Cornerstone Church Kingston Podcast

In today's episode we look at how the disciples are awed by how amazing the temple is, but Jesus takes this opportunity to teach them again that it religious majesty really means nothing. Mark 13:1-4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AobeAfFX21w

What really is the value of money? If you have a lot and give away a portion, is it worth more than someone who has a little and gives it all? Mark 12:41-44 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8lShjrVROE

In the first of a two-part look into Luke 2: 22-38, we look at Simeon and his response to the birth of the Messiah. Ben shows us that just like Simeon we too are to wait for the consummation that Jesus brings and while we wait we can rest in the peace that he brings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODVip6A8m_0

In the second of a two-part look into Luke 2: 22-38, we look at the prophetess Anna and her response to the birth of the Messiah. Pete and Tom discuss what we can learn from Anna's dedication to God and her eager expectation of the Messiah.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNGwrA8q9gA

Not one to worry about ruffling feathers, Jesus tells the people to beware of "fake" teachers of the law, who take, take, take, and so are condemned. Tom and Ben look at how outrageous this teaching would have been! Mark 12:38-40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q3oJrUQtlE

Who really is the Messiah? In today's passage, Tom and Ben look at how Jesus looks back at David to challenge the people's thinking through his teaching. Mark 12:35-37 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG8Ja6FSkkY

In our new series we explore the truths of the familiar carol 'Hark! The herald angels sing'. Ben takes a look into the third and final verse of the carol, which points us to the truth and joy in the gospel message. Hail the Heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings; Mild He lays His glory by Born that man no more may die Born to raise the sons of earth Born to give them second birth Hark! The herald angels sing "Glory to the new-born king" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbVA-rnAhMA

Today's passage shows one of the teachers of the law, finally starting to understand what Jesus is trying to teach. Pete and Tom discuss how the two commandments show the true heart of Christianity. Mark 12:28-34 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7WgwAMycu0

Now it's the Sadducees turn to test Jesus, and they provide him with a very odd hypothetical conundrum for him to solve. Pete and Tom discuss how really they are just revealing their ignorance! Mark 12:18-27 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsx7rG0vplw

You would have thought that the leaders would have given up by now, but they're back trying to trap him again. This time, Tom and Pete look at how they try to trick in him a question about tax due to Caesar. Mark 12:13-17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Gp0SfUGtt4

In our new series we explore the truths of the familiar carol 'Hark! The herald angels sing'. Pete takes a look into the second verse of the carol, which points us to the truth and joy in the gospel message. Christ, by highest heaven adored Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold Him come Offspring of a Virgin's womb: Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail the incarnate Deity Pleased as man with man to dwell Jesus, our Emmanuel Hark! The herald-angels sing "Glory to the newborn King" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMjUmOlnLpk

In our new series we explore the truths of the familiar carol 'Hark! The herald angels sing'. Tom takes a look into the first verse of the carol, which points us to the truth and joy in the gospel message. Hark! The herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn king; Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled" Joyful all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies With the angelic host proclaim "Christ is born in Bethlehem" Hark! The herald-angels sing "Glory to the new-born king" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3Ye5DeuqhU

This part of Mark holds one of Jesus' most painful, yet most clear parables. Even the teachers of the law knew that Jesus was talking about them. But what can we learn from it today? Mark 12:1-12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk47T0uGjRg

In today's episode, Jesus and the disciples are going back past the fig tree from earlier, and lo and behold, the tree has withered! Dean and Pete discuss Jesus' important lesson here. Mark 11:20-25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8DHGnsTKl4

In this special Gavin preaches from Numbers 6:22-27. In these verses we see what it means for God to bless his people. Gavin asks what it means to be blessed by God and shows how the ultimate blessing comes through Jesus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpPnV4ZPEkY

In today's sermon Ben looks into the last days of Elijah's life on earth 2 Kings 2:1-18. In this passage Elijah hands over his role as God's prophet to his people to Elisha his successor. Ben show us how this story reveals God's nature as saviour and promise-keeper to his people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-siKKiHNpk

It seems strange that in one moment Jesus is cursing a fig tree, and in the next he's throwing people out of the temple. How do these stories marry together? Tom and Ben discuss this in today's episode. Mark 11:12-19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlGt1jep6vA

In today's episode, Ben and Tom look at Jesus coming into Jerusalem. Surprisingly, Jesus isn't on a royal steed or in a golden chariot, but instead is riding on a young donkey. Mark 11:1-11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93TyR8HukCo

We're back in Mark again after a short interlude looking at the Lord's Prayer in a mini-series. Ben and Tom are looking at the story of yet another lowly person coming to Jesus, and being shown compassion. Mark 10:46-52 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qrhB5A-Gho

Tom continues our series in the life of Elijah preaching from 2 Kings 1:1-18. In this passage God confronts King Ahaziah with signs of his coming judgement. Will he listen and repent? Tom shows us how God desires for us to turn to him when we are in need. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZfHy_H43lU