Pastor Doug just got back from a mission trip to the Dominican Republic, where he saw the Holy Spirit at work in some unforgettable places — a church that meets under a tree, a church planted in the middle of a dump, ordinary people saying yes to God in extraordinary circumstances. This week we're in Acts 19:1-20, looking at how a relationship with the Holy Spirit empowers three essential areas of our lives: salvation, ministry, and victory. Wherever you're at in your faith, this message is an invitation to live the empowered life Jesus wants for you.

📖 Scripture: Acts 19:1-20 🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Doug

In Acts 17, Paul stands in a city full of idols and preaches Jesus and the resurrection. This week, as our nation marked 250 years of independence, Pastor Tomas Portillo walks through Paul's message to Athens and asks a deeper question: have we confused freedom from an earthly king with freedom from God? Three truths from this message: The God who needs nothing (Acts 17:24 to 25) The God who reaches everyone (Acts 17:26 to 28) The God who calls everyone home (Acts 17:29 to 31) "Real liberty isn't no king. Real liberty is the right King." Scripture references: Acts 17:16 to 31, 1 Kings 8:27, Colossians 1:15 to 20, Colossians 2:9 to 10, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Galatians 5:1, John 1:4, Psalm 115:4 to 8, Revelation 21:3 Join us for weekend services at 8:45 AM, 10:30 AM, and 12:30 PM (Cornerstone Español). Cornerstone Community Church, Chowchilla, CA ccchowchilla.com Jesus Changes Everything!

In this message from Acts 8, Pastor Logan Beardsley unpacks one of the most significant moments in the early church: the gospel reaching Samaria. What happens when the good news crosses the lines people thought were uncrossable? And what does the Spirit do when two groups who cannot stand each other both come to faith in Jesus? The big idea: the gospel welcomes the outsider, and the Spirit makes us family. In this message you will find: The story of Philip preaching in Samaria and what made it so radical Who Simon the Sorcerer was and what his story reveals about our own hearts Why Peter and John came to Samaria and what it meant for the early church The difference between chasing the gifts and knowing the Giver. Scripture: Acts 8:4-24

In this message from Acts 8, Pastor Logan Beardsley unpacks one of the most significant moments in the early church: the gospel reaching Samaria. What happens when the good news crosses the lines people thought were uncrossable? And what does the Spirit do when two groups who cannot stand each other both come to faith in Jesus? The big idea: the gospel welcomes the outsider, and the Spirit makes us family. In this message you will find: The story of Philip preaching in Samaria and what made it so radical Who Simon the Sorcerer was and what his story reveals about our own hearts Why Peter and John came to Samaria and what it meant for the early church The difference between chasing the gifts and knowing the Giver. Scripture: Acts 8:4-24

Acts 2 isn't just about miracles; it is about the arrival of the promised Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not a force, an emotion, or a simple power source. He is God.

Before the church was sent, the disciples were called to wait. In the opening of Acts, Jesus reminds His followers that their mission would not be accomplished through their own strength, preparation, or ability, but through the power of the Holy Spirit. The risen King commissions ordinary people to be His witnesses—from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth—and that same calling remains for believers today. This message explores the certainty of Christ’s resurrection, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and the responsibility of every Christian to faithfully testify to the hope found in Jesus. Are we relying on our own strength, or are we walking in the power God has provided?

Peace Among Lions" - Week 7 | Daniel 6:1-253-18

What does it look like to stay faithful when pressure, fear, and opposition close in around you? In Daniel 6, we’re reminded that peace doesn’t come from easy circumstances, but from trusting God in the middle of difficult ones. Through the story of Daniel in the lions’ den, Pastor walks through the quiet strength of consistent faith, integrity, and confidence in God even when obedience comes at a cost. This message reflects on what it means to live differently in a world that constantly pulls us toward compromise, and how God can sustain His people in places that feel uncertain, unfair, or even dangerous. When life feels surrounded by lions, where are you looking for peace?

Peace Among Lions" - Week 7 | Daniel 6:1-253-18

What does it look like to stay faithful when pressure, fear, and opposition close in around you? In Daniel 6, we’re reminded that peace doesn’t come from easy circumstances, but from trusting God in the middle of difficult ones. Through the story of Daniel in the lions’ den, Pastor walks through the quiet strength of consistent faith, integrity, and confidence in God even when obedience comes at a cost. This message reflects on what it means to live differently in a world that constantly pulls us toward compromise, and how God can sustain His people in places that feel uncertain, unfair, or even dangerous. When life feels surrounded by lions, where are you looking for peace?

Standing in the Fire" Week 4 | Daniel 3:13-18

Sometimes faith isn’t proven when life goes the way you planned—it’s revealed when everything feels uncertain. In those moments, you’re faced with a choice: to compromise, to give in, or to stand firm and trust that God is still present, even in the fire. This kind of trust isn’t built on outcomes, but on who God is—steady, near, and faithful no matter what comes. What would it look like for you to keep standing, even if things don’t turn out the way you hoped?

Standing in the Fire" Week 4 | Daniel 3:13-18

Sometimes faith isn’t proven when life goes the way you planned—it’s revealed when everything feels uncertain. In those moments, you’re faced with a choice: to compromise, to give in, or to stand firm and trust that God is still present, even in the fire. This kind of trust isn’t built on outcomes, but on who God is—steady, near, and faithful no matter what comes. What would it look like for you to keep standing, even if things don’t turn out the way you hoped?

Standing in the Fire" Week 4 | Daniel 3:13-18

Sometimes faith isn’t proven when life goes the way you planned—it’s revealed when everything feels uncertain. In those moments, you’re faced with a choice: to compromise, to give in, or to stand firm and trust that God is still present, even in the fire. This kind of trust isn’t built on outcomes, but on who God is—steady, near, and faithful no matter what comes. What would it look like for you to keep standing, even if things don’t turn out the way you hoped?

Life doesn’t always line up with what we believe, and sometimes we feel that tension more than we expect. Looking at Daniel’s life, this focuses on what it means to live with resolve—choosing to honor God in small, consistent ways, even when it’s not easy or when no one else is doing the same. It’s a reminder that faithfulness is often simple and steady, not complicated or dramatic. Where might God be asking you to stay consistent and trust Him right now?

Life doesn’t always line up with what we believe, and sometimes we feel that tension more than we expect. Looking at Daniel’s life, this focuses on what it means to live with resolve—choosing to honor God in small, consistent ways, even when it’s not easy or when no one else is doing the same. It’s a reminder that faithfulness is often simple and steady, not complicated or dramatic. Where might God be asking you to stay consistent and trust Him right now?

This message kicks off a new journey through the book of Daniel, exploring what it means to live faithfully in a place that feels like home—but isn’t ultimately where we belong. Drawing from the idea of exile, Pastor unpacks the tension of loving where we live while recognizing that our identity is rooted in something deeper. Through Scripture, we’re reminded that as followers of Christ, we are called to live differently—not by withdrawing, but by embracing who we are in the middle of it all. What does it look like for you to live as an “exile” right where you are?

On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection—but Mark 16 shows us a moment that doesn’t feel like celebration at all. Three women come to the tomb expecting to care for a body, asking a practical question: “Who will roll the stone away?”

Sometimes faith doesn’t feel strong—it feels mixed. In Gospel of Mark chapter 9, we meet a father carrying something heavy. His son is suffering, the disciples can’t fix it, and he’s left in that space we all know too well—desperate, tired, and unsure. When he finally stands before Jesus, his honesty comes out: “I believe… help my unbelief.”

In this passage, we see a moment where Jesus heals a man who could not hear or speak clearly. But the story points to something deeper. Just as Jesus opened that man’s ears and loosened his tongue, He continues to open hearts today—helping us truly hear the good news and giving us the courage to speak about what He has done. The gospel is not only something we listen to; it is something that transforms us and moves through us to others. Where might Jesus be inviting you to listen more closely—and to speak more boldly about what He has done in your life?

In this part of the journey through the Gospel of Mark, we’re invited to consider what it means to become truly desperate for God. When the things we usually depend on—our strength, solutions, and control—fall short, we begin to see how much we actually need Him. Through honest stories and moments from Scripture, we’re reminded that desperation isn’t weakness; it can be the doorway to deeper faith and trust. What happens when we finally come to God with nothing left to rely on but Him?