Cornerstone Chapel - Audio Podcast
At Cornerstone Chapel, it is our desire that you see the love of Jesus Christ reflected through the systematic, verse by verse teaching of the Bible and through heart-felt, contemporary worship lifted up to God.
Sun, April 27, 2025
A Teaching From Corinth With Pastor Gary Hamrick
A special message from Pastor Gary Hamrick in Corinth.
Sun, April 20, 2025
A Tale of Two Gardens
In celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Pastor Gary contrasts two gardens in the Bible—the first garden where sin entered the human race, and the second garden where forgiveness came for the human race. This contrast and many others highlight the finished work of Jesus Christ through His death, burial, and resurrection. Follow along as we study out of John 19-20 and give praise to our risen Lord!
Wed, April 16, 2025
Passover Service
Join us for our annual Passover service!
Sun, April 13, 2025
The Deliberate, Unusual, and Royal Arrival of Jesus Christ
An in-depth study of Matthew 21.
Wed, April 09, 2025
Messengers Among Us: What the Bible Says About Angels
There are a lot of misconceptions on the subject of angels. Many picture them as little chubby cherubs playing their harps in the clouds, but that could not be further from the truth. The Bible has a lot to say about this supporting cast of characters and their role in human affairs. In today’s study, Pastor Austin addresses questions such as, “What are angels?” “What do angels look like?” “What do they do?” “Do they have bodies?” “Are there different kinds and ranks of angels?” and many more.
Sun, April 06, 2025
Finding Perspective in the Pain
We can commonly fall into discouragement when in seasons of suffering, but the apostle Paul pens this letter to the Philippians to reshape the Believer’s perspective. Join us as Pastor Austin unpacks five timely principles from Philippians 1, helping us find a new perspective in the middle of pain.
Wed, April 02, 2025
Characteristics of the Superior Son
An in-depth study of Hebrews 1.
Sun, March 30, 2025
Outside Conflicts, Inside Fears
Have you ever had a conflict with someone? Have you ever battled fears? Of course you have! Everyone has. In 2 Corinthians 7, Paul admits to “outside conflicts and inside fears.” He dealt with physical distress on the outside from those who were opposed to him or his message, and he also battled emotional distress from fears within. Pastor Gary addresses these common issues that we all struggle with today in a teaching from 2 Corinthians 7.
Sun, March 23, 2025
The Yoke’s on You
The Bible encourages us to befriend unbelievers so that they might hear about Jesus and see Him in our lives, but the Bible also discourages us from forming partnerships, unions, or bonds with unbelievers. Paul warns us about this for two reasons: incompatibility and influence. Christians and non-Christians have different views, values, standards, and perspectives that will cause friction and strife within a partnership or union. In addition, the nonbeliever has the potential to influence the Believer in ways that might compromise him or her. Pastor Gary helps us to understand the wisdom of this passage in relation to dating, marriage, business relationships, and legally binding arrangements.
Wed, March 19, 2025
Midweek Q&A with Pastor Gary and Tyler Hamrick
Join us for a special midweek Q&A night where Pastor Gary And Tyler Hamrick will do their best to answer your Bible Questions!
Sun, March 16, 2025
Four Blessings for Every Believer
There are four blessings Paul says that every Believer has received in Christ, four things that should motivate us to maintain unity within the family of God. What are these four things? Join Pastor Austin as he unpacks God's four blessings for every Believer.
Wed, March 12, 2025
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 22.
Sun, March 09, 2025
Don’t Disgrace God’s Grace
God’s grace is His unmerited, undeserved favor toward us. We are the recipients of God’s grace in various forms. Someone once defined “GRACE” with the acronym: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense. In 2 Corinthians 6:1, Paul warns us that it’s possible to receive God’s grace “in vain.” In other words, we can treat God’s grace with disgrace or contempt by how we behave. In today’s study, Pastor Gary warns us about the five ways we can receive God’s grace in vain.
Wed, March 05, 2025
Prayer
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 8.
Sun, March 02, 2025
Reconciliation
The word “reconciliation” means “to restore harmony.” We typically use the word in regard to either accounting practices (reconciling financial statements) or, more commonly, in regard to relationships. Whenever a friendship or marriage becomes strained or broken, but then an effort is made to repair the relationship, we say there has been “reconciliation.” Paul used this word to describe God’s pursuit of us in repairing our broken relationship with Him. Jesus died on the cross to bring us to God in the ultimate reconciliation!
Wed, February 26, 2025
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 20:35-22:8.
Sun, February 23, 2025
Why Women Hurt Twice as Much as Men
An in-depth study of John 8.
Wed, February 19, 2025
Letting God Work in Your Life
An in-depth study of Psalm 127.
Sun, February 16, 2025
Judgment is Coming
The Bible tells us that there are three occasions of judgment from God. Which one you will face depends on who you are and what you have done (or not done), but the Bible says “we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:10). The three Judgments to come are (1) The Judgment of the Sheep and Goats (also called The Judgment of the Nations), (2) The Great White Throne Judgment, and (3) The Judgment Seat of Christ. In today’s teaching, Pastor Gary breaks down the differences between these three judgments and helps us to be prepared for the one we will each have to face.
Sun, February 09, 2025
China and Bible Prophecy
Best-selling author Joel Rosenberg talks about the potential pivotal rule China has to play in the life of Israel and the End Times, and later sits down with Pastor Gary Hamrick to discuss important matters in the East.
Wed, February 05, 2025
A Conversation with Jonathan Cahn and Pastor Gary Hamrick
Jonathan Cahn and Pastor Gary Hamrick delve into Satan's (The Dragon's) relentless schemes to destroy Israel, from its origins to the End Times.
Sun, February 02, 2025
Trading Up: Earth to Heaven
It’s always important to keep an “eternal perspective” in life. As Christ-followers, we must remember that this life is only temporary. We are only passing through. Our ultimate reward is heaven, where we will trade our earthly bodies for glorified ones, our present sufferings for future glory, and our earthly dwellings for a heavenly home! In today’s study, Pastor Gary takes us through these topics that Paul writes about in 2 Corinthians 4–5.
Wed, January 29, 2025
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 20.
Sun, January 26, 2025
Step into the Light
There is a lot of metaphorical language in the Bible about “light” and “darkness.” Paul uses that language in 2 Corinthians 4 to describe the Gospel of Christ as light that came to shine in a dark world. Jesus even said about Himself, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life” (John 8:12). But why is it that some people don’t want to come into the light? In today’s study, Pastor Gary shares four reasons why some people are reluctant to step into the light, and what we can do to help them.
Wed, January 22, 2025
A Conversation with Seth Gruber and Pastor Gary Hamrick
Pastor Gary and Seth Gruber sit down to discuss important issues in the pro-life movement.
Sun, January 19, 2025
Special Teaching
Because of the snowstorm forecasted to hit our area during the morning hours, the Cornerstone Chapel campus will be closed for all three morning services on Sunday, January 19. Please join us for this special teaching from Pastor Gary that you can watch on-demand. You can also access our full Teaching Library to watch previously recorded sermons covering Genesis-Revelation!
Sun, January 19, 2025
Donald Trump, the Church, and Israel
From the studio at Cornerstone Chapel, Pastor Gary Hamrick shares a devotional regarding the inauguration of Donald Trump as America’s 47th president and what the impact of that might be for two (1) the role of the Church in America and (2) the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Tune in as Pastor Gary shares his views about current events and reminds us from Psalm 146 to keep our trust in the Lord.
Wed, January 15, 2025
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 19.
Sun, January 12, 2025
Spreading the Fragrance
In 2 Corinthians 2:14–17, Paul compares our life in Christ to a Roman victory parade honoring a general after a successful military campaign. Such a parade in the first century A.D. would have included priests carrying censors with burning spices to fill the streets with a wonderful fragrance. In this analogy, Paul says Jesus is our general who leads us in triumphal procession, and we are like the ones spreading the fragrance of Him everywhere we go. It’s a reminder that not only is Jesus our Conquering King, but we are to spread the knowledge of Him everywhere we go! Are you spreading the fragrance of Christ? Join us as Pastor Gary shares from 2 Corinthians.
Wed, January 08, 2025
Midweek Q&A
Join us for a special midweek Q&A night where Pastor Gary will do his best to answer your bible questions!
Sun, January 05, 2025
Suffering Well
If you have ever felt so discouraged that you despaired even of life, you are not alone. That’s exactly what Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 1. Hardships had taken a toll on Paul, and he felt despondent. Yet he revealed his secret to “suffering well” and wrote about God’s comfort in the midst of his afflictions. If you are going through some difficult days, tune in to today’s Bible study as Pastor Gary draws out five key factors from Paul’s example in 2 Corinthians 1 that will help us to “suffer well.”
Sun, December 29, 2024
Question and Answer Service
Join us for our annual Question and Answer Service where Pastor Gary and sons (Pastor Tyler and Pastor Austin) do their best to answer your Bible questions!
Tue, December 24, 2024
In the Fullness of Time
God brought forth His Son, Jesus Christ, “in the fullness of time” the Bible says in Galatians 4:4-5. That means that everything about the first Christmas was planned and executed by God at just the right time. God orchestrates times and seasons to bring forth His perfect plan—even in our lives too. Perhaps God is calling you into a personal relationship with Him through Jesus. Watch and listen as Pastor Gary shares how the Christmas story might be God’s “right time” for you.
Sun, December 15, 2024
God’s View of Money & Giving
For Christians, everything about our lives should be submitted under the lordship of Jesus Christ, including our money and material possessions. All that we have comes from the hand of God, so everything we gain and everything we give should be done to honor the Lord. In today’s study, Pastor Gary teaches from the last chapter of 1 Corinthians, where the Corinthian church asked Paul about the topic of money and giving. Follow along as we learn Biblical principles on the making and managing material things.
Sun, December 08, 2024
God's View of Spiritual Gifts
God gives Believers spiritual gifts for the purpose of edifying the Church and glorifying God. But over the years, there has been great debate within God’s Church about whether or not the gifts are still operational today. In today’s teaching from 1 Corinthians 12–14, Pastor Gary briefly addresses this topic as he speaks about the PURPOSE, PROOF, and PROPER use of the gifts of the Spirit in our day.
Wed, December 04, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 17 & 18.
Sun, December 01, 2024
Sunday Service of Thanksgiving
A day of thanking God for what He has accomplished through the generosity of His church.
Wed, November 27, 2024
Thanksgiving Eve Celebration Service
A special Wednesday night service celebrating what God has done in the lives of people from Cornerstone Chapel.
Sun, November 24, 2024
God’s View of Smoking (and Other Debates)
What does God think of smoking, vaping, tattooing, drinking, and piercings? And what about movies and music? There are plenty of issues today that are not clearly spelled out in the Bible for which God gives us liberty according to one’s personal conscience. Pastor Gary tackles these topics today to help us understand how to navigate the “disputable matters”—matters that don’t have a specific commandment in the Bible. Scripture teaches that there is a tension between personal liberty, our conscience, and our witness to others who are watching. Find out in today’s study how to keep that tension in a way that glorifies God.
Wed, November 20, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 15 & 16.
Sun, November 17, 2024
God's View of Divorce
The average divorce rates for Americans are 42 percent for first marriages, 60 percent for second marriages, and 73 percent for third marriages. Since this affects so many people (the couple, the children, the extended family and friends, etc.), it is important to understand God’s view of divorce. What does the Bible say about this subject? And what does it mean for those who have been divorced? Is there forgiveness, healing, and life after divorce? Join Pastor Gary as he teaches through a challenging passage and sensitive subject in today’s study entitled, “God’s View of Divorce.”
Wed, November 13, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 14.
Sun, November 10, 2024
God's View of Singleness & Marriage
Whether you are single or married, God has something to say to you through the Bible. There are certain guidelines and parameters for us, no matter what our marital status, concerning how we are to conduct ourselves in relationships. In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul begins by addressing single adults and then moves on to discuss marriage and sex. In today’s study, Pastor Gary takes us through this passage to help us understand God’s view of singleness and marriage.
Wed, November 06, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 13.
Sun, November 03, 2024
God’s View of Sex
While the culture shouts, “My body, my choice”, the Bible contradicts that for Believers. For Christians, Paul says that our bodies belong to the Lord, and we need to honor God with our bodies. Since our bodies include our sexuality, the question becomes—what does God expect of us in the area of sexuality? Paul gives us guidance about this in 1 Corinthians 6. Follow along as Pastor Gary shares today’s teaching entitled, “God’s View of Sex.”
Wed, October 30, 2024
Night of Prayer for the 2024 Elections
Cornerstone's pastors lead in a night of prayer for the election and the future of the nation.
Sun, October 27, 2024
Lawsuits and Lifestyles
If someone begins a question with the phrase, “Do you not know?” this usually implies that either you did know, or should have known, but you failed to act. Paul begins six questions like this in 1 Corinthians 6 to correct some things that the Corinthian church was doing wrong. In today’s study, Pastor Gary tackles three of those questions to help us understand God’s perspective on lawsuits and lifestyles.
Sun, October 20, 2024
Biblical Tolerance
In today’s study from 1 Corinthians 5, Pastor Gary explains the rare, but sometimes necessary, need to exercise “church discipline”—the process by which church leadership confronts a person living in open, unrepentant sin, encourages the person to repent of that sin, but then removes the person from fellowship if he/she does not repent. And what if something like this is happening in your own home or extended family? How do you respond to those who are living in open, unrepentant sin but still expect you to just “love” and “accept” them rather than “judge” them. That’s the definition of “tolerance” in today’s culture. Listen or watch as Pastor Gary helps us to understand what true Biblical tolerance looks like.
Sun, October 13, 2024
Discerning the Devil's Playbook
Matthew Maher walks us through the enemy's playbook of how they deceived and perverted the truth in the past and how they still are at work today.
Wed, October 09, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 11:22-12.
Sun, October 06, 2024
Remembering October 7th
On the anniversary of October 7th, Pastor Gary and former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann sit down to discuss Middle East events and to pray for Israel. Some of the current events happening in Israel are paralleled in Psalm 83, written 1,000 years before Christ. In today’s teaching from Psalm 83, Pastor Gary explains the reasons why many Arab Muslim states hate Israel and want its destruction.
Wed, October 02, 2024
Representing Christ in the Cultural Crisis
Pastor James Ward shares how to represent Christ in the cultural crises we face today.
Sun, September 29, 2024
What God has Prepared for Us
Since the beginning of time, God has had a plan to rescue the world through the cross of Jesus Christ. And then He says, “Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Acts 2:21). Paul describes this wonderful gift in 1 Corinthians 2, and Pastor Gary shares how a person can receive this gift through faith in Jesus Christ.
Sun, September 22, 2024
It's Time to Grow Up!
What hinders people from going on to maturity in their faith? That was the question concerning the church in Corinth. Paul writes his first epistle to them in response to questions they had had, and to correct them about what they were doing wrong. They were guilty of idolizing their leaders and of allowing a worldly “wisdom” to creep into the church. In today’s message, Pastor Gary addresses these things and warns us not to repeat their mistakes in a message entitled, “It’s Time to Grow Up!”
Wed, September 18, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 10:1-11:21.
Sun, September 15, 2024
Truth or Truthiness?
Dr. Erwin Lutzer explores the meaning of truth in a world filled with lies and deception. He reflects on how truth is often distorted or "constructed" by those in power, and how concepts like "truthiness" have emerged in modern culture. Through biblical insights and examples from history, he explores the importance of standing firm in objective truth, even when it's costly. Join us as we discuss how truth, rooted in God's character, remains timeless and unchanging.
Wed, September 11, 2024
Night of Prayer for America
Join Pastor Gary and our pastors as we pray for the soul of America in the first of two special prayer meetings for this election season.
Sun, September 08, 2024
Church, Unite for the Soul of America!
Christians need to be engaged in the 2024 presidential election. The freedoms we enjoy and the country that we love are in jeopardy. But Christians must unite if we are to make a difference. If our voices are not heard, and our votes are not counted, then every evil, demonic philosophy will fill the vacuum. But what if you don’t particularly like either candidate? What if you feel apathetic about this year’s election? Pastor Gary makes the argument that voting is not just a right, but a duty, and he helps us to understand how Christians can be involved in the political process.
Wed, September 04, 2024
Are You Rapture Ready?
An in-depth study of 1 Thessalonians 4.
Mon, September 02, 2024
Crushing Satan
The Bible tells us that there are “spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms,” meaning that there is an unseen battle being waged over us and around us. The evil forces are led by Satan, also known as the Devil, the Dragon, the Serpent (and other titles). Satan, also called Lucifer, was once a beautiful angel in heaven who recruited a third of the other angels in an attempted coup against God. But Satan lost that battle and was expelled from heaven, along with his army of angels (now known as “demons”), and he roams the earth today “like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” In today’s teaching entitled “Crushing Satan”, Pastor Gary explains what spiritual warfare is, how we can withstand it, and how God fights for His children!
Sun, September 01, 2024
Crushing Satan
The Bible tells us that there are “spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms,” meaning that there is an unseen battle being waged over us and around us. The evil forces are led by Satan, also known as the Devil, the Dragon, the Serpent (and other titles). Satan, also called Lucifer, was once a beautiful angel in heaven who recruited a third of the other angels in an attempted coup against God. But Satan lost that battle and was expelled from heaven, along with his army of angels (now known as “demons”), and he roams the earth today “like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” In today’s teaching entitled “Crushing Satan”, Pastor Gary explains what spiritual warfare is, how we can withstand it, and how God fights for His children!
Sun, August 25, 2024
A House Divided
In Paul’s closing comments to the Church in Rome, he warns about the sin of divisiveness that can destroy a church, a family, or an organization. God hates divisiveness for two reasons—(1) because it is inconsistent with His nature, and (2) because the source of divisiveness is Satan. God is about reconciliation; Satan is about division. God brings together things that are broken; Satan breaks things that are brought together. Someone who is divisive is not operating in the spirit of Jesus, but in the spirit of Satan. This is why Paul warns about people who cause division. In today’s study, Pastor Gary explains how we can identity a divisive person from someone who is just different, with different ideas or opinions.
Wed, August 21, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 8:54-9:28.
Sun, August 18, 2024
The God of Encouragement
Since life can be so challenging at times, all of us could use some extra patience, comfort, hope and peace. The good news is that God is all of those things and more! Paul writes in Romans 15 that God is the God of patience, the God of comfort, the God of hope, and the God of peace. In today’s study, Pastor Gary unpacks those titles for God and reminds us that He meets all of our needs in all those areas.
Wed, August 14, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 8.
Sun, August 11, 2024
Overcoming Instead of Overlooking
The churches of Pergamum and Thyatira were really no different than the Church currently. The words Jesus spoke to these two churches are the same words He speaks to us today. By His help, may we overcome sin rather than overlook.
Wed, August 07, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 7.
Sun, August 04, 2024
Can't We All Get Along?
Where there are differences among people, there is the potential for division. That is true in a business, a family, and certainly a church. Satan loves to take advantage of people’s differences to incite division, discord, and judgmentalism. This was the problem facing the church in Rome. So, Paul encourages them to accept one another as it relates to “disputable matters”—matters about which the Bible is either silent or not specific. In those cases, Paul wrote in Romans 14, we each must decide for ourselves what is right or wrong based on our own personal convictions. And then we must not judge one another for where our convictions might differ from someone else’s. Join Pastor Gary today as we learn how to keep unity and peace in the Body of Christ despite our many differences.
Sun, July 28, 2024
What Time Is It?
Paul tells us that we are living in the “last hour”. The Return of Christ is near. So how should we live while we are waiting in the constant expectancy of His Second Coming? Pastor Gary summarizes Paul’s instruction with five exhortations: (1) Wake up, (2) Cast off, (3) Put on, (4) Walk right, and (5) Think not about how to gratify sinful desires. Follow along in today’s study as we learn how to live godly lives while we wait for Christ’s Return.
Wed, July 24, 2024
This One Thing
An in-depth study of Luke 10:38-42.
Sun, July 21, 2024
What is the Fear of the Lord?
It’s been said that love for God will get you to church but the fear of God will get you to Heaven. You see, many people say that they love God, but few people actually fear Him. But what does it even mean to fear the Lord? Should we be scared of God? In today’s message, Pastor Austin answers this question and touches on eight different benefits that the fear of the Lord produces in our lives.
Wed, July 17, 2024
Three Things To Do While You Wait
An in-depth study of Psalm 25.
Sun, July 14, 2024
True Love
What does it take to stay in-love in our marriage? What if God created marriage to make us more loving and forgiving like Him? In this study, Pastor Andy discusses what we can learn in Scripture about True Love.
Wed, July 10, 2024
Where are you?
An in-depth study of Genesis 3-4.
Sun, July 07, 2024
Anyone Who Is Thirsty
An in-depth study of Psalm 42.
Wed, July 03, 2024
When Righteousness Rains On A Nation
An in-depth study of Hosea 10:12
Sun, June 30, 2024
From Culturally Woke to Biblically Awake
Dr. Jim Garlow talks through his new book, ReVersed
Wed, June 26, 2024
Who is God to You?
An in-depth study of Mark 8.
Sun, June 23, 2024
God and Government
There are three institutions that God has ordained in this order: the Family, the Government, and the Church. In Romans 13, Paul describes the role of government and our responsibility to it. In today’s study, Pastor Gary answers four important questions about government: 1)What does the Bible say is the primary role of government? 2)Why should we submit to the governing authorities? 3)When is it OK to disobey governing authorities? 4)How did the Bible shape the United States government?
Sun, June 16, 2024
How to Treat One Another
The first eleven chapters of Romans are DOCTRINAL, but the last five chapters of Romans are very PRACTICAL. And one of the themes Paul stresses in the last five chapters is our personal responsibility regarding how we treat one another. In fact, Paul uses the phrase “one another” ten times in the closing five chapters to help us understand the practical ways we can properly treat one another. How we treat one another is a direct reflection of our relationship with Christ.
Wed, June 12, 2024
The Demonic Deception
An in-depth study of 1 Timothy 4
Sun, June 09, 2024
Building A Family & Battling An Enemy
An in-depth study of Psalm 127:1-5.
Wed, June 05, 2024
Principles of Rest
An in-depth study of Hebrews 4.
Sun, June 02, 2024
What Is God’s Will for My Life?
Whenever we face a major decision in life, it’s important to discern God’s will on the matter. What is God’s will for where I live? Who I marry? What career path I take? The questions are endless. And God has a perfect will for your life. But even if you don’t hit the “bullseye” and discern His “perfect” will, there is still grace for God’s children. He will redirect your path to move you in step with His will as you humbly seek Him. In today’s study, Pastor Gary shares 5 principles for discerning God’s will.
Sun, May 26, 2024
Predestination and Election
Does God predetermine some people to go to Heaven and others to go to Hell? Did Jesus die only for the Elect (those whom God decided to save)? Does man have a free will to choose Jesus, or is that God’s choice? Pastor Gary answers these questions and more in today’s teaching on predestination and election.
Sun, May 26, 2024
Predestination and Election
Does God predetermine some people to go to Heaven and others to go to Hell? Did Jesus die only for the Elect (those whom God decided to save)? Does man have a free will to choose Jesus, or is that God’s choice? Pastor Gary answers these questions and more in today’s teaching on predestination and election.
Wed, May 22, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of John 15.
Sun, May 19, 2024
Israel: Past, Present, and Future
Are the Jewish people God’s “chosen people”? And if so, why have most Jews not accepted Jesus as Messiah? Has the Church “replaced” Israel in terms of promises God made to her that now belong to the Church? Pastor Gary answers these and other questions in today’s study from Romans 9-11. In these three chapters, Paul addresses the subject of Israel and the Jewish people and how they fit into God’s redemptive plan.
Wed, May 15, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 5-6.
Sun, May 12, 2024
All Things Work Together for Good
When life is good, it's easy to quote Romans 8:28 that "all things work together for good." But when life is not so good, is this verse still true? Are other verses in the Bible still true when our life circumstances do not fit with the promises of the Bible? The answer is YES. It's not that the Bible promise is lacking, it's that our understanding or perspective is lacking. Today, Pastor Gary takes us through Romans 8:28 so that we can have a proper understanding and perspective of God's promise that "all things work together for good."
Wed, May 08, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 4.
Sun, May 05, 2024
Which Side Are You On?
“Why do good things happen to bad people?” This is a question that Asaph, the writer of Psalm 73, wrestles with as he juxtaposes the eternal destiny of the wicked with that of the righteous. Do you know where you would spend eternity if today were your last day on earth? In today’s message entitled “Which Side Are You On?”, Pastor Austin challenges us to no longer live in the “middle” but to pick a side and be all-in for Jesus no matter the cost.
Wed, May 01, 2024
The Demonic Deliverance
An in-depth study of Mark 5.
Sun, April 28, 2024
He Came, He Saw, & He Found
Encountering Jesus changes lives from the inside out. He calls anyone to follow him, but it doesn’t come without sacrifice. He came to us, He sees us, and we are found by Him. Will you follow?
Wed, April 24, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An In-depth study of 1 Kings 3.
Sun, April 21, 2024
How to Fall In Love With God Again
Did you ever try running away from home as a kid hoping your parents would beg you to come back home? In Revelation 2, Jesus calls the Ephesian church to “Come back home!” Why? What were they doing wrong? Jesus commends them for all the things they’re doing well, but He says there is one thing they lack–love. It’s possible to do a lot of things for God but not be in love with God. In today’s message, Pastor Austin challenges us to avoid cold, mechanical religion and to fall more in love with Jesus.
Wed, April 17, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 2.
Sun, April 14, 2024
Winning the War Within
For the Christian there is a battle within—a battle between our spirit that wants to please the Lord, and our flesh that wants to please self. In Romans 8, Paul gives us three encouraging ways that the Holy Spirit helps us to fight the battle of the flesh and spirit: He empowers us, adopts us, and prays for us. Pastor Gary explains all this in today’s teaching, “Winning the War Within.”
Sun, April 07, 2024
No Condemnation, No Separation
In Romans 8, Paul opens and closes the chapter with two important exhortations: (1) There is no condemnation and (2) There is no separation from the love of God for those who are in Christ Jesus. Too many Christians still walk around under the heavy weight of condemnation, shame, and guilt. In addition, some Christians believe the lie that God doesn't really love them. In this study, Pastor Gary exposes the lies we believe from either Satan, others, or ourselves. Follow along in today's study entitled, "No Condemnation, No Separation."
Wed, April 03, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Kings 1.
Sun, March 31, 2024
Peace To You!
Easter 2024 Service
Wed, March 27, 2024
Passover Service
Join us for our annual Passover service!
Sun, March 24, 2024
Spontaneous Grace
In Luke 19, Jesus sent two of His disciples to retrieve the young donkey on which He would ride for His triumphal entry into Jerusalem preceding His crucifixion. When the owners inquired as to why the disciples were taking their donkey, the disciples were to respond, "Because the Lord has need of it." The owners immediately and graciously complied. In this special Palm Sunday message from guest speaker Dr. Mark Rutland, we learn that we too can give and receive spontaneous grace, "because the Lord has need of it."
Wed, March 20, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 2 Samuel 23-24.
Sun, March 17, 2024
The Importance of God’s Law
Since Christians are under grace instead of the law, the question becomes—is the law of God pointless now? Some Christians think that! But Paul says otherwise. In Romans 7, Paul gives us three reasons why God’s law is important in the life of the Believer today. Pastor Gary unpacks Romans 7 and also helps us to understand the battle that lies within between wanting to please God and wanting to live for our own sinful pleasures.
Wed, March 13, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth Bible study of 2 Samuel 21-22.
Sun, March 10, 2024
Getting Victory over Sin
The Christian life will have its share of temptations. That’s because when a person trusts Christ as Lord and Savior, his or her spirit is regenerated but not the flesh. The flesh is constantly at war with the spirit so that the spirit wants to please God, but the flesh wants to please self. In Romans 6-8, Paul gives us a few directives about how to get victory over sin and temptation.
Wed, March 06, 2024
Jehovah: Names of God - Part 5/5
An in-depth study of Psalms 46.
Sun, March 03, 2024
What Adam Ruined, Jesus Redeemed
When Adam and Eve sinned against God in the Garden of Eden by eating from the one tree that God had warned them not to eat, the human race became tainted. The genetic code of the human soul became permanently altered, and thus all of the descendants of Adam inherited the same sinful nature. That’s why Paul says in Romans 3:23 that “all have sinned”, and why David said in Psalm 51:5 that he was sinful from conception. But in Romans 5, Paul teaches us that what the first Adam ruined in the Garden, the “last Adam” (Jesus) redeemed on the cross! Paul contrasts the two lives of Adam and Jesus to help us understand that Jesus came as a cure to the sin problem that we all have.
Wed, February 28, 2024
Jehovah: Names of God - Part 4/5
An in-depth study of Genesis 22.
Sun, February 25, 2024
An Anchor of the Soul
How do we follow Christ in a culture that celebrates wickedness? Bishop E.W. Jackson challenges us to rely on God’s power as we seek to steward all that God has given us, trusting in Him as the Anchor for the soul.
Wed, February 21, 2024
Jehovah: Names of God - Part 3/5
An in-depth study of Exodus 15.
Sun, February 18, 2024
Show Me Your Glory
The light of God’s glory in our nation has grown dim due to our rebellion and disobedience. God’s glory has even grown dim in the walls of our churches because we have strayed from His Word. This was the story of the Israelites in Exodus 33. God’s glory and presence would no longer travel with them to the Promised Land due to their sin and idolatry, but Moses begs God to show him His glory. Are you desperate like Moses to want more of God’s presence in your life? Do you want to go deeper with Him? In today’s message, Pastor Austin highlights four ways that God’s glory is at work in the life of the believer.
Wed, February 14, 2024
Jehovah: Names of God - Part 2/5
An in-depth study of Judges 6.
Sun, February 11, 2024
The Tale of Two Hearts
Join us as guest speaker, Pastor Stephan Tchividjian, shares about the heart of man vs. the heart of God in this study from Matthew 5:17-48.
Wed, February 07, 2024
Jehovah: Names of God - Part 1/5
An in-depth study of Exodus 17.
Sun, February 04, 2024
Stepping Stones to Hope
There are a lot of people in the world who have no hope—overwhelmed with grief, or pain, or sorrow, or anxiety—regretting the past, uncertain about the present, or worrying about the future. But God offers us a HOPE that the world does not have. In Romans 5, Paul tells us that there is a path toward hope that begins with suffering, and includes perseverance and character. Pastor Gary explains each of these steps toward HOPE in today’s study from Romans 5.
Wed, January 31, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 2 Samuel 20.
Sun, January 28, 2024
And Now, the Good News!
The world says, “Man is basically good.” But God’s Word says, “Man is basically bad and in need of a Savior!” Since man is guilty before God and deserves punishment, the question is—How can we be made right with God? Paul answers that question from three different angles. Join Pastor Gary as he teaches through Romans 3-4 to unpack what the Lord says through Paul in today’s study, “And Now, the Good News!”
Wed, January 24, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 2 Samuel 19.
Sun, January 21, 2024
Guilty as Charged
Some people are self-righteous and they judge everyone else by their own standard. Some people are overrighteous and they pride themselves in being better than everyone else. But both are sinful before God. In fact, ALL of us are “guilty as charged.” Paul makes the case that no one has an excuse for denying or disobeying God because He has revealed Himself through CREATION, CONSCIENCE, and COMMANDMENTS. But the good news is—God sent Jesus to save us from our sins! Join Pastor Gary as he takes us through Romans 2.
Wed, January 17, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 2 Samuel 18.
Sun, January 14, 2024
When a Culture Excludes God
What does a culture of any nation look like when it excludes God? Take a look around at American culture right now. It looks like that! Even though Paul wrote Romans 1 in the first century A.D., what he describes then is just as apparent now. When man removes God from the equation, man resorts to his base nature, and our base nature is pretty perverse. In today’s teaching, Pastor Gary deals with the sexual identity crisis, homosexuality, and the craziness of our culture with the hope that all will come to know the grace, forgiveness, and wholeness that is found through Jesus Christ.
Wed, January 10, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 2 Samuel 16-17.
Sun, January 07, 2024
First, the Bad News
There is a common saying… “There’s some good news, and there’s some bad news.” That saying could describe the book of Romans. It has a lot of good news (in fact, the word “gospel” means “good news”). But the book of Romans also has some bad news about God’s wrath and how we deserve it because of our sinfulness. Paul writes a commentary on the culture in Romans 1 like it’s today’s headlines—we are worshiping creation more than the Creator. There is more of an obsession about the planet and the environment than there is with God in our culture today. All this is symptomatic of a world that has denied the existence of God and disobeyed Him despite the fact that God has revealed Himself to an unrighteous world.
Wed, January 03, 2024
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 2 Samuel 15:7-37.
Sun, December 31, 2023
Question and Answer Service 2023
Join us for our 2023 Question and Answer Service where Pastor Gary and sons (Pastor Tyler and Pastor Austin) do their best to answer your Bible questions!
Sun, December 24, 2023
No Greater Gift
Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ for our special Christmas at Cornerstone service.
Sun, December 17, 2023
The Monumental Moment
Why did Jesus come to Earth when he did? Galatians 4 tells us that God sent his Son at just the right time. God is all about timing - throughout the pages of scripture, throughout history, and throughout each of our lives.
Sun, December 10, 2023
The Perfect Promise
Two of the most dangerous words in the English language are “I promise”. Many of us have been hurt by broken promises, and others of us have not kept our word. Can we really trust God to make good on His promises in the Bible? In today’s message, Pastor Austin unpacks some of the Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah and reveals four promises every believer can cling to today.
Sun, December 03, 2023
Being Relatable for Christ
In the closing chapter of Acts, Paul meets with some Jewish leaders to explain the truth about Jesus. Until his dying day, Paul used various encounters with people as opportunities to tell them about Jesus Christ. He always looked for a “relatable entry point” in connecting the hearts of people with the truth of Jesus. Paul’s approach to evangelism is a great example for us to follow in reaching people who cross our paths with the good news of Jesus Christ. Follow along as Pastor Gary encourages us to see the world around us with a heart for the lost.
Wed, November 29, 2023
A Conversation with Amir Tsarfati and Pastor Gary Hamrick
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Amir Tsarfati.
Sun, November 26, 2023
Sunday Service of Thanksgiving
Gary Hamrick and Marwan Rifka share how God has blessed Cornerstone Chapel in 2023.
Wed, November 22, 2023
Thanksgiving Eve Celebration Service
A special Wednesday night service celebrating what God has done in the lives of people from Cornerstone Chapel.
Sun, November 19, 2023
Hide & Go Seek
The most important part of a believer’s life is the part that only God sees – the hidden life. In Psalm 91, believed to be written by Moses, we see the importance of hiding in the Lord and seeking His presence as a place of refuge. Why do we need a place of refuge? Because we have an enemy, Satan, and demonic forces constantly setting traps for us. Join our Bible study to learn more about hiding in the Lord in the midst of spiritual attacks.
Wed, November 15, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 2 Samuel 14-15:6.
Sun, November 12, 2023
Hope for the Hopeless
There are seasons when all of us may go through dark times. The emotional weight can be so heavy that it leaves us feeling hopeless. Today, Pastor Gary draws on a story from Acts 27 to bring hope to the hopeless, whatever the situation might be. Hope is like oxygen—with it we thrive; without it we can die. But God is the God of hope and comfort who will help us in our time of need. Listen as Pastor Gary shares six principles from Acts 27 to help us have God’s hope.
Wed, November 08, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 2 Kings 5.
Sun, November 05, 2023
Stop Listening to the Majority
There is a lot of cultural pressure today to conform to the latest majority opinion. Groupthink can be intimidating, and the “majority consensus” often causes people to either go silent in order to avoid ridicule, or to conform in order to fit in. But Paul said in Galatians 1:10, “If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” In other words, we can’t be a God-pleaser and a man-pleaser at the same time. Godly men and women in the Bible have always been willing to stand alone when necessary. Join today’s Bible study as Pastor Gary encourages us to stop listening to the majority and to start honoring God.
Wed, November 01, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 2 Samuel 12:24-13:39.
Sun, October 29, 2023
My Story for God’s Glory
Life is full of twists and turns that we know nothing about in advance, but God does. And some of those twists and turns are intended as “divine detours” where God brings people along our path who need to hear about Jesus. The Lord desires to use Believers to share their testimony so that others can hear about a life-changing relationship with Jesus. In the book of Acts we see this played out in Paul’s life when he was in prison in Caesarea. While imprisoned there, God brought along five influential leaders to hear Paul testify of Jesus. It’s a good reminder to us that we should be looking for those “divine detours”—times when God brings people along our path to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. May we be faithful to share with them our story for God’s glory!
Sun, October 22, 2023
Entering The World Of The Unknown
Our limited perspective sometimes prevents us from viewing difficult circumstances with an eternal mindset, but God invites us, through the reading of His Word, to dive into the world of the unknown so that our eyes may be opened to the spiritual reality all around us.
Wed, October 18, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 2 Samuel 12:1-23.
Sun, October 15, 2023
Israel, Hamas, and End Times
In light of the war between Israel and Hamas, Pastor Gary Hamrick presents a Biblical perspective of the events. Who/What is Hamas? Why are they so intent on destroying Israel? Who are the Palestinians and why do many of them think of the Jews as "occupiers" and "colonialists"? And do these current events point to any particular Bible prophecy about the End Times? Pastor Gary answers these questions and more in today's teaching entitled, "Israel, Hamas, and End Times."
Wed, October 11, 2023
Night of Prayer for Israel
Join us for a special night of prayer for Israel.
Sun, October 08, 2023
The Judgment to Come
The Bible speaks about JUDGMENT—a personal judgment when we have to stand before the Lord, and a global judgment for the wicked, known as the Great White Throne Judgment. For those who don’t know Christ as Lord and Savior, the idea of “judgment” might be scary. But to those who have a relationship with Jesus, there is nothing to be afraid of! John 5:24 tells us that Believers “shall not come into judgment but pass from death to life.” That’s because the punishment intended for us was taken by Jesus on the cross. Pastor Gary shares about “the judgment to come” from Acts 24.
Wed, October 04, 2023
A Conversation with Jonathan Cahn
A special midweek service with Jonathan Cahn.
Sun, October 01, 2023
Take Courage!
In Acts 23, Paul is put in prison for his protection from an angry mob that is trying to kill him. While there, the Lord Jesus appears to him and says, “Be of good cheer” or literally, “Take courage!” Jesus knew exactly what Paul needed to hear in the midst of his discouragement. Our Lord is the dispenser of encouragement and He knows when we need it too. There are five separate occasions recorded in the Bible when Jesus spoke encouragement to individuals, and every time he did, it was to address their fear, worry, or discouragement. Do you need to hear Jesus say, “Take courage” today? Is there someone you could encourage today? Listen to today’s teaching as Pastor Gary takes us through Acts 23.
Sun, September 24, 2023
Walking in the Light
Join Pastor Erwin Lutzer as he shares 5 ways to deal with our darkness in order to walk in the Light from 1 John 1.
Wed, September 20, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 2 Samuel 10-11.
Sun, September 17, 2023
A Healthy Conscience
We all have an “internal moral compass” called a conscience. It is something that God has implanted in the soul of every human being. And since God is the standard for right and wrong, and since we are created in the image and likeness of God, then we all have the capacity to choose right over wrong. A conscience allows us to feel pleasure when we do what is right, and conviction when we do what is wrong. When Paul gives his defense for being unjustly imprisoned, he starts out by saying, “…I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day” (Acts 23:1). Shouldn’t we all want to say that? In today’s teaching, Pastor Gary defines “conscience” and the different kinds of consciences that are in the Bible.
Wed, September 13, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 2 Samuel 8-9.
Sun, September 10, 2023
Hearing God
Does God still speak today? Yes and No. He does not supersede or contradict His Word (the Bible) with “new” revelation, but He does still speak tenderly to people. Jesus said that His sheep hear His voice (John 10:27). So how can we discern the voice of the Lord from all the other voices and noise in our world? Pastor Gary takes us into Acts 21 to answer that question in today’s study entitled, “Hearing God.”
Wed, September 06, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 2 Samuel 6:10-7:27.
Sun, September 03, 2023
Parting Words of Encouragement
If you know that you will probably never see a friend or loved one again, you will probably exchange some tender, parting words. This was the case with Paul and the elders of the Ephesian church when he met with them in Miletus. He closes his remarks with some parting words of encouragement about God’s grace that is applicable to us today as well. Pastor Gary unpacks this final passage of Paul’s speech to the Ephesian elders and helps us to better understand God’s amazing grace.
Sun, August 27, 2023
Advice and Warnings to the Church
In his farewell words to the elders of the church in Ephesus, Paul shares some important advice and warnings about how to keep the Church healthy and how to protect the Church from attacks without and attacks within. Even though his words are from the first century, they are timeless principles for the Church today. Pastor Gary takes Paul’s farewell speech and breaks down the application for us in today’s teaching, “Advice and Warnings to the Church.”
Wed, August 23, 2023
The Heart of a Faithful Servant
Pastor Al Blake takes a look at servanthood in a study of Ephesians 1:1-13.
Sun, August 20, 2023
Running the Race
Six times in the New Testament living the Christian life is compared to “running a race”. The starting line is when we trust Christ as our personal Lord and Savior. The finish line is when we die and go to Heaven or when Christ returns to take us Home, whichever happens first. The time in between the start and the finish is the race we are to run as Believers in Jesus. In Acts 20, Paul teaches us by his example three important aspects of running the race: HUMILITY, ENDURANCE, and ABANDONMENT. Follow along as Pastor Gary shares about “running the race.”
Wed, August 16, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Thessalonians 5.
Sun, August 13, 2023
When in the Wilderness
Temptation is a part of everyday life, so what does the Bible say on how to combat it? Matthew 4 tells us the Spirit compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness where he would fast 40 days and suffer temptation from Satan himself. Jesus being fully God and fully human was tempted in every way, just as we are, yet was without sin (Hebrews 4:15). He was victorious over the enemy and temptation and the Believer can be victorious as well in Jesus Christ.
Wed, August 09, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Thessalonians 4.
Sun, August 06, 2023
What does the Holy Spirit look like?
Join us as Pastor Tony Clark explores the question, "What does the Holy Spirit look like?" Drawing inspiration from Ephesians 5:15-33, He delves into the tangible manifestations of the Holy Spirit in our lives, highlighting the transformative power of His presence and how it impacts our relationships, worship, and daily walk with God. Join us as we uncover the beauty and significance of a Spirit-filled life.
Wed, August 02, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Thessalonians 2:13-3:13.
Sun, July 30, 2023
Seven Signs of Spiritual Famine
God uses Amos to prophecy to the kingdom of Israel about the impending judgment that will come upon them. God says He will send a famine on the land – not a famine of bread or water, but a famine of “hearing the words of the LORD”. As believers, we can easily see the effects of spiritual famine nationally and globally in our day, but sometimes it’s difficult to spot spiritual famine in our own lives. Join us for today’s message as Pastor Austin unpacks the seven signs of spiritual famine.
Wed, July 26, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 1 Thessalonians 1-2:12.
Sun, July 23, 2023
Present Sufferings vs. Future Glory
Join Author, Speaker and Activist John Amanchukwu as he draws powerful parallels between the present sufferings of this world and the future glory promised in Romans 8:18, using the compelling examples of the Martyrdom of Stephen, Polycarp, and Eulalia of Barcelona.
Wed, July 19, 2023
A Conversation with Jim Garlow and Pastor Gary Hamrick
Join us for a special midweek service with Jim Garlow and Gary Hamrick.
Sun, July 16, 2023
Revival or Revolt?
Wherever Christ is preached there is usually one of two responses—either revival or revolt. When the light of Jesus is turned on, it confronts the darkness of whatever it touches. If the response is contrition and humility, the result is revival. But if the response is confusion and hostility, the result is revolt. In Acts 19, we see both responses. Pastor Gary compares the revolt in Ephesus to our current culture, and highlights five points of revival that are still true today.
Wed, July 12, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 2 Samuel 5:6-6:9
Sun, July 09, 2023
Taking Jesus to the Marketplace
People who don’t normally come to church or know anything about the Bible will not understand who Jesus is unless Christians tell them. In Acts 17, Paul went to the “marketplace” and explained Jesus in terms that “unchurched” people could understand. His conversation and interaction with the pagan people of Athens teaches us some important things about taking Jesus to a lost world outside the church.
Wed, July 05, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of 2 Samuel 3-5:10
Sun, July 02, 2023
Faith and Freedom
In this July 4th weekend teaching, Pastor Gary explores our country’s historical Christian heritage as well as our freedom in Christ. Faith and Freedom go together—both physical and spiritual. Many men and women laid down their lives to secure our liberties, and the Church should continue to be salt and light in our world to preserve and maintain those liberties. Special musical guest, Mary Millben, joins Pastor Gary for this patriotic service.
Sun, June 25, 2023
Sing in the Darkness
There are times in the course of life when things are hard and life is difficult. In Acts 16, Paul and Silas had been beaten and thrown into prison. They didn’t know whether they would be rescued or whether they would be killed for their faith. Nevertheless, they “prayed and sang” to the Lord because God is worthy of our worship no matter our circumstances. It’s easy to sing when times are good, but how easily do you sing when times are bad? In today’s teaching, Pastor Gary invites us to pray, “Lord, teach me to sing in the darkness.” In other words, even when things are bad in life, may we still have a song on our lips for the One who is worthy of our worship!
Wed, June 21, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 2 Samuel 1-2.
Sun, June 18, 2023
What Tough Times Teach Us
If you are going through a difficult time, you are not alone. Plenty of people suffer in this life. But for the Christian, there are things we can learn through adversity. In Acts 14:22 it says, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” Pastor Gary unpacks this verse and teaches four things that we can learn through tough times.
Wed, June 14, 2023
Evening Special with Ronnie Cohen
Pastor Gary and Israel tour guide Ronnie Cohen sit down to talk all things Israel in this special Q & A service.
Sun, June 11, 2023
Embrace God’s Grace
Did you know that being a “good person” is not good enough? The Bible tells us that the human condition is broken and sinful and therefore we need a Savior—Jesus. We can’t do or say enough good things to overcome our broken condition. But here’s the good news—God offers us forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus and what He did on the cross when he died for our sins. That act of kindness and mercy is God’s grace. In today’s teaching from a sermon that Paul delivered in Acts 13, Pastor Gary urges us to embrace God’s grace and receive the forgiveness we all need!
Wed, June 07, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 29-31.
Sun, June 04, 2023
A Biblical Response to the 'Transing' of America
In this teaching Pastor Gary gives a Biblical response to the cultural chaos and the corporate controversy that has overtaken our country with gender confusion, sexual perversion, and a “woke” agenda. How can we navigate all the madness without losing our hearts for those who are caught up in the madness? We should be outraged by all the cultural evil, but we should never lose the mission of the church because of our outrage over the madness of the world. At the same time, we must never condone the evil or affirm the delusion. Pastor Gary explains the “WHY” behind the madness and “WHAT” we should do in response.
Sun, May 28, 2023
That’s Not Fair!
We tend to view events and circumstances in life as either “fair” or “unfair”. Sometimes it’s hard to reconcile situations that don’t make sense to us. What do you do when God doesn’t do what you want Him to do? In Acts 12, two of Jesus’ original Twelve Disciples, James and Peter, are arrested by King Herod because of the on-going persecution against Christians. Peter gets miraculously delivered from prison by an angel sent by God, but James gets martyred. Why did God rescue one but allow the other to be executed? Pastor Gary tackles this theological dilemma in today’s study entitled, “That’s Not Fair!”
Wed, May 24, 2023
The All Knowing God
Sun, May 21, 2023
Wanted: The Brave
How do we respond when we feel like the world is falling apart around us? Do we get angry and fight? Stick our head in the sand? In this special message from Kirk Cameron, we learn that the best approach is a Gospel-centered one.
Wed, May 17, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
Sun, May 14, 2023
Lessons from a Jew and a Gentile
Some people believe they are relatively good and don’t really need God. Others believe they are too bad for God to forgive them. Truth is, it doesn’t matter what we think about ourselves. What matters is what God thinks. And what God thinks is that everyone needs a Savior because no one is good enough to get to Heaven on their own or bad enough to be excluded. Jesus died for all that “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Wed, May 10, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 26-28.
Sun, May 07, 2023
The Unashamed Life
Al Robertson pastored for more than 22 years at Whites Ferry Road Church in West Monroe, LA. Now he travels with his wife, Lisa, sharing their story of redemption and grace at marriage conferences. Al is the oldest son of the Duck Dynasty family. In today’s teaching he shares the family story and encourages us to live “the unashamed life” in Christ.
Wed, May 03, 2023
Don't Worry About The Wicked
Sun, April 30, 2023
Five Ways to Guard Against Spiritual Warfare
The Bible is a book about two kingdoms – the Kingdom of Light and the Kingdom of Darkness. We see the Kingdom of Darkness interact with the Kingdom of Light throughout the book of Acts as Satan opposes the work the Lord does through His followers. How should we approach the topic of spiritual warfare, Satan, demons and occult practices? Some have an unhealthy interest in these things and others dismiss them altogether. In today’s message, Pastor Austin gives us five ways to guard ourselves against spiritual warfare.
Sun, April 23, 2023
A Transformed Life
One of the most dramatic conversion stories is recorded in Acts 9 when Saul (Paul) meets Jesus on the road to Damascus. This encounter will forever transform his life. Paul will go from being a persecutor and murderer of Christians to becoming a Believer himself who will, next to Jesus, have the most profound impact on the world for Jesus. It is a testament to the transforming power of Jesus and how He can radically change a person from the inside. Pastor Gary shares Paul’s conversion story and how it applies to all of us today in a similar way because Jesus is still transforming lives!
Wed, April 19, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 24-25.
Sun, April 16, 2023
From Bitter to Better
Have you ever battled bitterness? It’s not that uncommon. Bitterness usually sets in after one painful or disappointing event, or series of events, that rob people of the joy they once had. Sometimes bitterness is expressed outwardly—people who are mean, angry, moody, and negative. But sometimes bitterness is internal—people who are suffering on the inside but smiling on the outside. Whether external or internal, God wants to heal us of bitterness and restore the joy of our salvation. In today’s teaching, Pastor Gary shares six common causes of bitterness and then prays for God to heal those who want to be free of bitterness.
Wed, April 12, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 23.
Sun, April 09, 2023
Jesus is the cure!
The world is feeding us self-affirming lies that we are all OK. The narrative goes like this: “You be you, and I’ll be me; we are all fine. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.” But we are not OK. And if we were, then why have suicide rates steadily increased in American over the past two decades? Truth is, the Bible explains that the human condition is lost and sinful without God. But the good news is that we can have hope and forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ who died on a cross and rose from the dead to save us! That’s what Easter is all about—a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and how we can have a personal relationship with Him. Join Pastor Gary for today’s Easter message entitled, “Jesus is the Cure!”
Wed, April 05, 2023
Passover Service
Sun, April 02, 2023
Followers in the Crowd
When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem during the week of Passover--just before His crucifixion--He was worshipped openly as the Messiah. Join Pastor Mike McClure from Calvary Chapel San Jose as he discusses Jesus through the eyes of the people He encountered along the way.
Sun, March 26, 2023
A Martyr’s Example
The first martyr of the Early Church was a man named Stephen. He was killed defending his faith in Jesus Christ. His life and death serve as a great example for Christians today and also challenges us with three questions: (1) Do I love God more than my own life? (2) Do I forgive others who have wronged me? and (3) Am I prepared to see the Lord when I die? Pastor Gary teaches through these questions today and encourages us to pray for the same courage and boldness that Stephen had.
Wed, March 22, 2023
Evening Special with Seth Gruber
Sun, March 19, 2023
Lessons from the Early Church
The Early Church was united around common beliefs and common burdens—the belief in Jesus as Lord and Savior, and the burden of being persecuted by those who opposed them. Jews in the first century who believed in Jesus as Lord and Savior were killed at worst and cancelled at best. As a result of facing such real persecution, the Early Church pooled their resources and shared them with each other as needed. It was not socialism, it was survivalism. In addition, when God struck down Ananias and Sapphira for their deception, the Early Church learned quickly that “the Church pure is the Church powerful” (as G. Campbell Morgan once said). They developed a healthy “fear of the Lord” and walked in holiness before God. The Early Church serves as good examples for the Church today.
Wed, March 15, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 21:8-22:23.
Sun, March 12, 2023
What Is The Coming Day Of The Lord?
Why does Hollywood love to make apocalyptic movies about the end of the world? Believer and unbeliever alike understand that our time on earth will eventually come to an end! The Bible describes this great and awesome day as the "Coming Day of the Lord," or simply, "That Day." But what exactly is this "Day" all about, when will it happen, and how should we live in the meantime? Join us in 2 Peter 3 as Pastor Austin unpacks this topic.
Wed, March 08, 2023
The Work of Sanctification - Part 2
Sun, March 05, 2023
Israel Teaching from the Holy Land
Join Pastor Gary Hamrick as he gives a special teaching in Caesarea, Israel from Acts 24.
Wed, March 01, 2023
The Work of Sanctification
Sun, February 26, 2023
When It’s OK to Disobey
At some point every Christian's faith will be tested in the area of conscience and duty—to see whether you will have the courage to obey God rather than man wherever man's law and authority contradicts the higher law and authority of God. The Early Church practiced civil disobedience wherever that contradiction existed. We have been living in a time more recently when government and/or employer policies, laws, and ordinances are increasingly at odds with God—with God's policies, laws, and ordinances. And Christians in America are having to decide who is really Lord? And whom will you obey—God or man? Christians should be the best citizens, living in subjection to governing authority, praying and respecting our leaders. But where the contradiction exists, may God help us to say as the Early Church did—"We must obey God rather than men!" (Acts 5:29)
Wed, February 22, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 20-21:7.
Sun, February 19, 2023
Four Foundations of the Church
In 1869, the tallest lighthouse in America was built in Cape Hatteras, NC. It was built ½ mile from the coast, but after more than a hundred years of beach erosion, the Army Corps of Engineers had to relocate the lighthouse another ½ mile inland. The erosion threatened the foundation of the lighthouse. In a similar way, the Church is to be like a lighthouse—guiding people, warning people, and helping people to get safely home to Jesus. But unfortunately, there has been a slow erosion of some of the foundational elements of the Church that threaten the Church’s ability to be that beacon of light that we are called to be. In Acts 2:42, we learn about four foundational elements that defined the Early Church—things that should still define the Church today. Find out what they are and how our church endeavors to stay on solid ground.
Wed, February 15, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 18:5-19:24.
Sun, February 12, 2023
The Gift of Tongues
In today’s study, Pastor Gary teaches about one of the gifts of the Spirit that manifests in Acts 2 known as “tongues.” Tongues is a known language, except to the person speaking, that God gives a Believer for the purpose of prayer and/or praise to God. But is it still available today? Should all Believers speak in tongues? And why would God give the gift of a language to people who cannot understand it themselves? Pastor Gary addresses these and other key questions in today’s teaching on the gift of tongues.
Wed, February 08, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 17:33-18:4.
Sun, February 05, 2023
The Day of Pentecost
The followers of Jesus, who numbered about 120, were told to wait in Jerusalem until the “Promise” of the Holy Spirit. When the Day of Pentecost came, God poured out the Holy Spirit on all who had gathered in that Upper Room. It was an AUDIBLE, VISIBLE, and VERBAL event—the sound like a rushing wind, the sight of flames of fire lighting on each person, and people speaking in “tongues.” In today’s study, Pastor Gary gives the history of Pentecost and covers the AUDIBLE and VISIBLE aspects of what happened when God’s Spirit was poured out in Acts 2.
Wed, February 01, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 16:14-17:32.
Sun, January 29, 2023
The Power of the Holy Spirit
Some Christians feel powerless—struggling to have victory over sin, unable to be bold in their witness, tired of running the race, wondering if there is more to the Christian life than just biding their time until Jesus returns. Maybe this describes you, and maybe it's all because there is an absence of God's power without the fullness of the Holy Spirit. Join Pastor Gary as he teaches from Acts 1 about the person and power of the Holy Spirit available to all Believers, and learn what it means to be baptized with the Holy Spirit.
Wed, January 25, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 15:16-16:13.
Sun, January 22, 2023
The God of Restoration
In our society we typically throw away things that are broken or in terrible condition. But not God! He loves what is broken and discarded because then He can mend them and reclaim them for His glory. In other words, God is the God of restoration. Biblical restoration is when God takes something broken and makes it brand new! And when God restores broken things and broken people, the final state is actually better than the original condition! In John 21, Jesus restores Peter after Peter had denied knowing Jesus around the time of Jesus’ crucifixion. After His resurrection, Jesus has an exclusive conversation with Peter, only recorded in John’s gospel, that brings restoration to Peter’s life. God is still restoring broken lives, and broken marriages, and broken things for His glory! He is the God of Restoration.
Wed, January 18, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 14:24-15:16.
Sun, January 15, 2023
Focusing On The Family In Troubling Times
In Jeremiah 29, the prophet Jeremiah communicated the Lord’s instructions for the Israelites during their exile from Israel and captivity in Babylon. At the heart of these instructions, God exhorted the Israelites to focus on their families. Even as the Israelites endured the consequences of their failure to follow God (resulting in their exile), God had a plan for them to thrive and ultimately be restored to their home country. Join Pastor Brian Shannon as he shares why the family was such an essential part of God’s plan for the Israelites, and how those principles directly apply to God’s plans for all of mankind today.
Wed, January 11, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 13-14:23.
Sun, January 08, 2023
Pilate the People-Pleaser
Pontius Pilate was the Prefect appointed by Rome to oversee central Israel, including the city of Jerusalem, during the time of Christ. In fact, he became the pivotal figure in sentencing Jesus to death by crucifixion. Ironically, Pilate had determined three times that Jesus was not guilty of being condemned to death. So then why did he end up sentencing Him to death after all? Answer? Because Pilate had a weakness for what other people thought; and that weakness moved Pilate off center from what he knew was right. Truth is, all of us can be captive to the fear of people and trapped by a desire to always please people. Pastor Gary draws on this story from John’s gospel to help us recognize any of that sin in our own lives so that we can instead live to please God and fear Him alone.
Wed, January 04, 2023
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 11-12.
Sun, January 01, 2023
Question & Answer Service
Pastor Gary Hamrick, along with his two sons Tyler & Austin, attempt to answer your Bible questions.
Sun, December 25, 2022
God’s Gift to the World
Christmas day is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ! He was God’s greatest Gift to the world. In fact, it’s why we give gifts at Christmas time—to commemorate the Gift and the Gift-Giver! In today’s short teaching, Pastor Gary uses “GIFTS” as an acronym to remember that God Is Faithful To Save! God gave Jesus to the world so that by faith in Him we might be saved—forgiven from sin and guaranteed Heaven when we die. The baby born in a manger 2000 years ago grew up to die on a cross because of His love for the world. Won’t you trust Him as your personal Lord and Savior?
Sat, December 24, 2022
A Census, An Angel, and a Star
At the first Christmas 2000 years ago, God used different events and objects to direct people to Jesus—to behold the One who was born to save the world. He used a census to lead Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem where Jesus was to be born. He used an angel to lead shepherds to witness the newborn King. And God used a star to lead Wise Men from the east to worship Jesus. What events and circumstances is God using in your own life to bring you to an encounter with Jesus? A hardship? A difficulty? Or maybe you’ve been living “the good life” but you realize something—or Someone—is missing! God is still leading people to Jesus today.
Sun, December 18, 2022
God Chose You
Matthew 1 takes us to the scene of Joseph taking Mary as his wife and adopting Jesus as his own. God chose Joseph for a specific purpose - to raise His only Son. Joseph’s example gives us a glimpse of God the Father, who loves us and has chosen us for a specific purpose. How can we apply this wonderful promise to our own lives?
Sun, December 11, 2022
Lessons From A Teenager
Mary the mother of Jesus plays a significant role in the Christmas story, but she also has been a figure of confusion over the centuries. Who was Mary according to the Bible? How do our views differ from the views of the Roman Catholic Church regarding Mary’s life and legacy? And what can we learn from her life and apply today? Open your Bible to Luke 1 to learn more.
Sun, December 04, 2022
A Prayer for Unity
When Jesus prays for us in John 17, He asks the Father to give us UNITY. But what kind of “unity” is Jesus speaking of? Does He mean that we should just all “get along,” accepting everything and anything under the “umbrella of unity?” Not at all. Unfortunately, some Christians and/or churches, in pursuit of unity, have forsaken integrity and doctrinal purity. So how do we receive and maintain the kind of unity that Jesus prays about for us? Pastor Gary shares four points about Biblical unity in today’s study from John 17.
Wed, November 30, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 9-10.
Sun, November 27, 2022
Sunday Service of Thanksgiving
Every year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, we take some time to praise the Lord and honor Him for all that He did at Cornerstone over the last year. We are humbled to be a part of God’s work, and we praise Him for who He is and all He has done! Join us as we take a look back and celebrate God’s goodness to us in 2022.
Wed, November 23, 2022
Thanksgiving Eve Service 2022
Join us as we hear testimonies of God's faithfulness in the lives of our congregation in 2022.
Sun, November 20, 2022
Who is the Holy Spirit
Jesus talks more about the Holy Spirit than any other single subject during His closing words to the Disciples gathered in the Upper Room for their last Passover together. He wants to assure them that even though He is going away (when He ascends back into Heaven after His crucifixion and resurrection), He will not leave them as orphans. He will send the “Helper” or “Counselor” or “Comforter” to be with them—the Holy Spirit! But who is the Holy Spirit? And what is the role of the Holy Spirit in the world today and in the life of the Believer? Pastor Gary discusses this and more in today’s study from John 14-16.
Wed, November 16, 2022
A Conversation with Pastor Gary Hamrick & Special Guest Eric Metaxas
Join us as Pastor Gary Hamrick talks with special guest Eric Metaxas about his newest book "Letter to the American Church".
Sun, November 13, 2022
L.I.F.E Principles
Wed, November 09, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 7-8.
Sun, November 06, 2022
Pray Like Jesus
Everyone has probably prayed at some point in their lives—either out of desperation or celebration. But fewer actually practice prayer as a spiritual discipline. A “spiritual discipline” is a habit, practice, or experience designed to develop, grow, and strengthen one’s relationship with the Lord. Bible study, periodic fasting, attending church would all be examples of “spiritual disciplines”; and so is PRAYER. Prayer is communing and connecting with God. It can be audible, or from the heart; in public, or in private; while standing or sitting; with open eyes or closed eyes. God just wants to hear our hearts—not with lofty, lengthy prayers but with sincerity. In today’s study, Pastor Gary gives us three “MUSTS” about prayer in order for us to “Pray like Jesus.”
Wed, November 02, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 5-6.
Sun, October 30, 2022
Heaven and How to Get There
What will Heaven be like? How can we get there? Pastor Gary answers these two questions today’s study from John 14. Many people think that if they are good enough they will get to Heaven when they die, but then the question becomes, “How good is good enough?” Thankfully, Jesus died on a cross for our sins because He knew that we are not good enough—there is nothing we can do to earn or deserve Heaven. Yet Jesus opened Heaven wide through His sacrifice on the cross for all who would believe, and then He made a bold declaration that He is the only way to Heaven! Heaven is a choice. At the close of today’s teaching, Pastor Gary will help you to understand how to make that choice for Jesus so that you can go to Heaven when you die.
Sun, October 23, 2022
Love Like Jesus
Jesus tells us to “love one another” as He has loved us, and that when we do, it will show the world that we are His disciples. But how is love defined in the Bible? And how are we to demonstrate this kind of love to others? The world today defines love in a very different way. It uses “love” as a cover for tolerating and accepting all kinds of sinful behavior, and if you object, you are labeled as unloving. But true love reflects the love of the Lord as revealed in the Bible—sometimes it’s tough, sometimes tender; sometimes confronting, sometimes caring; sometimes challenging, sometimes encouraging. Our job is to know Jesus so that we can show the love of Jesus to a world that needs to know His transforming love.
Wed, October 19, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 3-4.
Sun, October 16, 2022
Christians, Do Not Come Down
If Satan can’t defeat us through disobedience, he will try to defeat us through discouragement. Many things about life can easily take a toll on us and the Enemy will do all he can to capitalize on those things in order to bring us down—but we can learn from the story of Nehemiah about how he continued to do the work of the Lord and refused to sink down to the level of his enemy. You’ll be encouraged today in a message from Nehemiah 6 by Pastor Garid Beeler.
Wed, October 12, 2022
Pray Vote Stand | A Nationwide Town Hall
Sun, October 09, 2022
Serve Like Jesus
In today’s study from John 13, Pastor Gary teaches about the time when Jesus washed the feet of His disciples. It was a pure gesture of love and humility. The God of the Universe stooped down to wash the dirty feet of sinners! And then He tells us to “follow His example.” How are we to serve others in humility, especially those who have betrayed or mistreated us? Pastor Gary draws out four important points on the topic of serving one another in humility in today’s study entitled, “Serve Like Jesus.”
Wed, October 05, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 2:12-36.
Sun, October 02, 2022
Light in a Dark World
The Bible uses multiple references to “light” and “darkness”—good and evil—right and wrong. Jesus stepped into our dark world as the Light of the world. He died on a cross to bring us into the light and to rescue us from the dominion of darkness. In today’s study, Pastor Gary talks about these terms of contrast and how we can be saved from a dark world, dark hearts, dark minds, and dark deeds.
Sun, September 25, 2022
No Reason to Hide
In today’s teaching, Dr. Erwin Lutzer exposes how the culture is collapsing and how Christians will need to stand alone on God’s truth. Drawn from the example of Daniel’s three friends in Daniel chapter 3, sometimes we must live counter to the culture and trust God to deliver us, either in this life or in the life to come.
Wed, September 21, 2022
Saul and David
Sun, September 18, 2022
God, Help us!
Join guest speaker Pastor Don McClure as he shares a special message from Habakkuk, providing encouragement as we navigate the issues facing our world today.
Wed, September 14, 2022
God - The Holy Spirit
Sun, September 11, 2022
Ways to Worship
Some people think that singing is the only way to worship the Lord. But in John 12, Martha, Lazarus, and Mary (adult siblings) invited Jesus to their home and demonstrated three different ways to worship Him. They model for us the diverse ways that we can honor and thank the Lord for who He is and what He has done. Join Pastor Gary for today’s teaching on “Ways to Worship.”
Wed, September 07, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 1:19-2:11.
Sun, September 04, 2022
Raising Lazarus
In one of the most beloved stories in the Bible, Jesus shows compassion, tenderness, and emotion in response to a very sad and tragic event—the untimely death of a close, personal friend named Lazarus. Although Lazarus' sisters, Martha and Mary, had asked Jesus to come quickly, Jesus delayed coming until Lazarus had died so that He could display a greater miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead! In this story from John 11, Pastor Gary answers two questions: (1) what does it teach us about Jesus that we should emulate? and (2) what does it teach us about death that we should anticipate? Follow along in today's study entitled, "Raising Lazarus."
Sun, August 28, 2022
Jesus is God
There are a lot of views and opinions in the world about who Jesus is. Many world religions say that He was a prophet, or a great teacher, or an enlightened man. But the best way we can understand the identity of Jesus is to examine His words and His works in the Bible—who He said He was and what He did to prove His identity. Jesus teaches us plainly that He is God, but we may not understand it if we don’t know the language and context behind His words and works. Join Pastor Gary today as he teaches today from John 10 on the identity and deity of Jesus.
Wed, August 24, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
Join Pastor Gary for an in-depth study of 1 Samuel 1:1-18.
Sun, August 21, 2022
Sight for the Blind
There are plenty of people who have physical sight but are spiritually blind. In other words, they can see things with the natural eye but they are blind to the things of God and who Jesus is. In today’s study from John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind who also later receives the miracle of spiritual sight. Jesus opens the eyes of his heart to understand who He is. We all need that miracle—but beware, there will be people who will not share your joy of knowing Jesus. Some will reject you, disown you, or dismiss you, but none of that matters. Jesus accepts you, loves you, and died to save you.
Wed, August 17, 2022
Evening Special with John Amanchukwu
Join us for a special midweek service with guest speaker John Amanchukwu!
Sun, August 14, 2022
What is Truth?
What is TRUTH? It is a question that Pontius Pilate asked Jesus before His crucifixion, and it is a question people are still asking today. There is great confusion in our world about truth. You will hear people say, “My truth vs. your truth” and “Truth is relative—it depends on the person and the situation,” but in response to Pilate’s question, Jesus said, “…For this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” (John 18:37). For us to understand truth in a relative world, we must rely on God and His Word (the Bible) as the source and standard by which we evaluate what is true and what is false. In today’s teaching, Pastor Gary discusses some of the false narrative that the culture is presenting as truth and gives a Biblical perspective on the topic of truth from John 8.
Wed, August 10, 2022
Questions, Answers and More
Join us for the conclusion of our Questions, Answers & More series.
Mon, August 08, 2022
Evening Special with Seth Dillon
Join us for a special evening service with the CEO of the Babylon Bee, Seth Dillon!
Sun, August 07, 2022
Amazing Grace
One of the most vivid and tender stories about God’s grace is found in John 8. A woman was caught in adultery and was brought to Jesus and publicly humiliated before a crowd. It was all a set-up in an attempt to test or trap Jesus. The religious leaders quoted the Old Testament law that this woman should be stoned to death for committing adultery and they wanted to know what Jesus thought. The Lord’s response was that “whoever is without sin should throw the first stone at her.” All the accusers walked away being “convicted in their conscience.” Jesus showed the woman tender grace and then told her to leave her life of sin. No person is better or worse than another—we ALL are in desperate need of God’s grace. Pastor Gary teaches about God’s grace in today’s study from John 8 and concludes with the background on the song, Amazing Grace, by John Newton.
Wed, August 03, 2022
Questions, Answers and More
Just us for part 5 of our Questions,Answers & More series.
Sun, July 31, 2022
Patience
Waiting can be a challenge. We know God loves us, but do we trust His timing? James chapter 5 encourages us to be patient during times of uncertainty. When we remember that God is patient with us, we can grow in our patience and learn to wait well.
Wed, July 27, 2022
Evening Special with Patti Height
Sun, July 24, 2022
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord
Wed, July 20, 2022
Evening Special with Frank Turek - Part 2/2
Join us for part two of a two part series with apologist Frank Turek!
Mon, July 18, 2022
Evening Special with Frank Turek - Part 1/2
Join us for part one of a two part series with apologist Frank Turek!
Sun, July 17, 2022
What are you counting?
Wed, July 13, 2022
The Bible and the Constitution - Part 3/3
Join Dr. Michael Farris for part three in his series called, “The Bible and the Constitution”.
Sun, July 10, 2022
Saint, Sinner, & Savior
Wed, July 06, 2022
The Bible and the Constitution - Part 2/3
Join Dr. Michael Farris in part two of three in his series called, “The Bible and the Constitution,” as he shares about the establishment and free exercise clauses of the first amendment and why the birth of religious freedom was a result of biblical Christianity.
Sun, July 03, 2022
America’s Godly Heritage
On the eve of our National Independence, Pastor Gary delivers a message about the influence of Christianity upon our Founding Fathers which ultimately shaped our nation. Although the United States of America is a country that values the freedom of religion—the freedom to practice whatever faith, or no faith at all—when it comes to the founding principles of our nation, Christianity had the greatest impact. Join us today for a patriotic service about faith and freedom as Pastor Gary reviews the Christian heritage of our nation and what has led to its decline.
Wed, June 29, 2022
The Bible and the Constitution - Part 1/3
Join Dr. Michael Farris in part one of three of his series called, “The Bible and the Constitution.” He shares about originalism and the Constitution and how a biblical approach to government is the best way to ensure freedom and equality for all.
Sun, June 26, 2022
The Ministry of Truth
The Church in America has become weak, ineffective, cowardly and has strayed from preaching the full counsel of God to the ecclesia (aka church). The Church no longer holds the line of truth, not because the world took it, but because we gave it. To reclaim the ground of truth, we need to be holy grounded in the truth and boldly proclaim the truth. The Church is the institution entrusted with the ministry of truth and it is the truth that frames reality and sets man free.
Wed, June 22, 2022
Questions, Answers and More
Brigitte Gabriel, author, speaker, and founder of actforamerica.org, gives her testimony of growing up in war-torn Lebanon under Islamic rule and answers questions from viewers with Pastor Gary Hamrick.
Sun, June 19, 2022
Living Water - The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity—one God who reveals Himself in three persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit. In John 7, Jesus introduces us to the Holy Spirit by referring to Him as “living water.” In today’s study Pastor Gary teaches about the person and role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Believer.
Sun, June 12, 2022
When Bread Is Not Enough
Sometimes people look to Jesus for what He can do for them instead of simply for who He is. We often want Him to “perform” for us – to meet our needs and to answer our prayers – but do we seek His face as much as we seek His hand? Pastor Gary tackles John 6 to challenge us about our own relationship with Jesus.
Wed, June 08, 2022
Questions, Answers, & More
The third of a four-part series in which Pastor Gary Hamrick answers viewers' questions about the Bible!
Sun, June 05, 2022
Miracle at the Pool
In John 5 there was a “great multitude” of sick, lame, and paralyzed people lying around a pool in Jerusalem hoping for a miracle. One man was there who was an invalid for 38 years. Jesus was directed by the Father to heal that one man among the many who were sick. Why did He only heal that one person? And what must have all the others thought when they were stepped over for their miracle? Pastor Gary shares two perspectives on this story—one from the angle of what ministry is supposed to really look like, and one from the human angle of what it must have felt like to be stepped over for a miracle.
Wed, June 01, 2022
Questions, Answers & More
The second of a four-part question and answers series. This week, Andy Wagner, Austin Hamrick, and Tyler Hamrick answer viewers' questions about the Bible!
Sun, May 29, 2022
Complete in Jesus
In John 4, Jesus has a divine appointment with a woman at a well that will be life-changing for her. She had been on a search for love—married five time and living with a sixth man who was not her husband. As only Jesus can do, he tenderly performs heart surgery on her by exposing the great longing of her heart—a longing that can only be filled by Jesus. She represents all of us who have gone from one relationship to another, one drink to another, one drug to another, one sexual encounter to another trying to fill that hole in our soul. Today’s teaching by Pastor Gary is a message that will help us to see how only Jesus can really complete us and make us whole!
Sun, May 22, 2022
Spiritual Birth
There is a difference between PHYSICAL birth and SPIRITUAL birth. Physical birth was the will and decision of others, but spiritual birth is your choice. There was a Jewish man named Nicodemus who didn’t understand spiritual birth. Like so many people today, people are confused and curious about Jesus. The conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3 helps us to understand what it means to be “born again.” Have you been born again?
Wed, May 18, 2022
Questions, Answers & More
The first of a four-part series in which Pastor Gary Hamrick answers viewers' questions about the Bible!
Sun, May 15, 2022
God Has Saved the Best for Last
The first miracle that Jesus performed during His earthly ministry was the changing of water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana. No one was healed, no one was raised from the dead, and no one was fed by a few loaves and fish. This miracle was purely for the enjoyment of the wedding guests. Like a parent who loves to bless his children, God loves to bless us not based on our performance but based on His goodness. The wine that Jesus miraculously produced at the end of the wedding banquet was the best wine of the banquet—a reminder to us that God has saved the best for last!
Wed, May 11, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of Ruth 4.
Sun, May 08, 2022
The Identity and Deity of Jesus
There are many opinions in the world today about who Jesus is. Some say He is just a prophet, some say He is a created being, some don’t believe in Him at all. But exactly who is Jesus? The apostle John goes into great detail in John 1 about the true identity and deity of Jesus. Pastor Gary points out five things that John explains about the identity of Jesus. It is essential to have a proper understanding of Jesus in order to understand salvation that came through Him!
Wed, May 04, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of Ruth 3.
Sun, May 01, 2022
The Importance of the Ascension
Sun, April 24, 2022
Discouraged While Walking With Jesus?
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.
Wed, April 20, 2022
His Name is Jesus
An in-depth study of Matthew 1:21
Sun, April 17, 2022
Evidence for the Head, Hope for the Heart
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is an historical fact that is unique to Christianity. No other world religion makes the claim that their leader, prophet, or king died and rose from the dead. People around the world are still celebrating a Risen Savior! In Luke 24, Jesus appears to His disciples and imparts to them the same things He still imparts to us today—evidence for the head, and hope for the heart. Listen to Pastor Gary as he shares this hopeful, eternal message of the Risen Lord Jesus!
Wed, April 13, 2022
Passover Service
Sun, April 10, 2022
We are Barabbas
What exactly was Jesus charged with that led to His crucifixion? What was His crime? There were two—BLASPHEMY and SEDITION. The charges were not legitimate but they were trumped up by His adversaries. The Jews demanded that Pontius Pilate release Barabbas and crucify Jesus instead. There is an irony in that exchange that Pastor Gary explains for us in today’s teaching entitled, “We are Barabbas.”
Wed, April 06, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of Ruth 2.
Sun, April 03, 2022
Kissers and Weepers
Two of Jesus’ Disciples failed Him. One denied Him; one betrayed Him. One recovered and was restored; the other tragically took his own life and died in his failure. These are the stories of Peter and Judas. Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss, but Peter wept over his denial of Jesus. Peter was broken over his sin and he repented, so Jesus was able to restore him and use him for God’s glory. Join Pastor Gary today in our study of Luke 22 as he reminds us that God is the God of second chances and He restores broken people!
Wed, March 30, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of Ruth 1.
Sun, March 27, 2022
Jesus: Our Passover Lamb
For centuries Jews around the world have celebrated Passover to commemorate their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. But when Jesus shared His last Passover with His disciples, He expanded their understanding of Passover—that it was not simply looking back to their deliverance from the slavery of Egypt, but looking forward to a greater deliverance for all people from the slavery of sin! Join Pastor Gary for today’s teaching as he compares the Old Testament regulations for Passover to the New Testament fulfillment in Christ!
Wed, March 23, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of Judges 20-21.
Sun, March 20, 2022
The Rise of Russia and the End Times
The Bible says that Jesus is coming again! Jesus gives a list of events in Luke 21 to help us recognize certain indicators that we are drawing near to His Return. Among those things, Jesus says, will be “wars and commotions” and that “nation will rise against nation” and “kingdom against kingdom.” In the current war between Russia and Ukraine—an unprovoked attack by Russia against a sovereign nation—people have questions about whether this pertains to the End Times. Ezekiel 38 tells us that Russia will be the predominant player in a military campaign against Israel in the future. Join Pastor Gary as he shares about “The Rise of Russia and the End Times.”
Wed, March 16, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of Judges 19-20.
Sun, March 13, 2022
A Glimpse of Life in Heaven
In Luke 20, Jesus gives us a glimpse of what Heaven will be like—not in appearance, but in experience. He tells us two things: (a) there will be no marriage; relationships will be different, and (b) there will be no death; we will be like the angels in Heaven. Heaven is the eternal home for those who know Jesus as Lord and Savior. Are you ready? Do you know for certain that you will go to Heaven when you die? You can be! Listen today as Pastor Gary teaches about what Heaven will be like and how to be sure that you will go there when you die.
Wed, March 09, 2022
Finding Contentment
An in-depth study of Philippians 4:4-13.
Sun, March 06, 2022
Why Jesus Weeps
In a tragic scene on the outskirts of Jerusalem, Jesus weeps for the people who have seen Him, known Him, witnessed His miracles, heard His teachings, and yet have rejected Him as the Messiah. He weeps for the peace that they will miss and the judgment that they will experience for their refusal to believe. Truth is, God is still brokenhearted for those who don’t recognize Him! How many times and in how many ways has God tried to get your attention? He loves you and wants a relationship with you. Don’t miss the time of God’s coming to you like most Jews did in Jesus’ day.
Wed, March 02, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of Judges 17-18
Sun, February 27, 2022
Small Man, Big Change
In Luke 19 there is a story of a man named Zacchaeus who had a personal encounter with Jesus. The Bible describes him as having a “short stature” but the change that happened in his heart was huge. Zacchaeus was a hated tax collector who had fleeced his own Jewish people with extra taxation in order to enrich his personal life. But after he put his faith in Jesus, Zacchaeus not only got right with God but he also got right with those he had wronged. When Jesus changes our heart, we become at peace with God and at peace with others. Listen today to the story about a man whose life was radically changed by the power of Jesus.
Wed, February 23, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of Judges 16.
Sun, February 20, 2022
I Need a Miracle
Is there a desperate cry of your heart for something that would require a miracle from God? Maybe for your health, your marriage, a prodigal child, deliverance from an addiction? Whatever the need, we serve a miracle-working God who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. In today’s study from Luke 18, Pastor Gary shares the miraculous story of how a blind man named Bartimaeus received his sight from the Lord. In his desperation he cried out to Jesus when Jesus was passing by Jericho on His way to Jerusalem. If Jesus were passing by you today, what would be the one thing for which you desperately need a miracle? What is the one thing that you would ask Him for? Join us for today’s study as we trust God for a miracle today.
Wed, February 16, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of Judges 14-15.
Sun, February 13, 2022
Practice Persistent Prayer
Sometimes when we pray we don’t always get WHAT we want, WHEN we want it. Nevertheless, Jesus encourages us to keep on praying and to not become discouraged. He teaches a parable about a widow who continually appealed to a judge for justice until the judge finally granted her wish. The point of the parable is this—if a cold-hearted judge can give a poor widow what she needs, how much more will our warm-hearted Father give to His children what we need! Join Pastor Gary for today’s teaching about the importance of persistent prayer.
Wed, February 09, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of Judges 13-14:11.
Sun, February 06, 2022
The Culture before Christ’s Return
What will the SOCIAL and SPIRITUAL condition of the culture look like just prior to Jesus’ return? In Luke 17 Jesus says it will be like the days of Noah and the days of Lot—a righteous minority living among a wicked majority. The wickedness in the world will not only be tolerated but celebrated too and people will think it is “normal.” So how do we maintain the Biblical mission to win the world for Christ without allowing the world to influence us while we wait for Christ’s return? Pastor Gary shares the answer to that question in today’s teaching from Luke 17.
Wed, February 02, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of Judges 11:29-12.
Sun, January 30, 2022
Where Are the Nine?
In Luke 17 Jesus encounters ten men afflicted with leprosy—a debilitating and ultimately deadly disease that is mentioned 68 times in the Bible. Jesus miraculously healed all ten men but only one returned to give thanks to Jesus. When he did, he received even more than the other nine—salvation. All ten men received physical healing, but only one—the one who returned to thank Jesus—got healing for his soul as well. This life is only temporary, but there is a life to come that is eternal! Join Pastor Gary for today’s teaching entitled, “Where Are the Nine?”
Wed, January 26, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of Judges 10-11.
Sun, January 23, 2022
The Value of Life
Whenever a sensitive or controversial topic comes up, it is the Church’s responsibility to address it with GRACE and TRUTH. Such is the case with the topic of abortion. Today’s teaching marks the 38th anniversary of the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday since President Ronald Reagan made the first proclamation in 1984, eleven years after the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision by the Supreme Court that legalized abortion. Pastor Gary explains the value of every human life and prays for God’s healing touch upon those women and fathers who have been impacted by abortion.
Wed, January 19, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of Judges 9.
Sun, January 16, 2022
Life After Death
Most people have a curiosity about the afterlife. That’s because the Bible says that “God has set eternity in the hearts of men” (Ecc. 3:11). The eternal God has put an eternal awareness in the hearts of every human being. In Luke 16 Jesus tells one of the most insightful stories about the afterlife. He details the deaths of two men and the different places they went after they died. One man went to a place of Torment where he suffered, and the other man (named Lazarus) went to a place of Paradise where he was comforted. How is Paradise different from Heaven? What happens when we die? Pastor Gary answers these questions and more as he teaches through Luke 16.
Wed, January 12, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of Judges 8.
Sun, January 09, 2022
Worldly Wealth for Heavenly Good
In an unfamiliar parable told only by Luke, Jesus wants us to understand that money and material things by themselves are not bad. In fact, they can and should be used for good… just don’t love stuff as much or more than you love God. Pastor Gary shares five important principles from this parable about the role that money and material possessions play in the life of a Believer who wants to honor God as Lord of everything.
Wed, January 05, 2022
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of Judges 7.
Sun, January 02, 2022
Question & Answer Service
Sun, December 26, 2021
Special Message from Amir Tsarfati
Fri, December 24, 2021
The Baby Who Changed the World
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem He completely changed the world. More poems, songs, and books have been written about Him than any other person in human history. We even mark time around the world based on His birth (B.C. and A.D.). How is it possible that a little baby born in an obscure village 2000 years ago is still impacting the world today? Because He was no ordinary child. Christmas is about when God stepped into our world and wrapped Himself with humanity to live among us and die for us because He wants a personal relationship with each of us! Won’t you surrender your life to the One who changed the world? Listen as Pastor Gary shares this timeless story about the God who loves you.
Sun, December 19, 2021
Prophecies about the First Christmas
What did the ancient prophets have to say about the birth of the Messiah? Matthew, in his gospel, quotes five prophecies from his Jewish Scriptures (our Old Testament) about the birth of the Messiah that were fulfilled by Jesus Christ. Why is it important for us to know this—that Jesus fulfilled ancient prophecies written hundreds of years before His birth? It’s important for two reasons: (1) it VALIDATES that God is faithful to His promises, and (2) it VERIFIES that Jesus is the Messiah! Join Pastor Gary as we connect the dots of the Old Testament prophecies concerning the birth of Jesus Christ.
Sun, December 12, 2021
Once was Lost, Now am Found
People are either “lost” or “found”. That is, we are either estranged from God or we know Him in a personal relationship through Jesus. In Luke 15 Jesus describes different types of people in their lost condition and what we are supposed to do to help them become “found”. Jesus shares three parables that describe people like sheep, a coin, or the prodigal son. Join Pastor Gary in today’s teaching from Luke 15.
Wed, December 08, 2021
When God Speaks
An in-depth study of Isaiah 1:10-20.
Sun, December 05, 2021
The Battlefield of Blessing
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 crucial for us as Believers to learn and apply to the different “battles” we face in life. Join Pastor Austin to learn about these three spiritual weapons of warfare.
Wed, December 01, 2021
What Hinders Spiritual Growth?
Sun, November 28, 2021
Giving Thanks to God: A Progress Report on the Church
Every year on the Sunday following Thanksgiving, Pastor Gary Hamrick and Marwan Rifka give an update on how and what Cornerstone Chapel is doing. It is a way to draw attention to the goodness of God and to give Him thanks and glory for all the wonderful ways He has blessed us and used us for the Kingdom. In this service, we highlight the various ministries of the church, give a financial update, and explain how we are endeavoring to impact the world for the glory of God.
Wed, November 24, 2021
Thanksgiving Eve Celebration Service
Our annual Thanksgiving Eve service of testimonies and giving God praise and thanks for all He has done over the past year.
Sun, November 21, 2021
The Days of Warning
Wed, November 17, 2021
Midweek Bible Study
An in-depth study of Judges 6:11-40.
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