1 Kings 16:8-28

We see in 1 Kings 16:8-28 the end that comes when we are bored with God’s plan for our life and pursue our own pleasures. The three wicked kings spoken of in this passage meet sorry ends, so that even if their life‘s accomplishments may impress others, the final commentary on their life says otherwise.

Listen Online: 1 Kings 16:8-28

Read Online: 1 Kings 16:8-28

1 Kings 15:9-24

We at last meet a good king. Asa, King of Judah, changes the course of idolatry set by his father Rehoboam and grandfather, Solomon. In our passage this morning, 1 Kings 15:9-24, we are reminded that by God’s grace lives are changed and the sins of the previous generation need not be replicated in one’s own.

Listen Online: 1 Kings 15:9-24

Read Online: 1 Kings 15:9-24

John 4:31-37, Matthew 9:35-38 - The Harvest

Rev. Ted Powers shares a message on The Harvest. Ted is a seasoned church planter and pastor, having previously planted and pastored a church in the Chicago area. Since 2002 Ted has been the national Church Planting Coordinator for Mission to North America (MNA) where he spends most of his time in the areas of church planter vision-building, prayer mobilization, assessment, strategic planning, recruiting, training, and mentoring.


Listen Online: John 4:31-37, Matthew 9:35-38

Read Online: John 4:31-37

Read Online: Matthew 9:35-38

Psalm 51 - Confessions of a Kingaholic

Mike Wenzler, recently licensed candidate for ordination in the PCA, will walk us through Psalm 51.

Listen Online: Psalm 51

Read Online: Psalm 51

1 Kings 14:1-20

In this message, we are reminded that our attempts at deceiving God will fail. In 1 Kings 14:1-20 judgment against Jeroboam is announced, and that verdict is carried out on his descendants and the nation of Israel. The acts of the one who represents the many reminds us of the bad news in the fall, but the good news of Jesus Christ who brings good to His people.

Listen Online: 1 Kings 14:1-20

Read Online: 1 Kings 14:1-20

1 Kings 13:11-34

We look at 1 Kings 13:11-34 where we are confronted with disobedience by all involved: an old prophet who lies when claiming God’s revelation, a Judean prophet who does not follow through on God’s command and even a lion who kills but does not consume his prey. This very odd and little known story serves to illustrate how often we ignore God’s commands, thus showing our need of a savior.

Listen Online: 1 Kings 13:11-34

Read Online: 1 Kings 13:11-34

1 Kings 12:25-13:10 - Idols That Manipulate

In this message, we return to 1 Kings 12:25-13:10 where Jeroboam seeks to maintain control of the northern kingdom. This is not merely ancient history of deviant idolatry, but gives us a glimpse into our hearts and the extent we will go to ensure our grasp on power over others. There remains, however, the promise of the restorative power of the gospel of grace.

Listen Online: 1 Kings 12:25-13:10

Read Online: 1 Kings 12:25-13:10

John 20:1-18

On this Sunday, we celebrate our risen Savior, Jesus Christ, as we hear from John 20:1-18. The account of the empty tomb and Jesus’ gentle words of acceptance spoken to Mary comforts us. As God the Father raised His Son from the dead, He pours out His affection on us, pursuing us as His children.


Listen Online: John 20:1-18

Read Online: John 20:1-18

1 Kings 12:1-24 - Sacrificial Leadership

1 Kings 12:1-24 portrays a bold reversal to Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. As Solomon’s son Rehoboam is confronted with the option of serving or being served and Jeroboam leads the people in rejecting the promise God had made to His people, we too are faced with what it means that Christ came not to be served, but to serve.

Listen Online: 1 Kings 12:1-24

Read Online: 1 Kings 12:1-24

Galatians 6:11-15 - The Cross of Christ

We hear the concluding words of the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Galatians, paying special attention to his summary statement concerning the cross of Jesus Christ, and how the lives of Christians should be affected by it.

We welcome this morning Jay Nelson to our pulpit as Chris is out of town. Jay, his wife Vicki, and their children Megan and Joel came to Cornerstone in 2002, and Jay has served as a ruling elder on the Session since 2004.

Listen Online: Galatians 6:11-15

Read Online: Galatians 6:11-15

1 Kings 11:9-25

In this message, we see God’s response to false worship in 1 Kings 11:9-25. As Solomon has turned from God to go after other gods, so God tears the kingdom from Solomon and gives it to his servant. While the nation will endure and God’s promises will not end, the resultant discipline will be seen first in foreign adversaries rising up to challenge God’s people.

Listen Online: 1 Kings 11:9-25

Read Online: 1 Kings 11:9-25

1 Kings 11:1-8 - Idols of the Heart

The downward spiral of Israel’s kings begins. In 1 Kings 11:1-8, the scene shifts from Solomon’s wisdom and great works for God to his insatiable appetite for acquiring wives from the surrounding nations. In his many marriages he soon turned his heart to worship the gods of his wives, breaking his covenant with the Lord God of Israel.

Listen Online: 1 Kings 11:1-8

Read Online: 1 Kings 11:1-8