Our God is Faithful and Just ​​

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1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just 
and will forgive us our sins and purify us 
from all unrighteousness.

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 Welcome to Cornerstone 
September 13, 2026

 Weekly Service Schedule 
Sunday

  9:00 am - Sunday Morning Bible Study - Pastor Gregg is teaching on Genesis Chapter 1 - Creation

10:00 am - Praise & Worship Service

Sermon by Pastor Gregg Clemons.

(Our a.m. Service is also livestreamed on Facebook)

 7:00 pm - Sunday Evening Bible Study - Church History - (Pastor Gregg)

Wednesday
7:00 pm - Wednesday Evening Bible Study

Book of Ephesians - (Pastor Gregg)

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Every Day

Read God's Word daily and try to live the way the Lord is showing you.
Pray for Pastor Gregg Clemons, our Leadership Team, and one another.
Pray for God to guide and protect our Local, National, and World Leaders.
Pray for our U.S. military deployed overseas, stationed in U.S. and for our Vets.
Pray for Israel. Pray for Ukraine. Pray for an end to the Conflict with Iran.
Pray for Christians who are suffering persecution for their faith.
Pray for the Lord’s protection upon our schools, students, and teachers.
Pray for the Bible Studies and Services at the Jail and Juvenile Center.
Pray for God's continued blessing on the many Ministries of Cornerstone.

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 Coming Events ​​​​​​​​

​* September 20th is Mission Sunday, Our Mission emphasis this time is Living Water Bible Institute in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Roni and Carol Ruano are the Directors of LWBI. Their Bible Institute trains Pastors, Teachers, Missionaries, and Christian Workers. Their Graduate students serve locally, and many minister abroad. Roni and Carol wanted to be with us this time but are unable to travel as was planned. We will be taking an offering for them and their Ministry next Sunday the 20th. Please be praying about what the Lord would like you to give. Thank you. 

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 The Joash Chest - Offering for Building Repairs, Etc. 

​* Offerings given in the Joash Chest last Sunday totaled $40.00 - Thank you!

 Things to Note ​​​​​​​​​​​​

* Thank you to everyone who helped with our Fellowship Sunday Luncheon last week. We appreciate you!

* Our prayer list is being updated. If you submitted a name of a person for healing, please let Charlie know if they should be kept the list or removed.  Thank you.

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* Please be praying for these people on our list to receive a physical healing. ~ Members: Anna G, Barb M, Bob S, Carol R, Christine A, Mary H, Maye C, Mickey L, Phyllis M, Roy Sw, Sharon T, & Vic H. ~ Family & Friends: Barb K, Barb N, Bob B, Carol H, Cathie T, Dan B, Darren S, Eddy F, Ellie H, George W, Gloria M, Janet M, Jean N, Joan M, Joanne B, John T, Joyce K, Judah James D, Judy S, Julian D, Julie S, Louise S, Margaret S, Mary Jane S, Michael G, Michelle V, Mike J, Nancy C, Owen K, Paul M, Peggy M, Sam F, Sandy R, Sarah G, Skylar A, Steve S, Susie J, & Terry S. Thank you.​

* Thank you to all our volunteers. We couldn't do it without you!​​

*  Yours in Christ, Charlie Bzoskie

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 Devotion of the Week ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Repentance Without Condemnation - By Jennifer Waddle

 

(1 John 1:9)

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

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The idea of repentance sometimes carries a negative connotation, but it is one of the most beautiful, purifying, and sacred practices we can incorporate in our daily walk with Jesus. Unfortunately, many people misunderstand what repentance is and what it isn’t.

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Repentance stems from a heart of humility, with genuine sorrow for the sins we’ve committed. It is not God’s way of humiliating us or pointing His finger in condemnation. When we confuse repentance with punishment, we’ll work hard to avoid it. But when we see it as an open invitation from our loving Savior, we’ll respond to His convictions.

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Think of it this way: When you’re convinced that something is true, you act on it. God’s convictions are His truths pressed on our hearts. He prompts us to address what hinders our faith. And because we don’t want anything standing between the Lord and us, we act on the conviction through repentance and restoration.

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Sometimes, it’s a daily practice. Other times, it takes us a while to acknowledge God’s conviction on our hearts. But either way, we are welcomed into the throne room to commune with our Father and confess our sins honestly.

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King David exemplified this in Psalm 51:1-4, saying, “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge.”

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The humility in David’s voice is evident, and not in a condemning way. Instead, he approaches God with uninhibited transparency, so that all condemnation immediately falls away.

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This reminds me of when my oldest son was a boy and struggling in math. Instead of trying to hide it from us, he would jump in the car and immediately announce, “Well, I failed my math test today.” His honesty opened our eyes to the problem, not so that we could make him feel bad about it, but so that we could get the help needed.

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Isn’t this how our loving Father deals with us? When we’re open about our failures and seek His help and wisdom, He steps right in. We aren’t berated for messing up; we are forgiven and free. In turn, we want to do better, leave our sinful ways behind, and walk in obedience.

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Repentance without condemnation is a beautiful and holy practice. Receive it as a gentle nudge from the Holy Spirit who loves you and wants only the best for you. Yield to His convictions easily and readily. Then, peek behind the veil and seek the Father’s forgiveness. How He loves you and invites you to commune with Him.

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Let’s Pray: Heavenly Father, thank You that because of Jesus, I can come before You freely, knowing I will find mercy instead of condemnation. Your Word promises that if I confess my sins, You are faithful and just to forgive and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. What an incredible gift of grace.

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Lord, please search my heart today. Shine Your light into every hidden place. Reveal any attitude, habit, or thought that does not honor You. Help me not to ignore the gentle conviction of Your Holy Spirit but to respond with humility and honesty.

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Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Remove anything that keeps me from walking closely with You. Teach me to practice repentance as a daily act of worship and response to Your gentle guidance. May I never become comfortable with sin or indifferent to Your voice. Keep my heart soft, teachable, and quick to respond whenever You lovingly correct me.

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Thank You for Your endless patience. Thank You that Your mercies are new every morning and that Your grace is always greater than my greatest failure. Help me extend that same grace to others, remembering how generously You have forgiven me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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(You can find most of the devotions posted on our site at www.crosswalk.com/devotionals)

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 The information below is for those of you who cannot attend service in person. 

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* If you cannot attend Church, and have a tithe or offering you would like to give, please mail to:     
Cornerstone Bible Church, P.O. Box 454, Hastings, MN 55033

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God bless your faithfulness.

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