Sermons from Cornerstone Church, a thriving congregation of the PCA nestled in the expanding Milwaukee suburb of Delafield. Cornerstone's vision is to impact the western suburbs for Christ by calling them to Realize their need for Christ, to Respond to God's call in worship, and to Relate the message of the gospel by Reaching out to Others.
Monday, September 26, 2011
2 Samuel 16:1-14
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.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
2 Samuel 15
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.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
2 Samuel 14
In this sermon, we see the continued downward spiral of David and his reign as the royal family refuses to own their own failures by manipulating one another to create an aura of reconciliation. 2 Samuel 14 is an eerie reminder of the games all families may play.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Mark 10:13-16
Looking at a passage where the disciples devalued children and where Jesus rebukes the disciples. He reminds them of the value of children in the kingdom of God and in the covenant community. He uses a childlike faith as an example of the faith we should all have.
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