Cornerstone Church Kingston Podcast

Continuing on from the last episode, we're still looking at this scene of Jesus praying in Gethsemane. This time Pete and Tom are looking at the disciples and how unaware they are of the situation that they are in. Mark 14:32-41 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jxpMGpoXlo

As we continue our series in 'The Beatitudes', Darryl looks at Jesus statement in Matthew 5:1-12 - "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth". Darryl shows us that Christian meekness is putting the interests of others before ourselves and becoming more like Jesus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv8-LcFGPXs

As we kick of our 'Month of Kindness', we take a break in our current series to look at the life of Tabitha in Luke 9: 36-43. In this passage the death of the disciple Tabitha brings much grief to Christians in Joppa, Pete shows us how through her deliberate practice of kindness and her resurrection, she brings glory to God. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YLYnix0yKs

In today's episode, we read one of Jesus' most painful and personal moments. Tom and Pete look at how he pleads with the Father to take his task ahead away from him, but he is still faithful to the Father's will, even until the end. Mark 14:32-41 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av7ooQr_3JA

Betrayal is a tough pill to swallow. How hard would it be to be told that you are going to betray a friend, let alone your Lord! Pete and Tom discuss this awful prediction by Jesus, and how shocking and hurtful this would have been for Peter and the disciples. Mark 14:27-31 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5ft3R40dOI

We've now come to the pinnacle of the Last Supper, where Jesus dips the bread and drinks the wine, telling the disciples again that he is soon to go into the Kingdom of God. Tom and Pete look at this covenant promise made for all. Mark 14:20-26 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6qYKZsXGGs

In the second in our series in the Beatitudes, Chris speaks on Jesus' words in Matthew 5:1-12, "blessed are those who mourn". From this passage we see that we are to mourn over our sins, which will bring us to a place of repentance, reconciliation and knowledge of God's forgiveness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z9KIKbJXnk

Continuing in our series "Life in the Land of False Prophets" Pete preaches from 2 Kings 3: 1-27. In this passage the king of Israel teams up with the kings of Judah and Edom to attack the rebellious kingdom of Moab. Pete shows how God's kindness towards a rebellious people is only for their benefit and building his Kingdom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KR7Gq_aLZs

We've arrived at an iconic scene now - the last supper - and Jesus uses the opportunity to warn them that one of the twelve disciples will betray him. Pete and Tom discuss how horrifying this would have been to hear. Mark 14:12-21 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KUxUNDM2hc

Tom kicks off a new series in The Beatitudes of Matthew 5:1-12. On his sermon on the mount, Jesus describes the beatitudes; a number of qualities to be cultivated in all believers. Tom focuses on the first beatitude; "blessed are the poor in spirit". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv0luZqLuQI

Pete continues in our series 'Life in the Land of False Idols, preaching from 2 Kings 2: 23-25. In this passage Elisha finds himself as the object of scorn and abuse. Pete helps us see what Elisha's response has to teach us about our relationship with God and his judgement and righteousness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZMCW2tqTV0

How much would you spend on a gift for your loved ones? What about the King of the Universe? Today Tom and Dean read about a woman who gave an unbelievable gift to Jesus that even the disciples couldn't believe. Mark 14:1-11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EEIfeSJbWw

When is Jesus going to come back? In today's passage Jesus does not tell us, but he does tell us that we need to be ready for him at any time. Mark 13:32-37 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsD_h09N6q4

As Christians we know that Jesus will come back again, and whilst we want to know when, so did the disciples! Tom and Dean look at the next small passage in Mark where Jesus tells them to be ready. Mark 13:28-31 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MANuvuzLYL0

On Co-mission Sunday Matt Fuller discusses Hebrews 10:19-25 and what the author has to say to us in these times. We see how we can be an encouragement to one another as Jesus commanded. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1HEJvBEvrU

After our break over Christmas, Tom starts our new series in the life of Elisha, preaching from 2 Kings 2:11-22. In this passage Elisha has taken up the role of prophet to the nation of Israel after his teacher Elisha. We see how Elisha's first public miracle shows us God's desire to forgive and show mercy to his people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuRRr6IpjlY

In today's passage, Jesus pulls apart the idea of prosperity gospel and teaches us that we are to expect hard things and rejection in life, especially as Christians. But we are not alone, we have the Holy Spirit with us always and one day we will be with Christ. Mark 13:9-13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNGQqRHDAJI

The Bible tells that you can't have heaven without Jesus, and you can't be saved without him. And here Jesus warns the disciples of many things to come in the future including deception and destruction. We still need to expect these things today. Mark 13:5-8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMabEqie85A

In the second of a 2-part series looking at Psalm 3, Pete looks into how Jesus prays this psalm during his crucifixion and how this relates to our sleep. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4WAknfe5KQ

In the first of a 2-part series looking at Psalm 3, Pete looks into how God uses sleep to teach us contentment in his sovereignty and assurance in his justification. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSEdTB5Vxqc