27Aug, 2024
    September is Missions Month – Week 1 -International Mission Board

     

    The greatest problem in the world is lostness. The only solution to this problem is the gospel. Together, Southern Baptists send IMB missionaries to be steadfastly present among people and places where Jesus is not named or known.

    Southern Baptists send IMB missionaries to be steadfastly present among those who have never heard the gospel — people in cities, people in hard-to-reach places, and people who are dispersed and displaced around the world. At the IMB, we believe that missionary presence cultivates gospel access, gospel belief, and church planting and multiplication. Gospel access that knows no geographic or social boundary. Gospel belief that results in lives transformed. Church planting and multiplication that leads to local ownership of God’s mission. God has made our purpose clear. Together, we seek to take the gospel to every nation, all tribes and peoples and languages. We give ourselves to this mission every day.

    God’s Work Through Us in 2023

    We are witnessing God’s movement among the nations. Let’s rejoice in highlights from this past year.

    • 3,515 missionaries supported with comprehensive care
    • 1,036 unique people groups engaged
    • 879,798 people heard the gospel
    • 141,206 new believers
    • 116,992 baptisms
    • 269,571 discipled
    • 12,618 trained in church planting

    We collect and publish statistics annually. This data reflects information from the Annual Statistical Report, 2023 Data-Year (IMB) published in May 2024.

     

     

    15Aug, 2024
    Next Step: Spiritual Growth Seminar Begins September 8th 11 AM

     

    Are You a Mature Christian? How do you know? Is there a Biblical way to know if you are maturing in the faith? Does God give us a way to measure growth?

    Absolutely! In Seven Steps To Maturity, Randy Bell shares powerful insights from two of Christ’s closest friends, John and Peter. You will be taken back to the clear instructions God gives on how to grow up and please Him. This class will teach you how important it is to mature in the faith God’s way, and how to measure your progress. And also Peter warns you must follow this narrow way. “But those who fail to develop in this way are shortsighted or blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their old sins. So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away. Then God will give you a grand entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 1:9-11 (NLT)

    In all levels of normal public education, a very systematic and calculated program is established. Each level achieved, lays the foundation for the next level. First, basic concepts are laid as a foundation, then more complex principles are added, followed by specific applications. Simply said, a kindergartner is given basic information. Then the elementary grades lay down strong foundations for the students. Next, the middle and high school build and develop larger principles, since the basics are already understood. Finally, the college level training applies very specific applications to turn the abstract ideas, information, and concepts into real world activities and jobs.

    No one in their right mind would try to teach college level math to a first grader, nor brain surgery to a fifth grader. Without a clear developed path of learning, a child would never be able to eventually become a trusted brain surgeon. The dangers of having brain surgery would be astronomical with a chaotic and random learning process. Everyone understands the necessity of carefully planned education.

    But, the church is so fragmented and confused there is little thought involved in teaching the Word with the purpose of developing maturity. Few if any use a graded or measurable way of maturing believers. Because of this, there is little understanding of the Bible in the rank and file. In fact, mass confusion is leading the church into self destruction.

    Research proves the vast majority of kids today that have grown up in the church quit as soon as possible. Divorce is more prevalent in the church than the culture without God. In general, the average Christian cannot coherently explain the main concepts of the Bible, let alone apply them to their lives for the promised life of blessing that God’s Word offers.

    Because of this great need today, we offer a simple to understand, but Biblical, plan for spiritual maturity. Even though we mostly teach adults in the church, it is hard to see that many are only spiritual infants or children.

    Registration required!

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    24Jul, 2024
    Sunday @ Cornerstone 7/28/2024

     

    Here what is going to happen this weekend. First, Pastor Carl is back and will be teaching us about prayer and God’s amazing responses to His people when we seriously call upon Him. In Acts 12:5-19 we will see how the Lord miraculously responded to the church. Most in our day doubt God will answer, but some of them did also. He answered anyway!

    Make sure you make it early too. If you attend the first worship at 9:30 come by 9:15, grab a cup of coffee and a doughnut and get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ. The same goes for the 11 am worship. Come by 10:45 and befriend others.

    The song list is: 1/ Plead the Blood 2/ Strength Will Rise 3/ Same God To practice them with lyrics type WORSHIP and text to 844-870-8490.

     

     

    17Jul, 2024
    Cornerstone Movie Night August 2, 7:20 PM – SAMSON – An Amazing Biblical Action Movie!
     
     
    SAMSON, empowered by God with supernatural strength, endangers his destiny with impulsive decisions that lead to betrayal by a wicked prince and a beautiful temptress. When Samson calls on his God once more, he turns imprisonment and blindness into final victory.
     
    From the creators of GOD’S NOT DEAD comes SAMSON, an action-packed biblical epic. Starring Billy Zane, Rutger Hauer and Jackson Rathbone, Samson’s journey of passion, betrayal, and redemption inspires audiences to realize that life’s failures need not define their future.
     
    Starring:

    Jackson Rathbone, Rutger Hauer, Billy Zane, Lindsay Wagner, Caitlin Leahy and Taylor James as Samson
     
    Free movie, popcorn, drinks, and snacks to help you enjoy a night out and experience a great movie. Don’t miss it this, FRIDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 2, 7:20 PM! Bring your family and friends!

     

    5Jul, 2024
    Friendship Sunday At Cornerstone Sunday July 14TH

     

     

    FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY AN ACTS 2:42 EVENT – Worship and Breaking Bread Together

    FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY IS AN ACTS 2:42 EVENT of God’s Word, Worship, Fellowship and Breaking Bread Together!

    As Acts 2 states: “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers… 44 And all who believed were together … 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people.”

    09:30 am First Worship/Superhero Kids (9:30-10:45)

    10:45 am Games/Fellowship/Food Preparation (outside in the back during second worship gathering)

    11:00 am Second Worship Gathering (11:00 am – 11:35 am) Volunteers are welcome to help in this service!

    11:40 am All Church Picnic (bring outdoor chairs, and a dish to pass if you want, not required)

     

    42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers... 44 And all who believed were together … 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

    WE ARE BUILDING FELLOWSHIP! = Fellowship is based on the “one another commands” of the New Testament.  “Love one another;” “exhort one another;” “comfort one another;” “bearing with one another;” “forgiving one another;” edify one another;” “speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs;” “we are members of one another;” minister your grace gift “to one another;”, and “pray for one another” are examples of at least twenty-three one another commands. *See below for details.

    * Fellowship together is defined as koinoônia from the Greek language of the New Testament. It means partnership, close social union, deep communication, and common distribution. Like a piece of plywood, God wants our local church families to be glued together in such a union that the pulling apart of any one Christian will hurt and scar the group. The Holy Spirit formed “original church” exemplifies this for us. This is clearly presented in the language of our text, “All who believed were together;” “all things in common;” “continued daily with one accord;” and “breaking bread from house to house.”

    According to Acts 2:42-47 we are partnered together in four ways: membership, mission, ministry, and maturity. Therefore we must understand what fellowship embraces. Fellowship is based on the “one another commands” of the New Testament.  “Love one another;” “exhort one another;” “comfort one another;” “bearing with one another;” “forgiving one another;” edify one another;” “speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs;” “we are members of one another;” minister your grace gift “to one another;”, and “pray for one another” are examples of at least twenty-three one another commands. Therefore, as the local church gathers for worship it must follow the teaching and example of how the Bible guides the church to fellowship. We must interweave into our gatherings the opportunity for believers to obey these commands.

    The obvious teaching is that when they met on Sunday they came to fellowship with God and their Christian family. The reason we gather, Paul instructs, is for “edification and exhortation and comfort to men.” We can have fun alone with God and worship God in our “closets.” Yes we can have incredible prayer in our “closets.” But, when we gather a partnership unfolds. A common distribution of love and ministry must begin. Everything must happen so that “loving one another” is clearly practiced.

    25Jun, 2024
    Don’t miss Celebration Sunday! Important Details For June 30

     

     
    Don’t miss Celebration Sunday! God has been doing great things, answering prayers, and changing lives! So it time to STOP, GIVE THANKS, ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER, AND WORSHIP!
    EXTENDED WORSHIP SERVICE HOURS – THIS SUNDAY ONLY!!!!
    FIRST SERVICE 9:30-11:00 | SECOND SERVICE 10:30-NOON
    Both groups will be together from 10:30 – 11:00 in a combined time of worship, sharing, and communion.
    If you attend the first service stay an extra 30 minutes!
    If you attend the second service COME 30 MINUTES EARLY!
    20Jun, 2024
    Kingdom Disciple Groups Begins July 29! Register Now!

     

     

     

     

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    There’s a missing key in Christianity today. It’s a critical one, and its absence has led to weak believers, ineffective churches, and a decaying culture. That missing key is discipleship. Kingdom Disciples calls believers and churches back to our primary responsibility: to be and make disciples. Only when we take this assignment seriously will the world see heaven at work on earth.

    Will You Answer the Call of Discipleship?

    Discipleship begins when someone’s commitment to God begins to spill into all areas of their lives.

    Welcome to your journey to becoming a full-fledged disciple of our King. Kingdom disciples are in short supply these days. The result has been a bevy of powerless Christians who attend powerless churches that embody a powerless presence in the world.

    Until we return to lives of discipleship, we’ll continue to fail in our calling to live as heaven’s representatives on earth. This is because the power, authority, abundance, victory, and impact promised in God’s Word to His people is ours only when we align ourselves under Him as His disciples. Until then we can anticipate that chaos and crisis will continue to reign supreme in spite of all the Christian activities we engage in, Christian books we read, Christian songs we sing, and small groups we join.

    Discipleship is a very personal decision. It starts when a person commits himself or herself to God as His follower and allows the results of that commitment to overflow into everything else in life.

    Surrender to Christ’s lordship and obedience to His rule of love unlock God’s power to bring heaven to bear on earth. A kingdom disciple lives out this divine power and influence. I define kingdom disciple this way: A believer in Christ who takes part in the spiritual-developmental process of progressively learning to live all of life under the lordship of Jesus.

    The goal of kingdom disciples is to live transformed lives that transfer the values of the kingdom of God to earth so that they replicate themselves in the lives of others. The result of such replication is God’s exercising His rule and His authority from heaven to history through His kingdom disciples.

    “And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,” Matthew 28:18-19.

    The word translated as authority in the English version of this verse essentially means “power, right, liberty, jurisdiction, and strength.” Strong’s Concordance reveals that this term denotes “power of choice” or “doing as one pleases,” even “the power of judicial decisions.”1 When Jesus said all authority was His in heaven and on earth, He was saying that He possesses the legal right to use that power.

    Power without authority matters little. Take, for example, NFL players. They’re far more powerful than the older referees officiating the game. Yet they exercise that power only under the authority of the referees. If they choose to misuse their power, a referee simply throws out a flag. If the player persists in wrongly using his power, the referee can then eject him from the game altogether.

    When Jesus said all authority had been given to Him, that authority encompassed not only power but also the right to use that power as He chose.

    “Then the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him.” So Satan departed from the presence of the Lord,” Job 1:12.

    Power is someone’s ability to influence another person through strength, personality, control, or deception. Authority, on the other hand, is someone’s legitimate, vested, and formal right to wield power. Enormous difference exists between the two realities, but when we fail to discern this difference, we can foolishly choose to fight power with power (rather than authority) or seek to live by our own power (rather than the authority given to us in Christ).

    When Jesus was tested in the wilderness (see Matt. 4:1-11), Satan’s power was outmatched by Jesus’ authority. After being offered temptations of power and fulfillment in this world, Jesus appealed to the full, final authority He possessed as the Son of God.

    In other words, Satan has been given power only on earth. Unfortunately, far too many believers seek to overcome his tactics or fight his attacks in their own power. But that will never work. That’s why we’ve been instructed never to rebuke Satan on our own and with our own skills (see Eph. 6:12-18) but rather to resist him (see Jas. 4:7) and to rebuke him only in the authority of Jesus’ name (see Zech. 3:2; Jude 9).

    When you understand the importance of authority, you’ll grow as a kingdom disciple to the point that you can not only resist the devil but also call on heaven, as Jesus did, to bear in your earthly endeavors.

    If you’ve never differentiated between power and authority, let that sink in. Jesus offers you complete authority in Him when you live as His disciple. Many powers are coming against you that are stronger than you could ever be on your own, but He has overcome the world (see John 16:33). Consider the comfort and peace that come from knowing you have access to the authority of the Creator of the universe. Let that reality motivate you to grow as a disciple of the King.

    Excerpted from Kingdom Disciples: Heaven’s Representatives on Earth. Published by Lifeway Press®. © 2018 Tony Evans. Used by permission.

    1. Strong’s G1849, Blue Letter Bible, accessed December 12, 2017, https://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G1849&t=NASB.