This week in Bill's Video, Bill walks through a few book reccomendations he is excited to talk about! ...
Summer is around the corner, and Knoxville is launching into Phase 2 of reopening. Slowly, but surely, things seem to heading back to normal. I pray that it continues to feel that way, and that the virus continues to wane throughout our nation and our world. ...
I've been having devotions for over 20 years. For the most part, these have been an exercise in faith and sowing. In other words, I don't have "eureka" moments very often, and the fruit of the time invested in the word and prayer isn't discernable immediately, or even over the course of a few months. However, as I look back over the years there is no question that God has slowly worked through those seemingly insignificant moments. ...
Cornerstone Church of Knoxville seeks to humbly submit ourselves to Scripture in all areas of life, including politics. We seek to be a Gospel-Centered community with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and thoughts, yet always united together by God's grace. We believe the Bible sufficiently informs us how to be involved in the political process. ...
In the constant mundaneness of life, it can be easy to forget the amazing truths of the Gospel. This week's devotional seeks to point us to be amazed by God's love for us. Take some time this week to read this devotional and meditate on the glory of God in all that he is. Let us never forget that "we can know him truly, but we can’t know Him fully." We hope you enjoy this article....
This week's video with Bill features a very special guest... Longmire! After spending some time showing off "the best dog in the world," Bill encourages us to fight for faith in challenging circumstances and to trust in the Lord always....
As we begin the process of returning to "normal" weekly meetings each Sunday morning, we want to help communicate the ways in which we plan to move forward....
In case you missed it, we have outlined Bill's latest sermon from the "Above the Storm" series, a series intended to encourage us as we navigate the difficulties and challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic....
The CCK Children's Ministry lessons for the week of May 17th....
As we look towards re-opening Knox County, Bill encourages us to pursue faith, love, kindness, gentleness, and peace with one another in the midst of many opinions. ...
Our Children's Ministry lesson for this week is about Jacob and Esau and an opportunity to learn more about God's sovereign right to choose to lavish His mercy where He chooses. For older kids, our series on prayer focuses on how we should pray according to God's Word. We also link some helpful videos and even a worship night for kids this Thursday night. ...
What if I told you that you could be completely forgiven of all your sins? I mean really forgiven of all your sins? Well, that is the glory of the type of forgiveness we have in Christ Jesus. This type of forgiveness, this type of grace is transformative. It changes us. ...
In Psalm 18, David faced frightening enemies, committed to his destruction. He did many things to evade capture and to preserve the lives of those with him. He took action. However, to what or to whom does he attribute his deliverance? What brought about his rescue? Answer: God delivered David in response to prayer. David’s prayers got a lot done. Prayer was practical. There were results....
This week's lesson is all about trusting God. God is in control of every detail of our lives. He planned for Rebekah to be Isaac's wife even before the servant prayed. He planned for Rebekah to be in Jesus' family tree long before Jesus was born. He plans our lives, what will happen to us, and where we will live. For older kids, we are in part 2 of a 4-week series on prayer walking through the New City Catechism. ...
From Bill's man-cave, he encourages us with how important our unity is as the body of Christ. He encourages us to persevere and to look forward to that day we will be united and get to enjoy communion together....
What on earth is “stir crazy”? In children, it typically expresses itself in incessant requests to do things they have been told aren’t allowed, lovingly coated with whiny-ness, and topped off with a flood of tears. In adults, it’s the frantic pacing through the house, the mind clouded with fuzzy notions of what you should be doing. Kevin asks, "How do we distinguish between a 'godly angst', a 'noble stir craziness', and the sinful, self-centered variety? We look at the fruit."...
In this week’s video, Bill introduces us to some ways Cheri and him have been spending their time at home. They encourage us that God can use this season to deepen our relationships with one another. ...
For younger kids, we are in the story of Abraham and Isaac, highlighting how Abraham’s faith in God moved him to obedience. What he was asked to do was incredibly difficult, but he believed in God’s goodness and power. For older kids, we are beginning a 4-week series on prayer walking through the New City Catechism....
In these two devotions from Jeff Hodgson, he encourages us on Maundy Thursday to "love others like Jesus has loved us. It’s like wearing an ID badge that says, “I belong to Christ”. On Good Friday, he encourages us with the words Jesus uttered from the cross "It is finished". "And so it is most astounding to consider that He uttered those words before His suffering was over. “It is finished” is the guarantee from Jesus Himself that our salvation has been secured, and that our ultimate good has been completely won."...
In this week’s video, Bill continues his encouragement for us to pray. As many people ask if this season is a pre-cursor to revival, Bill gives us a guide to pray in light of the fact that God is sovereign over salvation. These scriptures will help you pray for your neighbors, co-workers, family members, and children...
As we celebrate Easter, our Children's Ministry lesson takes us to Doubting Thomas. We learn that Jesus didn’t rebuke Thomas for his unbelief, but graciously came and showed Himself to him, allowing Thomas to touch and see the scars on Jesus’ hands and side. With activities, crafts, and even a hymnsing you can watch with your kids, these resources will help you celebrate Christ in your homes this week....
In this week’s video, Bill encourages us from Psalm 25 to persevere in the midst of loneliness and discouragement. These are difficult times and God's word helps us call out to him and trust him. It's like God sits down on the couch with us, puts his arm around us, and helps us....
Trials bring out the best and worst in humanity. We see examples of love, wisdom, generosity, self-sacrifice, and unity. We also see hatred, foolishness, selfishness, finger-pointing, and discord. What is our duty as Christians in this trial? Kevin reminds us we keep calm and carry on loving like we have been loved....
Tedd Tripp says, "Covid-19 has given us a lot of time together as families. Have you noticed a shocking amount of conflict in your home? We have to train ourselves not to look at the conflicts with dread or as unnecessary problems, but as opportunities to help our children understand themselves and others." These weekly lessons are designed to help your family spend time in God's word, rehearse the gospel, and apply scripture together....
Psalm 19 reminds us that God's word revives the soul, makes wise the simple, rejoices the heart, enlightens the eyes, and endures forever. These articles and messages will help you fight the fight of faith in this season....
Lisa Clow, one of our vocalist and a gifted songwriter, has written several songs we think will encourage your faith. We sang one on Sunday you can listen to again and she has a new one for you to enjoy....
Tonight at our Corporate Prayer Night (that you can live-stream), Bill is going to do a brief teaching encouraging our prayer life. This guide and outline will help us as we all use this season to grow in prayer. You can follow along as Bill teaches....
How do we square the knowledge of God’s sovereignty and goodness with challenging circumstances? In this week’s devotion, Kevin Shipp helps us from Isaiah 45 and reminds us that God "bends everything around for a saving purpose….It’s what we love about God. Not even evil can frustrate him. And his surprising strategies are our assurance." ...
Here are some Family Resources from Children's Ministry at Cornerstone Church of Knoxville, in place of children's classes on Sunday, March 29, to occupy your children in turning their eyes upon Jesus as they worship at home with their families....
In this week’s video, Bill talks about the importance of prayer and how the Lord can use this season to make us into a people that pray more. He also answers what that book on his bookshelf labeled "Idiot" is!...
His love for us, demonstrated in the giving of His Son, is what purges fear from our hearts. In this week’s devotion, Kevin Shipp encourages us from 1 John with some gospel truths....
In this week’s video, Bill talks about the importance of reading and shows us some of the books that are encouraging him right now. You’ll even get a glimpse into Bill’s office!...
Some of the highlights from this week's Sunday school lesson at CCK Children's Ministry. Whether your child is participating in our Gospel Story curriculum that goes from preschool up through 3rd grade, or whether they are a part of our New City Catechism curriculum that is being taught to 4th and 5th grade, here are this week's lessons, to help you feel connected to the larger church body as you worship the Lord at home with your family this week....
With the all the information in the news and social media, we wanted to give you faith-building articles and sermons. From short devotional readings to sermon series, “if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” (Phi. 4:8)...
Here are the quotes Bill used in his message on Sunday. "For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds." --2 Corinthians 10:3 "The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made." --Psalm 145:9 "God places upon His ...
Keep ReadingAbout a month from now, the college students will head to Laguna beach Florida for VFC's annual spring break trip, Vision Quest. It's a major highlight of the year, and the closer it draws the more excited they get. One of the most important priorities for VFC is to be tightly connected to this church, and the church connected to the college students. One of the ways w...
Keep ReadingHere are the quotes Bill used in his message on 1 Timothy 1:18-20. "We ought to take the supernatural seriously and realize that we are in a warfare that cannot and should not be domesticated by reinterpreting everything in the biblical worldview so that it fits nicely with secular, naturalistic ways of thinking about the world." -- John Piper "The Christian has n...
Keep ReadingHere's what we are planning for this coming Sunday. Songs: My Hope is Built Come Ye Sinners Blessed Assurance Cling to Christ Grace and Peace Pastoral Prayer: we'll be praying for Redeeming Grace Church. They are preparing to move to Sunday mornings for their meetings and we want to pray for increased outreach opportunites, for their evangelism, and for their se...
Keep ReadingHere are the quotes Walt used in his message on Sunday: "But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and...
Keep ReadingHere is what we are planning for this Sunday. Songs: Creation Hymn Come Praise and Glorify New Again Not in Me Blessed Assurance Announcements: Guest Lunch Today in White Oak Room FX is this Thursday night for all young adults Heritage Lake Co-op t-shirts will be on sale in the lobby Cornerstone U on marriage is coming up on Feb. 21st. 6 pm. Message is ...
Keep ReadingThis week, for our Cornerstone U, we are kicking-off the Crown Moneylife course. This is a 5-week course looking into what the scriptures have to say about money and possessions. During this course, we will dive into: A biblical view of finances Reducing debt Giving generously How much to save vs. how much to give How we should view our "stuff" With each of these...
Keep Reading"Before we are in Christ, all we will see in the law is our condemnation. But, as Paul is at pains to stress, the law is good, and just, and holy. And we need to understand, sense, feel, and then delight in the grace of law. For unless we are persuaded that God has shown his grace in his law as well as in his Son, all we will hear and see at Sinai is thunder and lightning....
Keep ReadingThis past Sunday, Brett and Katie Gleason shared about God's faithfulness to them as expressed through their community group. Here is what they shared: (Katie)We are the Gleasons. We have five precious children, ten and under. The first four came the old fashioned way and our youngest came through the difficult and amazing journey of international adoption. Our little guy...
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