Jesus teaches that salvation comes only through Him, using the analogy of two gates - a wide one leading to destruction and a narrow one leading to life. True salvation requires more than just being a good person or performing religious activities; it demands a genuine relationship with Jesus and heart transformation. This transformation produces authentic spiritual fruit and reflects a life aligned with His teachings. The path to eternal life may be challenging, but it's the only way to find true salvation.

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The Cornerstone Cast is a discipleship ministry of Cornerstone Church in Savoy, Illinois. The Cornerstone Cast is a discipleship ministry of Cornerstone Church and is not designed to replace your involvement in a local church; it is intended as an extra tool for growing closer to God.

Building a meaningful relationship with God requires three key actions: asking, actively seeking Him, and knocking on His door. Prayer serves as the foundation of this relationship, allowing us to bring any request before God with confidence. The Golden Rule teaches us to treat others as we wish to be treated, demonstrating God's love through both words and actions.

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The Cornerstone Cast is a discipleship ministry of Cornerstone Church in Savoy, Illinois. The Cornerstone Cast is a discipleship ministry of Cornerstone Church and is not designed to replace your involvement in a local church; it is intended as an extra tool for growing closer to God.

Pride creates significant barriers in our spiritual journey by separating us from God, ourselves, and others. When we judge others without examining ourselves first, we demonstrate a prideful heart that contradicts Jesus' example of humility. True kingdom living requires us to celebrate others' strengths, be honest about our own struggles, and view others as God's precious creation. By replacing pride with humility, we can better share God's love and build meaningful connections within our community.

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The Cornerstone Cast is a discipleship ministry of Cornerstone Church in Savoy, Illinois. The Cornerstone Cast is a discipleship ministry of Cornerstone Church and is not designed to replace your involvement in a local church; it is intended as an extra tool for growing closer to God.

Anxiety has become a pressing issue in today's society, with alarming statistics showing over 61% of Gen Z experiencing diagnosed anxiety and 43% reporting monthly anxiety attacks. However, biblical wisdom offers a pathway to freedom through understanding and applying God's truth to our worried hearts. God's care and provision are demonstrated through nature - from birds in the sky to wildflowers in the field. The path to freedom from anxiety involves knowing God personally, walking with others, and actively casting our cares upon Him. Through practical steps like recognizing anxiety triggers, humbling ourselves before God, and intentionally releasing our worries, we can experience the peace that comes from trusting in God's faithful provision.

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The Cornerstone Cast is a discipleship ministry of Cornerstone Church in Savoy, Illinois. The Cornerstone Cast is a discipleship ministry of Cornerstone Church and is not designed to replace your involvement in a local church; it is intended as an extra tool for growing closer to God.

In Matthew 6:16-24, Jesus presents a clear message about the fundamental choice between serving God's kingdom and serving the world. He addresses religious hypocrisy, emphasizing that authentic faith should be practiced privately and focused on God's glory rather than personal recognition. Matthew 6:16-24 explores the relationship between our treasures and our hearts, warning against storing earthly riches while neglecting heavenly investments. Through the metaphor of the eye as the body's lamp, Jesus illustrates how spiritual vision impacts our entire being, concluding with the powerful truth that we cannot serve two masters.

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The Cornerstone Cast is a ministry of Cornerstone Church in Savoy, Illinois. The Cornerstone Cast is not designed to replace your involvement in a local church; it is intended as an extra tool for discipleship.

Is your prayer life missing something? Discover how kingdom prayer can transform your relationship with God and others. Learn the five powerful elements that Jesus taught for prayer. Ready to move beyond basic requests to real spiritual impact?

Kingdom prayer goes beyond personal requests to focus on glorifying God and advancing His kingdom. Based on Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6, prayer should emphasize five key elements: praise, kingdom advancement, daily provision, forgiveness, and spiritual protection. By incorporating these elements and maintaining a focus on both God's glory and others' salvation, we can develop a more meaningful and effective prayer life.

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The Cornerstone Cast is a ministry of Cornerstone Church in Savoy, Illinois. The Cornerstone Cast is not designed to replace your involvement in a local church; it is intended as an extra tool for discipleship.

Living a kingdom-focused life means shifting our attention from seeking human approval to genuinely glorifying God. Through examples of giving and prayer, we learn that true righteousness isn't about public performance but about humble, authentic devotion. Kingdom living requires active choices, genuine humility, and sincere prayer that comes from recognizing our need for God. The goal isn't to earn favor but to respond gratefully to what God has already done.

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The Cornerstone Cast is a ministry of Cornerstone Church in Savoy, Illinois. The Cornerstone Cast is not designed to replace your involvement in a local church; it is intended as an extra tool for discipleship.

Kingdom living calls us to embrace a radical form of love that goes beyond conventional boundaries. This transformative love extends not just to friends and family, but to enemies and persecutors as well. Through sacrificial agape love, we reflect God's character, who shows impartial kindness to both the righteous and unrighteous. This challenging path requires forgiving those who hurt us, meeting practical needs, and making sacrifices for others' benefit - ultimately demonstrating a love that transcends natural human tendencies.