Cornerstone Chapel - Young Adults Ministry Podcast

Paul tells the church at Ephesus that they have 3 amazing things in Jesus. Join us in our Bible study today to explore what those 3 things are.

Paul tells the church at Ephesus that one is saved by grace through faith in the person of Jesus Christ, and we're not saved through our works. Jesus + Nothing = Everything! If this is so, what then is the purpose of good works in the life of a believer? Paul then explains that Jesus is the stone by which we are to build our lives upon. Are you building your life upon Jesus, or have you just "added" Jesus to your life? Open your Bible to Ephesians 2, and join us as we study this chapter together.

There has been this ongoing debate for a few hundred years on how to interpret God's sovereignty and man's responsibility regarding the doctrine of salvation. Is God all sovereign and man has no responsibility or will in the matter? Is man completely responsible and God has no sovereignty? Or is it somewhere that meets in the middle and the tension of which is somewhat of a mystery to us? Lets dive in to Ephesians chapter 1 and unpack this discussion together.

Is it always wrong to lie? What about little, white lies? Is it wrong to want what others have? Join our bible study as we conclude our 10 Commandments series by looking at the last 2 commandments.

Guest speaker Derek Carrier, Tight End for the Oakland Raiders, shares about his personal story and the importance of building your life upon the solid rock of Jesus Christ. Afterwards, he and Pastor Austin have a time of Q&A.

According to a recent Gallup poll, 92% of Americans think that adultery is "morally wrong." And yet, not as many people practice what they believe. How does this commandment apply to those of us who are single and not married? Besides the obvious "taking" what doesn't belong to you, have you ever considered the several ways that we "steal" from one another? Join us for our bible study as we seek to answer these questions from a biblical perspective.

I'm an adult, but still living at home - Am I still obligated to obey my parents? I didn't grow up in the best home environment concerning my parents, am I still expected to honor them? Is there a difference between murder and killing? These are some of the questions that will be answered in our bible study as we dive into commandments 5 & 6.

God reveals Himself in the Bible by more than 350 names and titles besides His proper name, Yahweh. He does this to express the vastness of His character and nature. Thus, when we misuse God's Name (or "take it in vain"), we malign, dishonor, and disrespect the character and nature of God. Pastor Austin shares three common ways we might be guilty of breaking the 3rd Commandment. In addition, we'll dig out God?s 4th Commandment and see why the Sabbath rest was implemented for our benefit and for His honor, but are we still obligated to keep the Sabbath? Join us for today's study as we grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord together.

Israel was surrounded by pagan gods of other cultures that had, unfortunately, influenced them away from the True and Living God. Today, our culture is similar - very pluralistic and polytheistic as well. We must examine our own hearts for ways that we have allowed false gods to enter in by asking ourselves: "Who or what in my life have I allowed to rule over me and sit enthroned upon the seat of my heart?"

The Ten Commandments express God's moral standard for human behavior toward God and toward others. They are not antiquated, irrelevant laws, but rather timeless, unchanging truth for every human society. Unfortunately, more and more, their guiding influence in America is being threatened in the courts and disregarded in our culture. Today begins a 6-week series on the Ten Commandments. Join Pastor Austin for this introduction from Exodus 19-20.

Did you know that God wrote a love letter to you? The Bible is filled with precious promises concerning God's thoughts for you. So often we seek to fill a hole in our heart by other means, and yet all the while, God has already expressed the fullness of His love for you that is yours to experience and enjoy if you simply receive it.

Jesus had a few things to say to the early churches after His ascension back into Heaven. The same message that was spoken to the churches of that day still rings true to us corporately as a church and individually as we strive to follow Christ. Get your Bible and dive into Revelation 3 with us as we grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord.

God called the prophet Jeremiah to call out the cities of Judah for their sin and rebellion and told Jeremiah to say everything that He would place upon his heart. Jeremiah listened to the call of God and was unwavering in his stand for truth no matter the cost. In a world that teaches that morality is subjective and truth is not absolute, we need to be people like Jeremiah who stand for what is right, regardless of the pressures we may face.

As the popular saying goes, "Imitation is the best form of flattery." Whether we realize it or not, we try and emulate and imitate the people we admire most. However, the danger is that we can often begin to emulate people's bad habits and poor character depending on the environment we choose to live in. Paul exhorts the Philippian church to make emulating Christ their highest aim in life. Join us in our bible study today as we learn how to walk, talk, and be more like Jesus!

Worry, anxiety, stress, and restlessness ? we can often allow these feelings to easily creep up in our hearts and minds due to the business of life and the trials that come our way. Is it possible to experience God's peace in the midst of the mess? Grab your Bible, and join us as we learn how to experience true, lasting peace.

In one recent study, more people in their 20s reported feeling lonely than did those 75 and older. Loneliness can often creep in during young adult years as relationships, friendships, and career paths are in a state of flux. What should be our response as believers when feeling overwhelmed by loneliness? Dive in to our Bible study tonight as we look at the person of Elijah in 1 Kings 19.

Do you feel burdened? Have you been feeling a heavy weight upon your shoulders? Maybe you?ve been burdened by work, school, family, fear, worry, sin or struggles. What are we to do and how are we supposed to deal with the burdens of life? Join us in today's study as we see what Jesus has to say in Matthew 11 about feeling burdened.

As Paul closes out his first letter to the Corinthians, he mentions the collection he is taking up for the church at Jerusalem. Paul was motivated to share Christ's love through the act of giving to those in need. Join us in today's study as we learn why it?s important to manage our money well and strive to understand God's heart concerning generosity.

Sporting events were big in Paul's day as well as in our own. This was especially meaningful to the Corinthians because their city was the center for the Isthmian Games, second in prestige to the ancient Olympics. Paul compares the Christian life to a sporting event - "I run? I fight". He says that the Christian life is like running a race. However, busy lives and misplaced priorities can lead to us being distracted and undisciplined while we run. Dive into today's bible study as we pursue the wisdom that is found in prioritizing our lives; helping us run the race to win the prize.

What kind of "freedom" does a Christian have? This was the question the church at Corinth asked Paul. They were curious to know - Is Christianity just a bunch of rules and regulations we have to follow? Or, because we're free in Christ, do we have the liberty to do whatever we want, whenever we want? These are the same questions many Christians struggle with today. Join us in our pursuit after wisdom to see how Paul addresses this topic.