Cornerstone Church

What do you do when joy feels like something you cannot hold on to? How do you rejoice when life feels heavy, exhausting, or unclear? In this opening message of the "Every Day" series, guest speaker Trey Van Camp walks through First Thessalonians 5 and the command to rejoice always. With honesty, humor, and biblical insight, Trey explores how joy is formed in the small moments, strengthened through endurance, and rooted in the presence of Jesus.Drawing from Scripture, personal story, and practical wisdom, this message invites you to rediscover joy that is not held hostage by circumstances. Whether you feel worn down, spiritually dry, or simply hungry for renewal, Trey's teaching will help you see how God grows joy through mastery and mystery and how daily practices of gratitude and grace reshape the heart.📖 Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12–18, John 15, Galatians 5🎙️ Speaker: Trey Van Camp📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott AZ🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America🗓️ Series: Every Day (Week 1)📅 November 16, 2025🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: [https://prescottcornerstone.com](https://prescottcornerstone.com)Chapters:0:00 Welcome and Introduction1:05 Why Joy Matters for Every Day Life5:40 The Triad of Faith Love and Hope12:10 What Biblical Joy Really Is18:30 Mastery and the Daily Pursuit of Joy25:45 Mystery and the Gift God Gives31:20 Joy as Moments and Marathons38:05 A Blessing Over Cornerstone40:00 Final Prayer and Response

What happens when your vision for serving God extends beyond your own lifetime? In week 4 of the "Here To Stay" series, Pastor Scott Savage explores how Jesus redirects our desires for greatness into God-honoring service. Through the story of James, John, and their mother's bold request in Matthew 20, discover how true greatness comes not from being served, but from serving others. Scott challenges us to ask: Is your vision bigger than your life? Drawing parallels between ancient Babylon and modern-day Prescott, this message reveals why we're called to seek the prosperity of our city and serve our community with a purpose that outlasts us. Whether you're new to faith or have been following Jesus for decades, this message will transform how you view greatness, service, and your role in God's kingdom.📖 Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Jeremiah 29:4-11, Philippians 2:3-5 🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage 📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ 🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America 🗓️ Series: Here To Stay Week 4 📅 November 9, 2025 🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com

Do you ever feel alone, even when surrounded by people? Loneliness can creep in quietly, even in seasons of faith. In this week’s message from Cornerstone Church, Pastor Scott Savage shares from Hebrews 10 about how God’s design for community offers healing, hope, and real connection.Part of the Here to Stay series, this sermon reveals that we were never meant to follow Jesus alone. Scott explains how genuine relationships strengthen our faith, help us overcome isolation, and remind us that belonging is part of God’s plan for every believer.If you have felt distant, discouraged, or unsure where you fit, this message will remind you that you are not forgotten. God calls us to build real relationships where we are known, loved, and strengthened together.📖 Scripture: Hebrews 10:19–25, Jeremiah 29🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America🗓️ Series: Here to Stay | Week 3📅 November 2, 2025🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com

What if your deepest wounds are exactly where God wants to work—and not just to heal you, but to bring healing through you? In Week 2 of our “Here to Stay” series, Pastor Scott Savage explores the radical truth that Jesus doesn’t waste our pain. Instead, He steps into our brokenness, meets us there, and transforms it into something powerful.From the bleeding woman in Mark 5 to Matthew the tax collector, Scott shows how God uses those who are honest about their wounds to bring hope to others. This message isn’t about pretending you’re okay—it’s about letting Jesus use what’s real. Because in His hands, your wounds aren’t wasted. They’re redeemed.📖 Scripture: John 1:14, Hebrews 4:15–16, Mark 5:25–34, Matthew 9:9–13, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Revelation 12:11 🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage 📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ 🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America 🗓️ Series: Here to Stay | Week 2 📅 October 26, 2025 🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com

What does it mean to be "here to stay" in a world that is always moving? In this powerful kickoff to our Here to Stay series, Pastor Scott Savage invites us to see how God's plans for His people are never about escape but about presence, purpose, and perseverance. Drawing from Jeremiah 29, Scott unpacks what it looks like for Cornerstone Church to plant deep roots in Prescott, building a home where people connect with God and each other.This is not just about a building. It is about legacy. It is about saying, "God's not going anywhere, and neither are we." Discover how faith, vision, and generosity can create a place for hope to thrive for generations to come.📖 Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4–14, Hebrews 12:1–2🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America🗓️ Series: Here to Stay (Week 1)📅 October 19, 2025🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com

What do you do when God feels distant and your prayers seem to echo in silence? When it feels like you can’t win, Psalm 23 offers a powerful reminder that God’s goodness and faithful love are still pursuing you. In this closing message of the Psalm 23 series, Pastor Scott Savage unpacks the meaning behind “surely goodness and faithful love will follow me,” showing that even in your darkest seasons, God has not abandoned you. His presence is constant, His love is relentless, and His grace is greater than your doubts. If you’ve ever felt forgotten by God, this message will help you rediscover the Shepherd who never leaves your side.📖 Scripture: Psalm 23:6🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America🗓️ Series: Psalm 23 Week 6🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com

What does Psalm 23:5 really mean when it says, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies”? Why would God set a feast in the middle of your struggles instead of waiting until after the battle is over? In this message, Pastor Scott Savage unpacks Psalm 23:5, showing how our Good Shepherd surprises us with intimacy, refreshment, and abundance—even when enemies surround us. Rather than waiting for life to get easier, God invites us to experience His goodness right in the messy middle. From overflowing cups to unexpected feasts, Psalm 23:5 reminds us that God’s presence is not distant but deeply personal. He meets us in the valleys, protects us at the table, and fills our lives with more than we can contain. 📖 Scripture: Psalm 23:5, John 10:10, 1 Peter 5:8, Psalm 118, Ephesians 3 🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage 📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ 🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America 🗓️ Series: Psalm 23 – Week 5 🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com

What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you expected, and God doesn’t show up how you hoped? What if your pain isn’t a punishment, but part of His process? In this deeply honest message, Pastor Scott Savage takes us into Psalm 23:4 to explore how our false expectations about God often create resentment, disappointment, and distance in our relationship with Him. With vivid stories, biblical depth, and powerful insights, Scott unpacks what it means to walk through the valley, not around it, and why God allows us to experience pain even when we’re faithfully following Him.You’ll discover that the Good Shepherd doesn’t just lead us through valleys, He joins us in them. And not only is He with us, but He’s been there before. He knows the weight of grief, the darkness of despair, and the fear of suffering. Through the rod and the staff, His comfort, His correction, and His protection, God shapes us into people of character, faith, and hope.If you’ve ever felt frustrated with God, or you’ve struggled to understand why life feels harder since following Jesus, this message will speak to you. You’re not alone in the valley, and it’s not the end of your story.📖 Scripture: Psalm 23:4, John 16:33, Hebrews 13:5–6, Isaiah 53, Romans 5:3–5 🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage 📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ 🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America 🗓️ Series: Psalm 23 📅 Week 4 | September 2025 🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com

What can you do when life leaves you drained and empty? How do you find the strength to keep going when you feel like you’ve got nothing left? In this Week 3 message from our Psalm 23 series, Pastor Josh McClintock unpacks verse 3 and shows how God meets us in our weariness, restores our souls, and guides us forward when we can’t find the way ourselves.Through vivid stories of sheep who can’t stand up without a shepherd’s help, Josh paints a picture of how much we all need renewal. He shares how God brings that renewal through His presence and His word, and why it matters whose voice we choose to follow in a world full of noise and distraction.If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or like you’ve been knocked down by life, this message is for you. The hope of Psalm 23 is that you don’t have to stay down—there’s a Shepherd who lifts you up, restores your soul, and leads you to a better path.📖 Scripture: Psalm 23:3, Isaiah 53:6, Romans 3:23, Psalm 51, Matthew 11:28–30, John 10🎙️ Speaker: Josh McClintock📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America🗓️ Series: Psalm 23 | Week 3📅 September 2025🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com

What do you do when fear keeps you awake and rest feels impossible? How can you slow down when everything in life screams that you are falling behind? In this powerful message from Week 2 of our Psalm 23 series, Pastor Scott Savage explores verse 2: “He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters,” and what it means to actually rest in God’s care.Through vivid teaching on sheep, shepherds, and our own trust issues, Scott reveals why rest is not about the absence of problems but about the presence of a shepherd we can trust. He challenges us to rethink our expectations of green pastures and shows how God’s provision, though often different than we imagine, is always enough.Whether you feel anxious, exhausted, or just too busy to stop, this message will help you see rest not as a luxury but as an act of faith. True peace comes when we finally trust the Shepherd to lead us.📖 Scripture: Psalm 23:1–2, John 10, Psalm 46, Psalm 91🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America🗓️ Series: Psalm 23 | Week 2🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com

What do you do when life doesn’t go according to plan? When you're stuck in the middle of pain, confusion, or unmet expectations, can you still believe that God is good? In this first message of the new series on Psalm 23, Pastor Scott Savage shows how this beloved passage isn’t just for funerals—it's for the messy middle of our lives.Through raw stories of real people facing real heartbreak, and with a deep dive into the opening verse of Psalm 23, Scott invites us to rediscover a God who shepherds us even in the wilderness. Whether you’re grieving, doubting, or just tired of the struggle, this message offers both comfort and challenge. God’s goodness isn’t just something to remember in the past—it’s something to experience right now, even when you’re not where you thought you’d be.📖 Scripture: Psalm 23:1, Psalm 22:1, 1 Peter 5:7, John 10, Philippians 4:19🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America🗓️ Series: Psalm 23 – Week 1📅 September 1, 2025🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com

What do you do when forgiveness feels like a mountain you can’t climb? How do you show mercy to someone who doesn’t deserve it—and maybe never will? In this powerful stand-alone message, guest speaker Justin Davis shares from Matthew 18 and the parable of the unmerciful servant, offering a fresh and deeply personal perspective on mercy, justice, and forgiveness.Drawing from his own life story and biblical teaching, Justin explores the shocking contrast between the mercy we’ve received from God and the grudges we often hold against others. He shows how true freedom begins not with fairness, but with grace—and that forgiving others might be the very act that heals us the most.Whether you’re carrying years of pain, struggling to move past a betrayal, or just wondering if mercy is even possible in your story, this message will challenge and encourage you. God’s forgiveness isn’t just a gift—it’s an invitation to extend what we’ve been given.📖 Scripture: Matthew 18:21–35, Matthew 5:7, Colossians 2:13–14, Revelation 20, Psalm 139, Matthew 12:36🎙️ Speaker: Justin Davis📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America🗓️ Series: Stand-Alone Message📅 August 31, 2025🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com00:00 Welcome & Introduction — Who is Justin Davis?01:00 A Family Milestone & New Book Overview02:15 Setting the Stage — The Sermon on the Mount03:30 Blessed Are the Merciful — Matthew 5:704:30 What Is Mercy? A Countercultural Kingdom Value06:00 Peter’s Question on Forgiveness — Matthew 18:2107:30 Forgiving 70x7 — Not a Formula, but Formation09:00 The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant — Matthew 18:23–3510:30 A $6 Billion Debt — The Weight of Our Sin13:30 Who Are We in the Parable? Spoiler: The 10,000 Talent Servant16:00 The Danger of Comparing Ourselves to Others18:00 Revelation 20 and God’s Holiness20:00 God Judges Even Our Words — Matthew 12:3621:00 God Knows Our Thoughts — Psalm 139:222:30 We Owe More Than We Realize24:00 The King’s Response — Mercy Instead of Justice25:30 Colossians 2:13–14 — Our Debt Nailed to the Cross27:00 The $12,000 Debt — Why Forgiveness Still Feels Hard29:00 Forgiveness is Based on What You’ve Received30:00 Mercy is a One-Way Street31:30 Trust vs. Forgiveness — What’s the Difference?32:30 Bitterness is a Prison — And We Lock Ourselves In33:30 A Deeply Personal Story of Family, DNA & Betrayal35:00 Realizing God’s Forgiveness Far Exceeds What We Must Extend36:00 Mercy Isn’t Fair—It’s Freedom37:00 Closing Prayer — Becoming People of Mercy

What are you chasing—and is it ever going to be enough?In this powerful message from our “At the Movies” series, Pastor Scott Savage uses The Greatest Showman to explore our universal struggle with contentment and identity. Through honest reflection and biblical insight, he shows how the insatiable hunger for more—more approval, success, recognition—can lead us away from who God created us to be.Scott challenges us to ask: “If I could only get ____, then I’d finally be enough.” Whether you’re chasing career goals, validation from others, or personal perfection, this message unpacks why those longings can never satisfy—and how only Christ can fill the ache.Discover how to stop striving and start resting in the truth of what God says about you. You don’t have to perform, prove, or pretend to be loved. You already are. Let go of the lie of “never enough” and live into the freedom of your identity in Christ.📖 Scripture: Luke 15:11–32, Romans 8:1, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:8–10🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America🗓️ Series: At the Movies📅 Week 2🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com

What do you do when your past pain tries to define your future? In this small group discussion video for “At The Movies – Week 1,” Pastors Scott Savage and Josh McClintock unpack the themes of trauma, identity, and healing through the lens of the film *Twisters*.Whether it’s grief, regret, or wounds you didn’t choose, many of us live under the shadow of events we never wanted. But Scripture tells a different story—a story where our identity isn’t shaped by what hurt us, but by the God who heals us. Scott and Josh guide you through powerful passages like 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Psalm 139, showing how the gospel gives us a new foundation to stand on and a new future to walk into.This isn’t just a conversation about the past—it’s an invitation to move forward in freedom, to speak honestly in community, and to trust that Jesus brings beauty from brokenness. If you're leading a group or reflecting on your own, use this video to go deeper than the surface, engage with Scripture, and remember who God says you are.📖 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 139, Ephesians 2, Genesis 1, Philippians 1:6🎙️ Speakers: Scott Savage & Josh McClintock📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America🗓️ Series: At The Movies📅 Week 1🌐 Group resources & weekly guides: https://prescottcornerstone.com

How do you stay faithful when following Jesus feels like a fight? In this message from our “Highs & Lows” series, Pastor Scott Savage teaches through 1 Corinthians 16, exploring Paul’s final words to a church facing pressure, conflict, and discouragement.What does it look like to resist cultural pressure, spiritual apathy, and personal fatigue with quiet, resilient obedience? Scott unpacks five ways Paul invites believers to “fight back with faithfulness”—including generosity, unity, spiritual attentiveness, and enduring love. Rather than seeing opposition as a sign of failure, we’re called to view it as a signal to remain rooted in Christ.Whether you’re struggling in your relationships, wrestling with doubt, or just weary from the weight of life, this message offers biblical encouragement and a compelling invitation to keep going. Discover how lasting faith grows not in ease, but in resistance.📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America🗓️ Series: Highs & Lows – A Summer in 1 Corinthians📅 Week 16🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com

When life feels defeated and every effort seems wasted, how do we keep going? In this message from our “Highs & Lows” series, Pastor Scott Savage takes us to 1 Corinthians 15 to remind us that resurrection people don’t live defeated—they thrive even in the highs and lows.What difference does the resurrection of Jesus make for our daily struggles? Scott unpacks Paul’s powerful words about hope, victory, and perseverance, showing us that the empty tomb isn’t just an Easter story—it’s the foundation that gives meaning to our work, our faith, and our future.If you’ve ever wondered whether any of it matters—or felt like giving up—this message offers the reminder that your labor in the Lord is never in vain and that hope is closer than you think.📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America🗓️ Series: Highs & Lows – A Summer in 1 Corinthians📅 Week 15🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com

Are spiritual gifts meant to elevate individuals or build up the entire church? In this message from our “Highs & Lows” series, Pastor Scott Savage explores 1 Corinthians 14 and Paul’s challenge to a divided church that had turned worship into a stage for personal expression.What happens when clarity and love are missing from our worship gatherings? Scott unpacks the Apostle Paul’s call to pursue love while desiring spiritual gifts, highlighting how worship centered on others—not ourselves—creates space for real transformation. In an age that prizes performance, Paul reminds us that worship is not about spotlighting a personality but strengthening the body of Christ.If you’ve ever been confused by the topics of tongues and prophecy or wondered what worship should actually look like, this message brings biblical clarity and practical insight. Discover how clear, humble, and loving worship reflects the heart of God and draws people closer to Him.📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40🎙️ Speaker: Scott Savage📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America🗓️ Series: Highs & Lows – A Summer in 1 Corinthians📅 Week 14🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com

Are you searching for the real meaning of true love? In this message from our “Highs & Lows” series, guest speaker Jeff Gokee unpacks the Bible’s most famous passage on love, 1 Corinthians 13, and reveals how God’s definition is deeper than anything the world offers.What does true love actually look like? Jeff shares how agape love is not just a feeling but a way of life—a self-giving, sacrificial love that transforms our relationships, heals brokenness, and gives purpose to every moment. In a culture obsessed with romance and self-interest, God’s vision for love stands apart and calls us higher.If you want more meaningful connections, freedom from resentment, or a love that lasts, this message is for you. Find out how the love described in 1 Corinthians 13 can become real in your everyday life through Jesus.📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13🎙️ Speaker: Jeff Gokee📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America🗓️ Series: Highs & Lows – A Summer in 1 Corinthians📅 Week 13🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.comChapters:0:00 Welcome & Jeff’s Introduction1:29 Context: Corinth, Culture, and Our Calling3:33 Life-Changing Lessons from a Foot Infection4:58 The Real Message of 1 Corinthians 136:34 Four Kinds of Love: Which One Are We Living?7:24 The Radical Call of Agape Love9:51 If You Have Not Love… You Have Nothing11:47 What Lasts Forever? The Eternal Power of Love12:37 The 11 Characteristics of Love Explained14:21 The Challenge of Patience15:00 The Power of Kindness in a Cynical World16:45 Agape Love Crushes Envy and Comparison18:23 Humility The Freedom from Boasting20:15 Authenticity over Arrogance Lessons for Today21:35 Everyday Love Courtesy & Rudeness Checked22:56 Moving Beyond "It’s Not Fair" Selfless Living24:52 Love That Does Not Quit Irritability & Endurance26:06 Clearing the Closet Resentment vs Forgiveness27:58 Love Never Delights in Evil Even When It’s "Deserved"29:00 Truth and Tough Conversations Love Confronts32:29 Love Bears, Believes, Hopes, and Endures All33:00 The Preeminence of Love What Matters Most35:00 Abiding Not Just Following The Invitation of Jesus36:29 Love as the Mark of Authentic Faith38:00 The Same Challenge Then and Now39:15 Do You Know Agape Love A Call to Reflect

Worship isn’t about you—it’s about who you honor and how you treat others. In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul confronts the ways selfishness, pride, and cultural pressures threaten the church’s unity and the meaning of true worship. Pastor Scott Savage guides us through this challenging passage, asking: How is your posture—both your attitude and your actions—revealing your priorities? Are you coming to church and communion looking for what you can get, or are you embracing humility and honoring Christ above all?If you’ve ever struggled with making faith all about your preferences, or wondered what real spiritual growth looks like in a self-centered world, this message offers a timely call to self-examination, repentance, and deeper community. Experience the freedom and grace that come when you surrender to God’s way, and discover how true worship leads to real unity and transformation.📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1–34 🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Scott Savage 📍 Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ 🗺️ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America 🗓️ Series: Highs & Lows – A Summer in 1 Corinthians 📅 Week 11 🌐 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com

Just because you can—should you?In this powerful message from Week 10 of our "Highs and Lows" series, Pastor Scott Savage unpacks one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible: “Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial.” If you’ve ever wrestled with gray areas in your faith, struggled to know what’s right, or wondered how to balance freedom with responsibility, this message is for you.Drawing from 1 Corinthians 10 and lessons from Israel’s past, Scott challenges us to ask: Is my freedom helping others—or just helping me? Am I building people up, or just building my own comfort zone? Learn how to recognize spiritual compromise, walk in maturity, and live a life others can truly imitate.Whether you’re new to faith or seeking deeper spiritual growth, this sermon will give you practical tools and fresh perspective for your walk with Jesus.