Sermon Podcast for Cornerstone Community Church in Galax, Virginia Mike Morris

Today, we continue our sermon series asking, “Who is Jesus?” Throughout history, countless individuals have encountered Him, each faced with a crucial choice. From the wilderness to the streets of Jerusalem, from the shores of Galilee to the temple, people encountered Jesus and wrestled with His identity. Some saw Him as a teacher, or a miracle worker, or as a threat. But woven through these encounters is the truth of His divine nature.







There are four Gospels but only one story. Each Gospel account helps reveal a different aspect of the character of Jesus and shows how we can grow our faith in the Son of God. In the Gospel of John, we see the divinity of Jesus throughout the book. John shows us how Jesus came to bring eternal life and make all things new.







Sermon Notes









* John 19:35 NLT









John introduces us to Jesus, the Son of God









* John 20:31 NLT







* John 1:1-5 NLT







* John 1:14 NLT







* John 1:29 NLT







* John 1:34 NLT









John shows us how Jesus makes all things new









* John 3:3-7 NLT







* John 4:10-14 NLT







* John 5:1-9 NLT







* John 9:1-7 NLT









John emphasizes belief that leads to eternal life









* John 3:16-19 NLT







* John 5:24 NLT







* John 6:40 NLT







* John 11:25-26 NLT







* John 14:6 NLT









Do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God?









* John 20:30-31 NLT







* 1 John 5:11-13 NLT







* John 13:34-35 NLT

Today, we continue our sermon series asking, “Who is Jesus?” Throughout history, countless individuals have encountered Him, each faced with a crucial choice. From the wilderness to the streets of Jerusalem, from the shores of Galilee to the temple, people encountered Jesus and wrestled with His identity. Some saw Him as a teacher, or a miracle worker, or as a threat. But woven through these encounters is the truth of His divine nature.







There are four Gospels but only one story. Each Gospel account helps reveal a different aspect of the character of Jesus and shows how we can grow our faith in the Son of God. In the book of Luke, we see the humanity of Jesus and how He came down to Earth for all of us.







Sermon Notes







Jesus Came for Everyone









* Luke 4:14-30 (NLT)







* Luke 19:1-10 (NLT)







* Luke 6: 20-23 (NLT)









Jesus is the Son of Man









* Luke 2:40 (NLT)







* Daniel 7:9-10 (NLT)







* Daniel 7:13-14 (NLT)







* Matthew 26:62-66 (NLT)

Today, we continue our sermon series asking, “Who is Jesus?” Throughout history, countless individuals have encountered Him, each faced with a crucial choice. From the wilderness to the streets of Jerusalem, from the shores of Galilee to the temple, people encountered Jesus and wrestled with His identity. Some saw Him as a teacher, or a miracle worker, or as a threat. But woven through these encounters is the truth of His divine nature.







There are four Gospels but only one story. Each Gospel account helps reveal a different aspect of the character of Jesus and shows how we can grow our faith in the Son of God. In the book of Mark, we see Jesus introduced as the suffering servant who could understand everything we face in life.







Sermon Notes







Mark introduces us to the suffering servant who could understand everything we face in life









* Mark 1:1-2 NLT









Mark is an invitation to follow and imitate Christ









* Mark 1:16-20 NLT







* Mark 1:40-42 NLT







* Mark 3:13-15 NLT







* Mark 6:6-13 NLT









Mark is an invitation to sacrifice and serve









* Mark 8:34-35 NLT







* Mark 10:35-45 NLT









Have you accepted the invitation of Jesus?









* Mark 7:20-23 NLT







* Mark 2:16-17 NLT







* Mark 15:37-39 NLT

Today, we continue our sermon series asking, “Who is Jesus?” Throughout history, countless individuals have encountered Him, each faced with a crucial choice. From the wilderness to the streets of Jerusalem, from the shores of Galilee to the temple, people encountered Jesus and wrestled with His identity. Some saw Him as a teacher, or a miracle worker, or as a threat. But woven through these encounters is the truth of His divine nature.







There are four Gospels but only one story. Each Gospel account helps reveal a different aspect of the character of Jesus and shows how we can grow our faith in the Son of God. In the book of Matthew, we see Jesus introduced as the long-awaited Messiah and King.







Sermon Notes







Matthew introduces us to the Messiah King who has come to rescue his people







How do we know he is the Messiah?









* Because of His genealogy: Matthew 1:1-2 NLT







* Because He was born of a virgin: Isaiah 7:14 NLT and Matthew 1:18 NLT







* Because he was born in Bethlehem: Micah 5:2 NLT and Matthew 2:1-2 NLT







* Because he came out of Egypt: Hosea 11:1 NLT and Matthew 2:13-15 NLT







* Because of his healings and miracles: Isaiah 35:5-6 NLT and Matthew 9:27-31 NLT







* Because of his triumphal entry: Zechariah 9:9 NLT and Matthew 21:1-5 NLT







* Because of his crucifixion: Isaiah 53:3-9 NLT









The Sermon on the Mount is our invitation to live in an upside-down kingdom









* Matthew 5:17-30 NLT







* Matthew 6:33 NLT









Who is the King of your life?









* Matthew 28:16-20 NLT

As we gather for this Easter service, we celebrate the resurrection and ask: Who is Jesus? Throughout history, countless individuals have encountered Him, each faced with a crucial choice. From the wilderness to the streets of Jerusalem, from the shores of Galilee to the temple, people encountered Jesus and wrestled with His identity. Some saw Him as a teacher, or a miracle worker, or as a threat. But woven through these encounters is the truth of His divine nature.







Today, we dive into these encounters to understand who Jesus truly is and what His identity means for each of us.







Sermon Notes







Each encounter with Jesus demanded a crucial choice: Who is He?







John the Baptist: Recognized Jesus as the Lamb of God (John 1:29 NLT)Peter: Acknowledged Jesus as the Messiah (Matthew 16:13-16 NLT)Judas: Identified Jesus as Rabbi (Matthew 26:25, 48-49 NLT)Pilate: Acknowledged Jesus as the King of the Jews (Luke 23:3 NLT)The Roman Centurion: Recognized Jesus as the Son of God (Mark 15:39 CSB)The Emmaus Disciples: Regarded Jesus as a Prophet (Luke 24:17-21 NLT)Mary Magdalene: Addressed Jesus as “my Lord” (John 20:13 NLT)Thomas: Acknowledged Jesus as “my Lord and my God” (John 20:27-28 NLT)The Forgiven Peter: Acknowledged Jesus as Lord (John 21:7 NLT)







How will you answer the question: Who is Jesus?









* John 11:25–27 (NLT)







* Acts 2:36-41 NLT









Our Response: Repentance and Faith that leads to Baptism









* John 14:6 NLT







* Ephesians 2:8-90 NLT







* 1 John 4:10 NLT

We live in a rapidly changing world, and the church seems to be losing influence and respect. Culture is ‌discussing many hot topics, and the church should not be afraid to enter the conversation. The Bible is not silent on the problems we are facing, so let’s humbly talk about the topics that are important in our world today.







Today, we finish up our Hot Topics Sunday on this Palm Sunday. We live in a culture that is deeply divided over politics. How should Christians approach politics, and what is our responsibility and mission as believers and citizens? The Bible offers much wisdom to navigate faith and politics, so join us today to learn more.







Sermon Notes







As citizens, we should care about the condition of our country.









* Jeremiah 29:4-7 NLT







* Romans 13:1-7 NLT









We are not just Americans; we are ambassadors for a higher kingdom









* Philippians 3:20-21 NLT







* 2 Corinthians 5:20 NLT







* Ephesians 6:20 NLT







* 1 Peter 2:12-17 NLT









Our primary responsibility as believers is to focus on an eternal Kingdom









* Titus 3:1-8 NLT







* Galatians 3:28 NLT