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Why is authority such a struggle for so many of us? In this episode of Cornerstone Conversations, Pastor Josh unpacks one of the most uncomfortable but important conversations for modern Christians: honor, submission, difficult leaders, and what Jesus actually modeled for us. From corrupt governments to frustrating bosses, from military stories to real life church leadership, this conversation gets painfully honest about our resistance to being told what to do and why it reveals more about our heart than we think. This is not a conversation about blindly following abusive leadership. It is a deep look at what Scripture teaches about authority, discipleship, pride, freedom, and honoring people even when we disagree with them. There is humor, real stories, Taco Bell debates, boat talk, and some moments that will genuinely challenge the way you see Jesus and your own life. If you have ever wrestled with authority, church hurt, difficult bosses, or rebellion in your own heart, this episode is for you.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card   🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

This message gets into one of the hardest parts of following Jesus that nobody really likes talking about: authority, honor, humility, and what our faith looks like behind closed doors. It is easy to love the parts of Jesus that feel comforting and inspiring. It is a lot harder when His words start touching our pride, our reactions, our attitude toward people over us, and the quiet compromises we justify when nobody else sees them. This sermon walks through what Scripture says about submission, leadership, rebellion, integrity, and the kind of hidden character that actually shapes our lives more than public moments ever will. Through stories, honest tension, humor, and some deeply personal moments, this message challenges the idea that discipleship is only about what happens on a stage or inside a church service. Sometimes the clearest picture of who is really leading our life shows up in how we treat a boss we dislike, a parent we push against, authority we disagree with, or the conversations we have when nobody is watching. If Jesus really is Lord, then that reality eventually reaches every corner of our lives, even the uncomfortable ones.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card   🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

Most of what shapes your life will never be seen. It happens in quiet decisions, private battles, and moments where you choose God without an audience. This message walks through the life of Timothy and the kind of strength God builds behind closed doors, the kind that does not come from a perfect background but from surrender, obedience, and being formed in hidden places. If you have ever wrestled with insecurity, felt overlooked, or wondered if your story disqualifies you, this will meet you right there. What God is doing in secret is not wasted. It is preparing you to live with purpose, to invest in others, and to bring Him honor in ways that go far beyond what people see.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card   🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

In this episode of Cornerstone Conversations, we step into the real questions people actually wrestle with but don’t always say out loud. What does it look like to hear God clearly without second guessing yourself? What do you do when God feels quiet, or when you’ve prayed for something and it didn’t happen the way you hoped? This conversation stays grounded in Scripture but speaks directly to everyday life, helping you navigate faith when it feels confusing, heavy, or uncertain. We also unpack the difference between conviction and shame, why following Jesus still takes effort even though it’s built on grace, and how to stay steady when you’re tempted to shut down. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing this right or just trying to figure out your next step with God, this is an honest and practical place to start.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card   🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

Most people don’t say it out loud, but a lot of days with Jesus just feel… normal. No big moments, no emotional highs, just life. In this episode of Cornerstone Conversations, we get honest about what it actually looks like to follow Jesus when no one’s around and nothing feels “spiritual.” From navigating dry seasons to dealing with repeated struggles, this conversation gets real about faith in everyday life. We also dig into the deeper question many people wrestle with: why do I keep going back to the same habits even when I want to change? This episode unpacks the difference between trying harder and actually walking with Jesus, what it means to live with a “Christ filter,” and how real growth happens in the ordinary moments behind closed doors.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card   🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

There is a version of our life that everyone sees, and then there is the version that plays out behind closed doors. The quiet moments, the hidden battles, the prayers whispered when nobody else is around. In this message from our Behind Closed Doors series, we walk through the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel and see what it looks like to trust God in private pain, to stay faithful when nothing seems to change, and to keep showing up in prayer year after year. Her story reminds us that what happens in secret is not wasted, it is where God is shaping something deeper than we can see. This message is an honest look at how we honor God not just in public, but in our love, our life, and our everyday lifestyle. It speaks to anyone who feels like they are carrying something heavy at home, in their mind, or in their heart. If you have ever wondered if God sees you in those hidden places, this will meet you right there and remind you that He does, and He is still working.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card   🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

What happens in your life when nobody else is watching might matter more than anything people ever see. In this opening message of Behind Closed Doors, we step into the reality that faith is not built on stages or in public moments, but in the quiet, unseen places where our hearts are formed. This message explores what it really means to follow Jesus from the inside out, not through behavior or performance, but through a genuine love that shapes how we live when it is just us and God. Right after celebrating an incredible Easter where lives were changed, this message brings us back to something deeper and more personal. It challenges the idea that following Jesus is about trying harder and reminds us that real transformation happens as we walk with Him daily, learning to love Him more and align our lives to who He already is. This is an honest, grounding look at discipleship that moves beyond appearances and into a faith that is real, personal, and lived out in the secret places.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card   🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

There are moments in life that quietly shape everything that comes after them. Not the big public wins, but the internal shifts that redefine how you lead, respond, and carry responsibility. In this conversation, we unpack what we call “tent pole moments” and how they become the framework we end up living under, often without even realizing it. From leadership lessons learned on a football field to the deeper spiritual reality of responsibility, pressure, and growth, this episode gets honest about what forms us over time. If you have ever wondered why you think the way you do, lead the way you do, or react the way you do, this might help you trace it back and see it differently.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card   🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

This message is built around a question most people don’t slow down long enough to answer honestly: do I actually follow Jesus, or have I just been around Him? We walk through some of Jesus’ own words that are easy to hear but hard to sit with, especially when He talks about the narrow path, what it really means to call Him Lord, and the difference between doing things for God and actually knowing Him. This message isn’t about being better or trying harder. It’s about understanding what Jesus already did, and deciding what you’re going to do with Him. There’s a moment in the message where the crowd chooses Barabbas over Jesus, and it forces the same question we all have to answer in our own lives. What will I do with Jesus? Not in theory, but for real. Wherever you’re at with God, whether you’ve followed Him for years, you’re unsure, or you’ve been keeping Him at a distance, this is an honest look at what Easter actually confronts in all of us. Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card   🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

Not every moment in life carries the same weight… but some do. In this episode of Cornerstone Conversations, we talk about what we’re calling “tent post moments” those defining moments where God does something or says something that ends up holding more of your life together than you realized at the time. We share personal stories from life, ministry, and recent seasons - including how certain moments have shaped our churches, our leadership, and even how we see ourselves. From unexpected breakthroughs to quiet realizations, these are the moments you don’t move on from… you come back to. We also wrestle with what it looks like to: actually remember what God has done not just repeat what others say, but think and walk with God personally recognize when you might be living in a moment that will shape more than you know If you’ve ever looked back on your life and thought, “that changed everything,” this conversation is for you. And if you feel like you’re in a season right now that might matter more than you can see… you might be closer to one of these moments than you think.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card 🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

What does it actually mean to have the mind of Christ? In this message, we walk through and uncover a truth that is both freeing and confronting. The mind of Christ is not about gaining intelligence, success, or control over life. It is about becoming like Jesus in how we think, live, and love. Looking at Philippians 2, we see that Jesus, though fully God, chose humility, obedience, and sacrifice. He did not use His position for His own advantage. Instead, He laid it down for others. That mindset changes everything. This message challenges the way we often approach faith. Many want the benefits of Jesus without adopting the posture of Jesus. But the invitation is deeper than that. It is a call to live selflessly, to step into discomfort for the sake of others, and to reflect the heart of Christ in everyday life.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card 🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

So many people spend their lives trying to figure out what they’re supposed to do… but what if the real question is: what are you doing with what you already have? In this episode of Cornerstone Conversations, we unpack Matthew 25 and the connection between stewardship, responsibility, and the heart of God for “the least of these.” This is not just a conversation about talent. It’s about trust. God has already entrusted you with something. Your family. Your influence. Your resources. Your time. And the question is not how much you have… it’s what you’re doing with it.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card 🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

There is a kind of life that refuses to blend in. A life that does not follow the patterns of culture, but instead is shaped by something deeper, something eternal. In this message from our Misfit Mindset series, we step into the tension of what it means to live set apart in a world that constantly pulls us toward comfort, control, and conformity. What happens when following Jesus does not make life easier, but actually leads you through storms? This message dives into the reality that the battle is not just around us, it is within us. Our thoughts, our focus, and our perspective are where the real fight takes place. Scripture reminds us that we are not powerless, and that even in trials, God is doing something deeper than we can see.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card 🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

What happens when your faith moves from conversation to real life? In this episode of Cornerstone Conversations, Pastor Josh shares what it was like to step off a plane into Tanzania and see firsthand how the gospel is changing lives through Compassion International. This is not theory. This is not a commercial. This is real people, real families, and real stories of hope breaking into places marked by poverty. From visiting homes and meeting families to locking eyes with the child he sponsors, this conversation will challenge the way you think about generosity, purpose, and what it actually means to care for “the least of these.” If you have ever wondered whether your impact really matters, or how God might use your life beyond your current context, this episode will open your eyes and stir something deeper in you. This is more than a trip recap. It is a call to see differently, live differently, and love people the way Jesus does.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card 🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

Most battles in life are not happening around us. They are happening inside our minds. In this message from the Misfit Mindset series, we explore how the real fight for believers is often the battle for our thoughts. Scripture tells us to take every thought captive and to fix our minds on what is true, honorable, and worthy of praise. But that is much easier said than done. Worry, frustration, distractions, and everyday conflicts can quietly pull our thinking in the wrong direction before we even realize it. This teaching walks through passages like Philippians 4 and 2 Corinthians 10 to show how God invites us into a different way of thinking. Instead of living trapped in cycles of worry or frustration, we learn how to replace those thoughts with prayer and trust. When that shift happens, something powerful follows. God begins guarding our hearts and minds with a peace that does not even make sense to the world around us.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card 🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

Most people think spiritual warfare is about dramatic moments of temptation or obvious attacks. But what if the real battle is happening quietly in your mind during everyday frustrations, disagreements, and storms of life? In this episode they walk through Philippians 4 and uncover how the Apostle Paul reveals the pathway to peace that surpasses understanding. Through real life stories, scripture, and practical discipleship, this conversation explores how the enemy often works through distraction, disagreement, and difficulty rather than obvious sin. Learn how fixing your mind on God changes how you walk through storms, conflict, and uncertainty. If you want to understand how to experience God's peace in the middle of life's chaos, this conversation will challenge the way you think about spiritual warfare and faith.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card 🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

What if the biggest threat to your faith is not rebellion but distraction? Most people do not walk away from God in a single moment. It happens slowly. One decision, one season, one shift in focus at a time. In this powerful message from the Misfit Mindset series, Larry McCall explains why the Christian life is really a battle for your attention and how believers can stay focused on the path Jesus calls us to follow. Using Scripture from Psalm 143, Romans 12, Mark 12, and Deuteronomy 6, this sermon explores the two paths every person walks and why followers of Jesus often find themselves drifting without realizing it. If you feel spiritually distracted, worn down by life, or unsure where you stand with God, this message will help you refocus your heart and rediscover the life and peace that come from walking closely with Jesus.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card 🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

What if everything you believed about earning God’s approval was backwards? In this episode of Cornerstone Conversations, we unpack the powerful truth that identity comes before activity and that you were chosen, adopted, and approved long before you ever did anything for God. We dive into Romans 8, 1 Peter 2, John 15, and Romans 12 to explore what it really means to abide in Christ and live with a misfit mindset in a culture that says performance defines you. If you have ever struggled with feeling like you have to prove yourself to God, wondered what abiding actually looks like in a busy life, or questioned how to live as a disciple in the real world, this conversation will ground you in the freeing reality that you are a child first and everything else flows from there.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card 🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

What if the freedom you’ve been fighting for is not about trying harder but thinking differently? In this fourth installment of the Misfit Mindset series, we dive into Colossians 3, Ephesians 4, Hebrews 4, and 1 Corinthians 10 to uncover what real repentance means and how to overcome sin, addiction, shame, and destructive patterns by leaning into the Rock instead of running from God. Discover the difference between to shuv and metanoia, why willpower is not enough to defeat temptation, how Satan distorts our view of God, and how to come boldly to the throne of grace even after you fail; if you are wrestling with sin, stuck in cycles, or longing for true spiritual freedom, this message will shift your mindset and draw you closer to the heart of the Father.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card 🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

Have you ever felt the sting when someone walks out of your life? In this raw and honest Cornerstone Conversation, Pastor Josh and the guys open up about rejection, insecurity, loyalty, and the tension of leadership when people leave. From a powerful day-one moment where God spoke the words “Don’t watch the ones that leave” to the ongoing wrestling match between our flesh and our faith, this episode dives deep into what it means to stay rooted, stay loyal, and stay obedient when your emotions want to spiral.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card 🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

If you’ve ever felt the tension of following Jesus in a world that keeps pulling you to conform, this message is for you. In Week 3 of Misfit Mindset, we unpack what it really means to live different on purpose. Rooted in Psalm 143:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17–21, and John 15, this teaching explores the powerful truth that identity comes before activity and that in order to do the will of God, we must first learn to abide in Him. We are not working for acceptance but from it. We are ambassadors of Christ, called to represent Him in a culture that often moves the opposite direction. This message will challenge you to rethink your relationship with God, stir your affection for Him, and discover how to stay connected to the Vine so real spiritual fruit can grow. If you want to understand what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, walk in your new identity in Christ, and live a life that truly reflects the gospel, lean in and watch to the end.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card 🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

What does it really mean to live as a “misfit” in a world obsessed with fitting in? In this honest and surprisingly vulnerable conversation, Pastor Josh opens up about rejection as a child, battling not fitting in in rooms full of high-level leaders, the pain of people leaving the church, and the tension of being transparent when your brokenness actually hurts someone. This episode of Misfit Mindset is not about being weird for the sake of being weird. It is about renewing your mind, refusing to conform to the patterns of this world, and embracing the kind of life that stands out because it walks closely with Jesus. If you have ever felt like you do not fit in, questioned why you are in the room, wrestled with vulnerability, or feared that your imperfections disqualify you, this conversation will remind you that following Christ does not erase your humanity. It redeems it, reshapes it, and uses it for something far greater than performance or approval.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card 🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

In Week 2 of Misfit Mindset, Pastor Josh Hersey unpacks the powerful truth that identity precedes activity, showing from 1 Peter 2, John 3, Romans 8, Colossians 3, and Romans 12 that we do not earn our place with God by performance but receive it through adoption into His family. Through the story of Nicodemus and the language of being born again, this message confronts the exhausting mindset of striving and replaces it with the freedom of sonship, reminding us that when we truly understand who we are in Christ, we begin to live differently on purpose. If you have ever wrestled with trying to do enough for God, this teaching reframes discipleship around intimacy, transformation of the mind, and learning to live from identity rather than for approval.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card 🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give

What if isolation feels normal but was never meant to be? In this episode, we unpack the striking metaphor of a “foot in the parking lot” to talk honestly about disconnection, humility, serving, and why so many Christians feel detached from purpose and community. Through real stories, Scripture, and lived experience, we explore how serving others isn’t about titles, recognition, or church culture, but about stepping back into the design Jesus intended for His body. If you’ve ever felt unnecessary, overlooked, burned out, or unsure where you belong, this conversation may reframe everything.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card 🌐 Connect with us 🙏 How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchontherockministries 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotrsta/ 💝 Give online at: https://www.churchontherock.net/give