http://www.cornerchurch.net Cornerstone Community Church Podcasts en Cornerstone Community Church Podcasts Cornerstone Community Church no Cornerstone Community Church cornerstonearp@verizon.net ℗ & © 2008 Cornerstone Community Church 720 God brings hardship in our lives to correct us. He loves us and is concerned about our attitudes and actions. He is not punishing or destroying us, but causing us to share in his holiness. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/instruction-thru-hardship http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/instruction-thru-hardship.mp3 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:01:40 CDT Steve Cavallaro Hebrews 12 listen,attitudes,sinclair_ferguson,atonement,despair,tantrums,encouragement,suffering,love,correction,discipline,dependence,maturity,exercised,submission,perseverence,patience 36:41 Life is like a race, a marathon. We are easily overcome with hardship if we don't have our attention on the right person- Jesus. We are able to finish the race because He finished the race and sits on the throne of grace to help us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/the-race-of-faith http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/the-race-of-faith.mp3 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:35:11 CDT Steve Cavallaro Hebrews 12 olympics,running,faithfulness,burdens,sin,grace,endurance,faith,suffering_of_jesus,jesus_reigns,shame,persecution 35:28 As our Great High Priest, Jesus sympathizes with us in our times of need AND provides mercy and grace when we draw near to him. This is an updated version of an earlier sermon, hopefully improved. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/look-up-and-cry-out http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/look-up-and-cry-out-2.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:21:28 CDT Steve Cavallaro Our Great High Priest love,mercy,grace,suffering,apostasy,exalted,high_priest,confession_of_faith,temptations,fears,unbelief,weakness,pressure,hurricanes,spurgeon,paul_tripp,worship 37:33 We are powerless to change our circumstances, and our hearts. But God is powerfully able to change both. He makes great promises that reveal both his power and his love toward us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/a-powerful-god-for-powerless-people http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/powerful-god-for-powerless-people.mp3 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:53:22 CDT Steve Cavallaro We are powerless to change our circumstances, and our hearts. But God is powerfully able to change both. He makes great promises that reveal both his power and his love toward us. promises,redemption,blessing,disappointment,disillusionment,fear,el_shaddai,whole-hearted,trust,weakness,ministry 35:22 Jesus has opened the veil into the holy places thru His death on our behalf. He also cleansed our hearts and bodies so we are welcome in God's presence. He is the fulfillment of God's promises, giving us hope. In light of this we are able to consider how to encourage one another as the New Covenant community http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/hold-on-and-consider http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/hold-on-and-consider.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:13:26 CDT Steve Cavallaro Our Great High Priest high_priest,boldness,most_holy_place,guilt,unclean,purification,hope,promise,faithfulness,confession,love,good_works,encouragment,assembly 39:32 In times of trouble we need someone to talk to God for us- there is no one better for that than Jesus, the exalted Son of God who was tested like us and is now able to grant us mercy and grace. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/look-up-cry-out http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/look-up-and-cry-out.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 13:05:01 CDT Steve Cavallaro Our Great High Priest great_high_priest,testing,temptation,grace,mercy,confession_of_faith,sympathy,hardship,character,circumstances,worship,prayer 41:52 The Christian's heart is a battle ground between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of me. Jesus is able to set us free from our self-interest that we might find our delight & satisfaction in His kingdom and His righteousness. He promises we won't miss out on what we need, but will take care of us as we put them first. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/a-tale-of-two-kingdoms http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/two-kingdoms.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:45:06 CDT Steve Cavallaro The Christian's heart is a battle ground between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of me. Jesus is able to set us free from our self-interest that we might find our delight & satisfaction in His kingdom and His righteousness. He promises we ... kingdom,self-righteousness,self-interest,justification,conflict,obsession,satisfaction,provision 36:13 The 2 sons represent the 2 ways people run from God: rebellion and religion; license and legalism. The default mode for most of us is religion- trying to earn God's favor by our deeds, just like the older son. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/a-tale-of-two-brothers http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/a-tale-of-two-brothers.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:38:41 CST Steve Cavallaro The 2 sons represent the 2 ways people run from God: rebellion and religion; license and legalism. The default mode for most of us is religion- trying to earn God's favor by our deeds, just like the older son. religion,license,legalism,grace,anger,pharisees,misery,sonship,self-righteousness 42:26 The life of faith is compared to running a marathon. To continue to run we must get rid of all that hinders, sin that entangles and keep our eyes focused on Jesus. Jesus is our supreme example of what it means to live by faith, but also the One who ran the race to win the grace needed for us to run. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/run-christian-run http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/run-christian-run.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:27:32 CST Steve Cavallaro Dynamics of Spiritual Growth faith,grace,repentance,faithfulness,prayer,substitutionary_atonement,endurance,hope,exaltation 44:34 Jesus is the long-expected Son of David, but he didn't meet their expectations. He overcomes through weakness, not power, and now has all authority. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/the-baby-born-to-be-king http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/the-baby-born-to-be-king.mp3 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:11:57 CST Steve Cavallaro Advent 2007 messiah,king,justice,goodness,ascension,authority,sacrifice 34:44 Matthew's purpose in writing this account of the gospel is to let us know that Jesus is the son of Abraham and son of David. Jesus is the fulfillment of all God's promises to Abraham. All who believe in Him receive the benefits of those promises. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/moving-beyond-the-8-lbs-6-oz-baby-jesus http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/moving-beyond-the-8-lbs-6-oz-baby-jesus.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:12:28 CST Steve Cavallaro Advent 2007 abraham,faith,promises,blessing,status,heir,messiah 38:14 This is another version of my sermon on our adoption. Unlike the other version, this has the full sermon! Our adoption into God's family is the highest blessing of the Gospel. I outline the benefits and responsibilities of this gracious status. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/adoption-revised http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/adoption-revised.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 08:40:45 CST Steve Cavallaro This is another version of my sermon on our adoption. Unlike the other version, this has the full sermon! Our adoption into God's family is the highest blessing of the Gospel. I outline the benefits and responsibilities of this gracious status. adoption,love,election,predestination,substitutionary_atonement,forgiveness,inheritance,prayer,gratitude,obedience,grace 45:43 Sadly churches are often filled with conflict. These conflicts flow out of worldly wisdom and unrestrained desires. But God's grace is more than sufficient to restore relationships among those who humble themselves. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/murder-in-the-church http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/murder-in-the-church.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:45:21 CDT Steve Cavallaro Sadly churches are often filled with conflict. These conflicts flow out of worldly wisdom and unrestrained desires. But God's grace is more than sufficient to restore relationships among those who humble themselves. conflict,desires,idols,murder,humble,grace 33:36 Adoption is an important and helpful metaphor to better understand what God has done in saving us, and how He changes our lives. The very end of the sermon was not recorded. Sorry. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/adoption-the-height-of-the-gospel http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/adoption-the-height-of-the-gospel.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:44:54 CDT Steve Cavallaro Adoption is an important and helpful metaphor to better understand what God has done in saving us, and how He changes our lives. The very end of the sermon was not recorded. Sorry. adoption,imitation,atonement,justification,spirit,sanctification 23:39 Jesus sends His followers into the world as missionaries. He provides the grace necessary to them to be faithful in their mission. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/relax-and-go http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/relax-and-go.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 10:59:37 CDT Steve Cavallaro Jesus sends His followers into the world as missionaries. He provides the grace necessary to them to be faithful in their mission. mission,missio_dei,missionaries,fear_of_man,peace,holy_spirit 34:12 Because the church is filled with sinners, God raises up guys who believe, love and live out the gospel to lead congregations. These men do occur by accident, but they strive to become more like Jesus- through the gospel. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/gospel-centered-leaders http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/gospel-centered-leaders.mp3 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:04:56 CDT Steve Cavallaro Reliable Words gospel-centered,leaders,faith,sanctification,character,tim_keller 42:58 We all tend to think of others as being bigger sinners than ourselves. Paul saw it the other way around, and wanted us to as well. This statement is a summary of the whole Bible. We'll examine how Jesus saves, and why he saves sinners. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/the-biggest-sinner-you-know http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/the-biggest-sinner-you-know.mp3 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:16:30 CDT Steve Cavallaro Reliable Words justification,sanctification,glorification,substitutionary_atonement,humility,grace,mercy,patience,evangelism,incarnation 37:49 Life has transitional moments. At those moments we should stop and remember how we got where we are, where we long to go, and how we can get there. God's grace is foundational to all 3. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/finishing-strong http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/finishing-strong.mp3 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 14:06:47 CDT Steve Cavallaro Life has transitional moments. At those moments we should stop and remember how we got where we are, where we long to go, and how we can get there. God's grace is foundational to all 3. preaching,teaching,trials,sacrifice,faithfulness,message_of_grace,false_teachers 35:35 Suffering prompts us to ask lots of difficult questions. The Book of Job is about a man who suffered, and didn't know why. But Job expressed his faith both in God's goodness and sovereignty. So will we. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/faith-in-the-face-of-misery http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/faith-in-the-face-of-misery.mp3 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 14:06:09 CDT Steve Cavallaro Suffering prompts us to ask lots of difficult questions. The Book of Job is about a man who suffered, and didn't know why. But Job expressed his faith both in God's goodness and sovereignty. So will we. suffering,providence,sovereignty,goodness,faith,satan,concurrence,open_theism,rabbi_kushner 43:35 Anxiety is a sign that there is a bigger problem in our hearts- unbelief. It reveals areas where we are not trusting in our heavenly Father, but have instead trusted in earthly treasures. Jesus offers the cure for our anxiety. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/anxiety-symptom-of-a-bigger-problem http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/anxiety-symptom-of-a-bigger-problem.mp3 Sun, 27 May 2007 11:12:27 CDT Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World anxiety,fear,faith,unbelief,heavenly_father,food,drink,clothes,providence,mercy,love 34:07 Wealth, or prosperity, is a great danger to devotion. We tend to forget God, and make an idol of wealth. Jesus offers us greater joy if we store up treasures in heaven. He offers us Himself. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/a-great-danger-to-devotion http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/a-great-danger-to-devotion.mp3 Sun, 20 May 2007 09:25:11 CDT Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World money,wealth,eyes,generosity,greed,idolatry,joy,satisfaction,treasure,glory 28:16 The Church has forgotten the fasting is a means of grace, meant to be a regular part of our spiritual life. Fasting is voluntarily abstaining from something (lawful) for spiritual reasons. We are not earning grace, but expressing our need for grace, and more of Jesus Himself in the gospel. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/the-lost-practice-of-fasting http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/the-lost-practice-of-fasting.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2007 09:46:00 CDT Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World fasting,spirituality,piety,grace,prayer,humility,repentance,grief,self-denial 40:00 Jesus returns to forgiveness, knowing we have a difficult time forgiving other people. Sin distrupts relationships and creates distance. The cross of Jesus is the means for our forgiveness, and the ability to forgive others. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/the-necessity-of-forgiveness http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/the-necessity-of-forgiveness.mp3 Sun, 06 May 2007 09:35:15 CDT Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World forgiveness,transgressions,bitterness,gospel_incarnation,atonement,common_grace 37:18 Christian prayer is not overly spiritual- but our earthly needs are seen within the context of the kingdom. We live in a fallen world, and are dependent on God for provision, pardon and protection. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/the-dependence-of-christian-prayer http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/the-dependence-of-christian-prayer.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 13:36:25 CDT Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World forgiveness,pardon,food,necessities,protection,flesh,trial,temptation 41:12 We never understand our true condition until the God of holiness reveals our sin. He does not do this to condemn, but to save. He then sends us out to tell others of the salvation available in Christ. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/sinners-saved-and-sent http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/sinners-saved-and-sent.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:42:36 CDT Steve Cavallaro We never understand our true condition until the God of holiness reveals our sin. He does not do this to condemn, but to save. He then sends us out to tell others of the salvation available in Christ. holy,adonai,unclean,sin,transgression,atonement,mission,substitute,guilt 21:12 Our prayers reveal our passions, desires. In the first half of "The Lord's Prayer", Jesus shows us the passions of His heart. Those desires should transform us, and our prayers. Truly Christian prayer reflects the desires of God's heart. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/the-passions-of-christian-prayer http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/the-passions-of-christian-prayer.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:57:30 CDT Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World prayer,missions,discipleship,passion,kingdom,obedience,glory,father,adoption 32:36 People are often skeptical about the resurrection. Thomas was one ofthe first skeptics. Jesus dealt gently with him in a way that should answer all honest skeptics. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/pride-skeptics--jesus http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/pride-skeptics--jesus.mp3 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 11:18:23 CDT Steve Cavallaro Resurrection Day doubt,unbelief,pride,authority,salvation,savior,deity,mission 17:01 Life is filled with uncertainties. Jesus reveals Himself as the one essential in life. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/the-essential-jesus http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/the-essential-jesus.mp3 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 09:11:07 CDT Steve Cavallaro Palm Sunday resurrection,atonement,life,truth 38:50 Jesus wants us to understand that Christian prayer is a matter of the heart, not the externals. Christians pray believing God sees them, though no one else does, and hears them because Jesus has removed every obstacle to prayer. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/the-heart-of-christian-prayer http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/the-heart-of-christian-prayer.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 13:04:47 CDT Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World prayer,high_priest,forgiveness,pharisees,reward,fellowship,grace 12:24 http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/the-heart-of-christian-giving http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/the-heart-of-christian-giving.mp3 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 09:27:02 CDT Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World grace,giving,poor,pride,self-righteousness,righteousness,compassion 10:53 Jesus instructs His disciples on love, correcting the misunderstandings of the Pharisees and Scribes. We are prone to exhibit conditional love instead of the unconditional love God displays in common grace. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/the-last-person-you-want-to-love http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/the-last-person-you-want-to-love.mp3 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 09:30:37 CST Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World redemptive,enemies,common_grace,love 40:07 God provides a godly husband for Ruth, and a kinsman-redeemer for Naomi. But we find that God was at work to do something even greater for His people. He was already at work to provide the as of yet not asked for king to unite, protect & revive His people: David. And He was at work to provide Jesus- the Redeemer. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/god-did-it-act-4 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/god-did-it-act-4.mp3 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 09:04:15 CST Steve Cavallaro Trusting in Trials redeemer,providence,sovereignty,trust,faith,humility,goodness,prayer 46:34 God works through the prayers of His flawed people to accomplish His purposes. These purposes call us to faith which requires that we take risks. But God does infinitely more than we could ever ask or imagine. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/god-did-it-act-3 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/god-did-it-act-3.mp3 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 09:16:51 CST Steve Cavallaro Trusting in Trials providence,goodness,prayer,faith,risk,redeemer,reconciliation,atonement 36:13 God is often at work"behind the scenes" through institutions and people to protect and provide for those who have sought refuge in Him. Faith actively seeks grace through the appointed means. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/god-did-it-act-2 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/god-did-it-act-2.mp3 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 09:47:14 CST Steve Cavallaro Trusting in Trials providence,faithfulness,goodness,faith,grace,compassion,redeemer 47:02 We all experience very difficult periods of time when we think God is against us. We remember his sovereignty, but forget his goodness. But hope clings to both, waiting for God to bring the deliverance he's working to fruition. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/god-did-it-part-1 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/god-did-it-part-1.mp3 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 10:44:29 CST Steve Cavallaro Trusting in Trials providence,faithfulness,goodness,el_shaddai,repentance,hope,faith,sovereignty,afflictions 43:50 Living as missionaries in any culture has a price- hard work and suffering. Paul points Timothy, and us, to Jesus as the source of the grace needed to pay the price. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/the-price-of-missional-living http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/the-price-of-missional-living.mp3 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:38:58 CST Steve Cavallaro Evangelism Emphasis grace,missional_living,suffering,hard_work,william_carey,saddleback_bible_church,perseverence 38:40 Why we do something is just as important as what we do. Paul thought the motive of ministry was vital, particularly when you meet so much rejection. The motive is the love of Jesus revealed in his death & resurrection which transforms us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/the-motive-of-missional-living http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/the-motive-of-missional-living.mp3 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:55:37 CST Steve Cavallaro Evangelism Emphasis missional_living,substitutional_atonement,love,repentance,reconciliation 37:07 Paul's incarnational form of mission/evangelism is the same as Jesus'. We are to use our freedom to become all things to all men that we might win some to Christ. To do this we forsake our rights and preferences to reveal the power of the Gospel. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/the-practice-of-missional-living http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/when-in-rome.mp3 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 11:49:11 CST Steve Cavallaro Evangelism Emphasis missional_living,tyranny_of_self,accomodation,bono,hudson_taylor,incarnational_ministry,evangelism,cultural_preferences,redemptive_relationships,ed_stetzer 19:11 There is a deep longing in all of us for 'paradise'. True paradise is fellowship with God through Jesus. We receive it as we confess Christ and receive His benefits. Are we living daily in true confession? http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/enter-into-paradise http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/enter-into-paradise.mp3 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 11:59:10 CST Danny Dalton Evangelism Emphasis jesus,cross,confession,paradise,repentance 34:16 Jesus will complete His ministry when He returns to defeat all His enemies. This gives us hope as we continue to endure the wrath of the Enemy. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/baby-jesus-is-a-victorious-king http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/baby-jesus-is-a-victorious-king.mp3 Sun, 24 Dec 2006 12:20:32 CST Steve Cavallaro Advent 2006 second_coming,king_jesus,white_horse 11:46 The first advent of Jesus results in Satan being thrown out of heaven. Since he cannot destroy Jesus, he turns his wrath against God's people. His tactics are deception, persecution and seduction. But Jesus, the Truth and Bread of heaven, is faithful to protect His people. We testify to the truth, willing suffer and obey out of love for Jesus. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/baby-jesus-is-a-prophet http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/baby-jesus-is-a-prophet.mp3 Sun, 17 Dec 2006 10:43:18 CST Steve Cavallaro Advent 2006 prophet,jesus,satan,deception,persecution,seduction,testimony,obedience,love 43:47 The birth of Jesus initiated a war in heaven. As a result, the Accuser of the Brothers, was forcibly evicted. He was defeated by Jesus, our Great High Priest, and His sacrificial death for us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/baby-jesus-is-a-powerful-priest http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/baby-jesus-is-a-powerful-priest.mp3 Sun, 10 Dec 2006 13:30:44 CST Steve Cavallaro Advent 2006 satan,priest,michael,cross,mission,slander 14:27 The birth of Jesus was not an isolated incident, but one that had cosmic effects. It was promised all the way back in Genesis 3, and the Enemy had been trying to prevent it the whole time. Now Jesus sits in heaven, reigning for the benefit of His people. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/no-greeting-card-christmas http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/no-greeting-card-christmas.mp3 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 10:14:27 CST Steve Cavallaro Advent 2006 revelation,protoevangelium,nativity,jesus'_birth,jesus_reigns,wilderness 41:15 In difficult times I can often seem like God has abandoned or forgotten us. Paul addresses this in his letter to the Philippians as they endured hardship. First, the pattern for their lives is found in Jesus. His life was marked by humility, obedience and suffering followed by exaltation. We work out the deliverance from our harships because God is at work in us, energizing us to will & act according to His purpose of glorifying Jesus. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/god-works-in-a-mysterious-way http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/god-moves-in-a-mysterious-way.mp3 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 10:28:19 CST Steve Cavallaro Thanksgiving deliverance,sanctification,hardship,conflict,persecution,prayer 38:49 Jesus now tackles how the Scribes and Pharisees had corrupted the Law's teaching on oaths and vows. Like sinful people, they obscured the truth through word games to hide their deceit. Jesus died because of our lies, and works to make us a community of honest people. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/cross-my-heart--hope-to-die http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/cross-my-heart-hope-to-die....mp3 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:08:50 CST Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World oaths,vows,truth-telling,honesty,deceit,deception 35:40 Jesus addresses divorce. Marital faithfulness is meant to be a picture of Jesus' relationship with the Church. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/faithfulness-in-a-disposable-society http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/faithfulness-in-a-disposible-society.mp3 Sun, 05 Nov 2006 12:59:54 CST Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World divorce,adultery,indecent,forgiveness,faithfulness 35:27 The Reformation recaptured the biblical doctrine in order to recapture a biblical lifestyle. In Zechariah 3, God removes Joshua's filthy, sin-stained garments and gives him precious new garments to fulfill his vocation. This symbolizes the double transfer of justification. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/from-rags-to-righteousness http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/from-rags-to-righteousness.mp3 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 09:49:06 CST Steve Cavallaro Reformation Day justification,joshua,martin_luther,righteousness,sanctification 37:22 Jesus addresses the sexual purity of His disciples. Adultery is not confined to the act like many try to argue. But even our lustful looks and fantasies break the command. Jesus lays out a strategy to fight sexual temptation we need to hear. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/i-did-not-have-sex-with-that-woman http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/i-did-not-have-sex-with-that-woman!.mp3 Sun, 22 Oct 2006 11:16:10 CDT Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World adultery,sex,lust,sermon_on_the_mount,president_clinton,jenna_jameson,sanctification 33:35 Jesus begins to explain how our righteousness must exceed that of the Scribes & Pharisees. Sinful acts start with sin-filled hearts. Murder starts with anger & hatred. We sin long before, and if we don't, kill anyone. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/sweet-jesus-i-hate-bill-oreilly http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/sweet-jesus,-i-hate-bill-oreilly.mp3 Sun, 15 Oct 2006 14:01:08 CDT Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World legalism,sermon_on_the_mount,hatred,anger,murder 70:35 Jesus addresses the controversy between Himself and the Scribes & Pharisees. Who truly represents the Law & the Prophets? Jesus addresses His relationship to the Law, and ours. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/the-law-legalism-and-you http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/the-law,-legalism-and-you.mp3 Sun, 08 Oct 2006 10:26:58 CDT Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World christian_living,law,legalism,righteousness,sermon_on_the_mount 41:32 Tempted by persecution to withdraw from the world, Jesus tells His disciples that they are salt and light. Their involvement in the world is necessary for its well-being. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/full-contact-christianity http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/full-contact-christianity.mp3 Sun, 01 Oct 2006 10:15:06 CDT Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World sermon_on_the_mount,good_works,mercy,godly_living 20:16 Those who consistently follow Jesus (evidencing the character traits in the previous beatitudes) will be persecuted by the upside-down world we live in. They call us cursed, Jesus calls us fortunate: Rejoice! http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/picked-on-for-jesus http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/picked-on-for-jesus.mp3 Sun, 24 Sep 2006 10:07:36 CDT Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World beatitudes,persecution,christian_living,joy,the_kingdom 34:08 As followers of the God of peace, He makes us people who make peace in our communities. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/restoring-the-peace http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/restoring-the-peace.mp3 Sun, 17 Sep 2006 13:01:00 CDT Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World beautitudes,sermon_on_the_mount,peace 38:57 God is rich in mercy, and citizens in His kingdom are characterized by mercy as they reveal His character to a broken world. Jesus provides the grace for us to overcome obstacles to showing mercy, and prepare for the opportunities that are sure to come. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/are-we-not-merciful http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/are-we-not-merciful.mp3 Sun, 03 Sep 2006 21:07:57 CST Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World mercy,dignity,imago_dei,faith,promises,repentance 39:20 The world honors those who think they have it all together. Jesus blesses those who hunger and thirst for righteousness- they will be filled, or satisfied. Now we seek to be just people building a just community as we await the consummation of our salvation in a just world when Jesus returns. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/satisfaction-guaranteed http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/satisfaction-guaranteed.mp3 Sun, 27 Aug 2006 21:00:02 CST Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World imputed_righteousness,social_justice,glorification,repentance,evangelism,prayer 34:17 Worldly people demand their way by making you feel miserable or powerplays. Or they are doormats. But the kingdom and its citizens are marked by meekness: strength under control, that doesn't demand its way but waits for God to act. While we wait, we put our sinful desires to death by the power of the Spirit. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/doormats-hissy-fits--power-plays http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/doormats-hissy-fits--power-plays.mp3 Sun, 30 Jul 2006 20:49:37 CST Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World meekness,strength,inheritance,mortification_of_sin,spirit 35:56 Jesus will comfort those who are broken by the world and their own sin. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/when-you-cant-shake-it-off http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/when-you-cant-shake-it-off.mp3 Sun, 23 Jul 2006 20:39:10 CST Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World grieving,mourning,brokenness,comfort,consolation,kingdom 34:38 The priorities of the kingdom are different from those in an upside-down world. Jesus honors spiritual poverty, but the world honors self-reliance. God is glorified when we trust Him for all He requires of us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/down--out-in-the-kingdom-of-god http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/down--out-in-the-kingdom-of-god.mp3 Sun, 16 Jul 2006 20:29:36 CST Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World spiritual_poverty,blessing,kingdom,citizenship,prayer,mediation 39:52 There is a big shift going on in how we view evangelism. Jesus teaches us to "fish for men". Obeying Jesus is costly, but if we rethink how we do this by repenting of all that keeps us from local mission, recognize our cultural context, the personal context & live an authentic life of faith, we will see people coming to faith in Christ. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/go-fishing-rethinking-mission http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/go-fishing-rethinking-mission.mp3 Sun, 09 Jul 2006 19:18:39 CST Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World mission,repentance,cultural_context,accomodation,obedience 39:06 After His temptation, Jesus began to proclaim that the Kingdom was here- in Him. Jesus rescues us from the kingdom of darkness to take part in the Kingdom of light by grace. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/who-needs-a-savior http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/who-needs-a-savior.mp3 Sun, 02 Jul 2006 19:07:45 CST Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World savior,abrahamic_promise,kingdom 33:39 Just about all of us follow someone- allowing their life to shape ours. Jesus is the only one worth following. He was tried and tested by the devil in the wilderness, but fully obeyed to become the source of grace for us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/cornerstone-community-church/why-follow-jesus http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/120/why-follow-jesus.mp3 Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:20:17 CST Steve Cavallaro Following Jesus in an Upside-Down World temptation,obedience,grace,god's_word,shortcuts 40:24