Cornerstone Church-Bertrand, Mo

Cornerstone Church-Bertrand, Mo Sundays 10:30am | Wednesdays 5:30pm
Pastor Terry Shaver and wife Becky welcome you to any of our services.

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No Wednesday Bible Study this week. See you all Sunday🙏🏼 Cornerstone Church-Bertrand, Mo
06/02/2026

No Wednesday Bible Study this week. See you all Sunday🙏🏼
Cornerstone Church-Bertrand, Mo

06/02/2026

Hope for the Poor in Spirit

Jesus began His famous Sermon on the Mount with an upside-down perspective and eight counter-cultural blessings commonly known as the beatitudes.

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭3‬ ‭ESV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

To be physically poor is to lack resources or material possessions. The word "poor" might trigger a mental image of someone who can’t pay their bills, can’t break free from the cycle of poverty, or can’t afford food, clothing, or shelter.

So what does it mean to be spiritually poor, and why does Jesus think that’s a good thing?

Those who realize their own spiritual poverty know that, without God, they are spiritually bankrupt. Those who are poor in spirit understand the desperation of their situation—that they can have nothing, do nothing, and be nothing without Him. Those who are poor in spirit recognize that it’s humility, not pride or self-reliance, that’s a common characteristic in the kingdom of heaven.

Those who are poor in spirit know that they can’t, but they trust that God can.

If we’re honest, most of us would prefer to be rich, comfortable, and self-dependent. We would rather lack nothing. But even if we happen to be financially stable or physically healthy, we cannot save our own souls.

We were created to need God.

So if you’re feeling weak, weary, or worn out, it’s okay. If you feel like you have nothing to offer, Jesus actually says that you are blessed.

When you have a need, He can meet it. When you’re not enough, He already is. And when you feel poor in spirit, you are in the perfect position to be saved and filled by God.

What’s your story? Come as you are this Sunday at 10:30am for a time of worship and The Word. Cornerstone Church-Bertran...
05/29/2026

What’s your story? Come as you are this Sunday at 10:30am for a time of worship and The Word.

Cornerstone Church-Bertrand, Mo
307 W Cedar
Bertrand, MO


Join us for a Bible Study session on Wednesday at 5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. The book of Isaiah is rich in history ...
05/26/2026

Join us for a Bible Study session on Wednesday at 5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. The book of Isaiah is rich in history and prophecy.

“But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine'" Isaiah 43:1

Cornerstone Church-Bertrand, Mo
307 W Cedar

🇺🇸 Honor & Remember 🇺🇸 Join us this Sunday at 10:30am as we honor those who sacrificed everything for our freedom. All g...
05/22/2026

🇺🇸 Honor & Remember 🇺🇸
Join us this Sunday at 10:30am as we honor those who sacrificed everything for our freedom. All gave some, some gave all ❤️🤍💙
Everyone is welcome!

Cornerstone Church-Bertrand, Mo
307 W Cedar


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Bertrand, MO
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