Cornerstone Church Kingston Podcast

What is the 'unforgivable sin' and are you in danger of it? Many people have struggled with today's section of Mark's gospel, but Dean and Pete clearly explain it in today's Corona Chronicles. Mark 3:28-29

Dean and Pete look at just one little verse from Mark's gospel today and tell us why it blew them away! Who is the strong man and who ties him up? Mark 3:27

The religious leaders accuse Jesus of being from Satan, rather than from God. See what his answer is to that with Pete and Dean. Mark 3:22-26

Tom preaches from Luke 20: 27-39, looking at the confrontation between Jesus and the Sadducees. In this passage Jesus evades another trap set by the religious leaders to undermine his message. Jesus points us to the glory of resurrection from the dead and eternal life with God.

In our latest in the series 'Letters from Lockdown', Ben preaches from Philippians 4 10-13 on Paul's secret of contentment. In this passage Paul teaches us that contentment comes from the worth of knowing and loving Jesus. Society today takes the very self-centred view that God can only exist if he gives us what we want in life, such as money, and success, believing these things to be the source of true happiness. But these verses in Philippians are teaching us a different way to live. In verses 12 and 13 Paul says: “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation…. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Paul is here talking about the strength we need to be content in Jesus, to experience his peace and not to be anxious. It’s not a passive tranquilising contentment. It’s the life-giving contentment which brings the peace of God to Christians as they strive to live for Christ day by...

In today's Corona Chronicles in Mark's gospel, Jesus answers the concerns of his relatives about his ministry. Join Pete and Tom as they discuss who Jesus' family really is. Mark 3:20-21 & 31-34

In today's story, we see Jesus choose his followers, who we discover are pretty unremarkable people. Pete and Tom explain why this is encouraging to us. Mark 3:13-19

Today we start the second season of Corona Chronicles: Crown of Thorns. Pete and Tom explain who the real Jesus is and why Christians must be careful to preach him faithfully. Mark 3:7-12

As we return to our series in Luke's Gospel, Phil takes us through Jesus' response to the leaders of his day in Luke 20:20-26. In this passage Jesus points his disciples to the correct response to those in power while remaining faithful to God.

In our latest in the series 'Letters from Lockdown', Tom takes us through Philippians 4:1-9. In this passage Paul urges his readers to meditate on the truth of the gospel through their current situation. Today we are going to focus on verses 8 and 9 of Philippians chapter 4. The message in these verses follows on naturally from what we were considering last week on the topic of anxiety. In 2004, a film producer called Morgan Spurlock made a film called ‘Supersize Me’, which charted his self-imposed challenge of eating nothing but McDonalds meals, three times a day, for 30 days and never refusing the ‘supersize’ version if it was offered. The damaging effects of this process quickly showed themselves, and on day 21 Spurlock was advised by his doctor to stop. But he was determined to keep going for the full 30 days. As a result, he not only gained 24 pounds in weight, but he suffered mentally and physically for a pr...

Jesus is put under pressure by his enemies, but it reveals more about them than they realise. Dean and Ben unpick this story of the man who comes to Jesus with a shrivelled hand. Mark 3:1-6

Jesus brings some home truths to the Pharisees in today's story from Mark's gospel. Ben and Dean discuss the weight of Jesus' words. Mark 2:23-28

Dean has returned to Corona Chronicles! Today he and Ben discuss why Jesus is talking about unshrunk cloth and new wine to explain who he is. Mark 2:18-22

Pete preaches from Philippians 4:1-7 in our latest in the series 'Letters form Lockdown'. In this passage Paul spurs on his readers by urging us to take our worries and anxieties to God. God's people are to be marked by peace and joy in him and his salvation. Lockdown Anxiety Cases of anxiety have increased dramatically during the Coronavirus pandemic. And many people who had never experienced anxiety before, now find themselves worrying about many areas of life. Last week’s sermon, in Philippians 3, looked at the topic of Lockdown Lethargy using athletic terms. We were encouraged to get off the sofa and to keep pressing on in our Christian lives, straining towards the finishing line. Here, in Chapter 4 of Philippians, Paul changes the imagery from that of an athlete, to that of a soldier, using a number of military references. First of all, he reminds us that we are in the Lord’s army, and we should...

Tom concludes our series in 'The Names of God' preaching from Exodus 31;12-18 and 1 Corinthians 1;1-3. These passages invite us to consider God as the one who sanctifies us. Tom takes us through the two meanings of holiness and how this has been secured for us though Jesus.

Jesus makes a public declaration that he did not come for the healthy, but the sick. He cleanses, he forgives and he says follow me. Tom and Pete unpack Jesus' amazing words and actions from Mark's gospel, chapter 2. Mark 2:13-17

What's your biggest need? Jesus shows us that it's not what we think it is. Tom and Pete unpack a familiar story about a paralysed man, from Mark's gospel, chapter two.

Do you ever feel like an outcast? In this true story, Jesus is willing and able to help a complete outsider. Tom and Pete explain how this amazing story can change your life.

Ben continues our series 'Letters from Lockdown', preaching from Philippians 3:17-4:7. In this passage Paul gives the church in Philippi practical ways to put the gospel into action in their relationships with each other. In looking at this passage I am reminded of a sermon by Pete Woodcock, in which he suddenly announced that there was one individual present, who was not welcome in the service. This caused a sensation of shock amongst the congregation, and I remember, first of all, wondering who that person could possibly be. And then I started to realise that Pete might actually be referring to me. I suddenly felt embarrassed and fearful that my inner sin was about to be exposed to the whole congregation. I am sure there were many of us at that moment, who had the same fear. As it turned out, the ‘unwelcome individual’ that Pete was referring to, was the sin of ‘Pride’ which was the subject of Pete’s sermon that morning. I...

Continuing our series on the Names of God in the Bible, Darryl looks at David's words in Psalm 27. In this passage David speaks of God as his Light. Darryl explains what this meant for David; what it meant for Jesus and what it means for the church today.