We have a loving, accepting, powerful, sovereign, good, holy, and faithful Friend at all times and in every circumstance. Regardless of where we’re at, we can go to Him and find help and grace in our time of need. We have a refuge from the storm. He will comfort us in our affliction and discipline us in our sin. He will restore us when we are weary. He will never forsake us. Jesus has already given His life for us, so we know He is willing to give us everything else we need....
Stand in awe of God’s great love for you! He set His love on you before the world was formed. He loved you when you were unlovely. He sent His one and only precious Son to rescue you. He gave you new life so that you could respond to Him and enjoy eternal fellowship with Him. It just doesn’t get any better than that. ...
Here is a video update from Bill on his quarantine and this past week at CCK. Bill also talks about how to disagree in a civil manner as he takes us to James 4 to see how our desires affect the way we disagree with others. ...
At the root of discontentment is a questioning of God’s goodness, wisdom, love, and justice. In this devotion, Kevin helps us get to the source of our discontentment and shows us from Philippians 4 that when we are enjoying God, we can be happy with very little because we have Him. ...
As you came in this morning, you had a card on your chair for Inasmuch United Knoxville. Inasmuch United Knoxville is a day of compassion ministry.As a church, we set aside one day every spring, along with dozens of other churches across Knoxville, and we go and serve those in need and ministries that care for those in need.On this Saturday morning, we will go to proclaim...
Keep ReadingHere are the announcements from this past Sunday: Exploring Cornerstone Church Class This class is for anyone who wants to learn more about what we believe, what we value, how we care for one another, or if you want to explore membership. It's a one-day class with all 4 sessions. Saturday, April 9. 9 AM - 2 PM. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Childcare is provided...
Keep ReadingThis past Sunday, as we entered 1 Timothy chapter 2, we are going to hit the topics of biblical manhood/womanhood over the next couple of Sundays. So, along with the preaching, we wanted to highlight a couple of recources for furthur study. Here are the resources we recommended this week: Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood,edited by John Piper and Wayne Grudem. A...
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 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 ReadingOn Sunday, we prayed for Jason Graf who will be deployed this coming week. Afer praying for him, here are the announcements Jeff highlighted for us: It is the kindness of the Lord that Jason's deployment happens after, and not before, the family got to celebrate Christmastime together. So glad you've been here with us, buddy, and are here today. While you are over there, ...
Keep ReadingHere are the things we highlighted during our church life section on Sunday. Christmas Eve Service -- this Thursday at 5 pm. Join us for our annual one-hour Christmas Eve Service where we will sing some traditional christmas carols and be encouraged from God's Word. We'll also have a brief storytime section for the kids. It's become an annual tradition for many familie...
Keep ReadingThough you may have begun listening to Christmas music in September, the Advent season is now upon us. Advent simply means coming or arrival. Advent is a season in which the church anticipates and celebrates the coming of Jesus at Christmas. Is there any better season of the year? Over the next 4 Sundays, our Advent series will focus on the indestructible hope found in J...
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