A Neglected Treasure

John Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress” is undoubtedly one of the greatest books ever to be written.  Both literarily and theologically, it is a masterpiece.  Sadly, this classic of Christian literature is often neglected in the church today.  John Muether has some interesting and challenging thoughts as to why this is the case: http://www.banneroftruth.org/pages/articles/article_detail.php?475

The Cross of Christ

The Cross of Christ shows us both the horror of sin and the love of Christ to sinners.  See here for some thoughts on the cross from the great Scottish theologian, Thomas Boston: http://thechristianpundit.org/2013/07/24/learning-from-the-death-of-christ/

Order of Worship for Sunday July 28, 2013 11:00am

Scripture Meditation “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Matthew 11:28-30 * Prayer of Invocation   …

From the Pastor’s Desk: Our King and Bridegroom

Dear Cornerstone brothers and sisters, In the book of Lamentations, the Lord gives us a wonderful promise: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lam 3:22-23).  Today, the Lord has new mercies for us.  Wherever you are this week, take this promise to …

The Right Books?

How do we know which books are God’s books?  Who ‘decided’ which books are in the canon?  Who ‘chose’ the canonical books?  Dr. Mike Kruger with an excellent post on this vital question: http://michaeljkruger.com/ten-basic-facts-about-the-nt-that-every-christian-should-memorize-early-christians-believed-that-canonical-books-were-self-authenticating/

Childish or Childlike?

Is our faith to be childish or childlike?  Dr. Carl Trueman with some excellent thoughts on this question: http://www.reformation21.org/articles/an-important-but-neglected-discussion.php

Shaped by our Worship

Week after week we sing the Doxology as part of our worship.  Why do we do this?  Why not spice things up a bit?  How does this aspect of our worship affect us as we worship?  Rev. Zac Hicks has some excellent thoughts on how the Doxology ‘shapes’ us: http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgcworship/2013/07/17/how-the-doxology-shapes-us/

Can Life Have Meaning Without God?

Dr. James Anderson, Professor of Philosophy and Theology at RTS-Charlotte, gives us a clear and powerful answer to this fundamental question.  Take a few moments to read his answer … and then take these truths with you to the world: http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2013/07/17/can-life-have-meaning-without-god/

Order of Worship for July 21, 2013 11:00am

Scripture Meditation “For the lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Revelation 7:17 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Isaiah 55:6-7 * Prayer of Invocation   Our …

From the Pastor’s Desk: A Distressed Man

Dear Cornerstone brothers and sisters, Christy and I want to thank you for your prayers for Hudson.  His surgery went well; and we even got to come home today!  Hudson was a brave little trooper – although he was a tad upset when he woke up from his anesthesia (that’s a little bit of an understatement :).  We are very thankful …