Pastor Allen Nolan Sermons at Cornerstone Fellowship

 What Everyone Gets Wrong About David and Goliath: David 8 with Pastor Allen Nolan

When God is with you — you cannot fail. Join Pastor Allen Nolan LIVE as he opens 1 Samuel 18 and reveals how David went from national hero to Saul's most wanted enemy, and why God's presence made every scheme against him backfire.

Join Pastor Allen Nolan as he walks through David’s escape, Jonathan’s integrity, Michal’s intervention, and the unmistakable truth that God remains in control—even when His people are under pressure.

When David moved his family to Moab, he found safety from Saul’s threats—but God called him back to Judah through the prophet Gad. This message explores why God sometimes leads us out of comfort and into adversity. Through David’s journey and James 1:2-4, we’re reminded that trials test our faith, build endurance, and shape us for God’s purpose. Growth often happens not in the stronghold of safety, but in the challenges God uses to mature us.

In this sermon from 1 Samuel 21–22, we examine the tragic story of Doeg the Edomite, Saul’s paranoia, and the slaughter of the priests at Nob. Through this passage, we learn how unrepented sin hardens the heart, how fear can twist our perception of truth, and why obedience to God must come before obedience to man. This message challenges us to confront sin early, guard our hearts from bitterness and suspicion, and live with humility, truth, and a right heart before God.

In this message from 1 Samuel 23, we follow David as he seeks God’s guidance before rescuing Keilah from the Philistines. Through David’s obedience, victory, and unexpected danger, we learn that doing the right thing doesn’t always make life easier, but God remains faithful and wise in every situation.

Even while David was being hunted, God was still at work behind the scenes. This message highlights the importance of godly encouragement, trusting God’s promises when circumstances look impossible, and remembering that betrayal, danger, and hardship cannot stop God's purpose.

What do you do when the thing you’ve been waiting and praying for is suddenly right in front of you—but taking it would mean compromising your integrity? In this message from 1 Samuel 24, we look at David in the cave at En Gedi, where Saul unknowingly walks right into his hands. David’s men see it as the perfect opportunity, but David chooses to wait on God instead of taking matters into his own hands. This story reminds us of a powerful truth: if we have to sin to get it, it isn’t God’s will.

In this week’s message, Pastor Allen unpacks the true definition and purpose of the gift of tongues. He explains that the word “tongues,” refers to a supernatural ability given by the Holy Spirit to speak in a language one has never learned. Contrary to common misconceptions, this gift is not a natural skill or linguistic talent, but a spiritual manifestation of God’s power.

The gift of discerning of spirits is far more than intuition, it’s a supernatural ability to recognize whether a spiritual manifestation is from God, the enemy, or the human spirit. Pastor Allen draws from 1 Corinthians 12:10, for this message and shows how discernment protects the church from deception and helps believers distinguish truth from counterfeit.

Operating in Spiritual Gifts Decently and in Order

Discover how one of the Bible’s greatest heroes was also one of its biggest “screw-ups” – and why that should give you incredible hope. In this new series on the life of David, we’ll look honestly at his failures, his family dysfunction, and his darkest moments, and see how he was still called “a man after God’s own heart.” Join us and learn how God can use deeply flawed people—people like us—for His greatest purposes.

In this message, Pastor Allen unpacks Israel’s transition from judges to kings, revealing how their demand for a king was ultimately a rejection of God’s direct rule. We see God’s faithfulness to His Word as He temporarily raises up Saul while preparing the way for David to take the throne in His perfect timing. This powerful teaching reminds us that God works within His promises and that impatience can lead us to settle for temporary solutions when He has a better, lasting plan.

In this message, Pastor Allen Nolan explores Israel’s demand for a king and shows how their reasons—Samuel’s age, his corrupt sons, the desire to be like other nations, and the need for defense—were mostly excuses masking a deeper lack of trust in God. Pastor Allen walks through God’s warning in 1 Samuel 8 about conscription, property seizure, and taxation, revealing the high price of “being like all the other nations,” and how this applies to our lives, warning that when we insist on our own way, God may sometimes grant our demands as a form of discipline.

Saul burned his past to embrace God’s call. Are we willing to leave our old life behind to fully step into the purpose God has for us?

This sermon explores the anointing of David as the future king of Israel, focusing on the tension between God's rejection of Saul and His selection of David. The message emphasizes how Samuel mourned for Saul's disobedience while following God's command to anoint a new king in secret. 

Not every open door is God’s will.In 1 Samuel 24, David is given what appears to be the perfect opportunity to kill Saul, end his years as a fugitive, and take the throne God had promised him. David’s men believed God had delivered Saul into his hands—but David recognized that the opportunity was actually a test.In Episode 20 of this verse-by-verse series on the life of David, Pastor Allen Nolan explains why David refused to sin in order to obtain what God had promised. David was willing to wait for God to give him the kingdom rather than take it through disobedience.

Have you ever faced a situation in which every visible avenue of escape seemed closed? In this message from 1 Samuel 23, we continue our study of David’s fugitive years and discover how God remained at work even when David could not see a way forward.

Have you ever faced a situation in which every visible avenue of escape seemed closed? In this message from 1 Samuel 23, we continue our study of David’s fugitive years and discover how God remained at work even when David could not see a way forward.

David’s years as a fugitive were formative years in which God prepared him to become Israel’s king. Even when David had opportunities to kill Saul, he chose to wait for God to fulfill His promise.

In the latest episode on Pastor Allen's series on the life of David, Pastor Allen explores what we can learn from David's years on the run from an angry and jealous King Saul. Get ready to hear how this powerful story can help impact your life for the best.

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You Can’t Be Spiritually Mature, If You’re Not Emotionally Healthy Part 2: Perspective determines everything. What do you do if you realize your perspective isn't healthy? Speaker: Allen Nolan

The final part in this important series.For more life changing resources, visit us at www.cornerstonefellowship.tvIf you're new to Cornerstone, here are some helpful links to keep connected:Subscribe: https://goo.gl/5GdRkEFacebook: https://goo.gl/Qe6qgrInstagram: https://goo.gl/s2DXwsWebsite: https://goo.gl/t9bsve

Learn some more great principles in part 3 of this important series.For more life changing resources, visit us at www.cornerstonefellowship.tvIf you're new to Cornerstone, here are some helpful links to keep connected:Subscribe: https://goo.gl/5GdRkEFacebook: https://goo.gl/Qe6qgrInstagram: https://goo.gl/s2DXwsWebsite: https://goo.gl/t9bsve

Principles from God's Word concerning work.For more life changing resources, visit us at www.cornerstonefellowship.tvIf you're new to Cornerstone, here are some helpful links to keep connected:Subscribe: https://goo.gl/5GdRkEFacebook: https://goo.gl/Qe6qgrInstagram: https://goo.gl/s2DXwsWebsite: https://goo.gl/t9bsve

Are you an enabler or are you enabled? The Bible says a lot about the subject of "work". Find out the life changing principles in this series.For more life changing resources, visit us at www.cornerstonefellowship.tvIf you're new to Cornerstone, here are some helpful links to keep connected:Subscribe: https://goo.gl/5GdRkEFacebook: https://goo.gl/Qe6qgrInstagram: https://goo.gl/s2DXwsWebsite: https://goo.gl/t9bsve

Step into the intriguing world of biblical prophecy with Pastor Allen Nolan's riveting Bible study on The Book of Revelation Explained. Unveiling the enigmatic passages of this ancient text, Pastor Nolan masterfully guides you through its symbolism and significance, illuminating its relevance in today's world. Dive deep into the mysteries of this profound book, gaining a deeper understanding of its messages and their implications for our lives. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and enlightened as Pastor Allen Nolan unveils the profound truths within The Book of Revelation.

Here's a special bonus episode detailing the false prophet in Revelation. Step into the intriguing world of biblical prophecy with Pastor Allen Nolan's riveting Bible study on The Book of Revelation Explained. Unveiling the enigmatic passages of this ancient text, Pastor Nolan masterfully guides you through its symbolism and significance, illuminating its relevance in today's world. Dive deep into the mysteries of this profound book, gaining a deeper understanding of its messages and their implications for our lives. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and enlightened as Pastor Allen Nolan unveils the profound truths within The Book of Revelation.

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