Cornerstone Baptist Church Decatur: Recent Episodes
Pastor Ron Fox
Why did the cheering stop? 1. They did not recognize His purpose. v44 2. They refused to accept His terms. v42 3. They did not realize the judgement. v42-44 The “Gospel” changes everything.
Why did the cheering stop? 1. They did not recognize His purpose. v44 2. They refused to accept His terms. v42 3. They did not realize the judgement. v42-44 The “Gospel” changes everything.
The shield of faith is the consistent application of what we believe about God to the issues of life.
The shield of faith is the consistent application of what we believe about God to the issues of life.
Protect your mind and your emotions with riotousness. In order to have victory in your battles you must put on riotousness. Riotousness being; morally right and justifiable.
Protect your mind and your emotions with riotousness. In order to have victory in your battles you must put on riotousness. Riotousness being; morally right and justifiable.
Luke 8:16-21 v18 “Take care”, take heed or be careful “how you listen” How do I make a true assessment of my condition spiritually before
Luke 8:16-21 v18 “Take care”, take heed or be careful “how you listen” How do I make a true assessment of my condition spiritually before
Psalm 4New American Standard Bible (NASB) Evening Prayer of Trust in God. [a]For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. 4 Answer me
Psalm 4New American Standard Bible (NASB) Evening Prayer of Trust in God. [a]For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. 4 Answer me
This is a “Celebration Service” held in celebration of our time at our W. Hale address. This also marks our last service in this facility.
This is a “Celebration Service” held in celebration of our time at our W. Hale address. This also marks our last service in this facility.
Let us be thankful for boundaries. Look into your heart with prayerfulness, honesty, and conviction to see what side of Gods boundaries you stand.
Let us be thankful for boundaries. Look into your heart with prayerfulness, honesty, and conviction to see what side of Gods boundaries you stand.
Pastors Notes: 1. Begin with God 2. Obey God 3. Gave cheerfully “We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.”
Pastors Notes: 1. Begin with God 2. Obey God 3. Gave cheerfully “We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.”
Surrender in your hearts and verify in your mind to how big God is to reach that pinnacle of faith.
Surrender in your hearts and verify in your mind to how big God is to reach that pinnacle of faith.
What Convinced us? Was it how He died? Was it the Calvary? Was it HIs Compassion towards those that would do Him harm? Was it His cries from the cross? Allow the Holy Spirit to speak loudly to us. When we are called and we listen then our lives are changed.
What Convinced us? Was it how He died? Was it the Calvary? Was it HIs Compassion towards those that would do Him harm? Was it His cries from the cross? Allow the Holy Spirit to speak loudly to us. When we are called and we listen then our lives are changed.
We all have a command, we all are missionaries. How are you doing as a missionary? Is God speaking to you about going somewhere? Surrender yourself; rather you are someone who gives and prays or someone who goes out into the mission field, Surrender yourself. Continue to make a difference in peoples lives across this world by making missions important to us.
We all have a command, we all are missionaries. How are you doing as a missionary? Is God speaking to you about going somewhere? Surrender yourself; rather you are someone who gives and prays or someone who goes out into the mission field, Surrender yourself. Continue to make a difference in peoples lives across this world by making missions important to us.
Think of God's perfect grace and the justification that we have through the redemptive work of our Savior Jesus Christ. Know that you are precious, perfect, privileged, and profitable to the Father. We must resist the negativity of others' opinions toward us, and not allow the Devil to use our own thoughts against us because only God's opinions counts.
Think of God's perfect grace and the justification that we have through the redemptive work of our Savior Jesus Christ. Know that you are precious, perfect, privileged, and profitable to the Father. We must resist the negativity of others' opinions toward us, and not allow the Devil to use our own thoughts against us because only God's opinions counts.
Do you have a great desire for God's word? Our sanctifications can stall when we stop desiring His word. Things such as sin and pride will keep us out, so we must die to ourselves and get rid of these things for our lives. Count your blessings one by one and reconcile your heart to become one who intensely craves the word of God.
Do you have a great desire for God's word? Our sanctifications can stall when we stop desiring His word. Things such as sin and pride will keep us out, so we must die to ourselves and get rid of these things for our lives. Count your blessings one by one and reconcile your heart to become one who intensely craves the word of God.
Christ was publicly beaten and hung on a cross for you. Why will you not go public for him?
Christ was publicly beaten and hung on a cross for you. Why will you not go public for him?
When your mouth speaks you are going to reveal what's in your heart. Our salvation is through faith not works but our reward is determined by our works and our words.
When your mouth speaks you are going to reveal what's in your heart. Our salvation is through faith not works but our reward is determined by our works and our words.
Its so easy for it to just be about us and to loose sight that it's all about God. We should all understand that our mission involves others. We are to be a lighthouse and that we keep that spiritual vision to lead others to Christ.
Its so easy for it to just be about us and to loose sight that it's all about God. We should all understand that our mission involves others. We are to be a lighthouse and that we keep that spiritual vision to lead others to Christ.
Without faith we can’t please God. For some it can be difficult to believe in Jesus's promises, but when you put your faith in Jesus the Holy Spirit will come to you and give you understanding.
Jesus came to die for every single one of us. He came to this world to be that living water for every single one of us that anyone can partake of. 1 corinthians 12:13
Without faith we can’t please God. For some it can be difficult to believe in Jesus's promises, but when you put your faith in Jesus the Holy Spirit will come to you and give you understanding.
Jesus came to die for every single one of us. He came to this world to be that living water for every single one of us that anyone can partake of. 1 corinthians 12:13
We have clear instruction through Gods word on Who God is and how to please Him. Gods will for each of us is for all men to be saved. It is our own responsibility to respond to the Holy Spirit and accept Jesus as Lord.
We have clear instruction through Gods word on Who God is and how to please Him. Gods will for each of us is for all men to be saved. It is our own responsibility to respond to the Holy Spirit and accept Jesus as Lord.
We should care about humility because the only way were going live powerful lives is to be humble. We should be praying for the strength to surrender to these traits of humility.
We should care about humility because the only way were going live powerful lives is to be humble. We should be praying for the strength to surrender to these traits of humility.
We shouldn’t walk around with bitterness and unforgiveness. Rather we should be eager to forgive because we are never more like God than when we forgive.
We shouldn’t walk around with bitterness and unforgiveness. Rather we should be eager to forgive because we are never more like God than when we forgive.
Sinning agains one another is inevitable. We are to be eager to forgive one another. Not everything that is done to us requires resolution because our love should cover a multitude of sins.
Sinning agains one another is inevitable. We are to be eager to forgive one another. Not everything that is done to us requires resolution because our love should cover a multitude of sins.
We must have spiritual eyes like the Apostle Paul, being spiritually arrested and yielded so that we can see past the physical things and not compromise the message. We must allow the Holy Spirit to stir us and act on it. Be encouraged to be a Christian that moves with a message, that Jesus Saves and God be glorified. We must take the idols out of our lives so that we can move.
We must have spiritual eyes like the Apostle Paul, being spiritually arrested and yielded so that we can see past the physical things and not compromise the message. We must allow the Holy Spirit to stir us and act on it. Be encouraged to be a Christian that moves with a message, that Jesus Saves and God be glorified. We must take the idols out of our lives so that we can move.
A Place of Encouragement v1 A Place of Love v1,21 Peter 1:22 – 1 Thes 3:12 – John 15:12 A Place of Fellowship of the
A Place of Encouragement v1 A Place of Love v1,21 Peter 1:22 – 1 Thes 3:12 – John 15:12 A Place of Fellowship of the
ARE YOU AN EAGEL OR A CHICKEN DRESSED LIKE AN EAGEL? We are given choices in all we do. What makes the adventure a success
ARE YOU AN EAGEL OR A CHICKEN DRESSED LIKE AN EAGEL? We are given choices in all we do. What makes the adventure a success
“Convict” is the Greek word “ele(ng)cho,” and it means “cross-examine”— to press you with evidence until your UNBELIEFS are exposed and you consent to the
“Convict” is the Greek word “ele(ng)cho,” and it means “cross-examine”— to press you with evidence until your UNBELIEFS are exposed and you consent to the
There are many movements going on today. We need a movement for Jesus. We must get out in our community and share the gospel in the ways God has gifted us to do so.
There are many movements going on today. We need a movement for Jesus. We must get out in our community and share the gospel in the ways God has gifted us to do so.
How Does The Resurrection Relate to You? What does the Resurrection do for us spiritually?
How Does The Resurrection Relate to You? What does the Resurrection do for us spiritually?
Keep Watch Part 2 Mark 14:32-41 A Place of Trial v32-34 A Place of Prayer v35-36 A Place of Priority v37-41 The Disciple downfall: they
Keep Watch Part 2 Mark 14:32-41 A Place of Trial v32-34 A Place of Prayer v35-36 A Place of Priority v37-41 The Disciple downfall: they
Blake and Megan Hunter, our visiting church builders to Cape Town, South Africa share testimony and a brilliant message about the value we put on
Blake and Megan Hunter, our visiting church builders to Cape Town, South Africa share testimony and a brilliant message about the value we put on
Am I just an average church member? Am I just an average Christian? The Passion of our Work “do it with might”
Am I just an average church member? Am I just an average Christian? The Passion of our Work “do it with might”
Putting away lying to put on truth Trade unrighteous anger for righteous Exchange stealing for sharing Corrupt communication for edifying words.
Putting away lying to put on truth Trade unrighteous anger for righteous Exchange stealing for sharing Corrupt communication for edifying words.
God’s steadfast love: Rules over everything in your life. (89:9-12) Is not always immediately apparent to us. (89:46) Shapes the glorious conclusion of His plan. We
God’s steadfast love: Rules over everything in your life. (89:9-12) Is not always immediately apparent to us. (89:46) Shapes the glorious conclusion of His plan. We
-Four principles on how we should follow Jesus. 1)Trust 2)Acceptance 3)Self Denial 4)Embracing inconvenience.
-Where does our strength come from? 1)Gods promises 2)Through His name.
-Four principles on how we should follow Jesus. 1)Trust 2)Acceptance 3)Self Denial 4)Embracing inconvenience.
-Where does our strength come from? 1)Gods promises 2)Through His name.
Does your life have purpose? Yes it does but it's not about you, it's about Gods glory. Building your life around that truth will change your life. God has a purpose also and it's mostly about what He's doing in you. He is more interested in your character than your comfort. If you surrender to it He will fulfill it.
Does your life have purpose? Yes it does but it's not about you, it's about Gods glory. Building your life around that truth will change your life. God has a purpose also and it's mostly about what He's doing in you. He is more interested in your character than your comfort. If you surrender to it He will fulfill it.
Psalm 82:3-5 (NLT) 3 “Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute. 4 Rescue the poor and helpless; deliver
Psalm 82:3-5 (NLT) 3 “Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute. 4 Rescue the poor and helpless; deliver
God Accepts everyone the same. God Judges everyone the same. God Offers Salvation to everyone the same. No one wants to stand before the judge
God Accepts everyone the same. God Judges everyone the same. God Offers Salvation to everyone the same. No one wants to stand before the judge
The faithful doubt. How does doubt come to us? Through personal tragedy. Let tragedy draw you closer to Jesus, not away from Him. Popular influence
The faithful doubt. How does doubt come to us? Through personal tragedy. Let tragedy draw you closer to Jesus, not away from Him. Popular influence
Forget the church and follow Jesus??? The church is flawed people loving one another and are responsible for her reputation and that of Jesus Christ. The church is important to Jesus Christ and it should be important to us.
Forget the church and follow Jesus??? The church is flawed people loving one another and are responsible for her reputation and that of Jesus Christ. The church is important to Jesus Christ and it should be important to us.
The role and goal of church leaders is to mold the local believers into a biblically functioning body of Christ. Why pray for church leaders?
The role and goal of church leaders is to mold the local believers into a biblically functioning body of Christ. Why pray for church leaders?
God picked your spiritual gifts. Your gifts ares empowered by the Spirit We are a team that has a community and city in need.
God picked your spiritual gifts. Your gifts ares empowered by the Spirit We are a team that has a community and city in need.
John 13:34-35 Do we think about church the same way we think about going to the DMV? You will experience a love for the church
John 13:34-35 Do we think about church the same way we think about going to the DMV? You will experience a love for the church
Ephesians 1:1-14New Living Translation (NLT) Greetings from Paul 1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ
Ephesians 1:1-14New Living Translation (NLT) Greetings from Paul 1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ
The Excellence of Christ He is the heir of all things v.2 (Rom 8:16 & 17) His creatorship v.2 His brightness v.3 His glory v.3
The Excellence of Christ He is the heir of all things v.2 (Rom 8:16 & 17) His creatorship v.2 His brightness v.3 His glory v.3
Worship- giving God the best as he has given you. Phil 3:3-10 Will of God- spiritual develop Gods plan – spiritual execution When we make
Worship- giving God the best as he has given you. Phil 3:3-10 Will of God- spiritual develop Gods plan – spiritual execution When we make
Luke 12:16 Don’t be someone who worships at the alter of self. Everything we have is Gods and we should share it. Think of yourself
Luke 12:16 Don’t be someone who worships at the alter of self. Everything we have is Gods and we should share it. Think of yourself
Love That Labors 1 Thes 1:2-3 Your Labor of Love Defined kops – the cost paid, the pains taken, the strength spent in the work. love
Love That Labors 1 Thes 1:2-3 Your Labor of Love Defined kops – the cost paid, the pains taken, the strength spent in the work. love
The Gap 1 Cor 13:13 But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the [fn]greatest of these is love. 1. What has gotten into
The Gap 1 Cor 13:13 But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the [fn]greatest of these is love. 1. What has gotten into
Understanding Your Defenses Ephesians 6:10-12 We are more vulnerable than we think – principle #1 Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed
Understanding Your Defenses Ephesians 6:10-12 We are more vulnerable than we think – principle #1 Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed
Living Dead: -We were all born spiritually dead. -Sin is not so much what we do, but what we can’t do, and is why we
Living Dead: -We were all born spiritually dead. -Sin is not so much what we do, but what we can’t do, and is why we
Raise your voice to God (psalm 100:1) Render gladness to God (psalm 100:2) Enter His presence with thanksgiving (psalm 100:3) Bless the name of God
Raise your voice to God (psalm 100:1) Render gladness to God (psalm 100:2) Enter His presence with thanksgiving (psalm 100:3) Bless the name of God
Products of worship 1)Spiritually lost people are drawn to Christ through worship. 2)Spiritually saved people are motivated to share Christ after worship. Worship leads us
Products of worship 1)Spiritually lost people are drawn to Christ through worship. 2)Spiritually saved people are motivated to share Christ after worship. Worship leads us
1) Get ready to meet with God. 2) Listen to God. 3) Humble yourself before God. 4) Mean what you say to God. 5) Take
1) Get ready to meet with God. 2) Listen to God. 3) Humble yourself before God. 4) Mean what you say to God. 5) Take
Worship: do you do it when you come? 1. Reality of God’s Presence Ex 33:14 “my presence will go with you” Contrast Matthew 18:20 &
Worship: do you do it when you come? 1. Reality of God’s Presence Ex 33:14 “my presence will go with you” Contrast Matthew 18:20 &
"At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock." - Mathew 27:45 (NLT) God had looked away from Jesus becouse in that moment Jesus took on the sins of the world and was separated from God.
"At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock." - Mathew 27:45 (NLT) God had looked away from Jesus becouse in that moment Jesus took on the sins of the world and was separated from God.
Jesus modeled the importance of prayer by praying for the most unlikely people; those who would be he enemies. What do you do when you have been hurt? Should we pray for those who hurt us and forgive them?
Jesus modeled the importance of prayer by praying for the most unlikely people; those who would be he enemies. What do you do when you have been hurt? Should we pray for those who hurt us and forgive them?