Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene

09/14/2026

Devotional Day 1: You Are Already Chosen

It is easy to spend your life feeling like you have to earn your place, whether at work, in relationships, or even with God. But here is the truth that changes everything: God chose you before the creation of the world. Not after you got your act together. Not after you proved yourself. Before any of it.

Paul writes in Ephesians 1:4 that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world. Let that sink in. Before you were born, before you made your first mistake or your greatest achievement, God looked at you and said yes.

That is not a small thing. That is the foundation of everything. You are not an afterthought. You are not tolerated. You are wanted, chosen, and deeply loved by the Creator of the universe.

So many of us walk through life carrying the weight of feeling unwanted or not enough. Maybe someone rejected you. Maybe you have rejected yourself. But God's choice of you is not based on your performance. It is based on His love and His grace.

You do not have to earn what has already been freely given. Start here. Rest here. Let this truth be the ground you stand on today.

Bible Verse
"For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight." - Ephesians 1:4

Reflection Question
In what areas of your life are you still trying to earn a sense of worth that God has already freely given you?

Quote
"God picked you. That thought should just blow your mind. He chose you before the creation of the world."

Prayer
Father, thank You for choosing me before I ever had the chance to choose You. Help me to rest in that truth today instead of striving to earn what You have already given. Amen.

09/13/2026

STX MAN CAMP 2026 | Register Today

Men, now is the time to gather, grow, and be challenged. MAN CAMP 2026 is returning to Camp Buckner for an unforgettable weekend focused on powerful worship, biblical teaching, and meaningful connection.

Come ready to relax and recharge with outdoor activities, including golf, s***t shooting, mountain biking, off-roading, and more.
Early Bird Rate: $155 (Available until Sept 24th)
Location: Camp Buckner
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09/13/2026

When anxiety creeps in, remember this: God isn't stressed about your situation. He's sovereign, in control, and working everything according to His purpose. Rest in that truth today.

09/13/2026

Join us for worship today.

Sunday Service with Pastor Richard Schneberger at Cornerstone Churc...

09/12/2026

Not matter where you’ve been or what you’re going through, you are welcome here. Church isn’t for perfect people who have it all figured out. It is for the broken, the struggling, the needy, the sinner, the seeker. It is for those searching for community, purpose, support, and true freedom. Join us at Cornerstone this Sunday @ 10am. Hope to see you there!

09/11/2026

We will never forget. This is a day of remembering those horrific events that happened 25 years ago and the resilience and resolve of a people coming together in the aftermath. We are praying for a movement toward unity in the wake of more recent tragedies. May the Lord draw people together in these dark days.

There have been so many heavy things happening in our world, our nation, our community and even our families, but even on the darkest days, the Light still shines! Let's continue to reflect the Light in this broken world.

09/11/2026

Devotional Day 5: Surrender Is Not a One-Time Thing

Surrender sounds like something you do once. You give your life to Jesus, and that is it. But anyone who has walked with God for any length of time knows the truth. Surrender is daily. Sometimes it is hourly. Sometimes it is minute by minute, taking every anxious thought captive and bringing it back to Him.

The woman in Luke 7 is a picture of what that looks like. She came to Jesus in her brokenness, fully and without reservation. That kind of surrender is not a single moment. It is a posture, a way of living that keeps coming back to Him no matter what.

Faith grows when we keep showing up. When we stop trying to manage everything on our own and start trusting that Jesus is still there, still working, still faithful, the worry begins to lose its grip. Not because life gets easier, but because we remember who is holding it.

He paid it all. He made a way. He did not do all of that so we could carry our burdens alone. He did it so we could come to Him, again and again, and find rest. Come back to Him today. And tomorrow. And the day after that. He will be there every single time.

Bible Verse
"Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker!" - Psalm 95:6

Reflection Question
What does daily surrender actually look like in your life, and what is one specific thing you need to lay back down at His feet today?

Quote
"Surrender. It's a daily thing that we have to do daily. Sometimes it's hourly, sometimes it's every minute taking thoughts captive."

Prayer
Jesus, I surrender to You again today. Remind me that this is not a one-time decision but a daily choice, and give me the grace to keep coming back to you no matter what. Amen.