Cornerstone Church of Eldridge, Iowa

This message is for anyone who knows what it feels like to hold the pieces of something that did not break clean. John writes into a church living with real division and real questions, and he shows them that the love of God can rebuild what human strength cannot. That same love is here for you today.

John reminds us that there will be teachings that try to lead us away from truth, but we have victory as we are led by His Spirit.

How can we be assured of our salvation? It is not in what we do, but in how we love.

It is easy to be distracted in our culture. We need to be cautious against false teachings that distract us from our identity as God's children. We are called to live differently.

Our identity in Christ defines who we are. In this text we learn about the different stages of our spiritual journey as we pursue Christ over the world.

God is light, and to live in fellowship with Him, we must walk in the light. In this passage from 1 John 1:5–2:11, we’re reminded that true relationship with God is revealed not just in words, but in the way we live. Walking in the light means living with honesty, confession, and love which reflects His truth in every part of our lives and allowing His presence to drive out the darkness within us.

John reminds us that there will be teachings that try to lead us away from truth, but we have victory as we are led by His Spirit.

John invites us into fellowship with God and one another, revealing how sharing the reality of Christ makes our joy complete.

Gratitude does not come naturally to us, we have to train for it. In Luke 17:11–19, we see the story of ten lepers who were healed, but only one returned to thank Jesus. This passage reminds us that thankfulness is more than a reaction; it’s a discipline we practice daily. True gratitude shapes our perspective, draws us closer to God, and transforms the way we live.

The final message of Jesus to the 7 churches in Revelation. Do we see the need for God in our life or are we relying on our own abilities?

Continuing in the series Letters to the 7 Churches, Pastor Daniel Reese turns to Revelation 3:7-13 where Jesus addresses Sardis and Philadelphia. One church had the appearance of life but was spiritually dead, while the other, though small, remained faithful to Christ. This message challenges us to examine our own walk with God and encourages us to hold fast to His promises.

Explore the message to the Church of Thyatira in Revelation 2:18-28 as Pastor Daniel Reese unpacks Jesus’ words of both warning and encouragement. Discover what faithfulness looks like in the midst of compromise and how Christ calls His people to stand firm in truth and holiness.

In Revelation 2:12-17, Jesus addresses the church in Pergamum, a city known for its strong pagan worship and the "throne of Satan." He commends them for remaining faithful to His name despite living in a challenging environment where some have compromised their faith. This passage warns against false teachings and encourages believers to hold fast to the truth, promising a hidden manna and a new name to those who overcome.

We'll be exploring Revelation 2: 8-11. Jesus praises the persecuted Church in Smyrna for their faith and spiritual richness despite their poverty and suffering. He warns them not to fear imminent imprisonment and tribulation, which will be brief, urging them to remain faithful, even unto death. The ultimate reward for those who conquer is the crown of life and immunity from the second death.

We'll be exploring Revelation 2:1-7, where Jesus commends the Ephesians for their perseverance but warns them about losing their "first love." Tune in to discover the powerful lessons this message holds for us today.

The biblical verse 2 Timothy 4:21 is a personal and practical instruction from the Apostle Paul to his apprentice, Timothy. In this verse, Paul urges Timothy to make every effort to visit him before winter arrives. The urgency is rooted in Paul's impending trial and likely execution, and he desires to see Timothy one last time.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms—we celebrate you today!Experience an encouraging message from Pastor Daniel Reese as he unpacks Matthew 6:25–34 and explores Jesus’ call to trust God and let go of worry. Discover practical truth and lasting peace from the Sermon on the Mount.

Have you ever tried to keep a secret, especially when you're doing something good? In our passage today from Matthew's Gospel, Jesus delves into this very idea as he talks about fasting. He challenges us to look beyond outward appearances and consider the true heart behind our spiritual practices. Let's turn our attention to Matthew chapter 6, verses 16 through 18, and discover what Jesus has to teach us about sincere devotion.

He is Risen! Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a powerful and profound passage from the book of Colossians 1, specifically verses 13 through 20 of the first chapter. This section is a beautiful and awe-inspiring declaration of the supremacy of Jesus Christ. Paul, the author, paints a breathtaking picture of Christ's role in creation, His authority over all things, and His work of redemption. Get ready to be reminded of the incredible scope of who Jesus is and the amazing salvation He offers. It's a passage that will stir our hearts and deepen our worship, as we explore the very heart of the Gospel. Happy Easter!

The Sermon on the Mount: The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:5–15) teaches how to pray sincerely and humbly. Jesus warns against praying to impress others or using empty words. Instead, He offers the Lord’s Prayer as a model—addressing God as Father, seeking His will, asking for daily needs, forgiveness, and guidance. Jesus emphasizes that forgiving others is essential to being forgiven by God.

David Nelms shares the Timothy Initiative and building churches.

In Matthew 5 Jesus addresses inner righteousnessIn Matthew 6 Jesus addresses outer righteousnessHeart Checks for RighteousnessControl your motivesBe Real, not fakeAct like a ninjaRemember rewards will come later

Experience a powerful message as Pastor Daniel Reese explores Matthew 5:43-48, revealing the depth of Jesus’ call to love our enemies. Discover how this transformative teaching challenges us to reflect God’s grace in our daily lives.

Pastor Scott Pearson explores Isaiah 53:3-6, revealing Christ as God's Suffering Servant—despised, rejected, yet bearing our sins to bring redemption and healing.

Pastor Daniel talks about why Revival, and why do we worship? This message is from a Sunday morning Revival experience. Cornerstone's Revival Services are best experienced live usually on the first Friday Evening of every month. Please see our website for the next Revival Service.

"Sermon on the Mount - Revenge" Pastor Daniel ReesePastor Daniel Reese continues the Sermon on the Mount series with a message on Matthew 5:38-42. Jesus challenges the natural response to retaliation, calling for a life of grace, mercy, and radical love.This passage redefines justice, urging believers to turn the other cheek, go the extra mile, and respond with kindness in the face of wrongdoing. Explore what it means to live out Christ’s teaching in daily life.

Jesus teaches in Matthew 5:33-37 that honesty should be straightforward—no need for oaths or elaborate promises. Say what you mean, follow through, and let your life reflect your faith. #SimpleHonesty #SermonOnTheMount #LiveYourFaith

The Old Testament Understanding-Divorce is only permitted for infidelity-The Pharisees allowed divorce for almost any reasonJesus’ Higher Standard-Marriage is not just a legal contract, but a covenant-Marriage reflects a holy relationshipThe Impact of Divorce-Marriage vows aren’t the only victim-Divorce rarely brings more happiness

The DiseaseThe root of lust is self pleasureLust is all about the heartThe SymptomsAdulteryAlways wanting morePornographyThe PrescriptionAdmit our conditionSlay sinful desiresThink on things aboveHelp someone overcome

1. The teachers had a wrong interpretation1. Only observed the law outwardly2. Neglecting the law inwardly2. Jesus gives a complete interpretation1. Feeling Anger2. Expressing Anger3. Categories of Anger1. Temper2. Resentment3. Righteous4. Reconciliation needs to be…1. A priority2. Done with urgency

Matthew 5:17-20The Law According to JesusThe Old TestamentMoral LawCeremonial LawSocial LawThe Law According to the JewsThe Old TestamentThe MishnahThe TalmudWe need to understand the law is necessary and the Christian is not exemptWe need to look beyond the letter of the law and understand the spirit of the law.

Matthew 5:1-12Sermon on the Mount - Salt and LightMatthew 5:13-16Disciples of Jesus are the salt of the earth1. Visible2. Valuable3. VitalThe responsibilities of the disciple of Jesus1. Be Pure/2. Preserve3. Irritate4. PenetrateDisciples of Jesus are the Light of the world1. Guiding2. Correcting3. Reflecting

Pastor Daniel share the Sermon on the Mount - from Matthew 5. This sermon aired on January 12, 2025 located at 563church Cornerstone or https://cornerstone-eldridge.org/

Pastor drew shares his message about growing through goals from Philippians 3:12 - 14. A full video version of this service including music with worship leader Matthew Simmons is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xEgsBq12pI or by searching on social media for 563church cornerstone.

A Picture of Salvation (Numbers 21:4-9) -Sin & Consequences -Acknowledge they were dying -Look of Faith Motivation for Salvation Necessity of Salvation Be a disciple of Jesus by being the love that only comes from Him

John 15: 1-11 The next episode in Pastor Daniel's Advent Series.

Prepare for peace by…Looking to the right source (Philippians 4:6-7)Living with the right mind (Philippians 4:8)Learn from the right person (Philippians 4:9)Be a disciple of Jesus by being the peace that comes from Him.

Tangible Christmas: Be The HopeMark 5:25-344 Types of Exile-Spiritual-Emotional-Physical-RelationalBe a disciple of Jesus by being the hope that comes from Him.

We have a tendency to… 1. Drift away from holiness 2. Drift from Godly, Biblical Authority 3. Drift by doing, rather than being 4. Drift by being lazy about the things of God

Nehemiah 9:6-31Building Blocks of God’s People Empathy and CompassionPrayerAct upon our prayersExpect oppositionRebuilding with TruthRespond to the truthOur identity as God’s people is that we believe in one God who is God of all4 Promises of God1. God does not abandon His people and He is always aware of their circumstances.2. God guides and instructs His people3. God provides for His people4. God is ready to forgive.

We will be looking at the source, benchmark, incentive, attitude, resources, and outcome of generosity. My prayer is that each of you may experience the joy and blessings of cultivating a generous spirit.

THREE SIMPLE STEPS THAT LEAD TO ONE POWERFUL OUTCOME!Scripture References -John 17:9-23Matthew 12:251 Samuel 18:1-3Ecclesiastes 4:9-12Matthew 19:6

A Right Response to God’s WordNehemiah 8:1-12Building Blocks for God’s PeopleHave Empathy & CompassionPrayTake Actionthe Bible teaches us..Who God isWho we areHow God designed the universe to workWhen we are under the Word of God there will be…Eventual rejoicing An increase in generosity2 Timothy 3:16-17

Nehemiah addresses 4 issues:Food ShortageMortgaged PossessionsTaxesSlaveryNehemiah made the following actions/decisions:Consulted HimselfConfronted Sin

A Holy Discontent Leads to Persecution Nehemiah 4:1-20 Summary of Nehemiah 1-3 Nehemiah Prays Nehemiah Plans Nehemiah Prepares Nehemiah rallies the People We need to prepare our hearts for persecution that will come. The first form of persecution will be criticism, ridicule & open mockery. Persecution comes in order to discourage so you won’t fulfill what God has called you to. When God calls something to be, the only response is obedience, despite the persecution that may come. Nehemiah does two things simultaneously as persecution comes; he prays and defends. In light of persecution prepare your heart for attacks from the inside. The holy discontent the Lord has given us to repair what is broken is bigger than any of us.

Spiritual Development Nehemiah 2:9-3:5The foundation of all discipleship occurs in smaller groupsSteps to Spiritual Maturity1. Understand that all fall short of the glory of God2. Confession 3. Repentance3. AccountabilityDiscipleship is hard. Fight for it

Prayer Service Timeline: (There are some silent areas with only keyboard playing that you will pray through, please turn in your bible if you can)Prayer Against False Expectations (Pastor Daniel):The first prayer topic is "false expectations," which lead to disappointment, blame, and division within the church.Pastor Daniel urges repentance and seeking solace in God rather than external factors.He leads the congregation in prayer, asking God to bind the spirit of false expectations and offense.See verses Psalm 16:11, Psalm 37:4 and Matthew 5:6Prayer Against Bitterness (Pastor Scott):Pastor Scott addresses the issue of bitterness, highlighting its potential to poison the soul and provide a foothold for the devil.He outlines a four-step solution: Repentance, cleansing through the blood of Jesus, commanding the enemy to leave, and inviting the Holy Spirit to occupy the cleansed ground.The congregation engages in prayer, following Pastor Scott's guidance.See verses Hebrews 12: 14-15, Ephesians 4: 26-27, Ephesians 4:31-32 ,Psalm 51:10Prayer Against Disunity (Pastor Scott):Pastor Scott emphasizes the importance of unity within the church body, aligning with God's desire for love, disciple-making, and kingdom building.He contrasts biblical unity with uniformity, acknowledging the value of diverse perspectives while advocating for respectful disagreement and a focus on shared goals.Pastor Scott leads a prayer against disunity, asking God to foster humility, understanding, and a spirit of collaboration among the members.See verses: Proverbs 6: 16-19 Ephesians 4:1-3Prayer Against a Critical Spirit (Pastor Bucky):Bucky Percuoco addresses the dangers of a "critical spirit," which differs from constructive criticism and serves to divide the church.He cautions against the American tendency towards entitlement and prioritizing personal opinions above love, grace, and forgiveness.Pastor Bucky encourages individuals to first communicate with God when facing conflict, seeking His guidance for righteous and loving responses.He leads the congregation in prayer, resisting the spirit of criticism and asking for unity, understanding, and a focus on God's will.See verses: James 1: 26, Ephesians 4: 29, and Galatians 5: 14-15Prayer Against False Assumptions (Pastor Jeff):Jeff Halterman speaks on the issue of "false assumptions," linking them to Satan's tactics of planting seeds of doubt and exploiting insecurities.He uses the example of Adam and Eve, emphasizing how subtle lies can lead to significant consequences.Jeff urges self-reflection to identify any harbored false assumptions and encourages resisting the devil while drawing closer to God.He leads the congregation in prayer, asking for guidance in discerning truth, resisting deception, and maintaining unity within the church.Jeremiah 17:9, John 10:10 and James 4:7

Marriage MattersMatthew 19:4-6Gods Design for Marriage 1. Between a man and woman2. An earthly symbol of a heavenly truth3. Marriage is for His glory We need to defend our marriages against 1. Satan’s Tacticsa. Lies b. Expectations c. CultureThe church needs to direct back to God’s design 1. Marriage Classes2. Marriage mentoring If you are interested in our Alpha Marriage Ministry Course visit: https://cornerstoneeldridge.elexiochms.com/external/form/78dbc7d2-c06a-402a-a66d-8318f7b5df1f

Pray Like NehemiahNehemiah 1:8 - 2:6It is God’s desire that we be filled with empathy and compassion2 Types of Praying1. Big blocks 2. Shotgun style Nehemiah...Has strong beliefs of who God is Believes God actually hears His people Believes God is merciful

The Right ViewNehemiah 1:1-7We thrive when...1. Our preferences become secondary to God’s will 2. We pursue joy over happiness3. We are focused outward and not inward 4. We have a right view of who God is 5. We have a right picture of us