Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (PCA) - Sermons

Mark 12:28-34 - Knowledge vs. Action, Knowing the Right Answer vs. Truly Believing

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 09:43:58 PST

In today's message, we examine the “Greatest” and “Second Greatest” commandments in Scripture. We are reminded by both that God wants not just our sacrifices and formal worship, but our everything in service to Him and others. Nothing less than all is sufficient. Jesus’ statement of being “not far from the kingdom” reminds us that the daily reality of our service to God and others is less than our all, even when we know that is what He requires. We need to realize in faith that Christ gave His all because we do not.

Read Online: Mark 12:28-34

1 Timothy 2:8-11 - Self Control

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:48:50 PST

In today's sermon, we consider what God has to say about self-control in 1 Timothy 2:8-11. Paul addresses men and women differently in this area, commanding men to moderate their anger and women to moderate their dress. Godly deportment is a heart issue that spills out into our lives by how we present ourselves.

Read online: 1 Timothy 2:8-11

1 Timothy 2:5-7 - Exclusive Faith, Inclusive Mission

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:17:28 PST

We continue our study in 1 Timothy as Paul points the early church, and God continues to direct us, to pray for our world (2:1-4) because the God of Creation has but one mediator, Jesus Christ (2:5-7). Our exclusive faith (there is one God, and no other) leads necessarily to our inclusive mission (the one God wants all men to be saved) (from John Stott’s Guard the Gospel, p67)

Read Online: 1 Timothy 2:5-7

Mark 11:12-19 - True Worship

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:59:53 PST

In our passage this morning, Jesus condemns the Pharisees for appearing spiritual on the outside, but really being fruitless on the inside. The issue that Jesus condemns is the Pharisees’ self-centered worship. This serves as reminder to us that true worship is focused on God and affects the way we view those around us.

Read Online: Mark 11:12-19

1 Timothy 2:1-4 - Pray for All People

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:12:10 PST

Paul commands prayer be made for all people, especially for those in authority. In this election year, making prayer a priority for those in authority is still a very critical component to church life.

Read Online: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

John 3:22-35 - Transitions

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:21:16 PST

In this sermon, we are reminded that our ultimate joy rests in glorifying God, as told through this passage were John the Baptist steps aside from his ministry to point people to Christ.

Guest Preacher: Dan Breed

We welcome Pastor Dan Breed to the pulpit this morning. Dan and his wife, Erin, moved to Wisconsin from Colorado in December to plant a PCA church in the Fox Valley area. In the meantime, Dan is working with Jacob’s Well PCA in Green Bay and building relationships in the Fox Valley. Dan and Erin have three daughters and a fourth child on the way.

Read Online: John 3:22-35

1 Timothy 1:18-20 - The Gospel Trust

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:40:51 PST

Paul, in 1 Timothy 1:18-20, encourages young Timothy to fulfill his responsibilities by holding firm the faith and a good conscience. He likewise warns Timothy that when a good conscience is lost, so also is the faith, the content of what we profess to be true.

Read Online: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

1 Timothy 1:12-17 - The Heart of What We Believe

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:54:11 PST

Paul, in 1 Timothy 1:12-17, describes how God, through the Gospel, transformed his life, taking him from persecutor to preacher.

1 Timothy 1:12-17

1 Timothy 1:8-11 - The Laws of God

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:14:50 PST

1 Timothy 1:8-11 explores the relationship between the Law and the Gospel. Paul says that the law is good only insofar as we use it lawfully, but what is the lawful use of God’s Law? As opposed to those who were speculating and toying with God’s Word, we are to see our fallen condition so that we can hear the good news of Christ’s death and resurrection.

Read Online: 1 Timothy 1:8-11

1 Timothy 1:1-7 - Introduction to 1 Timothy

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:50:56 PST

We begin the New Year by looking at 1 Timothy. While Paul writes affectionately to a young pastor, he also addresses apostolically the church as a whole. The theme of the letter comes out in 1:1-7: the stewardship from God. This stewardship is our responsibility in ordering the household of God, the Church.

Read Online: 1 Timothy 1:1-7

Luke 2:8-20 - The Angel's Song

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:34:56 PST

In this message, we focus on the song of the angels following the announcement to the shepherds of Christ’s birth. As observers of Christ's advent, the angels remind us that the events of Christmas are an incredible demonstration of the glory of the God and the execution of His marvelous and eternal plan of redemption.

Read Online: Luke 2:8-20

Luke 2:8-20 - The Shepherd's Song

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:19:07 PST

We look at the shepherds’ worship in Luke 2. Unlike Mary, Zechariah, the angels, or Simeon, we are not told the content of their song, but their response in glorifying and praising God demonstrates the response of those who see their need in light of God’s grace.

Read Online: Luke 2:8-20

Luke 1:68-79 - Zechariah’s Benediction

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:04:43 PST

We prepare for Christmas in this Advent season by focusing on the songs of joy in Luke. In this message we look at the Benedictus, Zechariah’s song of praise in Luke 1:68-79, whose own silence is broken signaling God’s speaking mercy to His people.

Luke 1:46-55 - Mary's Magnificat

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:36:57 PST

We prepare for Christmas in this Advent season by focusing on the songs of joy in Luke. In this message, we will look at the Magnificat, Mary’s song of praise in Luke 1:46-55, wherein she praises her Savior for God’s rescue of the humble based on His covenant promise.

2 Samuel 24 - Trusting God's Mercy

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:52:16 PST

We conclude our look at the life of David in 2 Samuel 24. God uses David’s senseless census to humble David, causing him to trust God’s provision and pointing us to the need for atonement. David’s purchasing Araunah’s threshing floor sets the stage for the building of the Temple and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

2 Samuel 23:1-7 - David's Last Will and Testament

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:47:59 PST

We read David’s final words in 2 Samuel 23:1-7. Rather than just look back to his own glories or even review God’s grace in his life, David points forward, describing God’s kingdom ruled by David’s son, Jesus Christ.

2 Samuel 22

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:31:46 PST

David gives thanks for God’s protective care in 2 Samuel 22. As the great king takes stock of his life, he recounts, from God’s perspective, how His Heavenly Father has cared for him, resulting in his praise.

Mark 11:12-12:12

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:42:27 PST

This week we will examine the demonstrations of Jesus' authority in Mark 11 and 12, an authority which was denied by the Pharisees and doubted by Peter. In this passage, Jesus reminds us of our tendencies to doubt His authority as we pray and as we forgive others.

Mark 11:1-11

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:42:48 PDT

In this message, we examine the well-known story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Sadly, this story is really more of a tragedy, as the people fail to recognize the true nature of their Redeemer and five days later call for His crucifixion.

2 Samuel 19:9-40

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:31:47 PDT

David, returning from civil war, encounters people expressing their regrets: one for actions done in the past, another who was slandered, and a third who refuses a kind offer by the king. David once again points us to our Lord’s kindness to us and His restoring power.

2 Samuel 18-19:8

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:25:22 PDT

A reminder that the news we hear so often is a mixture of good and bad, that even in the best of circumstances joy is mixed with sorrow. The death of David’s son Absalom ends the strife of civil war, but grief overtakes gladness. Nevertheless, we have reason for a confident joy as we trust in the Man of Sorrows who is our reigning King.

Mark 10:17-31,46-52

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:03:34 PDT

In this sermon, Pastor Ferguson compares and contrasts two well-known stories – the rich young ruler and the healing of blind Bartimaeus. Both claimed to have faith, but in the end their faiths were revealed to have different perspectives and confidence in different people. This passage challenges us to consider the authenticity of our faith and to cry out to God once again, “Help my unbelief!”

2 Samuel 16:15 - 17:23

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:19:10 PDT

David’s prayer for Ahithophel’s counsel to Absalom to be turned to foolishness is answered. 2 Samuel 16:15-17:23 shows the tragic ends of those who reject God’s counsel and that the Ahithophels of the world cannot vanquish the armies of God.

2 Samuel 16:1-14

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:19:10 PDT

We see how words are used for smooth talk or trash talk, flattery or condemnation. In this passage, David is confronted by Ziba who lies to benefit from David’s circumstances, and then by Shimei who takes David’s disaster to heap greater denunciation upon the king. David’s response shows us our need to critique both acclaim and criticism.

2 Samuel 15

info@cornerstone-pca.com (Cornerstone Church) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:19:10 PDT

David’s sinful actions and passivity receive their rewards as Absalom mounts a revolt against his father, the king. 2 Samuel 15 is a sad picture as David flees Jerusalem.