As believers, how are we to think about ourselves? As sinners or saints? Dr. Mike Kruger with some helpful thoughts on this question; and how this question affects the Christian life: http://michaeljkruger.com/saint-or-sinner-rethinking-the-language-of-our-christian-identity/
Is there anything in a name?
Kevin DeYoung with some good words on why it is significant that followers of Christ are called ‘Christians.’ http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevindeyoung/2013/07/12/do-not-lose-this-term-christian/
New Location!!
Cornerstone is moving to a new location. This Sunday, July 14, we will begin worshipping at our new location, the Kids R Kids at 15230 Forest Trails Drive, Houston, 77095. It is located on Hwy 6 just south of 290, behind the Walgreens. Worship is at 11:00 … and this Sunday we will have a lunch for everyone after worship. …
Order of Worship for Sunday July 14, 2013 11:00am
Scripture Meditation “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us … For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.” Romans 5:8, 10 The Lord Calls Us to …
From the Pastor’s Desk: The Gospel
Dear Cornerstone brothers and sisters, This is an exciting week in the life of our church! This Sunday we will begin worshipping at our new location, the Kids ‘R’ Kids on Forest Trails and Hwy 6 (behind Walgreens and next to Copperfield Church). The address is 15230 Forest Trails Drive, Houston, 77095. Also, we will be enjoying a fellowship meal …
The Heart of God
Oh how full of love is the heart of God towards his people! In this devotional, Dr. David Murray gives us a wonderful picture of the heart of God: http://headhearthand.org/blog/2013/05/10/i-wish-id-died-in-your-place/
The Beauty of God
In this devotional, John Piper has some wonderful thoughts on the beauty of our Triune God: http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/how-pervasive-and-practical-is-the-beauty-of-god
Thankfulness for the Word of God
As we prepare our hearts to worship our Savior and King tomorrow, may we be ever thankful for the gift that is the English Bible. Many of our forefathers in the faith shed their blood that we might have the Bible in our native tongue. Dr. Stephen Nichols has a good summary of the history of this incredible gift of …
Order of Worship for Sunday July 8, 2013 11:00am
The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Matthew 11:28-30 * Prayer of Invocation Our Response to the Lord’s Call * Hymn of Praise # 247 “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” Confession of Faith WCF 1.3 and 4, TH, p. 848 Corporate Confession Silent Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon Ephesians 1:7 …
From the Pastor’s Desk: The Great Yom Kippur
Dear Cornerstone brothers and sisters, Happy early 4th of July! Let me encourage along two lines as we prepare to celebrate our nation’s freedom this holiday weekend. First, may we be thankful for the freedoms we enjoy each day – in particular the freedom to gather week over week to worship our Lord and King. But second, may we remember …