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The Word of Life

Admin — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:38:46 +0000

John was an apostle who wrote love letters-to his churches. In this brand new series, Pastor Derek talks about the first 4 verses in the first letter- and how Jesus is the Word of Life.

The Creed: I Believe in Resurrection & Life Everlasting

Admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:52:10 +0000

In the final week of The Creed, Pastor Derek describes the end of the Christian story, which is not going to heaven when you die, but re-creation and resurrection.

The Creed: I Believe in Forgiveness

Admin — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:13:06 +0000

In the 5th week of The Creed, Pastor Derek talks about the line, “I believe…in the forgiveness of sins.” What does it mean to forgive?

The Creed:I Believe in the Church

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I believe in the holy catholic church. What does that mean? What about the lines after it? How do we be the church? Pastor Derek talks about believing in the church, and gives 10 ways to be the church.

The Creed: I Believe in the Holy Spirit

Admin — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:40:13 +0000

On Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Derek examined the 3rd paragraph of The Apostle’s Creed: I believe in the Holy Spirit.

The Creed:I Believe in Jesus Christ

Admin — Sun, 24 May 2009 15:36:01 +0000

In Part 2 of The Creed, Pastor Derek takes a closer look at the second paragraph of the Apostle’s Creed : I Believe in Jesus Christ.

I Believe in God the Father

Sun, 17 May 2009 14:36:35 +0000

The Apostle’s Creed is a gift from the ancient church to the modern church. In this message, Pastor Derek explores the first line of the creed: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator and heaven and earth. Our entire faith is built on the foundation of God as Father and God as creator.

Finding Energy in Your Work

Sun, 10 May 2009 16:54:32 +0000

How do you find energy in your work? Pastor Derek talks about how find energy at work, and interviews Mr. Don ten Bensel, elder at Cornerstone.

Work Is Worship

Sun, 03 May 2009 14:52:50 +0000

Work is Worship. But how do you do that? What do you need to do? Pastor Derek talks about how to worship at your work- not worship your work.

Work is Good, but it’s not God

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:47:03 +0000

Worshiping work? Working at play? Playing at worship? Mark Collier, an elder of Cornerstone Church, preached on how people have started to worship the wrong things, work at the wrong time, and play at the wrong time.

Work, Work, Work

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:58:28 +0000

Why work? In this message, Mr. David Thiess gave 5 different answers to this question in the message Work, Work, Work.

The Ressurection of the Son of God

Admin — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:10:00 +0000

In this message, Pastor Derek Vreeland preached on the ressurection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, on Easter morning.

The Death of God

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:53:16 +0000

Is God Dead? In this message, Pastor Derek describes the mystery of God’s union with human death. What does it mean for God in Christ to die for us?

Jesus Our Healer

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:14:20 +0000

Jesus understands our pain; he has carried our pain, and he wants to redeem our pain. As we fix our eyes on Jesus the healer we must avoid three wrong ideas. 1) The mistaken idea that Jesus no longer heals today. 2) The mistaken idea that salvation is only a spiritual salvaiton. 3) The mistaken idea that God always chooses to heal people instantly when we pray. The truth is Jesus still heals today. Salvation is for our entire being both body and soul. And God may choose to heal people the day when we pray or on the final day when Jesus returns and the dead are raised.

A Conversation about the Trinity

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:50:28 +0000

On Sunday, March 22, 2009, Pastor Derek was invited to talk about the Trinity at Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri with Pastor Brian Zahnd. These two friends sat at a table on stage during the WOLC Sunday morning service with Bibles and coffee in hand, and Pastor Brian interviewed Pastor Derek on the subject of the Trinity in what turned out to be a unique and insightful presentation of this ancient and insightful doctrine.

Guest Speaker: Lee Short

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:05:22 +0000

Lee Short served as the first pastor of Cornerstone Church until he surrendered to a full-time call to serve the Spanish speaking world. In this message, Lee shares his passion for every believer to recognize their unique call to go into all the world. This message is provided with Spanish interpretation.

For more information on Lee’s ministry go to: www.lsmi.org

Jesus Our Savior

Admin — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:58:28 +0000

Jesus Christ became our substitute on the cross so that he could become our Savior, rescuing us from our sins. He canceled “our record of debt” (Col 2:15 ESV), by nailing our sins to the cross. In this message, Pastor Derek explains that forgiveness of sin means that we are released from the penalty of sin, separated from the guilt of sin, and free from the power of sin. This message concludes with a powerful prayer of confession and repentance.

Jesus Our Substitue

Admin — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:32:29 +0000

This message included a performance by Redeemed, the creative arts ministry at Cornerstone Church, depicting the martyrdom of Christians over the centuries, Christians who suffered violence for proclaim the message of the cross. That message has been passed on to us and it is a message that has at its heart, Jesus’ death. Pastor Derek explains that on the cross, Jesus Christ died in our place for our sins as a substitute, receiving the punishment we deserved, so that we could receive the righteousness of God by faith.

The Offensiveness of the Cross

Admin — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:06:39 +0000

This first message in “The Cross of Christ” series explores why the message of the cross is both foolish and offensive. At the cross we do not see Jesus as our life coach, love guru, motivational speaker, or therapist. What people find is a find is a dying, failed revolutionary. But for those of us who are followers of Christ, the cross is central to everything we believe.

When God Roars: Ripe For Judgment

Admin — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:33:10 +0000

Amos 8 & 9
For nine chapters God has been roaring out judgment on Israel. In these final two visions, Amos sees the Lord holding a fruit basket, indicating that Israel is ready to be picked and eaten. There is no place to hide, because God is coming with a sword to kill and no one will escape. These chapters reveal God’s seriousness in how he deals with sin. It is hard to process the God who so loved the world that he gave his Son with the God who kills with the sword. What we see is a God who is unfolding his story throughout time and we have the opportunity to contribute to his story through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus or find ourselves on the other side of his sword.

“The powerful play goes on, and you will contribute a verse.” –Walt Whitman, “O Me! O Life!”

When God Roars: Luxury & the Plumb Line

Admin — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:19:01 +0000

Amos 6 & 7
Israel’s had forgotten about righteousness and justice in favor of pimped out beds and expensive lotion. In their pride they turned a blind eye to God’s desires for them in order to live a life of luxury. God gives Amos three distinct visions. In these visions we see the wonderful balance between God’s sovereignty and his call for us to participate in his plans through prayer. We also see our greatest need, a plumb line, which is Jesus as revealed in the Scripture.

When God Roars: Seek the Lord and Live

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Amos 5
God’s roar against Israel because of their sins turns to a lament, as God mourns the pending destruction of Israel. He does offer a lifeline of hope: seek the Lord and live. Hope is found in seeking God’s face, turning from sin, and pursing righteousness and justice once again. They have not lived right, they have not worshiped right, and they messed up the view of the the end times. Their only hope is our only hope: seek the Lord and live.

When God Roars: Return to Me

Admin — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:51:49 +0000

Amos 4
God’s ongoing desire is to build an alternative community of righteousness and justice. This was his plan for Israel, but they had become divided. The Northern Kingdom, which still bore the name Israel, continued to sin with their piece-meal approach to worship and their oppression of the poor. God disciplines Israel with the hope that they will return to him. We who are followers of Christ are in a multi-ethnic community called the Church and God has made a way for us to return to him through the sacred act of communion.

Parental Involvment in Dating

Admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:42:00 +0000

In Session 4 of our â€œParental Guidance Requiredâ€ parenting conference, Chris Rumble describes how parents can remain actively involved in their teen’s dating life.

Blessing Your Children

Admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:37:28 +0000

In Session 3 of our â€œParental Guidance Requiredâ€ parenting conference, Chris Rumble shares his passion for parents to bless their children.

Overcoming Plateaus

Admin — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:31:57 +0000

In Session 2 of our â€œParental Guidance Requiredâ€ parenting conference, Chris Rumble explores the call of Abraham and the plateaus he experienced in his life, which becomes a paradigm for parents today. At times the greatest obstacles to overcome in raising our children are our own character deficiencies that cause us to settle for less than God’s best.

The God of Epic Story

Admin — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:34:20 +0000

In Session 1 of our “Parental Guidance Required” parenting conference, Chris Rumble describes God as the master epic storyteller who is writing the stories of our lives and the lives of our children. Chris describes the pages and chapters that God has written in his own story of grace.

When God Roars: God’s Gonna Cut You Down

Admin — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:31:59 +0000

Amos 3
Israel had broken off from Judah, developed a strong army and wealthy economy by plundering her enemies. They felt secure within their piecemeal system of worship in Bethel and in their lavish summer and winter homes. Such affluence brought arrogance and a disregard for God’s law. God’s message to them has been echoed in an old folk song, “You can run on for a long time, run on for a long time, run on for a long time, but sooner or later God’ll cut you down.” In this message, Pastor Derek discusses God’s judgment on Israel, the role of prophets/prophecy today, and why putting your hope in wealth and “going to church” is futile.

When God Roars: The War Speech

Admin — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:06:12 +0000

Amos 1 & 2
When God sent Amos from Judah to Israel in the eighth century BC, God revealed himself as the God who roars. His message opens with a war speech, where he announces his judgment on eight nations including Judah and Israel. As modern-day God-worshipers, we should come to attention and listen to the God who roars.

The Prayer of Jesus

Admin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:46:36 +0000

When one of the disciples said to Jesus, “Teach us to pray,” He gave his disciples both a pattern to pray and a prayer to pray. Modern-day disciples are making similar requests, because most of us feel guilty that we do not pray enough, or we don’t know what to say in prayer, or we simply do not know how to pray. In this message, Pastor Derek discuses prayer using his translation of the Lord’s prayer derived from the KJV and NIV translations of Matthew 6 and Luke 11.

The Prayer of Jesus
Our Father who is in heaven,
Holy is your name,
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins,
as we forgive those who have sinned against us
And lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from the evil one.
For yours in the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.
Amen.

Prince of Peace

Admin — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:20:41 +0000

In this final message in the “What Child is This?” series, Pastor Derek discusses Jesus as the prince of peace: (1) in the kingdom of God, (2) only on his terms, (3) between God and man, (4) in human relationships, & (5) in times of fear & doubt.

“The world will never know peace until it finds it in the cross of Jesus Christ. You will never know the peace with God, peace of conscience, peace of mind, and peace of soul until you stand at the foot of the cross and identify yourself with Christ by faith. There is the secret of peace. This is peace with God.”
–Billy Graham
Peace with God (1953)

Everlasting Father

Admin — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:37:03 +0000

Of all of the names prophesied about in Isaiah 9:6, “everlasting father” may be the most difficult to understand when applied to Jesus. We can quickly see him as the wonderful counselor, the mighty God, and the prince of peace. But in what way is Jesus an everlasting father? In this message, Pastor Derek explains how Jesus is the everlasting father of the new humanity by example and substitute.

Mighty God

Admin — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:54:35 +0000

The mystery of Christmas is the mystery of the incarnation that in the person of Jesus, mighty God became a finite human being. The maker of earth was made on the earth. Jesus was not a god or a man who grew into godhood. The Jesus we worship at Christmas is the mighty God. He is not the self-help Jesus, or the good moral teacher Jesus, or the “help me when I am in trouble” Jesus. He is not the prosperity Jesus, the soft weak effeminate Jesus, or the “God just wants me happy” Jesus. He is the mighty God Jesus.

Wonderful Counselor

Admin — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:31:25 +0000

This first part in a four-part series entitled, “What Child is This?” explores the wonders of Jesus as the wonderful counselor.

ReChristian: Loving

Admin — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:38:23 +0000

87% of young outsiders say Christians are judgmental and 53% of young Christian insiders agree. A judgmental attitude is often conveyed by how we communicate and when we point out faults without offering help. To be a reChristian means that we become loving, like Jesus.

ReChristian: Prophetic

Admin — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:36:10 +0000

Unchurched people often think Christians are too political. In response, we must avoid the mistakes of privatizing our faith or politicizing our faith. Instead we need to become Prophetic Christians, transcending partisan politics and speaking on God’s behalf to people on both sides of the political spectrum.

For further study, read the Evangelical Manifesto at www.anevangelicalmanifesto.com.

This message opens with “Go Tell it On the Mountain” performed by Jimmie Bratcher, who will be live in concert at Cornerstone Church, Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 7:00 pm. www.jimmiebratcher.com

ReChristian: Subversive

Admin — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:49:25 +0000

75% of outsiders say Christians are boring, unintelligent, old-fashioned, out of touch with reality, and sheltered. They see us living in a Christian bubble, but Jesus has called us salt and light. As followers of Christ, we are to engage culture and become subversives–working to undermine the world obsessed with money, sex, and self.

ReChristian: Gay-Friendly

Admin — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:49:56 +0000

The question of homosexuality has become “the big” cultural issue for evangelical Christians. 91% of outsiders say that “anti-homosexual” describes present day Christianity. If we are to rethink what it means to be a Christian in the world we have to change and repent of our anti-gay rhetoric and attitude. To be like Jesus in the world, we have to become the friend of sinners, including those in a homosexual lifestyle.

ReChristian: People-Happy

Admin — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:08:12 +0000

Outsiders see those of us inside the church as being conversion-happy. They see our attempts at evangelism to be insincere, because from their vantage point we are only interested in “getting people saved.” Pastor Derek explains explains that there are a least three mistakes we have to correct in this area in order to be people-happy instead of conversion-happy.

ReChristian: Authentic

Admin — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:26:07 +0000

85% of outsiders say Christians are hypocritical. 47% of young churchgoers say the same thing. While Jesus saved his sharpest criticism for religious hypocrites, it seems that in the eyes of outsiders we have become just that….hypocritical. In this message, Pastor Derek discuss hypocrisy, Jesus’ seven woes, and our need for authenticity.

ReChristian: An Introduction

Admin — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:21:54 +0000

As followers of Christ, we are called to be like our Love-God in the world, yet love is hardly what we are known for. In this introductory message, Pastor Derek shares the shocking discovery of a three-year research projected concerning the perceptions outsiders have of Christians. While we are called to be known for our love, we are known as 1) hypocritical, 2) conversion-happy, 3) anti-homosexual, 4) sheltered, 5) too political, & 6) judgmental. What will it take for us to change? If we do not change, we run the risk of losing the emerging generation.

On Leaving Charismania: Part 2

Admin — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:18:11 +0000

Pastor Derek continues his talk on leaving a charismatic subculture. In this message, he describes the kind of church that is free from the subculture, a church that is holistic, humble, and earthy.

On Leaving Charismania: Part 1

Admin — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:55:06 +0000

There are certain Christians who have created a charismatic subculture around certain values related to the charismatic dimensions of the faith. Pastor Derek calls this subculture charismania and he is calling us to leave. Christian subcultures like this one is too narrow and too arrogant to contain all that God wants to do on the earth. For those who have been touched by the charismatic renewal, it is time to come down the mountain.

Seven Deadly Sins: Week 8 > Pride

Admin — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:27:52 +0000

God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble, because God is opposed to anyone receiving worship instead of him. Pride is a kind of self-worship, where we put ourselves on the throne of our own hearts and, like the devil, we declare, “I will make myself like the Most High God.” In this final installment in the Seven Deadly Sins series, Pastor Derek explains that humility is the remedy for the sin of pride.

Seven Deadly Sins: Week 7 > Envy

Admin — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:08:40 +0000

The seven deadly sins are decidedly deadly because living with these sins is not life the way it ought to be. Envy keeps us from life as it ought to be because it “rots the bones.” Envy causes us to wish our lives away and it infects our relationships with the disease of death.

This message includes live Q&A with Pastor Derek answering questions that had been sent via text messaging.

Seven Deadly Sins: Week 6 > Wrath

Admin — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:01:49 +0000

Wrath is the first of the deadly sins that deserves an asterisk, because there is a good anger and a bad anger. God himself gets angry and demonstrates his wrath. He is justified in his wrath, but how do we know we are justified in our wrath? In this message, Pastor Derek describes the key issues–motive, duration, and action–that determine whether anger is sinful or not.

This message includes live Q&A with Pastor Derek answering questions that had been sent via text messaging.

Seven Deadly Sins: Week 5 > Sloth

Admin — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:19:53 +0000

It would seem that over-activity would lead to more sins than the passivity we see in sloth. However, the sullen indifference of sloth may be the most seductive sin in the list of seven deadly sins. In this message, Pastor Derek discusses how sloth turns faith into doubt, hope into despair, and love into cynicism.

This message includes live Q&A with Pastor Derek answering questions that had been sent via text messaging.

Seven Deadly Sins: Week 4 > Greed

Admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:00:29 +0000

While the world believes, He who dies with the most toys wins, the truth is He who dies with the most toys sins. Greed has little to do with amount of money in your pocket. It is a disease that lives in your heart. Pastor Derek explains from two important Bible passages why greed is indeed a deadly sin.

This message includes live Q&A with Pastor Derek answering questions that had been sent via text messaging.

Seven Deadly Sins: Week 3 > Gluttony

Admin — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:25:21 +0000

Of all the sins on our deadly list, gluttony seems like the most benign. In this message, Pastor Derek shares five deadly effects of gluttony and the one sole remedy.

This message includes live Q&A with Pastor Derek answering questions that had been sent via text messaging.

Seven Deadly Sins: Week 2 > Lust

Admin — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:05:40 +0000

Lust is a major temptation for Christians living in a sexually explicit culture. As Pastor Derek explains, lust occurs when the fantasy begins. The following message is rated PG-13 for adult content and it includes a live Q&A.

Seven Deadly Sins: Week 1 > What is so deadly about sin?

Admin — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:37:03 +0000

Living life on our own terms free from God’s control and input is not freedom. It is slavery, because the payment for sin is always death of some kind. In this introductory message, Pastor Derek talks about the nature of sin and it’s deadly effects.Â The seven deadly sins are themselves deadly because they are the root of so many other sins.

This message includes live Q&A with Pastor Derek answering questions that had been sent via text messaging.

Joy in the Journey: Week 8 > Contentment & Grace

Admin — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:43:12 +0000

Philippians 4:10-23
Joy in the Christian live is not found material weath. The secret to finding real lasting joy is through contentment, being happy with what you have. Pastor Derek concludes his study of Philippians with a discussion on contement, friendship, and the grace of God.

Wrestling with Doubt: What about Pain, Suffering, & Evil?

Admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:57:38 +0000

Pastor Derek answers common questions about the problem of evil.

Joy in the Journey: Week 7 > Joy & Peace

Admin — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:51:19 +0000

Philippians 4:1-9
Joy in the journey is found in strong relationships with friends and family. In this message, Pastor Derek discusses ways towards agreement when you are in a fight and explains why true freedom and joy is found on the Jesus way, where Jesus has permission to tell you what to do.

Wrestling with Doubt: Is the Bible True?

Admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:53:45 +0000

David Theiss presents the common reasons why we can and do trust in the authority of Scripture.

Joy in the Journey: Week 6 > Pressing On

Admin — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:13:11 +0000

Philippians 3:12-20-21
The journey of the Christian life is difficult, but we continue to press on towards perfection. Christian perfection is not infallibility, but becoming fully mature, becoming fully motivated by pure love. This kind of perfection is our goal. Just as Olympic athletes strive towards the gold medal, we who follow Jesus are striving towards perfection.

You can watch the video of Dick and Rick Hoyt here: http://www.worshiphousemedia.com/index.cfm?hndl=details&tab=MM&id=33

Wrestling with Doubt: Is Jesus the Only Way?

Admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:10:54 +0000

Pastor Derek address the issues of pluralism, the belief that many religions lead to God, truth, heaven, and salvation. He provides reasonable responses to objections like, “You shouldn’t force your religious beliefs on others.”