Challenging Passages - Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

Return of the King - Sunday Sermon

October 8, 2023 • Karen Lee

Jesus warned us to be vigilant and ready for His return, even though no one knows exactly when that will occur. To be ready means that we have lived faithfully, doing His will

Judgment Day - Sunday Sermon

October 1, 2023 • Pastor Joe Yoshihara

Scripture speaks of a day when Christians will be judged, this is referred to as the Great White Throne judgment. What will this judgment include and what is it's purpose in light of our salvation?

Citizens on Earth - Sunday Sermon

September 24, 2023 • Gordon Tsai

While our ultimate citizenship is in heaven, while living on earth we are also under our civic authorities. How do we live under civil authorities in a Christ-honoring way?

Can Women Preach? - Sunday Sermon

September 17, 2023 • Pastor Joe Yoshihara

In 1 Timothy, the Apostle Paul prohibits a woman from teaching or holding authority over a man. What does this mean? Does this prohibit a woman from serving as a pastor? This challenging passage will challenge us to consider the breadth of Scripture and apply it in our 21st century.

Divorce and Remarriage - Sunday Sermon

September 10, 2023 • Pastor Joe Yoshihara

Jesus (and Paul) spoke on the topic of divorce and remarriage. During this time period, divorce was common and without much restraint. Men could divorce their wives for any trivial reasons. Jesus spoke into this situation directives that surprised His listeners. How do we interpret His (and Paul's) words today so that we remain true to God's heart for marriage.

On Bended Knee - Sunday Sermon

September 3, 2023 • Pastor Daryl Siu

Jesus spoke of greatness in God's kingdom in very different terms than how the world views greatness. Using a child, he said that whoever receives a child in my name receives me and him who sent me. He also spoke about being the least among them as being the greatest, an allusion to being a servant.

Unknown by God - Sunday Sermon

August 20, 2023 • Elder Tim Ng

Jesus said that doing the amazing and even the miraculous is not the basis of our salvation nor the essence of doing His will. It's possible that even those who invoke the name of Jesus and see God's miraculous power will end up outside of the kingdom. Why? Because they had no real relationship with God through authentic faith in His Son. In that sense, God doesn't know them despite all that they might do.

Counting the Cost - Sunday Sermon

August 13, 2023 • Stephen Lu

Jesus wasn't interested in gaining a large following for the sake of His ego. He wasn't after superficial fans who would be there today and gone tomorrow. He challenged people to count the cost of following Him. Following Jesus won't be easy, shouldn't be put off, and can't be subordinate to anything else.

Tepid Faith - Sunday Sermon

August 6, 2023 • Elder Mike Tam

Jesus charged the church at Laodicea with being lukewarm and He threatened to spit them out of His mouth. Although they had much in terms of worldly wealth, they failed to see how poor, blind, naked, and wretched they truly were and how much they needed God and the true wealth that only comes from being close to Him. The tell tale sign of being lukewarm is a lack of zeal and dependence on ourselves.

Peace or Division - Sunday Sermon

July 23, 2023 • Pastor Joe Yoshihara

Jesus said that He came to bring division not peace. Why is He called the prince of peace and how is it He can offer us peace? What is the division He spoke of and how does it challenge us to live?

The Narrow Door - Sunday Sermon

July 30, 2023 • Gordon Tsai • Luke 13:22–30

Jesus spoke of the narrow door that leads to God's kingdom and that many will not enter in. He painted the picture of weeping and gnashing of teeth that describes the experience of those who won't be in God's kingdom. This sobering picture should stir us toward deeper worship and greater concern for those who don't know the Lord.

To Fear Or Not to Fear - Sunday Sermon

July 16, 2023 • Pastor Joe Yoshihara

Jesus spoke of not fearing man but fearing God, yet He also reassured us that God cares for us so we shouldn't fear Him. What does it mean to fear God with the right kind of fear?

The Lord of the Harvest - Sunday Sermon

July 9, 2023 • Pastor Stephen Okamoto

Jesus directed His disciples to pray that the Lord of the Harvest would send out laborers into his harvest. Why does God have us ask Him to do what His heart already wants to do? Is God's will contingent on our prayers?

The Other Cross - Sunday Sermon

July 2, 2023 • Pastor Joe Yoshihara

Jesus said that anyone who seeks to follow Him must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Him. All of Christ's followers are called to bear a cross. This cross is the cost of discipleship. Choosing to follow Jesus means denying ourselves yet in the process we will find true life.