Cornerstone Church Kingston Podcast

As we continue in our series in Matthew’s gospel, Chris preaches from Matthew 20:17-28. In this passage we see the outrageous request of James and John (through their mother!) to Jesus - we see Jesus’ amazing and humbling response, and Chris unpacks what it means for us today.

Tom continues to illustrate the trials of Jacob in Genesis 32, where we find a man on the cusp of change. Jacob uses God's personal name, meets Him face to face, and receives an injury stronger than any plan or power. As a man, he struggled with God - and learned to lean on him.

As we continue our series in Matthew’s gospel, Tom Smith preaches to us from Matthew 20:1-16. In this passage we see Jesus tell his disciples a parable about a landowner who brings in various people from the streets to work in his vineyard, some coming in the morning, some in the evening - but all receive the same pay! The ones who worked for longer grumbled, but Jesus’ next words are astounding. As Tom unpacks this section of God’s word, in light of the previous passage about the rich young man, we see Jesus’s generosity to all people, the true position of man before a Holy God, and what it all means for us today.

In Genesis 30: 25 - 31: 55, Tom shows us how twenty years of frustration and trickery finally boil over into Jacob's great escape: one that involves misplaced sheep, a dubious stick trick, and a very uncomfortable cushion. And through all this, the God of deliverance shines through. He will lead us home.

Phil continues our series in Matthew’s gospel, preaching from Matthew 19:16-30. In this parable we see a rich man ask Jesus what he must do to get eternal life - we see Jesus’ response to the man, the man’s reaction, and Jesus’ astonishing words for us today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8z_W8xdggQ

Jacob's family did not worship idols - consciously. Through Genesis 29:31 - 30:24, Tom shows us a wife who sought love, another who sought progeny, a husband who sought peace, and the central problem afflicting them all. What are you seeking if not the God who seeks you?

As we continue in our mini-series of ‘littleness’ in Matthew’s gospel, Pete preaches from Matthew 19:1-15. In this passage we see Jesus questioned by some Pharisees about divorce. As we look at Jesus’ reply, Pete unpacks the sensitive, deeply-felt and often hurt-filled subjects of marriage, divorce and re-marriage - we see what Jesus says about these issues, and the applications for us today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3k39nExzqk

How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news! Here Pete explores the great calling and assurance of Romans 10: that we have ears to hear the word, feet to walk the whole Earth, and a mouth to echo Jesus' own voice. Will you bring the Good News to those who need it?

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