This is Part 1 of a series. Read Part 2. So much of my ministry is based on my belief that the average Christian walks around confused most of the time. They're not confused because they're dumb. They're confused because following Jesus seems so complicated. It's not that they're not trying to follow Jesus. They… Continue reading Why are so many Christians confused about following Jesus? (Pt.1)
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to worship alongside my church family and sit under the teaching of the Word. Pastor Dennis, the Executive Pastor at Cornerstone, preached from John 8 on the second of Jesus’ seven “I am” statements in the Gospel of John. In his sermon, Pastor Dennis included a quote from C.S. Lewis—one… Continue reading Seeing by the Light of Christ
This Sunday I preached from Hebrews 12:1-3. I'll never forget hearing Pastor Matt Chandler tell a story once of preaching on these verses early in his ministry career. He said he delivered a passionate and challenging sermon that connected well with his audience. But afterward a godly, older saint gently approached him and asked if… Continue reading Why you should read Christian biographies (and 21 you should consider)
Joshua Wester 