Cornerstone Chapel - Audio Podcast

An in-depth study of Hebrews 1:1-14.

Does God still speak to us? Why does it seem like God spoke audibly to people in the Bible but not to us? Why can’t I hear Him speak to me? In today’s Bible study, Pastor Austin unpacks these questions in a message entitled “What Turns Down the Volume of God’s Voice?"

An in-depth study of Ezra 8-10.

The Bible teaches that, at any moment, God could sound a “trumpet” and physically snatch Christians from the earth just prior to the tribulation. This is known as “the rapture.” The Bible teaches that the first phase of the second coming of Christ is when He comes in the clouds to gather Christians from the earth. There is a generation that will not experience death but will be snatched up to be with Jesus forever. Are you ready for the rapture? Find out in today’s teaching how you can be ready!

An in-depth study of Ezra 7.

How much do you love people who don’t know Jesus? Because Jesus is coming again, our hearts should break for people who are not ready. In the closing verses of 1 Thessalonians 3, Paul prayed that our love would “increase” and “abound” for one another and for all as we wait for the second coming of Christ. Follow along as Pastor Gary explains four practical ways to demonstrate God’s love to others.

An in-depth study of Ezra 5-6.

Sen. Josh Hawley, U.S. senator from Missouri, shares God’s Word today from Acts 13. He challenges us to be “set apart” for God, and to be His ambassadors in every aspect of life and culture. Sen. Hawley brought an encouraging word to remind us that God has a “calling” for each of us—to fulfill God’s purposes for our lives.

An in-depth study of Ezra 4-5.

A lot of people believe there is a god. The important question we must ask ourselves is which God? Join Dr. Erwin Lutzer walks through 1 Kings 18:20-40 to help us rebuild the Altar of the Lord in our hearts and teaches us the power of prayer.

An in-depth study of Ezra 2-3

Jesus is coming again, and Paul gives us three reasons to rejoice at His second coming: hope, joy, and a crown! In today’s teaching, Pastor Gary unpacks these three reasons to rejoice and reminds us to keep our gaze heavenward as we wait for the glorious return of our Lord.

An in-depth study of Ezra 1.

The book of 1 Thessalonians deals with a major theme: the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Each chapter ends with an aspect of the Lord’s return and, in this five-part series, discusses how we should all be living in the constant expectation of the imminent return of the Lord. In today’s teaching, Pastor Gary expounds on 1 Thessalonians 1:10 and how we will be “delivered . . . from the wrath to come” (KJV).

An in-depth study of 2 Chronicles 35-36.

A Christian’s conduct and speech have a direct impact on non-believers who are watching and listening. How well do we reflect Christ? How much does our witness draw people to Jesus? In today’s teaching, Pastor Gary highlights some of Paul’s closing remarks to the church in Colosse that challenge us about how to witness to non-believers.

An in-depth study of 2 Chronicles 34.

Slavery has unfortunately been common in many civilizations, including the Roman Empire during the first century A.D. But Paul gave instructions to both slaves and masters, elevating “bondservants” to equal status within the body of Christ. Then he used the same term “bondservant” to describe himself in his relationship with Jesus. The Bible encourages all of us to understand what it means to live a surrendered life to Jesus, our Master. Join Pastor Gary as he shares the historical and practical application of what it means to be a “bondservant of Jesus Christ.”

An in-depth study of 2 Chronicles 33:1-34:7.

Marriage was ordained by God between one man and one woman. But if God ordained marriage, why does it seem so difficult at times? In today's teaching, Pastor Gary offers two primary reasons for that and gives an overview of God’s view on marriage and divorce. Marriage is a beautiful union, ordained by God, but not without its challenges and heartache. Join today’s teaching for an encouraging and challenging message.

An in-depth study of 2 Chronicles 31:4-32:33

One of the most commonly asked questions is, “What is God’s will for my life?” In today’s study, Pastor Gary shares four principles for discerning God’s will. If you are facing a major challenge for which you need God’s wisdom and direction, this teaching is for you!

The Helms Triplets went from ordinary teens to nearly 1 million Instagram followers by boldly sharing Jesus online. Pastor Gary sits down with them to hear how it started, what it’s really like, and how God is using social media to reach their generation.

Although we exist on the horizontal (earth), the Bible encourages us to have our minds set on the vertical (heaven). Believers in Jesus are called to have an eternal perspective: to “put off” the old, sinful ways and to “put on” the new, godly traits of Christ. Among all the godly traits Paul tells us to “put on,” there is one trait that we are told to do as Christ has done for us. Pastor Gary shares about this one trait—among the other lessons of Colossians 3—in today’s study titled, “Vertical Living in a Horizontal World.”

An in-depth study of 2 Chronicles 30:1-31:7.

There were three issues that plagued the church in Colosse that Paul addressed in Colossians 2: Judgmentalism, Hyper-Spiritualism, and Legalism. Pastor Gary defines these things and then challenges us to make sure these issues don’t define us or the church today.

An in-depth study of 2 Chronicles 29.

Repent! This is a word many of us are familiar with but few of us understand how it applies to our lives. In today’s message, Pastor Austin unpacks four common questions about repentance: What is repentance? What happens to one who resists repentance? What leads us to repentance? What are the results of repentance? Join us today to learn more.

An in-depth study of 2 Chronicles 27-28.

What does a healthy, Christ-centered church really look like? In this message from Acts 2, Pastor Andy Wagner explores how the early church devoted themselves to God’s Word, fellowship, communion, and prayer—and how those same disciplines help us grow spiritually, overcome life’s challenges, and become more like Jesus.

What does the Bible say about happiness? Is true joy found in success, money, relationships, or something deeper? Pastor Brian walks through Matthew 5 to help us find the answer.

Join us in celebrating America's 250th Anniversary with Eric Metaxes as he walks through the history of the American Revolution and how God was at the center of it all.

It’s not important how well you start but how well you finish. Uzziah, the second longest reigning king in Judah’s history, started well but had a very tragic end to his life. Let's learn from Uzziah’s failure and finish well to the glory of God.

We are living in strange, exciting times before the second coming of Christ. In recent years, the UFO/alien phenomena have been on news headlines everywhere like never before and disclosure is happening. The Apostle Paul mentions in 2 Thessalonians 2 that lawlessness is already at work secretly behind the scenes. The Apostle John tells us in 1 John 4 that we as believers are to test spirits to see if they are of God or not. Could all this be connected as we get closer to the return of Jesus Christ? The believer needs to be equipped with God’s Word and seek discernment from Him to know what is the spirit of truth verses the spirit of deception.

King Amaziah was considered a man who did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but not wholeheartedly. This half-hearted devotion would lead to the sad end of the life and reign of Amaziah. Let’s learn from his failures and be people who wholeheartedly follow after Jesus.

In John 3, Jesus has an encounter with an influential, religious elite named Nicodemus. Nicodemus represents many of us today - religious, influential, educated, and yet all of this is still not enough to be right with God and see the kingdom of God. Jesus is clear that one must be born again. What does it mean to be born again? Join us today to learn more.

An in-depth study of 2 Chronicles 23-24.

No person, possession, career, talent, spouse or anything is this world can complete us except Jesus. He is the only one who can fulfill the deepest longings of our soul. As Paul wrote in Colossians 2:10, “You are complete in Christ.” Join Pastor Gary for today’s study about how Jesus completes us.

An in-depth study of 2 Chronicles 20:21-22:12.

Our world is influenced by what Paul calls “the traditions of men” and “the basic principles of this world” that are often contrary to Scripture. The worldly influence threatens a person’s walk with Christ, and more broadly, the Church itself. What were the things of Paul’s day that he was warning the church at Colosse about, and how does this translate to what threatens the Church today? Pastor Gary mentions the cultural issues, but focuses primarily on the worldly philosophies and aberrant doctrines that have slipped into the Church.

An in-depth study of 2 Chronicles 18:28-20:21.

Everyone is touched by suffering to some degree at some point in their lives. It is the natural result of living in a sin-filled world with pain and sorrow. Some even question the God's existence or goodness because they wonder how a good God could allow such pain and suffering in the world. Pastor Gary addresses these questions and offers encouragement in today’s message to those who are suffering.

An in-depth study of 2 Chronicles 17-18.

Ever since the fall of man (when man sinned against God) in the Garden of Eden, mankind has been estranged from God. But what was broken by man in the Garden was reconciled by God on the cross! God pursued us to restore that relationship through the sacrifice of Jesus. He invites us to be reconciled to Him and then to spread the message of reconciliation to others. What does all this mean? Find out in today’s study with Pastor Gary Hamrick.

An in-depth study of 2 Chronicles 15-16.

250 years ago, the Continental Congress called the 13 colonies to “prayer, fasting, and humiliation” just weeks prior to the Revolutionary War. Today, on that anniversary, Pastor Gary reminds us of America’s Christian heritage and encourages us to stand firm in our faith and to maintain those Christian principles.

An in-depth study of 2 Chronicles 12-14.

There are many thoughts and perceptions about who Jesus is. Different people believe different things about Him. Each world religion presents Him differently. But what does the Bible say? Who is Jesus according to Scripture? In today’s study, Pastor Gary contrasts Jesus with other religions and shares five points about the true identity of Jesus from Colossians 1:15–18.

An in-depth study of 2 Chronicles 9:13-11:23.

An in-depth study of 2 Chronicles 6:22-7:22.