Cornerstone Bible Church Sedona

06/07/2026

The ministry of the Apostle Simon Peter after Pentecost is one of the clearest examples of the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Before Pentecost, Peter was often impulsive, fearful, and inconsistent. Though he loved Jesus deeply, he famously denied knowing Him three times during Christ's trial. Yet after the Holy Spirit descended upon the believers on the Day of Pentecost, Peter emerged as a bold and faithful leader of the early church.

Peter's first major act after Pentecost was to proclaim the Gospel publicly in Jerusalem. Filled with the Holy Spirit, he preached that Jesus Christ, who had been crucified, was risen and exalted as Lord and Messiah. His message pierced the hearts of his listeners, and about three thousand people were baptized, marking the birth and rapid growth of the Christian church.

Following this powerful beginning, Peter helped establish a healthy and vibrant community of believers. He encouraged devotion to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, prayer, and worship. Peter understood that spiritual experiences must lead to spiritual growth and faithful discipleship. He worked to build a church centered on Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit.

Peter's ministry was also marked by demonstrations of God's power. In Acts 3, he healed a man who had been crippled from birth, not through his own ability but through faith in the name of Jesus Christ. Peter consistently pointed people away from himself and toward the saving power of Christ.

As the church grew, Peter faced increasing opposition from religious authorities. He was arrested, threatened, and commanded to stop preaching about Jesus. Yet Peter remained steadfast, boldly declaring that he could not remain silent about what he had seen and heard. His courage inspired the early church to remain faithful despite persecution.

Another significant aspect of Peter's ministry was his role in opening the church to the Gentiles. Through God's guidance, Peter preached to Cornelius and his household, witnessing the Holy Spirit's work among non-Jewish believers. This event helped establish the truth that salvation through Jesus Christ is available to all people.

Throughout his ministry, Peter grew in humility and servant leadership. He devoted himself to shepherding God's people and encouraging believers to remain faithful. His life demonstrates that God can use imperfect people in extraordinary ways when they surrender to the Holy Spirit.

Peter's ministry after Pentecost serves as a powerful reminder that the Holy Spirit transforms ordinary believers into courageous witnesses, faithful servants, and effective leaders for the Kingdom of God. You are invited to join us this Sunday at Cornerstone Bible Church as Pastor Fred Mast offers a transformational message of truth entitled “From Coward to Powerhouse”.

Sunday mornings we enter the spirit of worship featuring uplifting music, special times of prayer, and spirit led life-changing messages that will move you closer in your relationship with Jesus Christ and others. We worship joyfully at 9:30am at the Elks Lodge in West Sedona located off Airport Road (110 Airport Rd. Sedona, AZ 86336) and all are cordially invited to come and experience firsthand the love of Jesus Christ. Sunday School is offered for children K to 6th grade.

Immediately following worship, you are invited to stay and join us for a time of fellowship, featuring delicious brunch snacks, fresh fruit and lots of sweet treats, drinks, and always hot and delicious coffee. This is the friendliest and most welcoming fellowship time and congregation anywhere!

Visit our website at us on www.cornerstonesedona.org or contact us at (928)821-6872 or by email at [email protected] for more information or to request prayer. “Like” us on Facebook. We look forward to welcoming you to CBC Sedona— With Jesus in the lead, and the Bible as our foundation we invite you to be a part of something very special and new—All are truly welcome at CBC! Invite, pick up, and bring your friends and family.

06/06/2026

Meet these ordination people at 1:30pm Pacific along with vote of our new name.

Ordination is Saturday 6/6 from 9-11am Pacific Time.

06/06/2026

Western States Conference Ordination Service. There's also a part two.

06/05/2026

The Western States GMC Conference is going on now. When Bishop Moore talks about moving mountains, the earth moves! So much that a 3.8 earthquake was recorded in the Las Vegas area on Thursday afternoon. Wow!

06/04/2026

Western States 3rd Annual Conference is this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. The live stream starts at 8am on Thursday morning.

05/31/2026

In the days immediately following Pentecost, the early church faced a defining question: what comes after the fire? The dramatic outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2 was never intended to be merely an emotional or supernatural one-time event. It marked the birth of a Spirit-filled people called to live differently in the world. The same Holy Spirit who came with wind, fire, and power also transformed ordinary believers into faithful disciples devoted to worship, truth, unity, and mission.

Acts 2:42–47 reveals what the church became after Pentecost. The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, prayer, generosity, and worship. Their lives reflected genuine transformation rather than temporary excitement. Pentecost was not about creating spiritual spectators fascinated by miracles; it was about forming disciples who would faithfully follow Christ every day and in every way. The power of the Holy Spirit was given not for hype or performance, but for holiness and obedience.

One of the most important lessons for the modern church is that the evidence of the Spirit is seen in transformed lives. Galatians 5 reminds believers that the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—is the true sign of spiritual maturity. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to stand courageously for truth and to live faithfully in a culture often hostile to biblical values.

Pentecost also reminds the church that it cannot remain inward-focused. The disciples did not stay in the Upper Room; they were sent into the world. The Holy Spirit always pushes believers outward toward mission, service, evangelism, and compassion for the broken and lost. Christians must continually ask themselves whether they are merely consumers of church activity or true carriers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Another vital truth after Pentecost is the importance of unity. The Holy Spirit brought together people from different nations and backgrounds into one body. Division, pride, and personal agendas weaken the church and grieve the Spirit. Especially during seasons of uncertainty or leadership transition, believers must remember that the mission of Christ is greater than any individual personality.

Pentecost calls the church to boldness rather than fear. Peter, once afraid and hiding, became a fearless preacher through the power of the Holy Spirit. The same Spirit still calls believers today to live holy lives, love boldly, stand firmly in truth, and proclaim Jesus Christ without compromise.

You are invited to join us this Sunday at Cornerstone Bible Church as Pastor Fred Mast offers a transformational message of truth entitled “From Upper Room Power to Everyday Faithfulness”. Sunday mornings we enter the spirit of worship featuring uplifting music, special times of prayer, and spirit led life-changing messages that will move you closer in your relationship with Jesus Christ and others.

We worship joyfully at 9:30am at the Elks Lodge in West Sedona located off Airport Road (110 Airport Rd. Sedona, AZ 86336) and all are cordially invited to come and experience firsthand the love of Jesus Christ. Sunday School is offered for children K to 6th grade.

Immediately following worship, you are invited to stay and join us for a time of fellowship, featuring delicious brunch snacks, fresh fruit and lots of sweet treats, drinks, and always hot and delicious coffee. This is the friendliest and most welcoming fellowship time and congregation anywhere!

Visit our website at us on www.cornerstonesedona.org or contact us at (928)821-6872 or by email at [email protected] for more information or to request prayer. “Like” us on Facebook. We look forward to welcoming you to CBC Sedona— With Jesus in the lead, and the Bible as our foundation we invite you to be a part of something very special and new—All are truly welcome at CBC! Invite, pick up, and bring your friends and family.

Cornerstone Bible Church is located in Sedona Arizona - We worship passionately, love extravagantly and witness boldly.

05/24/2026

The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost marked a turning point in the life of the church. In Acts 2, the disciples who once hid in fear were suddenly filled with courage, boldness, and spiritual power. The Holy Spirit descended like a rushing wind and tongues of fire, empowering ordinary believers to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. Pentecost was not simply an emotional experience; it was the birth of the church and the beginning of a new life led by God’s Spirit rather than human desires.

Yet from that moment until today, believers have faced a constant struggle between the Holy Spirit and the human spirit. The Holy Spirit calls us toward holiness, obedience, humility, truth, and surrender to God. The human spirit, influenced by sin and worldly desires, often pulls us toward pride, selfish ambition, popularity, and acceptance by society. This inner battle is one every Christian experiences.

The world constantly pressures people to fit in, compromise convictions, and seek approval from others. Society celebrates status, influence, wealth, and recognition. Many are tempted to measure success by followers, applause, popularity, or power rather than faithfulness to God. Even within the church, there can be a temptation to pursue personal recognition instead of servant-hearted ministry. However, the Holy Spirit calls believers to a different path — one that may not always be accepted or celebrated by the world.

Jesus Himself warned His followers that they would not belong to the world because they belonged to Him—The disciples at Pentecost understood this truth. Once filled with the Spirit, they no longer sought the approval of religious leaders or political powers. Instead, they boldly preached Christ even when it brought persecution, rejection, and suffering. The power of the Holy Spirit gave them strength to stand firm in truth rather than surrender to the pressure to conform.

Today the same battle continues. Christians must choose daily whether to follow the desires of the flesh or the leading of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to resist worldly temptations and to live lives marked by love, truth, courage, and faithfulness. True fulfillment is not found in popularity or worldly success, but in obedience to God’s calling. Pentecost reminds the church that God never intended His people to blend into the world, but to be transformed by the Spirit and shine as a witness to Jesus Christ in a dark and broken world.

You are invited to join us this Sunday at Cornerstone Bible Church as Pastor Fred Mast offers a transformational message of truth entitled “The Power of Pentecost – And the Battle Within”. Sunday mornings we enter the spirit of worship featuring uplifting music, special times of prayer, and spirit led life-changing messages that will move you closer in your relationship with Jesus Christ and others.

We worship joyfully at 9:30am at the Elks Lodge in West Sedona located off Airport Road (110 Airport Rd. Sedona, AZ 86336) and all are cordially invited to come and experience firsthand the love of Jesus Christ. Sunday School is offered for children K to 6th grade.

Immediately following worship, you are invited to stay and join us for a time of fellowship, featuring delicious brunch snacks, fresh fruit and lots of sweet treats, drinks, and always hot and delicious coffee. This is the friendliest and most welcoming fellowship time and congregation anywhere!

Visit our website at us on www.cornerstonesedona.org or contact us at (928)821-6872 or by email at [email protected] for more information or to request prayer. “Like” us on Facebook. We look forward to welcoming you to CBC Sedona— With Jesus in the lead, and the Bible as our foundation we invite you to be a part of something very special and new—All are truly welcome at CBC! Invite, pick up, and bring your friends and family.

05/17/2026

In 1 Corinthians 12:12–27, the Apostle Paul presents one of the clearest and most encouraging pictures of the church: the Body of Christ. Writing to a church struggling with division and uncertainty, Paul reminds believers that although they are many individuals with different gifts and responsibilities, they are united together through Jesus Christ as one body. This passage offers not only a vision for unity and service, but also a powerful lesson on how the church can endure seasons of transition, including changes in leadership.

Paul explains that the human body is made up of many different parts, each with a unique purpose. The eye cannot replace the hand, nor can the foot replace the ear. Every part is necessary for the body to function properly. In the same way, every believer within the church has been given gifts, talents, and callings by God. Some are leaders, teachers, servants, encouragers, caregivers, or prayer warriors, but all are essential to the health and mission of the church.

This truth becomes especially important during times of leadership change. When a beloved pastor, ministry leader, or church staff member leaves, many people may feel uncertain, anxious, or fearful about the future. Yet Paul’s teaching reminds us that the church does not depend upon one individual alone. Christ Himself is the head of the church, and the Holy Spirit continues to guide, strengthen, and equip God’s people. While leaders play important roles, the mission of the church remains steady because its true foundation is Jesus Christ.

Paul emphasizes that believers are called to work together in unity. When one member suffers, all suffer together; when one rejoices, all rejoice together. During transitions, this spirit of unity becomes vital. Churches overcome challenges when members stay connected, support one another, pray together, and continue serving faithfully. Rather than allowing fear or division to take root, believers are called to trust the work of the Holy Spirit, who empowers the church with wisdom, peace, and direction.

The passage also teaches humility and mutual dependence. No member can say to another, “I have no need of you.” In times of change, every person’s contribution matters. Some may lead publicly, while others quietly encourage, pray, or care for those struggling emotionally. Each act of faithfulness strengthens the entire body.

Ultimately, 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 reminds the church that its strength is found not merely in human leadership, but in its unity in Christ and dependence upon the Holy Spirit. When believers remain together, work together, and trust God’s guidance, the church can move through seasons of transition with hope, strength, and renewed purpose.

You are invited to join us this Sunday at Cornerstone Bible Church as Pastor Fred Mast offers a transformational message of truth entitled “One Body, One Spirit, One Mission”. Sunday mornings we enter the spirit of worship featuring uplifting music, special times of prayer, and spirit led life-changing messages that will move you closer in your relationship with Jesus Christ and others.

We worship joyfully at 9:30am at the Elks Lodge in West Sedona located off Airport Road (110 Airport Rd. Sedona, AZ 86336) and all are cordially invited to come and experience firsthand the love of Jesus Christ. Sunday School is offered for children K to 6th grade.

Immediately following worship, you are invited to stay and join us for a time of fellowship, featuring delicious brunch snacks, fresh fruit and lots of sweet treats, drinks, and always hot and delicious coffee. This is the friendliest and most welcoming fellowship time and congregation anywhere!

Visit our website at us on www.cornerstonesedona.org or contact us at (928)821-6872 or by email at [email protected] for more information or to request prayer. “Like” us on Facebook. We look forward to welcoming you to CBC Sedona— With Jesus in the lead, and the Bible as our foundation we invite you to be a part of something very special and new—All are truly welcome at CBC! Invite, pick up, and bring your friends and family.