Cornerstone Ione Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Cornerstone Church! We know it isn’t easy visiting a new church for the first time. You might wonder, “Do I belong here? Am I really welcome? Will the people be unfriendly, or too friendly? Will it be easy to leave if I don’t enjoy it? Will they ask me for money? Will my kids enjoy it? How should I dress? Am I welcome if I don’t believe everything they do?”
We want your visit to be a good experience. We are intentional about making people feel welcome, whatever their background, including those who have never been to church before. If one of us were visiting a new church for the first time, we would like to know what to expect, so here is a brief overview.
When you come here on a Sunday morning, you’ll notice that everyone is dressed comfortably, in anything from shorts and flip flops to khakis and a button up shirt. We are composed of people from all over Amador County, and all ages from infants to the “very mature”. Between the two services there will be coffee, and sometimes a snack is available, and we would love it if you leave enough time for us to get to know you a little bit.
Our music is mostly from the last decade, though we still value and include many of the timeless songs that are much older than that. We use acoustic and electric guitars, as well as keyboard and drums. The offering bags will come around, but we do not expect you, as a visitor, to feel compelled to give. This is for the members of the church. Then, one of our teachers will speak for about 40 minutes, doing our best to make the messages interesting, challenging and relevant to daily life. We usually preach verse by verse right out of the Bible, and if we do our job right, you’ll hear solid Christian theology in intelligent, understandable, relevant terms. The service will end after about an hour and fifteen minutes.
If you have more questions, please feel free to email or call me or you can check out our Facebook and Instagram pages. Thanks for stopping by. We really look forward to meeting you.
Pastor Bryan
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the sermon series studying the book of Acts, titled “Truth to the Nations”. This week we study the Sadducees’ rejection of the resurrection of Jesus, the arrest of Peter and John, and the Sanhedrin’s command for Peter and John to stop preaching Jesus, to which they ask whether it is right…
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the sermon series studying the book of Acts, titled “Truth to the Nations”. This week we study Peter’s second sermon, which focuses on giving all glory to God, reminding Peter’s Jewish audience of their guilt for Jesus’ murder, and preaching the importance of repentance and turning away from sin.
This week, missionaries Paul and Marie Lehmann visit Cornerstone Ione. Paul provides an update on the missions work the Lehmann’s have been conducting since 1991, both in Pakistan and in the US, working with refugees from Pakistan and other Muslim nations. Paul preaches from the Gospel of John and reminds us that successful discipleship relies…
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the sermon series studying the book of Acts, titled “Truth to the Nations”. This week we study apostolic gifts and miracles as prophesied proof of apostleship, and how Peter uses the miracle of healing to point towards Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Cornerstone Youth Pastor CJ Pearce delivers a sermon exploring the bible’s commandments for parenthood, evangelizing and discipling to our children, and raising them up to be followers of Christ. Pastor CJ challenges us to repent of apathy when it comes to our children’s spiritual life and instead throw ourselves into the abundance of grace that…
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the sermon series studying the book of Acts, titled “Truth to the Nations”. This week we continue to study Peter’s Pentecost sermon, focusing on “belief” vs. saving faith and complete reliance on God.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the sermon series studying the book of Acts, titled “Truth to the Nations”. This week we continue to study Peter’s Pentecost sermon, focusing on Jesus’ prophecy-fulfilling signs and wonders, His divinity as the Son of God, and His resurrection.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the sermon series studying the book of Acts, titled “Truth to the Nations”. This week we continue to study Peter’s Pentecost sermon, focusing on Jesus’ prophecy-fulfilling signs and wonders, His divinity as the Son of God, and His resurrection.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the sermon series studying the book of Acts, titled “Truth to the Nations”. This week we study the introduction to Peter’s Pentecost sermon, focusing on the outpouring of the Holy Spirit onto the Church.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the sermon series studying the book of Acts, titled “Truth to the Nations”. This week we look to scripture to answer the questions “what is pentecost”, “what happened at pentecost”, and “what does speaking in tongues mean”?
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the sermon series studying the book of Acts, titled “Truth to the Nations”. This week we study the act of waiting and submission to the Lord’s timing. Christians are called to wait with patience, confidence, submission, humility, and constant prayer.
Pastor Bryan Campbell delivers a topical sermon titled “Searching for Peace”. This week we explore the concept of peace, the ways in which the world’s methods of providing temporary peace fall short, and how we can turn to the ultimate provider of lasting peace, Jesus Christ.
Elder Tom Reed begins the mini-series exploring Gospel essentials for the Church, titled “Faith that Loves to Work”. This week we explore the importance of works as the fruit of obedient faith, and examine scripture from Paul and James regarding works.
Elder Tom Reed begins the mini-series exploring Gospel essentials for the Church, titled “Faith that Loves to Work”. This week, we explore how faith, trust, and obedience are presented in scripture and the key differences between faith and simple belief.
Pastor Bryan Campbell concludes the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we review the second half of Luke with a video summary and study a broad overview of Luke from start to finish, leading into Acts.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we review the first half of Luke with a video summary and study Luke Chapter 24’s account of the public awe in Jesus’ resurrection, Jesus’ Promise of the holy spirit, and Jesus’ Ascension to Heaven.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we study Jesus’ teachings on the road to Emmaus, His fulfillment of old testament prophecies regarding the messiah, and His continued ministry after revealing himself to the eleven disciples.
Cornerstone Youth Pastor CJ Pearce continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we study the last supper and the betrayal, arrest, and trial of Jesus. Throughout this section of text, we observe Jesus’ fulfillment of the Passover sacrifice and the contrasting parallels of man using the…
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we study the destruction of the temple and the events of the Last Days
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we study Jesus’ interactions with chief tax-collector Zacchaeus, the parables of the stewards and tenant farmers, the numerous attempts by the chief priests and scribes to entrap and arrest Jesus, and the widow’s gift.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we study God’s justice, our call to possess child-like faith and humility, and instructions to use our earthly riches for the Kingdom of God.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we study forgiveness, repentance, and great faith.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week we explore worldly vs. biblical values, the story of the dishonest steward, faithfully handling the “little” things and worldly resources, and the impossibility of serving two masters.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we study Jesus’ miracle of healing and its relation to sabbath law, parables of humble beginnings, Jerusalem, salvation, and our call to spread the gospel.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we study Jesus’ warning to remain “ready and waiting” for his return, as we will know neither the day nor hour of his second coming. Pastor Bryan leaves us with a prayer to ensure we are…
This Easter Sunday, Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we study Christ’s resurrection and continued earthly ministry, and discuss the difference between belief in a higher power and placing one’s faith in Jesus Christ.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we study Palm Sunday: Jesus’ triumphal, prophecy-fulfilling entry into Jerusalem.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we discuss Luke Chapter 12’s application to material wealth, worry, and confidence in the Lord’s provision for His creation.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we discuss the oracle of woes to the Pharisees and experts of religious law, and Jesus’ condemnation of their hypocrisy.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we discuss the Lord’s Prayer, what we do with it, and how it works as a template to keep our prayers short, real, persistent, and expectant.
Cornerstone Youth Pastor CJ Pearce continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we discuss discipleship and the danger of becoming prideful in the gifts God has given us to serve his kingdom.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we explore the Glory of Jesus.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we explore additional parables of Jesus and explore the question: “Who do you say Jesus is?”.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we explore the power of Jesus and His authority over all things physical and spiritual.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we explore the teachings of Jesus and discuss the importance of following His teachings.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we explore the miracles performed by Jesus and discuss healing and prayer.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we explore Jesus calling his disciples and the continuation of his ministry and miracles. Pastor Bryan also discusses Cornerstone’s growth and congregation and answers the question “who belongs at Cornerstone?” with a humble reminder of the…
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we explore the temptation of Jesus and the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.
Elder Tom Reed continues the series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we explore the early life of Jesus,the significance of His name, and the fulfillment of the Holy Spirit’s promise to Simeon.
Pastor Bryan Campbell introduces a new series exploring the Gospel according to Luke, titled “Confidence in the Truth”. This week, we learn about the historical context and significance of Luke’s letters to Theophilus, learn about Luke’s character and qualifications, and highlight the details of the Gospel only found in Luke’s account.
Youth Pastor CJ Pearce continues the mini-series titled “What in the World are we Doing?”. This week, CJ answers the question “How does Cornerstone love?”. This sermon explores what it means to love both spiritually and practically, and what that love looks like within the church body and in our community.
Biblical Love, Part 1 Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the mini-series titled “What in the World are we Doing?”. This week, we look at the biblical definition of love, as well as CS Lewis’ and Johnathan Edwards’ writings on types of biblical love and their presence in the bible and in our daily lives: Storge –…
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the mini-series titled “What in the World are we Doing?”. This week, we look at how Christians grow, both inwardly in the form of sanctification, as well as growing the global church body through evangelism and discipleship. As Christians, we long for growth in the living word of God.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the mini-series titled “What in the World are we Doing?”. This week, we look at how the body of believers at Cornerstone worship, both on Sundays and throughout our lives. Pastor Bryan expands upon last week’s sermon on the definition of worship, demonstrating that the geographical location of worship is not a church building, but is Christ, as we worship from the inside out in spirit and truth.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the mini-series titled “What in the World are we Doing?”. This week, we look at Worship and its various definitions, and explore what it means for Christians to worship God in spirit.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the mini-series titled “What in the World are we Doing?”. This week, we look at the purpose of the Church, missions, and how we are called to discipleship by the Great Commission.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the mini-series titled “What in the World are we Doing?” This week, he addresses God as our Creator, discusses fundamentals in creation, and reminds us that we were created intentionally, and with a purpose: to glorify God.
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the mini-series titled “What in the World are we Doing?” This week, he addresses who God is and what he reveals to us about himself through His Word. During the reformation, John Calvin used the phrase “finitum non capax infinitum”, or “the finite cannot grasp the infinite” to explain how we, as finite beings, cannot fully explain or understand God, Who is infinite. We can, however, use scripture to observe some of the attributes of God, which can help us better comprehend who He is. In this sermon, pastor Bryan focuses on five attributes of God. He is: The one true God Eternal Creator Wrathful Loving
Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the mini-series titled “What in the World are we Doing?” This week, he addresses WHY we can trust the bible, and how the abundance and consistency of both Old and New Testament ancient manuscripts is miraculous when compared to other well-known ancient texts.
Pastor Bryan Campbell introduces a new sermon mini-series titled “What in the World are we Doing?”, exploring what it means to be the church in Ione and beyond. In this series, we will explore important questions such as why we believe in the truth and power of God’s written word, how we determine which ministries we participate in, and how Cornerstone Church’s vision seeks to fulfill the global Christian church’s common mission: the Great Commission.
Pastor Bryan Campbell concludes the Amos series with a thematic review of the scripture and an analysis of its importance in revealing God’s character to us. Amos contains many warnings regarding idolatry and allowing the heart to be controlled by money, pleasure, greed, and other sin. As Christians, it is critical for us to recognize that the throne of our heart only has one seat, and that it must belong to God. Whatever controls our heart controls our thoughts, desires, and actions.
Pastor Bryan Campbell preaches through Amos’ visions in Amos chapter 8, including the basket of ripe summer fruit, the condemnation of Israel for cheating the poor, and descriptions of the ways in which God is going to punish Israel for their sins. Pastor Bryan challenges us to think about why we attend church and worship. Are we here to serve or here to be served?
Elder Tom Reed preaches through the visions of inescapable justice in Amos chapter 7. As we go through this section of scripture, we observe that God is merciful. Even in his judgement, he demonstrates mercy.