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Cornerstone Church Media (Marion, Iowa)

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September 17, 2023: John 13:1-17 "Serving God on His Terms"

Cornerstone Church Media (Marion, Iowa)Sep 19, 2023

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September 17, 2023: John 13:1-17 "Serving God on His Terms"

September 17, 2023: John 13:1-17 "Serving God on His Terms"

God's call to service is a high call - He calls us to messy people and situations but we must first be washed by Christ!

Sep 19, 202338:00
September 10, 2023: Luke 19:1-10 "An Invitation to Community"

September 10, 2023: Luke 19:1-10 "An Invitation to Community"

Big Idea: Only Jesus can redeem our relationships so that we live in community as He intended.

Sep 10, 202345:56
September 3, 2023: Luke 5:27-32 "Come to the Table"

September 3, 2023: Luke 5:27-32 "Come to the Table"

All are welcome at God's table.

Sep 03, 202334:17
August 27, 2023: Isaiah 55 “Marvel at God’s Great Invitation”

August 27, 2023: Isaiah 55 “Marvel at God’s Great Invitation”

Big Idea: Big Idea: Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord and He will have mercy on them, and to our God for He will freely pardon.” -Isaiah 55:7

Aug 27, 202336:26
August 20, 2023: Romans 8:28-39 “Hope Anchored in God”

August 20, 2023: Romans 8:28-39 “Hope Anchored in God”

Big Idea: The hope that Neitzsche describes is NOT the hope of the Bible. Hope is trust in the God who exists – the God who is there.

Aug 20, 202337:30
August 13, 2023: Romans 8:18-27 “Groaning for Glory”

August 13, 2023: Romans 8:18-27 “Groaning for Glory”

Big Idea: “For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope  that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.” – Romans 8:21-22

Aug 13, 202338:14
August 6, 2023: Romans 8:1-17 “Over-the-Top Assurance”

August 6, 2023: Romans 8:1-17 “Over-the-Top Assurance”

Big Idea: You can be certain of salvation, transformation and God’s leading in your life.

Aug 07, 202341:35
July 30, 2023: Romans 7:7-25 “When Rules Don’t Work, Part 2

July 30, 2023: Romans 7:7-25 “When Rules Don’t Work, Part 2

Big Idea: “The ‘wretched man’ outburst is the mark of a healthy believer who loves God’s law and aims to keep it perfectly…” – J. I. Packer

Jul 30, 202341:36
July 23, 2023: Romans 7:1-6 “When Rules Don’t Work”

July 23, 2023: Romans 7:1-6 “When Rules Don’t Work”

Big Idea: The world cannot be “fixed” by 12 rules. The problem is not the rules…it is us!
Jul 23, 202349:52
July 16, 2023:  Romans 6:1-23 “Shall We Persist In Evil?”

July 16, 2023: Romans 6:1-23 “Shall We Persist In Evil?”

Do Christians have free reign to sin?
Jul 16, 202345:02
July9, 2023:  Romans 5:12-21 “One Man’s Sin – One Man’s Gift”

July9, 2023: Romans 5:12-21 “One Man’s Sin – One Man’s Gift”

Big Idea: A comparison between two men.
Jul 09, 202341:17
July 2, 2023: Romans 5:1-11 “Hope in a Hostile World”

July 2, 2023: Romans 5:1-11 “Hope in a Hostile World”

Big Idea: Those right with God have a relationship that ends in glory and grows through pain.
Jul 02, 202340:16
June 25, 2023:  Romans 4:9-25 “When Blessing Gets Complicated”

June 25, 2023: Romans 4:9-25 “When Blessing Gets Complicated”

Big Idea: Those who have faith in Abraham’s God receive Abraham’s blessing
Jun 25, 202346:16
June 18, 2023: Romans 4:1-8 “Counted Righteous”

June 18, 2023: Romans 4:1-8 “Counted Righteous”

We can’t do enough to earn our salvation. “However, to the one who does not work but trusts GOD who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.”
Jun 18, 202339:38
June 11, 2023: Romans 3:21-31 “A Spot at the Table”

June 11, 2023: Romans 3:21-31 “A Spot at the Table”

Big Idea: Faith is receiving and resting in the work of Jesus Christ. Faith alone brings you to the table.
Jun 12, 202341:42
June 4, 2023:  Luke 19:1-10 “The Gracious Eyes of Jesus”

June 4, 2023: Luke 19:1-10 “The Gracious Eyes of Jesus”

Big Idea: Jesus doesn’t look at Zacchaeus through the lens of his past, but rather through the lens of God’s transformational grace.
Jun 04, 202331:32
May 28, 2023: Romans 3:1-20 “Silence for the Soul”
May 28, 202343:55
May 21, 2023:  Romans 2:17-29 “Caught in a Confidence Game”

May 21, 2023: Romans 2:17-29 “Caught in a Confidence Game”

Big Idea: Spiritual knowledge does not guarantee God’s honor. Spiritual signs do not guarante spiritual substance. Only God can bring hte honor and the substance.
May 21, 202345:59
May 14, 2023:  Romans 2:1-16 “Your Hypocritical Judgements Exposed”

May 14, 2023: Romans 2:1-16 “Your Hypocritical Judgements Exposed”

Big Idea: Man’s judgement is found faulty, but God’s judgement is rendered rightly.
May 14, 202341:29
May 7, 2023:  Romans 1:24-32 “Signs of Trouble, Part 2”

May 7, 2023: Romans 1:24-32 “Signs of Trouble, Part 2”

Big Idea: Sometimes God give us what we want and deserve (What happens when God lets us go after what we want…)
May 07, 202334:20
April 30, 2023: Romans 1:18-23 “Signs of Trouble, Part 1 “

April 30, 2023: Romans 1:18-23 “Signs of Trouble, Part 1 “

Big Idea: Hear this message from Romans 1
May 03, 202339:53
April 23, 2023: Psalm 138 “God’s Faithful Integrity”

April 23, 2023: Psalm 138 “God’s Faithful Integrity”

God’s faithful love will endure because God has integrity – He keeps His word.
Apr 23, 202336:09
April 16, 2023: Romans 1:1-17 “Introduction to Romans”

April 16, 2023: Romans 1:1-17 “Introduction to Romans”

Big Idea: God is glorifiied when a church lives in harmony under gospel grace and only then can it reach out effectively with zeal.
Apr 16, 202347:52
April 9, 2023:  Acts 2:22-40 “Death Could Not Hold Him”

April 9, 2023: Acts 2:22-40 “Death Could Not Hold Him”

Big Idea: Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.
Apr 10, 202338:22
April 2, 2023: Judges 19-21 “Doing Right in Your Own Eyes, Part 2: The Harvest of Destruction”

April 2, 2023: Judges 19-21 “Doing Right in Your Own Eyes, Part 2: The Harvest of Destruction”

Big Idea: Unchecked immorality always spreads.
Apr 03, 202344:57
March 26, 2023: Judges 17-18 “Doing Right in Your Own Eyes, Part 1: The Seed of Disobedience”

March 26, 2023: Judges 17-18 “Doing Right in Your Own Eyes, Part 1: The Seed of Disobedience”

Big Idea: People have an amazing ability to “follow God” while walking in disobedience.
Mar 26, 202344:39
March 19, 2023: Judges 16:1-31 “Samson”

March 19, 2023: Judges 16:1-31 “Samson”

Big Idea: We cannot sin without distancing ourselves from God
Mar 20, 202332:03
March 12, 2023:  Judges 13-15 “Samson: A Judge that Hits Too Close to Home”

March 12, 2023: Judges 13-15 “Samson: A Judge that Hits Too Close to Home”

Big Idea: Though you may fail in your calling – God never does. You are never too far from God to call out to Him.
Mar 12, 202346:28
March 5, 2023:  Judges 10:6-12:7 “Jepthah: Deadly Words and Divine Mercy”

March 5, 2023: Judges 10:6-12:7 “Jepthah: Deadly Words and Divine Mercy”

Big Idea: Words matter. Words reveal what is in the heart.
Mar 06, 202345:30
February 26,2023:  Judges 9 “When Evil Leagues Together”

February 26,2023: Judges 9 “When Evil Leagues Together”

Big Idea: God ensures an end to evil. The “Abimelek’s” of this workd get their due because the Lord reigns.
Feb 26, 202339:59
February 19, 2023: John 3:1-21 “Meeting People Where They Are

February 19, 2023: John 3:1-21 “Meeting People Where They Are

Big Idea: God’s job is to save people. Our job is to meet them where they are at with God’s message of salvation.
Feb 19, 202347:30
February 12, 2023: Judges 8:1-27 “When Something Stinks in the Church”

February 12, 2023: Judges 8:1-27 “When Something Stinks in the Church”

Big Idea: When something doesn’t smell right, don’t sit tight…
Feb 12, 202342:19
February 5, 2023: Judges 6-7: “Fear Upended”

February 5, 2023: Judges 6-7: “Fear Upended”

Big Idea: You know the stories, but do you believe the promises of God?
Feb 05, 202344:04
January 29, 2023:  Judges 4-5 “Rally Unto the Lord”

January 29, 2023: Judges 4-5 “Rally Unto the Lord”

Big Idea: Be willing valiant and loving as you rally unto the Lord!
Jan 29, 202349:20
January 22, 2023:  Judges 3:7-3:31 “Human Cries and Divine Deliverance”

January 22, 2023: Judges 3:7-3:31 “Human Cries and Divine Deliverance”

Big Idea: God raises up both traditional and non-traditional deliverers. He sometimes delivers in unexpected ways.
Jan 23, 202337:07
January 15, 2023:  Judges 2:6-3:6 “No Little Compromises, Part 2: Know the God of Your Fathers”

January 15, 2023: Judges 2:6-3:6 “No Little Compromises, Part 2: Know the God of Your Fathers”

Big Idea: Passionately pursue the God of your fathers. Disregard for God brings certain devastation.
Jan 16, 202339:29
January 8, 2023:  Judges 1:1-2:5 “No Little Compromises:  Hear the Voice of the Lord”

January 8, 2023: Judges 1:1-2:5 “No Little Compromises: Hear the Voice of the Lord”

There are no little compromises. Little compromises lead to big problems.
Jan 08, 202349:02
January 1, 2023:  1 John 4:7-10 “Beloved”

January 1, 2023: 1 John 4:7-10 “Beloved”

Big Idea: Love One Another
Jan 02, 202334:19
December 25, 2022: Romans 1-16-17 “Too Good to Keep Under Wraps”

December 25, 2022: Romans 1-16-17 “Too Good to Keep Under Wraps”

Big Idea: God loves you!
Dec 25, 202229:16
December 24, 2022:  Luke 2:13-14 “Peace in Dark Places”

December 24, 2022: Luke 2:13-14 “Peace in Dark Places”

Merry Christmas!
Dec 25, 202227:14
December 18, 2022:  Romans 1:8-15 “Locking Arms for God’s Mission”

December 18, 2022: Romans 1:8-15 “Locking Arms for God’s Mission”

Big Idea: How do we unite with others for the sake of the gospel?
Dec 18, 202236:11
December 11, 2022:  Romans 1:1-7 “The Mission for His Name”

December 11, 2022: Romans 1:1-7 “The Mission for His Name”

Big Idea: How do we adequately proclaim the name of Jesus?
Dec 13, 202242:49
December 4, 2022:  Romans 1:4 “Death’s Defeat”

December 4, 2022: Romans 1:4 “Death’s Defeat”

The resurrection confirms who Jesus is.
Dec 05, 202234:03
November 27, 2022:  Romans 1:3 “The Real Jesus”

November 27, 2022: Romans 1:3 “The Real Jesus”

Jesus had an earthly life, a family tree and a royal line.
Nov 27, 202233:45
November 20, 2022:  Romans 1:1-2 “God’s Gospel”

November 20, 2022: Romans 1:1-2 “God’s Gospel”

God’s gospel, carried by the apostles and the prophets presents a royal summons.
Nov 21, 202244:10
November 13, 2022:  Matthew 5:11-12 “Rejoice When You Suffer On Acconut of Christ

November 13, 2022: Matthew 5:11-12 “Rejoice When You Suffer On Acconut of Christ

Big Idea: God reserves Heaven’s deepest joys for those who suffer for Jesus’ name.
Nov 13, 202233:34
November 6, 2022:  Matthew 5:10 “Persecuted for Righteousness Sake”

November 6, 2022: Matthew 5:10 “Persecuted for Righteousness Sake”

Big Idea: We are called to pray so we can be prepared to suffer.
Nov 06, 202234:19
October 30, 2022:  Matthew 5:9 “Costly Peacemaking”

October 30, 2022: Matthew 5:9 “Costly Peacemaking”

Big Idea: God claims as His very own those who engage in the costly (but blessed) work of peacemaking.
Oct 31, 202238:17
October 23, 2022:  Matthew 5:8 “The Pure in Heart See God”

October 23, 2022: Matthew 5:8 “The Pure in Heart See God”

How do we “see God”?
Oct 23, 202235:39
October 16, 2022:  Matthew 5:7 “Sweet Mercy”

October 16, 2022: Matthew 5:7 “Sweet Mercy”

Big Idea: God does not take pleasure in taking justice, but He delights in showing mercy.
Oct 17, 202236:56