Cornerstone Church Kingston Podcast

Continuing our Elisha series, Ben speaks on the story of Elisha and the Shunammite’s Son Restored to Life, in 2 Kings 4:8-37. In this passage we see how the miracles performed through Elisha point to God's kindness and faithfulness to his people. We also see the woman's example of faithful perseverance and dependence of God. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmmsd3shYu8

We have all been plagued with fear at some point in our lives, but would we be willing to protect ourselves at the expense of a loved one? Ben and Dean discuss how Peter did just that when he for sure that he wouldn't. Mark 14:66-72 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzoSwkiheHE

Today Ben and Dean are discussing the priests' last ditch attempt to find Jesus guilty of something so they can get rid of him. But try as they may, they cannot seem to find a case that sticks - until Jesus utters just two words. Mark 14:53-65 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9gQRwdDRZU

In the next in our Elisha series Ben looks at the story of the poor widow in 2 Kings 4:1-7. In this passage Elisha encounters a widow unable to pay her debtor. Elisha's actions show us God's heart for the vulnerable who are unable to provide their needs or pay their debts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BodWQBdQ5Rg

In the next Beatitude ("Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness") Rory explains what Jesus meant by righteous living in Matthew 5:1-6. We see in these passages that our lives can only have meaning in God when we are made righteous in him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqLVIZ53rVA

We're still in the Garden of Gethsemane, but now the soldiers have come for Jesus. They're not sure which one Jesus is, so Judas steps up and kisses him, betraying him with what would be a gesture of love. Mark 14:43-51 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KT5SJTy0l0

Continuing on from the last episode, we're still looking at this scene of Jesus praying in Gethsemane. This time Pete and Tom are looking at the disciples and how unaware they are of the situation that they are in. Mark 14:32-41 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jxpMGpoXlo

As we continue our series in 'The Beatitudes', Darryl looks at Jesus statement in Matthew 5:1-12 - "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth". Darryl shows us that Christian meekness is putting the interests of others before ourselves and becoming more like Jesus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv8-LcFGPXs

As we kick of our 'Month of Kindness', we take a break in our current series to look at the life of Tabitha in Luke 9: 36-43. In this passage the death of the disciple Tabitha brings much grief to Christians in Joppa, Pete shows us how through her deliberate practice of kindness and her resurrection, she brings glory to God. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YLYnix0yKs

In today's episode, we read one of Jesus' most painful and personal moments. Tom and Pete look at how he pleads with the Father to take his task ahead away from him, but he is still faithful to the Father's will, even until the end. Mark 14:32-41 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av7ooQr_3JA

Betrayal is a tough pill to swallow. How hard would it be to be told that you are going to betray a friend, let alone your Lord! Pete and Tom discuss this awful prediction by Jesus, and how shocking and hurtful this would have been for Peter and the disciples. Mark 14:27-31 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5ft3R40dOI

We've now come to the pinnacle of the Last Supper, where Jesus dips the bread and drinks the wine, telling the disciples again that he is soon to go into the Kingdom of God. Tom and Pete look at this covenant promise made for all. Mark 14:20-26 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6qYKZsXGGs

In the second in our series in the Beatitudes, Chris speaks on Jesus' words in Matthew 5:1-12, "blessed are those who mourn". From this passage we see that we are to mourn over our sins, which will bring us to a place of repentance, reconciliation and knowledge of God's forgiveness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z9KIKbJXnk

Continuing in our series "Life in the Land of False Prophets" Pete preaches from 2 Kings 3: 1-27. In this passage the king of Israel teams up with the kings of Judah and Edom to attack the rebellious kingdom of Moab. Pete shows how God's kindness towards a rebellious people is only for their benefit and building his Kingdom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KR7Gq_aLZs

We've arrived at an iconic scene now - the last supper - and Jesus uses the opportunity to warn them that one of the twelve disciples will betray him. Pete and Tom discuss how horrifying this would have been to hear. Mark 14:12-21 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KUxUNDM2hc

Tom kicks off a new series in The Beatitudes of Matthew 5:1-12. On his sermon on the mount, Jesus describes the beatitudes; a number of qualities to be cultivated in all believers. Tom focuses on the first beatitude; "blessed are the poor in spirit". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv0luZqLuQI

Pete continues in our series 'Life in the Land of False Idols, preaching from 2 Kings 2: 23-25. In this passage Elisha finds himself as the object of scorn and abuse. Pete helps us see what Elisha's response has to teach us about our relationship with God and his judgement and righteousness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZMCW2tqTV0

How much would you spend on a gift for your loved ones? What about the King of the Universe? Today Tom and Dean read about a woman who gave an unbelievable gift to Jesus that even the disciples couldn't believe. Mark 14:1-11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EEIfeSJbWw

When is Jesus going to come back? In today's passage Jesus does not tell us, but he does tell us that we need to be ready for him at any time. Mark 13:32-37 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsD_h09N6q4

As Christians we know that Jesus will come back again, and whilst we want to know when, so did the disciples! Tom and Dean look at the next small passage in Mark where Jesus tells them to be ready. Mark 13:28-31 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MANuvuzLYL0