The book of Numbers is the true story of God's chosen people trying to survive in one of the most hostile environments on earth. It's also the story of our lives.

The Old Testament book of Numbers is the historic saga of Israel's wanderings through the desert on their way to the Promised Land. It has implications for us as we face the trying times of our lives.

What happens when a community is infused with the love of God?

All Christians are part of the royal priesthood. That means they and their jobs are just as important in God's economy as pastors and missionaries.

In this last book of the Bible we find descriptions of God's throne not found anywhere else.

What will life in eternity be like? The final two chapters in the Bible give us some clues.

What will life be like in the new heaven and new earth?

Jesus' resurrection from the dead stands alone in history; after 3 days He arose in a glorified body, victorious over death.

What happens at the end of the Millennial reign of Christ reinforces the disturbing defect in humanity that was revealed when Jesus entered the city on the first Palm Sunday.

The Millennium is a biblical theme that describes a golden age on earth, when Jesus will rule as King and God's purposes will be perfectly done on earth as it is in heaven.

What does a believer do when the kingdoms of this world collide with the Kingdom of God?

The Kingdom of God is constantly under siege and in conflict with the kingdoms of Satan and this present world.

Kingdom facts would be unknown to us by human reasoning; but thanks to what God has revealed in His Word, we are privy to the most incredible and significant mystery ever.

In these last days, God is completing the work of His kingdom.

Jesus' parables teach us what is ultimately valuable and what is ultimately worthless and useless

Jesus taught that there are mysteries we need to know about the invisible and everlasting Kingdom of God.

A late-night meeting between Jesus and a Jewish leader provoked the most essential issues crucial to understanding about how one enters God's kingdom.

What does it mean when our prayers seem to go unanswered and it doesn't feel like God is listening? (NO OUTLINE OR HOMEWORK AVAILABLE THIS WEEK)

The most important and determinative thing about each of us is our understanding of God...and the most important question anyone can ask is, "Who is God?"

Jesus taught His disciples to pray, "your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." What did He mean by "kingdom"?

Worship is a full-time activity, not limited to church services and/or music.

The romanticized "fairy tale" depiction of the birth of the baby Jesus in a stable in Bethlehem doesn't begin to tell the real story of God's Son's descent into our world...and why.

Joseph's great story is far more than ancient history. It is a faded picture of the coming of a Savior.

Joseph's father, Jacob, prepared his family for his death by passing them his legacy.

God used Joseph - a man of immense wisdom, solid integrity and innovative creativity - to lead the civilization of Egypt and surrounding nations back from the brink of starvation.

Life is rarely a simple choice between what is clearly right and what is clearly wrong. Joseph's leadership is a model of how to handle situations that defy clarity.

When Joseph call his family together, the unexpected moment was filled with powerful drama that looks forward to the most phenomenal family reunion imaginable.

Where is God when evil seems to get the upper hand? The story of Joseph, as he revealed himself to his brothers after being presumed dead for 20 years, gives perspective to this troubling question.

What made Joseph such a great man and great leader in God's eyes? He trusted God through a troubled life and demonstrated tremendous grace towards those who had sinned against him.

In order to treat others with compassion, we must first experience forgiveness from God and be able to forgive ourselves.

One of the most dramatic and emotional moments in ancient history is that of the reunion of Joseph with his family.

Despite many reasons for trusting God in the face of crisis, Jacob showed astonishing lack of faith. Facing difficult circumstances is best done with God's keys to success.

Like ancient seeds that come to life, a list hidden deep inside Joseph's brothers' memories come to life in a dramatic moment filled with as much suspense as any great novel.

In all of recorded history, there is not a rags to riches story more impressive than the meteoric rise of Joseph in ancient Egypt.

Life is not fair! So what should you do when unfairness and unexplained tragedy hits your life like a freight train in the night?

Is God wise? If so, why does He seem to make poor decisions on our behalf? There are times when we don’t know what God is doing in our lives, but we need to trust that God will turn our tragedies into His triumphs.

One of the positive benefits of studying Bible characters like Joseph is learning how to avoid destructive sins so when they come to us, we can respond positively.

We can find hope in the Bible for even the messiest of family situations by looking at how God worked out His sovereign plan, despite man's failures.

What kept Joseph from cracking under the pressure of the ups and downs of his turbulent life? Joseph knew God, trusted God, and hoped in God with amazing tenacity and grace.

God has given Christians the Holy Spirit to guide us and bring us home safely to heaven.

Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, God in His grace has gifted every believer with spiritual gifts to empower them to serve Him and others effectively

Jesus promised that those who believe in Him would experience a river of living water flowing within them...He was speaking of the Holy Spirit.

Until we experience the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we remain spiritually thirsty, morally polluted and dissatisfied.

In the middle of our quest for inner peace, life purpose, and overcoming power, Jesus promised a presence that would never leave.

Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as a well He releases within us.

The Jewish feasts are God’s forecast of the overall message of the Bible and God’s Plan for the redemption of mankind. Today we will look at the seventh and final feast and see how it corresponds to heaven.

Sin is not just about behavior; it is a manifestation of deeper issues. Jesus made it possible for us to have a relationship with Him that meets all our needs.

The seven Jewish Feasts give us the outline of God's plan to redeem mankind. This message is about the Day of Atonement and the Second Coming.

The purpose of the book of Proverbs is to pass along what it means to be a man by sharing godly wisdom from father to son.

The Jewish Feasts are God's forecast of the overall message of the Bible.

When encountering hard times and painful experiences in our lives, principles in 1 Peter put them in the perspective of God's work in us.

The Jewish feasts are God's forecast of the overall message of the Bible.

The movement called the Church was birthed at Pentecost and differs greatly from an institution.

The day of Pentecost marked a watershed in God's plan for the redemption of lost humanity.

What is the meaning of the "Ascension of Jesus"? Why is it important today?

Jesus' revelation of the Great Commission was the second of 5 events in the 50 days following His death at Passover that mark the greatest era in human history.

If, after the Resurrection, the work of redemption was done...why didn't Jesus just go immediately back to Heaven?

Easter cuts through the fog of human uncertainty, global problems and individual suffering to offer hope that cannot be diminished by any circumstance or complexity.

Pastor Jerry and Dr Larry Acosta report on their ministry trip to Ethiopia

a Seder presentation

7 prayer connection breakers that hinder our prayer life, and where to start to break through them

Peter's experience of walking on the water to Jesus is an illustration that life is to be lived by faith.

The blindness of unbelief that became the sight of faith is the account of Thomas after the resurrection.

Parenting children well and then letting them go is one of life's most important challenges. How can parents let go and entrust their children to God?

Noah is an example of faith doing what seems illogical to the world but is critical for spiritual survival.

We can learn much from King Jehoshaphat, who discovered the answer to victory over odds stacked against him.

The biblical story of the Prodigal has many more layers than we often recognize. Pastor Dave Stewart challenges us with a unique perspective.

We can learn how to face our critics and challenges by looking at the life of Nehemiah, who survived his and finished his God-given challenge.

What's a Bible-believing Christian in a crumbling society to do when the surrounding culture mocks our values, rejects God's redemptive solution, and presents itself as the only road to progress?

Bible characters proved that trusting God in the face of fiery trials produces wonderful benefits. Job is the greatest example of loss and amazing response to suffering.

If God were asking you to set some goals that will improve your life for the coming year, what would they be?

This Christmas, look past the cultural wrapping paper that hides Jesus Christ, the real Gift.

Mary's story declares that nothing is impossible with God and provides lessons we can learn about God's expectations of us.

Are you content to play with the box, as a toddler would with a Christmas gift, while the real gift goes unnoticed? God's perfect Gift of His Son awaits our attention.

Simeon's song gave testimony to the fact that the baby Jesus was truly the promised Messiah.

The sting of injustice is one of the most confusing and common struggles facing every believer.

Every time we participate in the Lord's Supper, we are preaching a silent but authoritative message about Christ's death and His second coming.

What was the greatest risk ever taken? How do you fit into God's plan to save the lost?

What does Jesus expect of His followers? God calls us to humble service.

Facing challenges in life we either survive and grow through them or end up a disaster. The key to spiritual survival is to be properly equipped.

LOVE GOD is the first priority in Cornerstone's mission.

The familiar story of the prodigal son and his bitter older brother is a case study about the immensity of God's love that can't be lost OR earned.

Of all the questions God has asked that reveal important insights about Himself, the human heart and human condition, what His Son, Jesus, asked of His Father as He hung on the cross is the most significant question ever asked.

In John 4 Jesus gave us His most intensive teaching on worship because nowhere else in the Bible does the word "worship" appear nine times in four verses.

For any and all who have ever felt the creeping tightness called anxiety, Jesus tells how not to worry.

The feeding of the 5000 is the one miraculous story that all four gospels record. Why does this one stand out? What are the lessons for your life?

Following the Resurrection, Jesus prepared His disciples with powerful lessons about following a living Savior.

Mrs Zebedee asked that her sons be seated on the right and left of heaven's throne. Jesus' probing question in response challenges our thinking about greatness.

We know how dangerous it can be when people fall asleep on the job, but nothing comes close to the significance of the moment when Jesus asked His disciples,"Why are you sleeping?"

"What do you want Me to do for you?" Jesus' question sounds too good to be true. Is it? To what does it apply? Can I believe it?

In the midst of the exciting atmosphere that surrounded Him as He administered His healing touch, Jesus had harsh words for hypocrites.

The answers to two probing questions asked by Jesus in Mark 8 have life and death consequences.

How Jesus addressed a woman caught in a sex scandal, her accusers, and the watching crowd reveals His saving mission for all sinners.

How often does ingratitude creep into our lives? How does God view the matter?

Jesus confronted His disciples with the most important issue they would face. After spending three years with them, making bold statements about His identity and authority, the time had come to believe or deny His teachings.

When faced with the severity of the Sovereignty of God we can respond in one of two ways: either live life from our own limited perspective and selfishness, or live it in the wake of understanding that He constantly deserves to be worshiped, glorified, and exalted.

The danger of losing God's blessing is not found in the media or pop culture; it is in the church. Isaiah received a vision and a question from God that challenges us today.

The process that Moses experienced before finally accepting God's call to service illustrates for us how God calls and equips His people to be His instruments - even in today's world.

No father greater than Abraham can be found in history - but he didn't start out that way. It all began when God called Abraham and made three promises to him.

Adam & Eve had big dreams when Cain was born, that he would leave an indelible mark on the world. He did; but it was a heartbreaking and earth-shaking one.