Cornerstone Church Kingston Podcast

In our series in Matthew’s gospel, Pete continues our ‘mini-series’ on ‘littleness’, preaching from Matthew 18:1-35. In this passage we see Jesus teaching his disciples about what it means to be ‘little’, through a mixture of direct instruction and parables. As Pete takes us through the practical implications of Jesus’ words, we see what being little in God’s eyes looks like for Jesus’ followers today. We apologise that the reading is not available on this recording. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6VumnShgpE

As Tom continues Jacob's story in Genesis 29: 1-30, we find our un-heroic hero experiencing God's providence. And yet, that providence isn't all wellsprings and brides as he'd hoped. How does one transform a trickster? Trick him back - and see what lessons he learns.

As we continue in our series in Matthew’s gospel, Pete preaches from Matthew 18:1-14. In this passage we see the disciples ask Jesus who the greatest will be in the kingdom of heaven. We see Jesus’ upside-down, back-to-front reply, how this looks in reality, and what it means for each of us today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ozaxz769ns

By Genesis 28: 10 - 22, the taker known as Jacob finds himself all alone in a physical and spiritual wilderness. And yet, as Tom shows us, a great staircase descends from the heavens, not to dispense judgement or impose religious legalism, but to save the taker with a gift.

Rory continues our series in Matthew’s gospel, preaching from Matthew 17:22-26. In this passage we see Jesus’ bizarre miracle of producing a two-drachma coin from the mouth of a fish. We see the reason for this miracle, what it teaches us about Jesus, and what it means for us today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlgU7JsFoto

Are you still sleeping? Through Matthew 26: 36 - 46, Ben shows us the poignant image of Jesus at the garden of Gethsemane. Christ prays for us: sweating drops of blood, he intercedes for us, beseeching the Father on his knees for our sake. Will you join him - or are you still sleeping? Wake up!

As we continue in our series in Matthew’s gospel, Tom preaches from Matthew 17:14-23. In this passage, we see Jesus driving a demon out of a boy after the disciples try and fail to do so themselves. They come to Jesus with the burning question ‘why couldn’t we drive it out’. We see Jesus’ reply, the results of unbelief, and what it all means for us today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS43Xka5YUE

The family at the centre of Genesis 27:1 - 28:9 has it all: lies, betrayal, feuding, bitterness. They're a mess. Yet today, Tom shows us how this broken disaster of a family does everything it can to hijack God's beautiful promises - and fails. There's no mess too messy for God.

As we continue our series in Matthew’s gospel, Rory preaches from Matthew 17:1-13. In this passage we see Jesus take his three closest followers up a very high mountain, and he is transfigured before them - we see his glory as the Son of God, and what this means for us today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53hocd9yuvA

Today, Tom shows us one of the most pivotal events in history through Genesis 25: 19-25. In this story, we see the folly of gratifying only the desires of the flesh, the terror of justifying means with ends, and the glory of Christ's inheritance. The event in question: the eating of a bowl of lentil soup.

Tom starts a new series going through the book of Genesis and exclusively focusing on the life of Jacob - a man who struggled with God. We can all take encouragement from the life of Jacob in the midst's of our own struggles, knowing that with faith and the grace of God we will overcome.

Tom continues our series in Matthew’s gospel, preaching from Matthew 16:13-28. In this passage we see Jesus explaining what will happen to him to his disciples, Peter’s reply, Jesus’ response to Peter, and the ultimate choice facing all of us. Tom leads us through thinking about what this means for us today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crkODyInhJ8

In this final stretch of the book of Ezekiel, Tom shows us the exhaustive measurements of the prophesied temple. Only - this temple was never built. So what is it? Could it be that this temple is not a building at all, but an image of something - or someone - far more glorious?

As we continue our series in Matthew’s gospel, Rory preaches from Matthew 16:13-20. In this passage we see Jesus talking with his disciples about one of the most important questions we could ever ask, and Rory poses the same question to us - who do you say Jesus is? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O12qysT3dTs

Behold: Armageddon! The last great conflict between the forces of good and evil...or is it? Today, Pete pulls back the curtain of time through Ezekiel 38, revealing the final battle at the end of days. Who is this fabled Gog? What form will this war take? And how was the battle won before it ever began?

"I'm offended!" Here Tom explores the difficult to parse image of Jesus' conversation with the Canaanite woman. Why did he stay silent? How could he call someone a dog? Observe her lack of offence - her embrace of humility. All she needed was a crumb of faith.

The exiled bones of Israel had been dried up, the land was desolate, but the time had come to return home. Through Ezekiel 36: 1-24, Pete shows us the wonderful story of God's restorative power. Like the exiles, we too have a land prepared for us. Like the exiles, we can come home.

As we return to our series in Matthew’s gospel, Rory preaches from Matthew 15:1-20. In this passage we see Jesus questioned by the Teachers of the Law, who travel from Jerusalem to ask him why his disciples don’t wash their hands before they eat. However, Jesus turns their question back on them, exposing their rejection of God’s law in favour of their own traditions, and teaching us all what true ‘religion’ is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R-otTyHvi0

Christ is risen! In this year's Easter message, taken from Acts 2: 14-39, Pete poses a question: what is the background music of your life? For the world, life is a bleak, sorrowful lament; but for the believer, that lament becomes a joyful celebration of a million hallelujahs. What, do you suppose, makes up the difference?

Tonight in this one-off special, our guest speaker Bart, from Hope Church Tolworth, preaches from Mark 11:12-25. In this passage we see Jesus cursing a fig tree, clearing out the temple courts, and explaining the meaning of all this to his disciples and those who would hear - that something greater than ‘religion’ (trying to gain access to God through our good deeds) is here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQd0R64-mjg