One of the first things you’ll notice in your Bible is that it has two Testaments—but what’s the difference in the two? What changed when Jesus came? Do Christians still follow Old Testament laws? Does the Old Testament matter anymore? We need to unpack covenant and fulfillment—and how Jesus doesn’t erase the story of Israel but brings it to completion.

We say we love God—but who exactly is God? Christians believe in one God who exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—a mystery that’s often confusing but incredibly powerful. Are they separate? Do they have different roles? And how does the Trinity play out in everyday faith? We all want to better love our God, and we do that by better understanding our God.

We say we love God—but who exactly is God? Christians believe in one God who exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—a mystery that’s often confusing but incredibly powerful. Are they separate? Do they have different roles? And how does the Trinity play out in everyday faith? We all want to better love our God, and we do that by better understanding our God.

It’s the issue we all need to deal with—sin. And yet? Few of us really understand what it is or what it does to us. Is sin just breaking rules or is it deeper than that? How does it shape our hearts? If I’m struggling—am I condemned? Few areas have more misunderstandings than sin. It’s time to see sin and its effects for what they are—and see the hope we have in Jesus.

It’s the book behind it all! So what is it that makes the Bible trustworthy? What does it really mean when we call it “God’s Word?” How do we read it responsibly without twisting it or taking it out of context? We’re diving into Scripture to see how it was formed, why it matters, and how to study it in a way that leads to transformation—not just information.

Cornerstone Church exists to help people find the Father, a family, and a fulfilling future. This sermon was preached at Cornerstone Church located in Akron, OH on June 6, 2026.

In a culture obsessed with control, influence, and being right, Jesus redefines what power actually looks like. Instead of lording authority over others, He calls His followers to a posture of humility and service. This message confronts our tendency to control people, win arguments, and assert dominance—and invites us into the upside-down Kingdom where true power is expressed through surrender, love, and servanthood.

Jesus’ words in Matthew 7 cut straight to the heart of our tendency to judge others while ignoring our own brokenness. Before we speak into someone else’s life, we are called to examine ourselves. This message challenges the culture of criticism and outrage by calling us to personal responsibility, humility, and discernment—learning when to speak, when to stay silent, and how to correct others with wisdom and grace only after dealing with our own “plank.”

In a culture fueled by outrage, offense has become a way of life—but not for followers of Jesus. At Cornerstone, we believe we can be deeply convicted without being easily offended. People may misunderstand us, disagree with us, or even mock us, and that’s OK. Jesus has shown the Church a better way marked by humility, patience, and resilient love.

We have a guiding mindset at Cornerstone: “Is Jesus at the center?” We believe Christ is the fullest revelation of God—which means our theology, worship, mission, and relationships all orbit around Him. Churches lose their way whenever Jesus is replaced with preferences, personalities, or agendas. But when Christ is central—everything else finds its proper place.