Cornerstone for an exciting and deep look at the theology of the table.
Building a Chirst-centered community requires interacting with people. And very likely, many will view the world differently than you do, which means we need to find some common ground. Paul shows how this can be done in a way that opens conversations about Jesus (Acts 17:16-34). And even if conversations aren’t started, we should always […]
As we continue to build a Christ-centered community, we can look to the Bereans who ‘examined the Scripture daily’ (Acts 17:10-15). Listen for some tips on reading scripture and incorporating the Word into your life daily. We see that the Spirit of God uses the Word of God to shape us like the Son of […]
Influence – we all have it and the question then comes, how do we use it? Continuing to look to the early Church for how we can live today (Acts 16-17). We see that we are to leverage our influence for the good of others. Speak up when others cannot, act on behalf of others, […]
Simple question – does your life match the Book? Continuing to explore the early Church and how it applies to living today (Acts 16:16-24).
The early church faced internal debates (Acts 15:1-41), namely whether Christians must first meet the laws of Moses before being recognized as a Christian. This question, what does it take to be a Christian, is still argued about today. We create barriers to finding Christ’s love through hypocrisy, name calling and even searching for happiness […]
Paul and Barnabas continue their mission trip, sharing the story of God and the message of Jesus (Acts 13:13-52). Through this story of faith and perseverance we are called to rely on God and to keep sharing the gospel.
Next in the story of the early church (Acts 13), Barnabas and Paul set out on a mission trip. From their journey, we see our own call to serve others and to witness for Jesus. We see how they responded to opposition, and are called to embrace opposition and witness in all of our life.
Continuing on in the study of Acts (Acts 12:1-18) brings a challenging story. In this part of the story we read of the death of James and the imprisonment of Peter. An angel visits Peter and he is able to escape prison. Here we find a challenge, as God saves Peter while James is killed. […]
Wes Baldwin returns to share a message on Mother’s Day. Wes shares that no matter what our story is, and it’s likely complex, that God gives us opportunities to find love in our story.
What do dinner options have to do with God’s love for every person? Well, Peter gets a message that greatly expands the menu choices of early Christians (Acts 10). God told Peter, what He has made clean should not be called unclean. Now this wasn’t just a message just about food, as Peter will see […]
We return to the book of Acts, with an amazing story of the power of Jesus entering into someone’s life. Someone whose life has been stained by violence against the Christians. But there is no stain, no past, that Jesus cannot transform (Acts 9:1-43). We all have stains, but there is a greater power that […]
Think about how many crosses you came across today. Wes Baldwin stops in with an insightful message about the truly unexpectedness of the cross. Today the symbol of the cross has been so transformed from what it represented during Jesus’ time that the original power of this symbol can be lost. When we really understand […]
It’s all about the journey, so don’t stop believing. We are all on a journey, and get to meet different people along the way. Philip was on a journey where he met a eunuch reading scripture and started a conversation (Acts 8:26-40). From this story, we can see that impact we can have when we […]
Listen to this Easter story about the first person to share the resurrection story. Listen for how this story relates to your story and how God can overcome every obstacle. And join us Sunday mornings to hear more about the promise made true that Easter morning.
Amidst the chaos, it is not always easy to see God’s grace and goodness. But with God there is peace even in chaos. John and Faye Smith share their powerful testimony of God’s power in their lives and they celebrate the goodness of a loving God.
On this palm Sunday, we look over Jesus’ triumphal entry riding on the back of a donkey. We see at the start of this Holy week how Jesus brings peace amid the chaos
As we continue to explore the book of Acts, we see the ripple effects in the aftermath of Stephen’s death. As the disciples are scattered out into the world bringing the good news of Jesus. Here we see again that the grace of God is made available to all people. And we get to participate […]
Based on false charges, Stephen is brought before the religious leaders and asked if these claims are true (Acts 7). In his final speech, Stephen lays it all out there and points out how they have missed everything. In these final moments, Stephen imitates Jesus – he confessed Christ before men, he commits his spirit […]
Like any organization, as the church continued to grow there were some growing pains (Acts 6:1-15). The apostles recognized that they needed help and appointed the first group of deacons to the church. People known to be full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom. Included in this group is Stephen, who would become the first […]
Is there ever a time when civil disobedience can be a good thing? Listen in as we examine a biblical model (Acts 5:17-32), reflect on the civil rights movement and discuss our current national climate. Then, come join us, Sunday mornings at 10 am as we continue to build a Christ-centered community here in Thomasville, […]
We gathered for worship after a difficult week in our nation and we start our worship turning all this over to God as we work to move forward. Our text this week is a challenge as well (Acts 4:34-37; Acts 5:1-11). As the Church continues to form and grow, deception and hypocrisy enter into the […]
Have you ever done something and then were asked to explain yourself? After healing the lame man, Peter and John were called out by the Chief Priest and asked to explain themselves. By what authority were they able to do such miracles? Peter and John did not hesitate with their response – it is by […]
Did you ever get to read those great children’s books – Choose Your Own Adventure? Where you got to decide which path to follow and see where the adventure took you. Sometimes the rewards were great, while other times the ending was dire. This week we are looking at Acts 3:1-26. Read along as you […]
Listen in as we kick off our 2018 theme – a Christ-Centered Community. With the book of Acts as our guide, we are committing to three C’s: Christ, Community, and Celebration. Listen for what each of these C’s holds for you and then join us Sunday mornings at Cornerstone Church of Christ.
As we get ready to kick off our 2018 theme next week (Jan 28), we read through and reflect on Paul’s message of to the Romans (Romans 12:1-21). Paul recognized that successfully following Jesus and showing His love to the world is going to take a community of support. Join us next week at Cornerstone […]
It’s 2018! The new year brings new opportunity for growth and a chance to commit some new goals. As we consider some new goals for the year, we revisit a conversation between a lawyer and Jesus. The lawyer asked Jesus a simple question – who is my neighbor? Jesus’ answer was likely a little more […]
The final chapter in the Manger Things series – all has been leading up to this point – the birth of a King. But the birth was just the beginning and the world will never be the same. Enjoy the entire Manger Things series anytime http://www.cornerstonethomasville.org/series/manger-things/
Chapter 5 – Magnificat The birth of a son to Zechariah and Elizabeth was not the only strange thing happening during this time. An angel of the lord appeared to a young girl, engaged to be married, with a simple message – You will conceive and give birth to a son and he will be […]
Chapter 4 – The Forerunner God’s people have been waiting and holding onto his word for over 400 years. Suddenly, an elderly man is visited by an angel in the temple. The man and his wife, though long in years, will have a son named John who will prepare the way for the coming King. […]
Chapter 3 – Advent As the people of Israel, God’s chosen light to the rest of the world, become lost in the upside down there is a prophesy of hope (Isaiah 9:2-7). A child will be born and there will be no limit to the wholeness he brings. The Advent begins – a time of […]
Manger Things – telling our story with God using the themes and situations from that equally popular show. Chapter 2 – the Upside Down. As God seeks to restore the relationship with His creation, He taps a new nation to be the light to all pointing a way back to Him. However these people continually […]
There are some strange things in our world. There are some strange things in the Bible. For the next six weeks, we are going to journey through these strange things. Along the way, we will be seeking to know more about God, his people, and his plan to save all humanity. You are invited to […]
Over the last six weeks we have been looking at why we as practicing Christians, do the things that we do. And we’ve been looking at these through the lens of the Cross and the Empty Tomb. It is through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus that we can find a deep and full […]
Communion is a regular tradition in our church. But why exactly do we break bread and drink grape juice every week. As we continue to explore our traditions through the Cross and The empty Tomb, we look at our practice of communion. So why do we commune? We commune as one body of believers, in […]
Listen in on the second part of our exploration of baptism as part of our series the Cross and the Empty Tomb. It is through baptism that we find our identity in Christ. An identity that defies any label placed on you by the world. Catch up on the entire series the Cross and the Empty […]
Join in on the next part of our series looking to understand our faith through the Cross and the Empty Tomb. This week we begin to understand why we baptize. To do this we first look at Jesus’ own baptism story and we see how through baptism we find our true identity as children of […]
What is the church? Or really, what did Jesus mean when he told Peter to build His church on the knowledge that he is the Messiah, the son of God? Is it about setting up a building or was it something deeper. As we look at Christian life through the cross and the empty tomb, […]
As we explore what compels us as Christians, we look to the cross and the empty tomb. This week in the series explores the age old question – why do I go to church again? Explore the entire series of the Cross and the Empty Tomb.
This series of messages is a look at why we as Christians do the things we do. Why do we go to church, give to the church, baptize, forgive. While we each may have different reasons for starting these practices, we’re called to something deeper. We do these things because of the promise that comes […]
As hurricane Irma begins to impact south Florida, we are anticipating its arrival in Thomasville. Like all of the storms in our lives, this one can leave us with a great sense of uncertainty. Yet, through every storm there is one absolute certainty – the power, peace, and love of Jesus.
This week wraps up the series God of This City and takes a look back at the messages from the last six weeks. We have been looking to Jesus as our example of how to be God’s people doing God-things in God’s cities. As we close out this series we take time to reflect on putting […]
This week picks up right were we left off – in the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). As we seek to follow the greatest commandment – loving others – we have an example in Jesus. In this story Jesus makes clear that we are to love everyone – even the ‘untouchables’. Let us […]
We continue to explore what it means to be God’s people doing God-things in God’s cities. And if we are seeking to love as Jesus loved, then we need to follow his greatest commandments – love God and love our neighbors as ourselves (Luke 10:25-37). This week Jason Bennett shares his experience studying various ministries […]
Help, I need somebody. Help, not just anybody… Who doesn’t need some help every once in a while. How far will you go to help your friends in need. Listen to this story of some friends who tore a whole in a roof in order to get their friend in front of Jesus (Mark 2:1-12). […]
As we continue to explore how we can be God’s people doing God-things, we look at Matthew’s story in his relationship with Jesus (Matthew 9). In going after hearts, Jesus wasn’t afraid to step into the mess – including breaking bread with collectors like Matthew. By stepping into the mess, Jesus met Matthew where he […]
God of This City – Week 2 We continue to explore how God’s people are to do God-things in God’s cities. As we experience God’s grace in our life, we are called to share how we are saved with those around us. Just as Jesus did when he met a women by a well (John […]
Join us at Cornerstone as we explore how we, God’s people, are called to do God-things in God’s city!
Almost all of us, with very few (if any) exceptions have experienced loss of some kind: loved one, job, income, home, etc. In this special message, Jason Bennett brings his personal story of loss and grief and reflects on how we don’t always handle loss well or grieve in healthy ways. Listen as Jason shares his story […]
Time to wrap up this important conversation regarding your relationship with God. Grab a cup of coffee and join in this exploration of God’s relationship with His creation, with you. This story that takes place between the trees. This week, listen to how God restored our relationship with Him through the life and resurrection of Jesus. […]
Pull up a chair and a cup of coffee and sit down for part 3 of our conversation exploring why a relationship with God is so important. This is God’s story and your story; one that takes place between the trees. Last time we saw how the relationship between God and his people was broken […]
Grace is a powerful gift from God. A gift of love and forgiveness. Grace is greater than our mistakes, bigger than our hurt, and greater than our circumstances. And as we are given grace, we are to give it others as well. This week’s message was shared by Ken Hubbard.
Grab a cup of coffee and get ready for part 2 of our conversation exploring why a relationship with God is so important. This is God’s story and your story; one that takes place between the trees. Last time we saw how God longs for a relationship with His creation, but we find that that […]
Ever wonder why is it so important for me to have a relationship with God? Well grab a cup of coffee and sit down to hear an incredible story of a loving God who creates and longs to be in a relationship with His creation. Yet, the story takes a dark turn and the relationship […]
There are all kinds of power. After his resurrection, Jesus told his followers to wait and they listened and prayed through this time. They were waiting for the Holy Spirit – a power like no other (Acts 2). Not a worldly power, but Godly power. This power is available to all who call on the […]
Nobody likes waiting. Imagine, as your entire world is turned upside down and you’re told to just sit and wait. Following the events of Easter Sunday, Jesus told his followers to wait for something greater (Acts 1). As the men and women waited they turned to God in prayer. As we all deal with difficult […]
This Easter Sunday, we look at the Christ hymn from that Paul wrote in his letter to the Philippians (Philippians 2:5-11). In these words, we are called to transform our mind and heart to the image of Jesus.
Don McLaughlin from North Atlanta Church of Christ came for a special visit and a message related to our theme for the year: We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us! (Romans 8:37) Listen to this message of love and hope in difficult times. For all of the problems that we face, there is […]
This week completes the REAL series; a series exploring what it means to live an authentic Christian life. James concludes his letter to the early church with a charge – look out for and go after those that wander from their faith (James 5:19-20). James highlights what matters most to Jesus – people. People matter […]
REAL Prayer isn’t about getting what you want when you want it. REAL Prayer is about trusting in God in every circumstance of your life. REAL Prayer is about maintaining that constant connection to the Father in heaven. James 5:13-18
A REAL Heart is a humble heart. And a humble heart is an exalted heart. Selfish pride separates us from those we love and causes us to separate from the God who loves us. When we approach God with humility and we will also approach each other the same way. Fighting and bickering among ourselves […]
What does REAL Wisdom look like? The one who has REAL wisdom never uses it to take advantage of others, but only uses it to the benefit of others. James (3:13-18) writes that Godly wisdom is pure and peaceable, full of mercy and free of hypocrisy. REAL wisdom seeks peace in troubled times. It is not […]
Words Matter. Words are Powerful. Words can lift up or tear down. What we say can bring someone closer to God or push them away. Too often we praise God in one moment and curse others in the next. We are to control our words, but REAL Control of our tongues cannot be done by ourselves. REAL Control […]
How is faith realized? Is it just through words or is it through actions? And as followers of Christ, we must be REAL. We demonstrate our faith through our actions. Words are not enough. Jesus calls us to put our faith into action; to do what we say we believe. Faith gets involved in people’s […]
If you have it completely together, you can skip this message. However if you’re honest for a moment, you likely fall short of perfect on a regular basis. As followers of Christ, we must be REAL about our struggles; we must be honest about our imperfection. In doing so we are able to have real conversations […]
What does it mean to be a genuine Christian? Just how does an authentic Christian live in the world? In a new series, we will explore the book of James and consider what it means to be a REAL Christian today. Each week will explore a new topic in being REAL – Honesty, Faith, Control, Wisdom, Heart, Prayer […]
If we are to love as God loves, we must see as God sees. But what does that look like? Ezra had the gracious hand of God upon him because he spent time studying the Word, putting it into practice and teaching it to others (Ezra 7:10). This series explores these three ideas and provides tools […]
If we are to love as God loves, we must see as God sees. But what does that look like? Ezra had the gracious hand of God upon him because he spent time studying the Word, putting it into practice and teaching it to others (Ezra 7:10). This series explores these three ideas and provides tools […]
During the last Sunday of Advent, we turn to look at Mary’s story in the birth of Jesus. Mary trusts in God when a seemingly unbelievable gift is bestowed on her, to carry God’s son into this world. Mary is an example of the faith and trust that we should have today, to trust in […]
During the third week of Advent, we look at a story of preparation and anticipation of the coming of the Messiah. It’s the story of an older couple who had served God all their lives. This couple had never been able to have children until the day an angel appeared with good news. The story of […]
The second week of Advent continues building the anticipation of the coming Messiah. The original anticipation had been growing for a long time, recall the prophecy told by Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14). This prophecy came to pass, with the birth of Jesus to Mary, the virgin, and Joseph. After the resurrection, Jesus told his disciples that […]
This week begins the season of Advent, a time of reflection on the birth of the Messiah and the preparation for His return. As we begin this season, we look at the lives of Simeon and Anna who recognized the arrival of the Messiah (Luke 2:22-38). As we reflect on their stories, we have to […]
This week wraps up the series in Exodus. As we look back over the entire story, we see that God continues to say to us that I am the Lord. Exodus begins with slavery, and ends in worship. We reflect on how God remains with his people even as they fail him. We are reminded that God, […]
Part six of the Exodus series turns to the ten commandments. These laws can be summarized by the teachings of the philosophers Bill and Ted – Be Excellent to One Another. These ten rules of how to live are still timely and relevant today. Listen as they are unpacked for us today. Listen to how […]
This week continues the story of the final rebellion, and we continue to see the cost of rebellion. There is always a price for rebellion, and payment always comes from places never expected. Often times it is relationships. Through all of this, we are not to forget who God is, and what he is doing […]
Part four of the Exodus series – God’s People, God’s Plan brings the final plague that faces pharaoh and Egypt. It is the story of the first passover. It is the story of the price of rebellion. Plague after plague swept the land, and pharaoh continued to harden his heart and turn from God. While […]
Part 3 of the series in Exodus explores the many plagues sent by God to soften pharaoh’s heart. We can look back at this series of plagues and see that God is saying ‘I got this. I am the one true God.’ God will claim the ultimate final victory and we can take hope in this […]
Ever wonder why church? Maybe you think about why you go every Sunday or maybe you think about why would anyone go to a church. Often we look to the church and expect to find the perfection of Christ. The trouble with this is the church is full of broken people which can push many away. But it turns […]
Exodus: A (reluctant) Leader is Born. This week explores the birth of Moses and the revelation of God to him. We read of the subversive heroics of women who work to counter Pharaoh’s plans. We see how failure is a part of the learning process, as Moses must flee his home. We listen as God reveals himself […]
The Rise of Evil – This week begins a new series looking at the book of Exodus. It is a story that even people unfamiliar with the Bible have some reference too. At the start of this story (Exodus 1:1-22) we see what one people can do to another when their hearts are full of ignorance, […]
This week wraps up the series in Matthew, reflecting on Jesus’ journey to the cross and his call for us in this world. As followers of Jesus, we must take up our cross and go out into the world with the gospel.
John Smith delivers the closing message in the Embrace series with a strong and challenging message – Love Never Fails. God’s message is for everyone and we are called to love one another. And whoever does not know love does not know God, for God is Love (1 John 4:8).
This week in the Embrace series turns to Jonah to see God’s ability to love even through the haters. Jonah went to amazing lengths to avoid God’s will – Jonah knew God is a loving and merciful God yet Jonah had nothing but hate in his heart for the people of Nineveh. Jonah held so tightly to his […]
Week 4 of the Embrace series turns to 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 to remember an extremely important ministry that we as Christians are called to – a Ministry of Reconciliation. God brought His son to this world to reconcile us with Him. As ambassadors of Christ, we too are called to be reconcilers – to deliver the […]
Old habits die hard; old hatreds die harder. You probably can relate – that old habit that creeps back into your life when times are hard. That old vice you thought you had figured out returns. Feelings of hate and prejudice, especially those seeded deep in our minds, can come back to the surface. And our […]
Embrace: the Problem with Us and Them Part two in the Embrace series explores the problem with Us and Them. So often in our discourse today we divide the world into US and THEM, where we are right and they are wrong. It is so simple to view people who are different from us as not […]
Embrace: Learning to love one another regardless of color. The purpose of the series is to examine places in scripture where race was a dividing factor. Race continues to be a source of division in our world. As Christians, we must allow Jesus to show us how to deal with this issue. In part one […]
The parable of the sower, shared in Matthew 13, tells of different hearts. The hardened heart, the emotional heart, the distracted heart, and the soft, prepared heart. And it’s the prepared heart that allows for the deep roots to become established. Listen to this and reflect on where your heart is today and where you […]
Jesus faced a challenge as he stood in a synagogue on the sabbath and saw a man with a withered hand. One does not work on the sabbath, but Jesus asks is it better to do harm or good on the sabbath. The Pharisees stood silent while Jesus did not hesitate and healed the man. If […]
As children, how often do we do everything our parent tells us too? What about as children of God? God loves each of us as we are, but are there conditions to this love? This message explores what the scripture tells us about Gods love.
After a very difficult week, it is hard to find words to express what we are feeling. It is in these times that we must turn our mouths, our bodies, our hearts back over to God. We can pick up the words of the Psalms to fill in our own lament. We can read God’s […]
Jason returns from Summer Celebration at Lipscomb University to share his lesson “When God Regrets: the Outcome of Rebellion” from their summer series “Roller Coaster: David’s Wild Ride with God”.
Jesus’ words for the tired and weary still hold for you today. “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your […]
A reminder on this Father’s Day, of how we are to live and to teach the love we have received from our Father in Heaven.
The Dirty Dozen… no, not the classic movie, the original Dirty Dozen. As Jesus looked out over the crowds, his heart broke because there were so many people but so few workers ([truth version=”msg”]Matt 9:36-38[/truth]). So he put together a rag-tag group and gave them a mission: have a heart for the lost and go […]
This week Jason is joined on stage with the high school seniors to share this special message to the class of 2016. As our students complete one journey and begin a new one, we want to encourage them to continue to live in Jesus, to not fall for the foolishness of the world, and to be […]
Part 2 of a two-part presentation by Wes Baldwin, attorney and pastor at Donalsonville Church of Christ. Wes joined us as part of our regular Weds. night classes. He shares his expertise and background in estate planning and provides some insightful information on wills, trusts, and power of attorney. Wes provides a biblical basis for estate […]
Wes Baldwin, attorney and pastor in Donalsonville Church of Christ, joined us for a two-part conversation as part of our regular Weds. night classes. Wes shares his expertise and background in estate planning and provides some insightful information on wills, trusts, and power of attorney. Wes provides a biblical basis for estate planning, and he uses these scriptures as a […]
Ever find yourself saying “No good deed goes unpunished”? No matter how good your intentions seemed at the time, whatever you thought was going to be good blows up in your face. Ministry is often messy, and almost never simple. We are not perfect, and will make mistakes and face obstacles. Ministry is going to […]
Let’s explore two types of grace. First is cheap grace – grace that we consume without any effort, without any cost to us. But at the end of the sermon on the mount, Jesus calls us to another type of grace – to a costly grace. After laying out how we are to live, how we […]
“Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” This classic song is one that so many can sing by heart – Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes Jesus loves me. And here lies the song’s true message. We all can sing it – Jesus loves each and every one of us. If we can accept […]
We need prayer in our journey to follow Jesus. And Jesus already knew that we would struggle with prayer, so he taught us how to pray. During the sermon on the mount, Jesus clearly lays out how we should pray starting with these words: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name.” (Matthew 6:1-15). In providing us […]
As Jesus speaks to his followers on the mount, he contrasts interpretations of old testament writing with His word (Matthew 5:17-48). He speaks with authority over these things, and cuts straight to the heart. Jesus makes clear that it is not just ones actions but the heart and mind behind those actions. It is the heart that prompts all kinds […]
During the sermon on the mount, Jesus follows up the beatitudes with these declarations about his followers: You ARE the salt of the earth; You ARE the light of the world (Matthew 5:13-16). To be the salt and the light we must actively engage with the world around us, not isolate ourselves in a bubble. And we are to engage as […]
Dr. John York from Lipscomb University visited Cornerstone this week to share some exciting news about a new path of learning, ministry and growth ahead for our church. In addition, John shares his insight into the final beatitude (Matthew 5:10-11) to conclude this thoughtful series. Jesus states that blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness; blessed […]
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God” (Mark 5:9). One of the most challenging things Jesus calls his followers to be… peacemakers. Peacemakers do not sit idly by when troubles surround. Peacemakers work to bring the Light into darkness. For the children of God are those who bring peace to […]
Listen to this woman’s Easter story. Like each of our story, hers begins with an ending. Her story is a reminder of the resurrection promise fulfilled. A reminder that through Jesus, we are reunited with God. Victory over all things is available and if death has no power to separate us from God, nothing can. […]
Masks are a way for us to deflect and conceal our identity as well as our thoughts and feelings from the outside world. Our words can mask our true feelings, words like ‘fine’ in place of the troubles of our heart. But Jesus clearly states that “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will […]
Step up to the #MercyChallenge – after all “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (Matthew 5:7). Christ shows mercy to each of us, and tells us to do the same. We are to be merciful. Showing mercy requires that we step into the eyes and minds of those around us in need; […]
We return this week to the beatitudes, the fourth in the series with this ‘simple’ message: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled;” (Matthew 5:6). Though this may sound simple, you can quickly take a look at your life and ask yourself – Do I truly thirst for […]
This is a family story. It is a story of three brothers: Jason, Micah, and Matt. This is a story of personal struggle and great loss. This is also a story of an amazing God and unbelievable grace. This is a story of redemption that is freely available to all through Christ Jesus. This is a […]
We often interchange meekness with weakness, which can lead to some misunderstandings of “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5). In this third beatitude, Jesus lays out the next goal for his followers: to chose to allow God to reign in our lives. These are the meek. Jesus showed what meekness […]
Have you ever done wrong, knowing it was wrong and not caring or changing your ways? Acknowledging our sin can be easy. Feeling our sin however can be a great struggle. Jesus laid out the first step – lay down your pride and let in my love – in Matthew 5:3. The next step though can cut to […]
Have you ever felt so lost that you were just barely holding on to the end of your rope? Been so alone and trying to keep your head above water? Times like these we need to remember, that “Blessed are the poor in spirit” (Matthew 5:3). It is at the end of the rope that […]
How important are the first words someone speaks to us? They can put up walls or launch lifelong relationships. In Matthew 5:1-10 Jesus begins speaking to the masses, outlining what it means to be a disciple in eight succinct sentences. The beatitudes provide the foundation for a life of following Jesus. As you hear these words, […]
Identity – it is how we define ourselves and how we are viewed by others. As Matthew begins his gospel he works to unveil the identity of Jesus. Before Jesus begins his ministry, he meets John the Baptist who has been preparing the way for the Messiah. John the Baptist is a fiery figure, calling for […]
This weeks begins the start of a new series, a look into the gospel according to Matthew. In setting the stage for this new series, we look at various points of view of who people say Jesus is. As we consider these, we turn to Matthew 3:17 to see who God says Jesus is. Here […]
As we have for the past 5 years, Cornerstone takes a Sunday in the new year to dedicate all that we have, all that we are, and all that we want to be, to the glory of God. Listen to a brief message to provide the Biblical basis for why we do this and then how we […]
It’s the start of a new year. It is a time to reflect back on the year that was and more importantly set out a course for the year ahead. In 2016, Cornerstone is challenged to Grow In, Grow Out, and Grow Together. It is a simple challenge for us as followers of Jesus to grow […]
Everyone loves a rags to riches story. A story of turning nothing into something. This is not one of those stories. This is the story of Jesus. Jesus left the riches of heaven to dwell in the rags of our world. Through His life as one of us, through His death and resurrection, we can […]
Let’s face it, Christmas time can be a very stressful time of the year. Cleaning the house, preparing the food, buying gifts, traveling here and there. For many it is a time in which the loss of a loved one weighs heavy on their heart. It is possible to make it through the holidays with […]
This Sunday marks the start of a new season in the Christian calendar, the season of Advent. This is a season of preparation for the arrival or coming of our Lord, Jesus. It serves not just a reminder of what His birth, but that we are awaiting his arrival once more; when He shall return. […]
This marks the end of the ‘Twisted’ series, and what better topic to end with than the end of times. Take Matthew 24:40-41 by itself and one can build a doctrine around the idea of either being left behind or taken away. Now before you get too excited about being taken away with the Son of Man, […]
ἐκκλησία (ekklésia; noun) – a gathering or assembly. In Matthew 16:18, Jesus lays out the foundation for his plan. “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” This passage really gets interesting when you consider that the original Greek did […]
Pretext (n): a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason. The twisted lesson this week – taking a message out of context can create a pretext. We turn to Matthew 4:1-11 where the devil tries to use every tool to tempt Jesus in the wilderness. This includes using scripture […]
It’s that time of year again, fall festival. And this time of year, it is fitting to think about all of the masks that we wear. How often do you put on a mask to cover up or hide the turmoil that is in your life? Even in church, a place that we should be […]
Taking scripture out of it’s context, we can miss the interpretation. Matthew 18:20 – “For where two or three gather in my name, there I am with them.” This verse can be easily twisted to suit our individual needs, but in doing so we miss the power of the Word and what it holds for us. […]
In Matthew 7:1-2 (NIV) we read the words of Jesus: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Stepping back, and looking at the Sermon on the Mount as a whole, we […]
This week’s twisted verse highlights what can happen when we take a single verse out of context. Misquoting scripture can change the message of scripture. This week we look at Philippians 3:13-14. Placing this message back into context ( Philippians 3 )we are reminded that we are not to forget our past, but turn it over […]
“God will never give you more than you can handle.” – 1 Opinions 4:6 Ever hear this verse? Ever use this verse? Thing is, it’s not a Bible verse. Use of this non-verse can cause some big misconceptions about God. For starters, our trials and temptations are not given to us by God for us […]
This week begins a new series… Twisted – a look at the most misused verses in the Bible. http://www.cornerstonethomasville.org/new-series-twisted/ Context is Key! That is the message of this series, that while the Bible was written for us, it was not written to us. As we read the Bible, we should ask who is the author, […]
Kenneth Grizzell arrives in Thomasville to share a message dear to his heart – we need to pray. We are not perfect, not even close. We are flawed and broken. But God is perfect and unbroken. And all things are possible through Him. We need to turn everything over to Him in prayer. Give our […]
Summertime has been a hot one, a time for relaxing by water and wearing flip flops. But with all the distractions of summer, the start of fall, and all that the world throws at us, we must stay the course and work to ensure we don’t flip flop on our faith. To help us out, […]
A reminder that nothing… nothing cannot be overcome through Jesus. There is victory in Him, and it is available for you. Death, where is your sting? Even death has been defeated, there is nothing that can stand in the way of God’s love for you. Forever.
Have you ever seen grace being given and could not understand how or why this person should be given grace? This is the feeling of the older son in Jesus’ parable (Luke 15:24-32). Through this lesson, we see that we all need grace, and that grace is available for everyone. Everyone. This is powerful, and may […]
In part one of looking at the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32), Jason focuses on the story of the younger son who takes all of his inheritance and blows it all. Upon being lost, with nowhere to turn, he returns home. Home, where his father has been waiting, looking, longing for his return. We […]
Ever lose something really important? What did you do to find it? In Luke 15:1-10, Jesus shares two parables with some very important lessons. We are told that He will search for His lost sheep with reckless abandon, willing to leave everything on the table to reach and find you and me. We are told […]
No matter what is going on in the world, you have been invited to a feast! Sometimes, we aren’t ready to accept that invitation. Sometimes we get too wrapped up and can lose sight of what is important. But we are invited to join Jesus at the table. And we must go out to the […]
As we try to find our way, with all of the distractions around, we need to look for one voice. We need to say ‘Give Me Jesus’. If we ask for Him, then we must be ready to follow Him. But following Jesus is not an easy task. Jesus requires that we love fully. Love […]
As Jason launches this new series – Give Me Jesus – we are reminded that no matter what the world presents to us, Jesus has the answer. As we turn to His teachings and lessons to deal with the struggles of today, we start with the greatest and sometimes difficult gift – Grace. Jesus shared […]
Jason is joined on stage with the teens and team leaders that traveled to Impact 2015 in Nashville, TN. Listen as they share their experiences and spiritual journeys.
This week we review the old resume of Saul, which includes actively working to destroy the Church, and see his transformation and new life found in Jesus. As Paul, he took that love and spread it, doing all he could to share God’s love and grace. Half way through, David Borden joins Jason on stage to […]
Ever feel unqualified for a job or task? Have you ever been presented with a task, and presented every excuse to avoid it rather than trust in Him to see you through? We’ve all been there, so was Moses. Yet another example of how God used a Bad Resume to fulfill His plan.
The first in a new series exploring Bad Resumes in the Bible. We all have resumes that would leave us rejected by the world but we will always be accepted by God. This week Jason shares the resumes of Adam and Eve.
Are you living your beliefs? Jeffrey Owens shares his thoughts and lessons from scripture, inspired by the book The Christian Atheist.
Listen to a short message, that is broken up with a music playing as individuals shared some of the grace they have found through Jesus.