Cornerstone Chapel - Young Adults Ministry Podcast

Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a mustard seed to describe the influences that will attempt to corrupt the church from without. In today’s Bible study, Pastor Austin discusses the importance of developing discernment in our lives to avoid falling prey to unbiblical influences and teachings.

Matthew uses the phrase “Kingdom of Heaven” more than 30 times in his Gospel. In Matthew 13, Jesus uses six parables to illustrate this Kingdom – describing it as both a real, physical place but also spiritual; where God’s rulership reigns in the hearts of individuals. In today’s Bible study, Pastor Austin starts with the first of the six parables; specifically focusing on Satan’s role in opposition to this Kingdom.

How should Christians deal with feeling tired and weary? We look into Elijah’s experience of discouragement in 1 Kings 19, and how the Lord encouraged Elijah in that season of life.

God’s calling looks different and is unique for each individual, but there are some principles concerning the call of God that can apply to all of us no matter where or what He calls you to. Turn to Acts 16 with us to see the call of God upon Paul’s life and how his story can apply to your situation today.

David provides for us several valuable principles for the Christian to live by. These eight principles are especially useful for us as young adults to apply to our daily lives. Open your Bible to Psalm 16 to dive deeper with us.

As a car mechanic realigns the tires on a car when gotten out of balance, so it is necessary in the Christian life to realign our hearts and minds spiritually so that we don’t drift from the Lord. But why do we have the tendency to drift? And how can we anchor our faith firm in the Lord once again? Join us in Hebrews chapter 2 to learn more.

A common question we often ask is "How do I know what God’s will is for my life?" Did you know the New Testament specifically answers that question in 4 different verses? What does all this have to do with the Thanksgiving season? Join us to find out.

The psalmist refers refers to a period in Israel’s history where the Lord refined His people through intense trials, testing and difficulty. Why does God test us? Is every difficulty we face a test from God? What can we learn from the difficulty and discomfort we experience? Join us in Psalm 66 to learn about the refining process that the Lord takes us through.

In today’s message, Pastor Austin covers the last eight of the spiritual gifts: Serving, Encouraging, Giving, Leadership, Mercy, Evangelism, Pastoring, and Hospitality.

In today’s message, Pastor Austin presents three helpful questions that one can ask his or herself in order to better understand their spiritual gift(s), and expounds upon the gifts of discernment, tongues, apostleship, teaching, helps, and administration.

In today’s message, Pastor Austin addresses the common question regarding the availability of the gifts today and expounds upon the gifts of wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, and prophecy.

We’ve all been on various teams: sports teams, marching band, military, school projects. The key when you’re on any team is to determine what your position, role, or responsibilities are. If you’re a Christian, you’re on Team Jesus, and the Bible says that the Holy Spirit then determines which spiritual gifts to give followers of Jesus to be most effective for His Kingdom. In 1 Corinthians 12-14, Paul dives into what these various gifts are, but he spends all of chapter 13 reminding the believers about the true purpose and proper practice of the spiritual gifts.

According to a study by the Barna Research Group, 58% of self-described “Christians” think of the Holy Spirit as a “symbol of God’s power or presence but not a living entity”. The Holy Spirit can often be a controversial topic in the church. Some spheres of the church seldom talk about the Holy Spirit because it makes them feel uncomfortable; while other spheres of the church put an unhealthy emphasis on the Holy Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit. In today’s message, Pastor Austin addresses who the Holy Spirit it, what His purpose is in our lives, and how we can be filled with His power.

Luke 24 is often seen as a model of the journey that Jesus makes with many of us today. Two followers of Jesus don’t even recognize their risen Lord as they walk along the road and have conversation with Him. Suddenly, their eyes are opened, and their deep discouragement turns into passion. Similarly, as followers of Jesus, we all at times will experience discouragement and apathy in our own walks with the Lord. What is the remedy to discouragement and spiritual blindness in the life of the believer? Join our Bible study today to find out.

When we study the holiness of God is should create a response in our hearts and lives. Isaiah responded and was never the same. Join guest speaker Pastor Barrett Phillips as we study together from Isaiah 6 and learn how there is no one like our God.

When studying Peter’s life, we often only talk about his denial of Jesus. But what other stories can we glean from? When you look at the bigger picture of his life, you’ll find an incredible lesson of Jesus’ forgiveness, restoration, and calling.

The writer of Psalm 91, believed to be Moses, emphasizes the importance of dwelling in the Lord. What does it mean to dwell in God? What are the benefits and blessings for the one who dwells in Him? Join our Bible study in Psalm 91 today.

Other than Jesus Christ, the prophet Elisha performed more miracles than anyone in the entire Bible. In 2 Kings 4, Elisha performs two miracles by the hand of God for two different women going through two different situations. One woman is desperate for a miracle, and the other is too afraid to ask for one. However, whether we are in desperate need or quietly content, God knows the desires of our hearts and loves to “wow” us with His miraculous grace. Join our Bible study today in 2 Kings 4.

The Kingdom of Israel is divided, and the leader of Judah, King Jehoshaphat, is terrified by the news he just received regarding a triple-threat alliance of foreign enemies marching against Jerusalem. There are three things King Jehoshaphat does in the midst of his fear and the impending battle. These same three things are beneficial for the Christian to learn and apply to the different “battles” we face in life.

The year is roughly 1,043 B.C. during the time of the judges in Israel. The Israelites have now rejected Samuel the prophet due to his old age, and they request a King to rule over them. Although an earthly king was not what was best for them, God gave them what they wished for. Why would God allow them to have that which wasn’t best for them? Have you considered that sometimes God does the same with us? Join our study in 1 Samuel 8 as Pastor Austin discuss topics such as rejection, identity, fulfillment and purpose.