Riverton Cornerstone Community Church

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Hear sermons and series from pastor Ian McFarland from Cornerstone Community Church in Riverton Wyoming. Ian preaches the good news about Jesus Christ and his saving grace.

  1. 4d ago

    The Comforting Savior

    The Comforting Savior | Isaiah 55:1 Where do you go when the ground falls out from beneath your feet? Where can you find lasting peace, satisfaction, hope, and comfort in a world that constantly leaves us tired, anxious, frustrated, discouraged, and thirsty for something more? In this sermon, “The Comforting Savior,” we take a deeper look at Isaiah 55:1 and the beautiful invitation of the Messiah: “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters.” This message explores the spiritual thirst that exists apart from Christ and the abundant, free life that Jesus offers to those who come to Him. The imagery of wine and milk in Isaiah 55 points beyond physical pleasures to the abundant life, blessing, strength, joy, and complete satisfaction found in Christ. Most importantly, these gifts are offered without money and without cost. Salvation cannot be purchased through wealth, status, good works, accomplishments, morality, or religious performance. It is grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, for the glory of God alone. This sermon also examines the human tendency toward materialism, social status, comparison, pride, and the desire to be more important than others. In the kingdom of Christ, worldly distinctions lose their ultimate significance. Our identity and worth are not determined by our possessions, family name, accomplishments, appearance, wealth, or social standing. Our greatest identity is that we are in Christ and children of God. But why is Jesus called the Comforting Savior? Because Christ offers Himself as the answer to our deepest spiritual thirst. He is the source we must continually return to when the world leaves us depleted. Even as redeemed Christians, we experience anxiety, weariness, discouragement, temptation, discontentment, frustration, and weakness. Yet the gospel reminds us that a day is coming when Christ will completely remedy these effects of sin and brokenness. The sermon also explores the importance of the local church as a place where believers are renewed through God's Word, fellowship, prayer, and the presence of Christ. Jesus is not merely a distant observer or someone who exists to affirm our preferences. He is our life, our Savior, our King, and our friend. Finally, we consider the incredible comfort of Jesus' words in John 15:15: “I have called you friends.” The Christian life is not ultimately about proving ourselves worthy through our service to God. We serve because we have already received the grace of a Savior who draws near to us, bears our burdens, and gives Himself freely for us. Isaiah 55:1 — Come to the waters; come without money and without costRevelation 22:17 — Let the thirsty come and take the water of lifeHebrews 7:25 — Christ is able to save completely those who draw near to God through HimGenesis 3 — The curse following humanity's rebellionExodus 3:8 — The land flowing with milk and honeyPsalm 104:14–15 — Wine that gladdens human hearts and bread that sustainsGalatians 3:26–28 — All are one in Christ Jesus1 Timothy 6:18 — Being rich in good deeds, generous, and willing to share1 Samuel 16:7 — God looks at the heart rather than outward appearanceRomans 4:5 — God justifies the ungodlyRomans 5:8 — God demonstrates His love through Christ's deathRomans 8:1 — No condemnation for those in Christ JesusRomans 11:36 — To God be the gloryDeuteronomy 10:21 — “He is your praise”Psalm 148:13 — His name alone is exaltedRevelation 4:11 — God is worthy of glory, honor, and powerLuke 12:32 — The Father is pleased to give His people the kingdomEphesians 1:22–23 — Christ as head of the church, His bodyJohn 15:15 — Jesus calls His people friendsLuke 10:38–42 — Mary and Martha; choosing what is betterColossians 3:2–4 — Set your minds on things above

  2. 6d ago

    Let Dagon Fall

    Let Dagon Fall What happens when our view of God collides with God's Word? What should we do when Scripture challenges our beliefs, our feelings, our experiences, or the way our culture has taught us to think? In this powerful sermon, we explore the increasingly common topic of Christian deconstruction through the story of Dagon and the Ark of God in 1 Samuel 5. The message challenges us to consider what we are truly tearing down—and what we are putting in its place. Biblical renewal is not about abandoning faith when we encounter difficult questions. It is about allowing God's Word and the Holy Spirit to tear down what is false and renew our minds according to truth. We all carry assumptions about God shaped by our families, culture, experiences, desires, and wounds. But when Scripture reveals that our understanding of God is wrong, we are called to let the false picture fall and submit ourselves to the God who has revealed Himself in His Word. This sermon examines the dangers of allowing personal experience, feelings, cultural values, and subjective truth to become the final authority over Scripture. At the same time, it makes clear that asking difficult questions, wrestling with suffering, and examining unhealthy or distorted expressions of Christianity are not themselves signs of rebellion. The critical question is: Who gets the final word? Through examples from Scripture—including David, Habakkuk, Thomas, and the Bereans—we see that genuine faith can ask hard questions while continuing to trust God and submit to His authority. We then turn to Romans 12:1–2 and discover the biblical pattern of transformation: presenting our lives to God as living sacrifices, refusing to be conformed to the world, and allowing the Holy Spirit to renew our minds through God's Word. The sermon ultimately points us back to Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit does not help us invent a Jesus who fits our preferences; He reveals the true Christ presented in Scripture. At the cross, we see both the holiness of God and the incredible mercy of God—Jesus is holy enough to confront sin and compassionate enough to save sinners. What is Christian deconstruction?Is questioning Christianity always wrong?What is the difference between biblical renewal and abandoning the faith?What happens when our experiences disagree with Scripture?Who has the final authority: our feelings or God's Word?How does culture shape our worldview?How does the Holy Spirit renew our minds?What does Romans 12:1–2 teach about transformation?How can we recognize false views of God?What does it mean to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus?What idols do we continue trying to stand back up?1 Samuel 4:31 Samuel 5:1–6Isaiah 46:4Matthew 16:16–17Psalm 13:1, 5Habakkuk 1:2Habakkuk 3:18Jeremiah 7:17–9:9Jeremiah 8:9Proverbs 9:10Romans 4:5Romans 5:8Romans 8:1Romans 11:36Romans 12:1–2Titus 3:5John 6:37John 16:14John 17:172 Corinthians 3:182 Corinthians 4:4–6Colossians 3:16Ephesians 4:17–24Ephesians 5:25–26Luke 6:45Mark 10:21–22Revelation 3:19Matthew 11:28–292 Chronicles 20:12Hebrews 7:25Christian deconstruction, Christian deconstruction explained, deconstructing faith, leaving Christianity, biblical renewal, Christian worldview, biblical truth, Scripture authority, authority of the Bible, renewing your mind, Romans 12:2, Christian apologetics, faith and doubt, questioning Christianity, doubts about Christianity, church hurt, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, false teaching, Christian discipleship, Holy Spirit, spiritual growth, biblical worldview, knowing God, who is Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christian faith, truth versus feelings, postmodernism, cultural Christianity, Christian podcast, Bible teaching, Christian sermon, expository preaching.

  3. Aug 3

    That You May Know - Part 2

    That You May Know – Part Two | Can We Really Know Truth? Faith, Reason & the Christian Worldview Can we really know what is true? In a culture shaped by postmodernism, relativism, materialism, and scientism, many people claim that truth is subjective or that science alone can explain reality. But is that claim itself true? In Part Two of That You May Know, we continue exploring one of Christianity's most important questions: How can we know what we know? This sermon examines the foundations of knowledge, truth, faith, and reason while exposing the assumptions behind today's dominant worldviews. You'll discover why Christians don't believe blindly but have compelling reasons to trust God's revelation, the historical reliability of Scripture, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This message explains why knowledge is more than opinion or emotion. We'll explore the classic understanding of justified true belief, discuss the difference between belief and knowledge, examine how our culture often confuses feelings with truth, and learn why God consistently provides reasons for people to trust Him before calling them to faith and obedience. We'll also look at the influence of scientism, materialism, and postmodern thought, why these philosophies struggle to explain reality, morality, beauty, purpose, and meaning, and why the Christian worldview provides a more coherent explanation of the world we experience. Ultimately, this sermon points us to Jesus Christ—the greatest evidence of God's self-revelation—and reminds believers to be prepared to give a thoughtful, gracious, and biblical reason for the hope we have. Can we know absolute truth? Faith and reason Christian apologetics Materialism and scientism Postmodernism and relativism Justified true belief The philosophy of knowledge (epistemology) The resurrection of Jesus Christ Historical evidence for Christianity Biblical worldview Defending the Christian faith Loving God with your mind Truth versus feelings Why Christianity is intellectually credible Judges 6:7–10 John 10:37–38 John 14:11 John 1:14 John 1:18 John 20:30–31 John 21:24–25 1 John 3:16 1 John 4:13 1 Peter 3:15 If our beliefs shape the way we live, then nothing is more important than ensuring those beliefs are grounded in truth. Join us as we learn how God has revealed Himself through creation, history, Scripture, and ultimately through Jesus Christ, so that you may know and confidently place your faith in Him.Keywords: Christian podcast, Bible teaching, apologetics, Christian worldview, epistemology, truth, absolute truth, faith and reason, philosophy, materialism, scientism, postmodernism, relativism, resurrection of Jesus, evidence for Christianity, biblical truth, defending the faith, gospel, expository preaching, theology, discipleship, knowing God, Scripture, Cornerstone Community Church. #ThatYouMayKnow #ChristianPodcast #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #ChristianApologetics #ChristianWorldview #BiblicalTruth #FaithAndReason #Epistemology #Truth #Materialism #Scientism #Postmodernism #Relativism #DefendingTheFaith #EvidenceForChristianity #Resurrection #JesusChrist #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #KnowingGod #Gospel

  4. Jul 31

    That You May Know - Part 1

    That You May Know – Part One | Can We Really Know the Truth? How do you know what you know? In a world where everyone claims to have "their own truth," how can we distinguish genuine knowledge from personal opinion, emotion, tradition, or deception? In Part One of That You May Know, we wrestle with one of life's most important questions: Can we truly know what is true? This sermon introduces the concept of epistemology—the study of knowledge—and explains why it matters for every area of life, including faith, relationships, morality, culture, parenting, decision-making, and eternity. Throughout the message, we examine how people often settle into beliefs that conveniently support the lifestyle they want to live rather than beliefs that are actually justified by truth. From conspiracy theories and cultural relativism to false prophecy, religious claims, and everyday assumptions, we're challenged to examine whether our confidence is grounded in reality or simply in what we want to believe. Most importantly, this sermon points us toward the hope found in Jesus Christ, who declared, "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." While this first message intentionally leaves important questions unresolved, it prepares us to discover in Part Two how Christians can have genuine confidence in the truth of the gospel. How do we know what is true? What is epistemology, and why does it matter? Can feelings determine truth? Is there such a thing as absolute truth? Can we trust our own experiences? How should Christians evaluate competing religious claims? Why do people believe what they believe? How does culture shape our understanding of truth? What dangers come from settling into comfortable beliefs? How can we know that we have eternal life? 1 Corinthians 8:1–3 — Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up John 8:32 — You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free 2 Timothy 1:12 — I know whom I have believed 1 Thessalonians 5:1–3 — Peace and safety before the Day of the Lord Luke 12:13–21 — The Parable of the Rich Fool Mark 8:36 — What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? 1 John 5:13 — That you may know you have eternal life Christian worldview, epistemology, biblical truth, absolute truth, Christian apologetics, faith and reason, how do we know God exists, defending the Christian faith, truth versus feelings, worldview, philosophy and Christianity, biblical knowledge, knowing God, false teaching, false prophecy, cultural relativism, gospel truth, Christian discipleship, Bible teaching, expository preaching, Jesus Christ, eternal life, Christian podcast. #ThatYouMayKnow #ChristianPodcast #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #Epistemology #ChristianWorldview #BiblicalTruth #FaithAndReason #ChristianApologetics #Truth #KnowTheTruth #John832 #1John513 #Discipleship #ExpositoryPreaching #JesusChrist #Gospel #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #Worldview

  5. Jul 24

    Mindful Worship Part 2

    Mindful Worship, Part Two: Truth, Faith, and the Life of the Mind What does it mean to love God with all your mind? In this second message in the Mindful Worship series, we continue exploring the importance of intellectual worship, spiritual formation, Christian discipleship, and the call for believers to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. In a culture increasingly shaped by feelings, emotional reactions, social media, entertainment, cultural pressure, and the idea that truth is personal or relative, Christians are challenged to think carefully about what they believe and why they believe it. This sermon examines the danger of making life-changing decisions based solely on how we feel in the moment rather than on what God has revealed to be true. The Christian life is not a call to abandon reason, intellect, knowledge, or careful thinking. Instead, God calls us to develop and sanctify the minds He has given us. Faith is not blind belief without evidence or justification. Biblical faith is grounded in the truth God has revealed through His Word and His world. This message explores the relationship between truth, reality, knowledge, faith, reason, and action. Because God is perfectly knowledgeable and perfectly truthful, His revealed truth provides an anchor when our feelings are unreliable, our hearts condemn us, or the culture around us pressures us to redefine reality. The sermon also challenges believers to pursue lifelong growth in wisdom and knowledge, to become a studying and learning people, and to use their God-given gifts to tell His story faithfully and beautifully. Whether through work, family, ministry, creativity, education, or ordinary daily responsibilities, every believer is called to live purposefully for the glory of God. Key questions explored: What does it mean to love God with all your mind? Should Christians be afraid of reason, logic, philosophy, or intellectual development? Is faith opposed to evidence and knowledge? Can feelings always be trusted to tell us what is true? What is the relationship between truth and reality? How should Christians make decisions when their emotions are unreliable? Why must believers grow in knowledge and wisdom? How does a Christian worldview help us navigate culture? What does it mean for Christ to be formed in us? How can we use our gifts to tell God's story beautifully? Why is the development of the life of the mind essential to Christian discipleship? The challenge is simple but profound: Do not build your life on what you feel in a moment. Stand on what God has revealed to be true. As our emotions rise and fall, God's truth remains an anchor. The more we seek to know God through His Word and His world, the more faithfully we can live, think, worship, and tell His story. “The development of the life of the mind for the Christian begins and ends with the truth God reveals both in His Word and in His world.” 2 Peter 3:18 — Grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ Matthew 5:14–16 — You are the light of the world Galatians 4:19 — Until Christ is formed in you Acts 1:3 — Jesus gave many convincing proofs of His resurrection Hebrews 11:1 — Faith and the evidence of things not seen John 1:18 — Jesus makes the Father known Job 37:16 — God has perfect knowledge Luke 9:22 — Jesus predicts His suffering, death, and resurrection 1 Samuel 23:9–13 — God's knowledge of what would happen at Keilah 1 John 3:19–20 — God is greater than our hearts and knows everything Romans 16:27 — The only wise God Titus 1:2 — God, who does not lie Hebrews 6:18 — It is impossible for God to lie John 17:17 — God's Word is truth Isaiah 1:18 — Come, let us reason together Topics: Mindful worship, loving God with your mind, Christian worldview, biblical truth, faith and reason, Christian apologetics, intellectual worship, spiritual formation, Christian discipleship, spiritual growth, truth versus feelings, truth and reality, faith and evidence

  6. Jul 24

    Mindful Worship Part 1

    Mindful Worship What does it mean to truly worship God? Is worship only about what we feel, or does biblical worship involve our minds, our thoughts, our understanding, and our pursuit of truth? In this sermon, “Mindful Worship,” we explore the importance of loving God with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind. In a culture increasingly shaped by entertainment, social media, celebrity, shallow thinking, emotionalism, and competing worldviews, Christians are challenged to recover the biblical call to think carefully and deeply about the things that matter. This message examines how art, music, entertainment, culture, science, philosophy, and popular ideas reveal the worldviews that shape our society. We consider the danger of allowing feelings alone to determine truth, morality, identity, and faith—and why Christians must cultivate the life of the mind while remaining fully devoted to God. Drawing from the ministry of the Apostle Paul, we see the importance of reasoning, explaining, proving, debating, and defending the truth of the gospel. Christian faith is not a blind leap that requires abandoning intellect. Instead, believers are called to pursue wisdom, grow in the knowledge of God, engage difficult questions, and be prepared to give thoughtful answers about the hope we have in Christ. This sermon challenges us to ask: Are we forming our beliefs based on truth or feelings? Are we thinking carefully or simply following cultural trends? Are we allowing entertainment and media to shape our worldview? What does it mean to love God with all our minds? How can Christians engage culture without becoming shaped by it? How can we defend the truth of the Christian faith? What does it mean to develop a distinctly Christian worldview? The Christian life involves the whole person. God calls us not only to feel deeply, but also to think carefully, pursue truth, grow in wisdom, and love Him with all our minds. “You don't have to give up your intellect to trust the Bible. You have to give up your pride.” — R.C. Sproul Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 22:36–38 — The Greatest Commandment Romans 12:2 — The Renewing of Your Mind Acts 16:13–15 — The Lord Opens Lydia’s Heart Acts 17:2–4 — Reasoning, Explaining, and Proving the Gospel Acts 17:16–34 — Paul at the Areopagus in Athens Acts 18:24–28 — Apollos Proves from Scripture That Jesus Is the Messiah 2 Peter 3:18 — Growing in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus Christ Topics: Christian worldview, biblical thinking, mindful worship, loving God with your mind, Christian apologetics, defending the faith, truth and morality, faith and reason, culture and Christianity, media and worldview, Christian discipleship, spiritual growth, Bible teaching, Christian philosophy, engaging culture, the life of the mind, Jesus Christ, the gospel, and biblical truth. #MindfulWorship #ChristianSermon #ChristianPodcast #BibleTeaching #ChristianWorldview #FaithAndReason #ChristianApologetics #LoveGodWithAllYourMind #Matthew22 #Romans12 #Acts17 #Acts18 #BiblicalThinking #DefendingTheFaith #ChristianDiscipleship #FaithAndCulture #Truth #JesusChrist #Gospel #BibleStudy

  7. Jul 9

    Dependence Day

    Dependence Day | John 15:1–17 As we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as Americans, this message reminds us of an even greater freedom—the freedom found only in Jesus Christ. While our nation values independence, the Christian life is built on something entirely different: complete dependence on God. Drawing from Jesus' words in John 15, we are reminded that Christ is the True Vine, the Father is the Vinedresser, and we are the branches called to abide in Him. Just as a branch cannot survive or produce fruit apart from the vine, we cannot experience the life God designed for us apart from a daily, moment-by-moment dependence on Jesus. This sermon explores the beautiful contrast between worldly self-sufficiency and biblical dependence. Our culture celebrates independence, self-reliance, and the idea that we can make it on our own. Scripture tells a different story. Every breath we take is a gift from God, and apart from Christ, our efforts ultimately amount to nothing of eternal value. True joy, lasting peace, meaningful purpose, and spiritual fruit all flow from remaining connected to Him. You'll also discover what it truly means to "abide" in Christ. Abiding is more than attending church or believing certain truths—it is remaining steadfast in Christ, trusting Him, obeying His Word, and allowing the Father to lovingly prune our lives so that we bear even more fruit for His glory. Throughout the message, you'll be encouraged to reflect on the evidence of God's transforming work in your own life. Are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control becoming increasingly evident? These are not qualities we manufacture through determination, but the natural fruit produced when we remain connected to the True Vine. Whether you're walking through a season of blessing, facing difficult pruning, or wondering what God's purpose is for your life, this message offers both encouragement and challenge. Jesus' invitation remains the same today as it was in the upper room: "Abide in Me." As followers of Christ, our greatest freedom is not found in independence, but in joyful dependence upon the One who gave His life for us. When we remain in Him, He promises to sustain us, transform us, and use our lives to bear much fruit for His glory. Key Scriptures: John 15:1–17, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Philippians 1:3–6, Romans 1:25, Isaiah 5:1–7, Romans 11:36.

  8. Jun 30

    God's Design in His Creation

    God's Wisdom, Design, and Glory in Creation | Psalm 104 What if every mountain, river, tree, animal, season, and sunrise is proclaiming the glory of God? In this study through Psalm 104, we explore one of Scripture's most breathtaking portraits of God's creation and discover how the world around us reveals His infinite wisdom, power, goodness, and loving design. From the intricate design of water and the sustaining order of creation to the beauty of trees, the rhythms of nature, and the satisfaction found in God's provision, every part of creation points us to its Creator. Yet Psalm 104 is about far more than the natural world. It invites us to ask the most important question of all: Do our hearts have a place for the God who made us? In this message, you'll discover: How creation reveals God's wisdom, power, and glory.Why every creature fulfills its purpose by glorifying its Creator.The remarkable design woven throughout the natural world.How God's provision points us toward true joy and lasting satisfaction.Why work, beauty, creativity, and the simple pleasures of life are gifts from God.The effects of sin on creation—and the hope of its coming restoration.The promise that one day Christ will renew all things and make creation whole again.Why the deepest purpose of every human life is to know, worship, and delight in the God who designed it all.Psalm 104 reminds us that creation isn't an accident—it is a masterpiece declaring the glory of its Creator. Every sunrise, every drop of water, every towering tree, every creature, and every breath points beyond itself to the God who gives life, sustains life, and promises to renew all things through Jesus Christ. Whether you're fascinated by God's creation, searching for deeper purpose, or longing to grow in your faith, this message will encourage you to see the world with fresh eyes and respond as the psalmist did: "Praise the LORD, my soul. Praise the LORD." Scripture: Psalm 104, Romans 8, Deuteronomy 11, Isaiah 55, Revelation 22, 1 Corinthians 7, Colossians 1, Hebrews 1

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Hear sermons and series from pastor Ian McFarland from Cornerstone Community Church in Riverton Wyoming. Ian preaches the good news about Jesus Christ and his saving grace.

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