In Psalm 2, worldly hopes are seen for what they are: feeble and inadequate next to the divine hope in the Lords sovereignty and promised second coming. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
In Acts 27, the Apostle Paul and his shipmates weather a massive storm through Gods provision and power. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
The encounter between Paul and Festus in Acts 26 highlights that the wisdom of God seems like foolishness to the world, and vice versa. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
Gods people are called to action, to take advice from other mature believers, and be an attentive audience when God speaks. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
Even in moments when it feels like life isnt going anywhere, God is working, and we must continue to work. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
The kind of hatred exhibited against Paul by some of his opponents should be heartbreaking, and highlights the otherworldliness of the gospel message and its messengers. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
As we witness the response to Pauls testimony and the beginning of his legal trials, we see the animosity the world holds for the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
Acts 21:37-22:21 relays Pauls testimony as he gives an account of his encounter with Jesus to those who would try to kill him. In this special service, we also hear from two of our members and a guest, John Sullivan, about how the light of Jesus altered their earthly lives. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
As we look at Pauls charged interactions with diverse people in Jerusalem recorded in Acts 21:26-36, we see Gods sovereignty at work to do His will by means of any and every circumstance. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
In Acts 21:17-25, we see how God has called Paul in Christ to action, service, and even death. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
As Pauls third missionary journey wraps up in Acts 21:1-17, we see that the gospel comes with a cost, but Gods resources, transforming power, and faithfulness will see us through. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
Missionary Clifford Luebben shares a message that is equal parts exhortation from scripture, and testimony of how God has called his family to church planting in the Philippines. To learn more about the Luebbens ministry, visit worldventure.com/CJLuebben Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
In Acts 20:17-37, Pauls only sermon to believers in the entire book communicates comfort and encouragement as he nears the end of his third missionary journey. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
In Acts 19:21-41, we see how fear, apart from faith in God, can drive our responses, whereas the fear of the Lord produces understanding and knowledge. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
Pauls encounter with the spiritually immature believers in Ephesus gives us pause to consider again some core realities of the Christian experience: Repentance, faith, the ministry of the Holy Spirit, and baptism. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
Christ is the head of the church, so that He has no need of particular individuals to accomplish His work, but He does calls, mature, and direct individuals to participate in it. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
The Holy Spirit gifted Pastor Shawn with insight into Gods ongoing work from the text in Acts for Fathers Day Sunday, particularly what godly work entails, and how it transforms and empowers. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
While goodness, truth, & beauty are on display in Pauls preaching to the cities of Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens, the responses to the message of Jesus Christ in each of these cities are utterly distinct. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
Responding according to Gods holiness - His otherness - will set us apart and adorn the message of hope and salvation to a broken world. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
Jesus warning that we are sheep in the midst of wolves plays out in the missionaries complex interactions with the people of Phillipi. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
Spiritual discernment means knowing when to act so as not to put limits on the Holy Spirits ministry, but also submitting to the Holy Spirit when He chooses to put limits on how we do ministry. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
Guest Brian Bickle encourages us to remember that, in the words of Randy Alcorn, "Our home is a place weve never been." Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
The churchs leadership stands together in delivering the verdict of the Jerusalem Council, but Paul and Barnabas subsequently fall apart over the issue of John Mark. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
The Jerusalem Council hears rounds of testimony from Peter, Barnabas and Paul, and James, before rendering a verdict with respect to salvation as the free gift of God. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
Christ in His Divine power is the eternal source of protection, strength, and doctrine for the church on mission. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
People and their felt needs will vary greatly, but their value, and our mission for them, are wrapped up in the person of Jesus Christ. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
While the world will find every reason to oppose the truth of the gospel, peace, hope, and agency are found in Christ alone. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
Christs passion in his death and resurrection purchases our redemption and restoration, rescuing us from the wrath of God, and renewing our relationship with Him. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
Jesus parable of the landowner and the tenants of his vineyard foretells His imminent crucifixion, and distinguishes the two kinds of responses to it. Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)
In Matthew 21:1-11, we see the King of kings entering Jerusalem, humble and riding on a colt. What did this mean to those present, and how did it set the stage for what was still to come? Support the show https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give (https://faithlife.com/cornerstone-community-tenino/give)