Author Archive: Cornerstone Church
July 2: “American Idols: Mammon” (Luke 19:1-10)
Zacchaeus was someone who served Mammon. He was the chief tax collector who was greedy for money. But he sought Jesus because he knew that he was spiritually bankrupt. When Zacchaeus experienced the grace of Jesus, it changed his attitude toward wealth. Zacchaeus wanted to use his money to please Jesus. How will you respond […]
Continue readingJune 25: “The Root of All Sins” (Romans 1:18-25)
Jewish philosophers thought that the central principle of the Bible is the rejection of idolatry. Idolatry is worshiping created things rather than the Creator. Why is the Bible so opposed to idolatry? It’s because idolatry is the root of all sins. The root of all sins is a darkened heart that treasures what God made […]
Continue readingJune 11: “Praise God at All Times” (Psalm 34)
When David is delivered from Abimelech, he sings Psalm 34. David gives praise to God for God’s deliverance, protection, provision, and nearness. David also tells us how we are to respond to God’s goodness. We are to fear the Lord, take refuge in the Lord, and praise the Lord at all times.
Continue readingJune 4: “A Song in the Night” (Psalm 42)
It is normal for God’s people to experience hopelessness in life. It should be normal for Christians to share such experiences with other Christians. Moreover, we can bring our hopelessness to God. When we sing of God’s love, we are enabled to pray. And through prayer, we can receive hope from God. And real hope […]
Continue readingMay 28: “See What God Has Done for Us!” (Psalm 66)
The author of Psalm 66 praises God for what God has done for Israel and for himself. God delivered Israel from slavery and the Psalmist from his trouble. When God answers prayers, life begins anew. When our prayers are answered, we experience our little Easter. Today is Pentecost Sunday. Filled with the Spirit, the disciples […]
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