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Standing on the Cornerstone

Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas

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Sermons and Bible studies from Cornerstone Baptist Church. Our Senior Pastor, Dr. John L. Rothra, boldly preaches the Word, helping us understand what God revealed about himself and how that positively impacts our daily lives. Tune in for various lessons and sermons as Pastor John takes us through Scripture, showing us how it points us to the risen Savior, Christ Jesus. Cornerstone Baptist is a local Southern Baptist church in Alice, Texas.
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Many people are religious, come from Christian homes, attend church, or otherwise associate themselves with Christianity. However, Jesus reminds us that mere association is not enough; a personal relationship through faith is required. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church dedicated knowing Jesus, showing love to others, and sharing…
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There are many things we don't fully understand or outright misunderstand. We may have some knowledge, but what we know may be limted or incorrect. Jesus teaches us how God's kingdom operates using two parables. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church dedicated knowing Jesus, showing love to others, and sharing the gospel. Join us eac…
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We've all had someone say to us, "That's not important right now." Everyone at times gets his or her priorities wrong, including Christians. Pastor John describes three types of people who have incorrect priorities and explains what Jesus demonstrates about right priorities. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church dedicated knowing Je…
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People have a very hard time admitting when they have done wrong. Instead, we ignore it, deny it, or justify our sin. Jesus, however, reminds us that we must repent of our sins before it is too late—and time is running out. When we do, we experience joy, peace, and freedom found only in Christ. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church …
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Our life should be characterized by worship both in our daily life and our church life. In Hebrews, we are reminded that to have a life of worship, it must be founded on Christ Jesus and exemplify faith, hope, and love. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church dedicated knowing Jesus, showing love to others, and sharing the gospel. Joi…
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Christians throughout history have debated the role of music in worship. There are many opinions regarding genre, lyrics, and instrumentation, but what does Scripture say? In Scripture, we discover the style, content, and response to worship music that pleases God. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church dedicated knowing Jesus, showi…
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Christians often talk about tithing and giving to God, but do we give for the right reasons? Scripture teaches that giving is an act of worship. In his second letter to the Corinthian believers, Paul teaches us about the attitude of giving, the source of what we give, and the impact of our giving. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a chur…
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Prayer is an often overlooked form of worship. Many see prayer as merely communicating with God. However, prayer is much more than just talking with our savior; it is worshiping him through our prayer. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church dedicated knowing Jesus, showing love to others, and sharing the gospel. Our Senior Pastor is …
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One of the ways we worship God's way is by evangelizing: sharing the gospel with those around us. Immediately before his ascension, Jesus instructed his followers that we are not to be distrated away from evangelism, but we are instead to be engaged in evangelism. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church dedicated knowing Jesus, showin…
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God has called each of us to worship him in our daily lives, and we do this in large part by serving one another. God reveals to us in Scripture that serving is the calling of every believer, serving upholds God's law, and and serving protects the church from a real danger. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church dedicated knowing Jes…
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True worship is spiritually true and, thus, is dependent upon Scripture. As Christians, the Word of God must have a central place in our everyday life. We must love God's Word, learn God's word, and live God's word. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church dedicated knowing Jesus, showing love to others, and sharing the gospel. Our Sen…
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There is much debate and disagreement about what Christian worship looks like, how it should be done, and what it should involve. In Jesus' convesation with a Samaritan woman, he reveals the nature of worship done God's way. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church dedicated knowing Jesus, showing love to others, and sharing the gospel…
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When a person strives to follow Jesus and serve his gospel mission, they will encounter opposition. This is part of the spiritual warfare every believer faces. Jesus reminds his disciples about this opposition and calls on people to believe him before it is too late. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church dedicated knowing Jesus, sho…
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Christians should want to be faithful in serving God and others. Jesus teaches his disciples what it looks like to be a good, faithful steward (or servant) as well as a bad servant. Through this text, we are challenged to ask ourselves which one best describes us: the faithful steward or the bad ones? Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a …
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Jesus instructs us not to worry about physical things. However, on our own, that is extremely difficult to do. Therefore, Jesus reminds us that in order not to be axious, we need to have the right focus. We must focus on God in our daily lives. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church dedicated knowing Jesus, showing love to others, an…
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Greed—or covetousness—is dangerous. It corrups our values and our worldview, leading us to sin against God and one another. Jesus warns us to watch out for greed, avoid it, and to seek what pleases God. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church dedicated knowing Jesus, showing love to others, and sharing the gospel. Our Senior Pastor is…
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Fear often causes people to fight, flee, or freeze. Many Christians remain silent about their faith in Jesus because of fear. We fear backlash from others or fear our own inabilities. However, Jesus calls us to fearlessly confess our faith in him and to boldly proclaim the gospel. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church dedicated know…
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The world accuses the church of being full of hypocrites. The truth is that they are correct. Each of us struggle with saying one things and doing another, and many churches look alive but are in reality spiritually sick. Jesus calls us to recognize our own hypocrisy, confront it head on, and overcome it. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, i…
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A lamp that is covered or hidden is not useful as a source of light. Many churchgoers do just that in their spiritual lives: cover up the light of Jesus' teachings. In the Parable of Lamp, we learn how we cover Jesus' light, howe we're filled by his light, and how to shine his light to others. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church d…
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Jesus told his skeptics that the sign of Jonah would be the ultimate evidence that he is Messiah who should be believed. That sign is the resurrection. Because Jesus physically rose from the dead, it proves that he is Messiah and that we should obey his teachings. Do you submit to Jesus or, like the crowds, do you continue to deny him? Cornerstone …
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Many today are looking for God to bless their lives. They want to receive and live in God's favor. Often, people think religious items, rituals, or religious figures are the way to be blessed. Jesus teaches us that we are truly blessed by hearing and keeping the Word of God. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church dedicated knowing Je…
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There are many who dismiss, doubt, and blaspheme Jesus. After casting out a demon, Jesus warned those who reject him that they either follow Jesus or serve his enemy—there is no middle ground. As disciples, we must heed Jesus' warning and choose to trust and serve Jesus in all we do. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church dedicated k…
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Christians often pray, but do we pray biblically? Jesus taught us how to pray, what we pray for, and how God responds to biblical prayers. We must evaluate our prayers in light of what Jesus reveals and ask what our prayers reveal about our focus. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church where friends become family. Our Senior Pastor i…
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Ever miss something important because something else distracted you? Often times, we miss what God is telling us because we're too wrapped up in our own lives, entertainment, or other things. We should always remember to pay attention to what God is saying or else we might miss vital, life-changing information. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Te…
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Many people often find themselves overwhelmed doing many things for God or too busy in life to stop and learn from God. In his interaction with Martha and Mary, Jesus reminds all his disciples that we must make learning from him of great importance. When our activities keep is from learning, then our activities are a hindrance to our relationship w…
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Jesus encountered a Jewish lawyer who thought he could earn heaven and that there were certain types of people he did not have to love (i.e., serve). Through the parable of the good Samaritan, Jesus reminded him and us that God's command to love our neighbor means that we should show compassion and mercy to everyone regardless of who they are or wh…
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Knowing God is about more than obtaining information about him; it is having a growing, personal relationship with him. In Luke 10:21-24, we are reminded that God chooses to save people through Jesus, and that knowing Jesus surpasses all other things. Pastor John then challenges each person to take time each day to grow their relationship with Chri…
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Jesus sent his disciples out to share the good news about Jesus with others. As his followers today, we must also make evangelism a priority in our churches and personal lives. Pastor John issues a challenge to everyone to use the "1X Method" of inviting one person to church and sharing the gospel wiht one person each month. Cornerstone Baptist Chu…
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God gives each believer abilities and resources they can use for his kingdom. In a parable about master and his servants, Jesus reminds us that, as his servants, we should use our time, talents, and treasures to promote God's kingdom. Sermon from Youth Sunday, May 2023. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church where friends become fami…
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Many people like following Jesus because of what they want him to do for them. However, Jesus called us to be committed disciples. Are you one of the committed or one of the crowd? Sermon from Youth Sunday, May 2023. Do you truly understand what it means to be a disciple of Christ? Many have not counted the true cost or considered the dedication di…
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Do you truly understand what it means to be a disciple of Christ? Many have not counted the true cost or considered the dedication discipleship requires. Being a disciple of Jesus is not a passive activity. Jesus reminds us that discipleship is a life of sacrifice, dedication, and focus. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church where f…
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Christians who live out their faith will encounter rejection from those in the world. While we cannot control the actions of others, we are responsible for how we react to rejection. Jesus' disciples responded by wanting to punish those who reject God. Jesus, however, demonstrated the proper way his followers should react when rejected. Cornerstone…
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Elitism, self-righteousness, or a "holier-than-thou" attitude is something that we all have encountered, and it's something that—if we're honest—we all have struggled with in ourselves. We've all looked down upon or thought less of someone because they were different or weren't part of the right group. Jesus confronts this sinful narcissism and eli…
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In sports, a fair-weather fan will support a team when they are doing well, but when the team doesn't meet the fan's expectations, that fan turns against them. Many churchgoers are fair-weather Christians: loving Jesus when things are going well, but rejecting him when he doesn't live up to the follower's expectations. Cornerstone Baptist Church, A…
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The Transfiguration of Jesus has many connections with the Old Testament, especially the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles (i.e., Feast of Booths) and the Hebrew exodus out of Egypt. During the glorious event, God the Father instructed Jesus' disciples then and now that we must learn from Jesus. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church where…
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Discipleship is more than just attending church and saying some prayers. Being a disciple of Jesus is an everyday lifestyle of choosing Jesus over everything else. Discover what Jesus teaches about the life, cost, and hope of being a follower and student of him. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church where friends become family. Our …
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God promised to send the Messiah, but many believed that the Messiah was to be a political leader and social reformer. Jesus the Messiah came for a different purpose, however: to suffer, be rejected, killed, and raised from the dead in order to save his people from sin and death. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church where friends b…
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Jesus asked his disciples who the world says he is and who they say he is. Their answers differed, and only one was and is correct. Many today debate the identity of Jesus, and many professing Christians deny the truth about Jesus' identity. Peter's answer, however, is the true identity of Jesus. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a churc…
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Many Christians depend on themselves or other individuals to provide the resources needed for life and ministry. Jesus, however, performs a mighty miracle--feeding upwards of 15,000 people using just a few fish and loaves of bread--to teach us to trust God to provide all we need to obey and follow him. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a…
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After hearing about Jesus' ministry, King Herod asked a question that people have been asking for centuries: "who is this Jesus?" There are many opinions about the identity of Jesus. Christians must refute the false identities of Jesus and proclaim the true identity of Jesus. This requires that Christians take seriously the study of sound, biblical…
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Jesus sent his apostles out on a specific mission: proclaim the gospel. In order to both enable them to serve and teach then how ministry operates, he gave them the message and specific instructions. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church where friends become family. Our Senior Pastor is Dr. John L. Rothra. Join us each Sunday for wo…
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Sickness and death exist all around us. Though we spend much time and resources trying to overcome each, everyone eventually gets sick and dies. Through two miracles, Jesus shows us that he alone has absolute authority over disease and death, and he teaches us about having faith in him. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church where fr…
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Paranormal shows are quite popular. Jesus, however, performed a genuine exorcism, casting thousands of demons out of a man. By doing so, Jesus revealed something about his authority, mankind's great need, and how people often react to him. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church where friends become family. Our Senior Pastor is Dr. Jo…
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When a crisis or hardship hits, fear can take over and lead us to doubt God. Jesus called us to have faith in him and, through a miracle, showed us the reason why. Learn what to do to have faith in a crisis and how to you prepare for the next time crisis comes. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church where friends become family. Our S…
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Christians often celebrate being children of God and part of his family. Often overlooked, however, is that Christians are supposed to be serving as members of his family. Serving in God's family includes participating in God's mission and obeying his word. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church where friends become family. Our Senio…
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People will respond to the gospel in various ways. Through the parable of the sower (also called the parable of the soils), Jesus outlined the four responses people will exhibit. He also used the parable to both encourage his disciples and challenge each individual. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church where friends become family. …
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Women served in and supported Jesus' ministry. They serve as an example of how Christians today should relate to kingdom ministry. In this passage, God shows us what kingdom ministry looks like and how it operates. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church where friends become family. Our Senior Pastor is Dr. John L. Rothra. Join us eac…
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Christians often talk about forgiveness, but do we truly appreciate the greatness of God's forgiveness? During a conversation with a Pharisee, Jesus teaches what it takes to truly appreciate the greatness of God's forgiveness and how to tell if we do have such appreciation. He does this through a parable and by contrasting the actions of the religi…
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John the Baptist began to question his faith when Jesus was not meeting his expectations or ideals. Many people today go to church seeking a Jesus that conforms to their personal desires rather than the Jesus revealed in Scripture. Jesus' response to John the Baptist and to the crowd teaches us to let go of our personal preferences and to seek and …
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A casual, conversational discussion about various theological topics. God pours out wrath in many ways, and one of those is eternal. However, God provides an escape from his eternal wrath for those willing to accept that escape route. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Alice, Texas, is a church where friends become family. Our Senior Pastor is Dr. John L.…
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