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Cornerstone University Chapel

Cornerstone University Chapel

By Cornerstone University

Get a spiritual boost three times a week! Recorded live at Cornerstone University’s Christ Chapel, you’ll hear from guests, faculty and staff, as they search the scriptures, challenging you to live a Christ-like life and to reflect on God’s goodness.
A service of Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, Michigan. [https://cornerstone.edu]
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Cornerstone Chapel - September 28, 2022 | Dr. Moreno-Riaño

Cornerstone University ChapelSep 28, 2022

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Cornerstone Chapel - April 5, 2024 | Linnea Paulsen

Cornerstone Chapel - April 5, 2024 | Linnea Paulsen

Linnea Paulsen, a junior at Cornerstone, continued Cornerstone's series on Hebrews 11, speaking on the faith of Moses to flee the king and to fix his eyes on God.

Apr 15, 202414:31
Cornerstone Chapel - April 3, 2024 | Tate Radaz

Cornerstone Chapel - April 3, 2024 | Tate Radaz

Tate Radaz, Cornerstone's director of Chapel Ministries, spoke to students from Matthew 13's parable of the sower, challenging students to examine themselves in prayer, seeing if the Gospel has truly taken root in their hearts

Apr 15, 202435:44
Cornerstone Chapel - April 1, 2024 | David Doerner

Cornerstone Chapel - April 1, 2024 | David Doerner

Pastor David Doerner of Frontline Church spoke to students this morning about the need for a deep, real prayer life.

Apr 15, 202429:57
Cornerstone Chapel - March 25, 2024 | Andy Gibson

Cornerstone Chapel - March 25, 2024 | Andy Gibson

Andy Gibson, founder of Certain Hope, a non-profit which seeks to provide community for families who have children with disabilities, spoke to students today with a message out of 2 Samuel 9.

Apr 04, 202423:18
Cornerstone Chapel - March 22, 2024 | Jim Blumenstock

Cornerstone Chapel - March 22, 2024 | Jim Blumenstock

Jim Blumenstock, president of the Cornerstone's Asia Bible Theological Seminary, spoke of the growth of Christianity in Asia and encouraged students with the testimonies of some of his students.

Apr 04, 202427:49
Cornerstone Chapel - March 20, 2024 | Sam Rijfkogel

Cornerstone Chapel - March 20, 2024 | Sam Rijfkogel

Pastor Sam Rijfkogel, pastor of Grand Rapids First, spoke to Cornerstone Students about the importance of sharing the Good News of the Gospel out of generosity and love for their neighbors.

Apr 03, 202433:04
Cornerstone Chapel - March 18, 2024 | Paul Davis

Cornerstone Chapel - March 18, 2024 | Paul Davis

Cornerstone University kicked off "Global Impact Week" with a message from Paul Davis, the president of the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism. In his message, Paul spoke to students about how they can participate in the evangelism of the world, even at home.

Mar 18, 202432:16
Cornerstone Chapel - March 15, 2024 | Fabian Cortez

Cornerstone Chapel - March 15, 2024 | Fabian Cortez

Fabian Cortez, a senior at Cornerstone, continued Cornerstone's Hebrews 11 series in the story of Moses, challenging students to think about who they choose to identify with.

Mar 15, 202417:40
Cornerstone Widsom Conversations - March 14, 2024

Cornerstone Widsom Conversations - March 14, 2024

Moderated by Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño, president of Cornerstone University, global ministry leaders exchanged perspectives from the frontlines of global volatility about the human physical and spiritual toll that ensues amid chaos. They engaged over the vital connection of the gospel, Christianity and American churches to the whole world. And they considered what’s at stake to civilization without the piercing light of a pure gospel of hope and reconciliation to God’s vision for the world. Cornerstone University welcomed:

  • Ayaan Hirsi Ali, research fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and founder of the AHA Foundation.
  • Edward Graham, chief operating officer for Samaritan’s Purse.
  • Georges Houssney, founder and president of global missions organization Horizons International.
  • Dr. Matthew Lucas, president and CEO of Our Daily Bread Ministries.
Mar 14, 202401:47:46
Cornerstone Chapel - March 13, 2024 | Joanna Ng

Cornerstone Chapel - March 13, 2024 | Joanna Ng

Joanna Ng, one of Cornerstone's President's Fellows and an IBM Master Inventor, spoke to students today about what it means to live life to the full for Jesus Christ.

Mar 13, 202430:52
Cornerstone Chapel - March 11, 2024 | Nate Wagner

Cornerstone Chapel - March 11, 2024 | Nate Wagner

Nate Wagner, director of Cornerstone's counseling services at The Well, spoke to students about how to navigate seasons of transition.

Mar 11, 202419:18
Cornerstone Chapel - March 1, 2024 | Shane Hadley

Cornerstone Chapel - March 1, 2024 | Shane Hadley

Shane Hadley, a senior at Cornerstone, continued Cornerstone's series through Hebrews 11 speaking on the faith of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

Mar 01, 202419:13
Cornerstone Chapel - February 23, 2024 | Levi Hinkle-DeGroot

Cornerstone Chapel - February 23, 2024 | Levi Hinkle-DeGroot

Levi Hinkle-DeGroot, a Cornerstone senior, continued the Hebrews 11 series with a second message on the faith of Abraham, teaching students about Abraham's faith in offering his son as a sacrifice.

Feb 28, 202420:07
Cornerstone Chapel - February 28, 2024 | Heather Thompson-Day

Cornerstone Chapel - February 28, 2024 | Heather Thompson-Day

Author and Professor of Communications Dr. Heather Thompson-Day spoke to students this morning about what it means for Christians to have the heart of a lion.

Feb 28, 202418:18
Cornerstone Chapel - February 21, 2024 | Ian Rowe

Cornerstone Chapel - February 21, 2024 | Ian Rowe

Ian Rowe, founder of Vertex Partnership Academies, discussed with students his role in increasing opportunities for impoverished students through Vertex.

Feb 28, 202430:13
Cornerstone Chapel - February 19, 2024 | Mark Tremaine

Cornerstone Chapel - February 19, 2024 | Mark Tremaine

Mark Tremaine, Cornerstone's Advisor of Advancement, shares a personal story of how the Lord worked to restore a shattered relationship.

Feb 28, 202431:13
Cornerstone Chapel - February 16, 2024 | Faith Kurtz

Cornerstone Chapel - February 16, 2024 | Faith Kurtz

Faith Kurtz, a junior at Cornerstone, continued Cornerstone's Hebrews 11 series with a message about the faith of Abraham and Sarah from Hebrews 11:8-16.

Feb 22, 202416:52
Cornerstone Chapel - February 14, 2024 | Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño and Friends

Cornerstone Chapel - February 14, 2024 | Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño and Friends

Continuing on the theme of friendship for the year, Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño invited a panel of Cornerstone alumni to speak to students about their experiences of friendships and what it takes to build godly friendships that last.

Feb 22, 202440:05
Cornerstone Chapel - February 9, 2024 | Kelsey Roth

Cornerstone Chapel - February 9, 2024 | Kelsey Roth

Kelsey Roth, a junior at CU, continued the Friday series on Hebrews 11 in a message about the faith of Noah, as seen in Hebrews 11:7.

Feb 22, 202419:43
Cornerstone Chapel - February 7, 2024 | Kay Coles James

Cornerstone Chapel - February 7, 2024 | Kay Coles James

Cornerstone University had the privilege of welcoming Kay Coles James to speak to give her testimony about maintaining faith while working in the public, government sphere.

Feb 22, 202424:21
Cornerstone Chapel - February 5, 2024 | Evangelism Workshop

Cornerstone Chapel - February 5, 2024 | Evangelism Workshop

Chapel today was an Evangelism Workshop, led by Cornerstone's Office of Spiritual Formation, walking students through two methods of evangelism to equip them to fulfill the Great Commission.

Feb 08, 202420:05
Cornerstone Chapel - February 2, 2024 | Tate Radaz

Cornerstone Chapel - February 2, 2024 | Tate Radaz

Tate Radaz, director of Campus Ministries at Cornerstone, continued Cornerstone's Hebrews 11 series by giving a message on the faith of Enoch, giving students 6 principles from Enoch's life.

Feb 03, 202426:18
Cornerstone Chapel - January 31, 2024 | Tate Radaz

Cornerstone Chapel - January 31, 2024 | Tate Radaz

Tate Radaz, director of Campus Ministries at Cornerstone University, spoke to students about what it truly means to love God.

Feb 02, 202432:18
Cornerstone Chapel - January 29, 2024 | Dr. Kevin Hall

Cornerstone Chapel - January 29, 2024 | Dr. Kevin Hall

Dr. Kevin Hall spoke to students about the importance of community, and how the blood of Christ unites us and breaks down borders of separation between us.

Jan 31, 202420:53
Cornerstone Chapel - January 26, 2024 | Ryne Flickinger

Cornerstone Chapel - January 26, 2024 | Ryne Flickinger

Ryne Flickinger, a Cornerstone senior, spoke to students today from Hebrews 11:4 about the posture of worship that Abel had in his offering to God, given by faith.

Jan 26, 202420:11
Cornerstone Chapel - January 22, 2024 | Jim Sprague

Cornerstone Chapel - January 22, 2024 | Jim Sprague

Jim Sprague, CEO of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Grand Rapids and Cornerstone alum, spoke to students this morning about the sanctity of all human life.

Jan 26, 202423:53
Cornerstone Chapel - January 19, 2024 | Cole Moore

Cornerstone Chapel - January 19, 2024 | Cole Moore

Cole Moore, a junior at Cornerstone, begins a semester long series in Hebrews chapter 11, walking students through the first three verses of the 'Hall of Faith'

Jan 23, 202419:39
Cornerstone Chapel - January 17, 2024 | Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño

Cornerstone Chapel - January 17, 2024 | Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño

Cornerstone President Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño kicked off the Spring Semester by reminding students of what it means to be friends with one another.

Jan 23, 202429:02
Cornerstone Chapel - December 1, 2023 | Garrett Brown

Cornerstone Chapel - December 1, 2023 | Garrett Brown

Garrett Brown, a junior at Cornerstone, taught students this morning from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. Garrett encouraged students to build one another up in their friendships and to live into their design of being in community.

Dec 04, 202320:19
Cornerstone Chapel - November 29, 2023 | Dr. Matt Lucas

Cornerstone Chapel - November 29, 2023 | Dr. Matt Lucas

Dr. Matt Lucas, CEO of Our Daily Bread, spoke to students this morning about the importance of building their house on the Rock, Jesus Christ.

Dec 04, 202327:44
Cornerstone Breakfast - November 28, 2023 | Tudor Dixon

Cornerstone Breakfast - November 28, 2023 | Tudor Dixon

Former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon and assistant professor of economics Jeffery Degner, PhD discuss the topic — A Dialogue on Free-Market Economics: Promoting Private Enterprise and Innovation in an Age of Government Intervention.

Nov 28, 202358:23
Cornerstone Chapel - November 27, 2023 | Sam Karel

Cornerstone Chapel - November 27, 2023 | Sam Karel

Sam Karel, Resident Director of Quincer Hall, brought the energy this morning and encouraged students to fearlessly pursue the call the pass the Gospel of Jesus Christ on to the next generation.

Nov 28, 202332:25
Cornerstone Chapel - November 20, 2023 | Terrence King

Cornerstone Chapel - November 20, 2023 | Terrence King

Campus Pastor Terrence King spoke to students this morning about Jesus Christ, our Supreme Hero. 'Pastor T' delivered the Word from Colossians 1:14-18, encouraging them to recognize and rest in the supremacy and rule of Jesus Christ.

Nov 27, 202327:39
Cornerstone Chapel - November 17, 2023 | Bridget Boshnakian

Cornerstone Chapel - November 17, 2023 | Bridget Boshnakian

Bridget Boshnakian, a senior at Cornerstone, spoke to students about the story of the Good Samaritan, encouraging them to show mercy and love to one another.

Nov 20, 202317:41
Cornerstone Chapel - November 15, 2023 | Betsy DeVos

Cornerstone Chapel - November 15, 2023 | Betsy DeVos

Betsy DeVos, former Secretary of Education, was interviewed by Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño about her testimony and her journey as a Christian in politics, encouraging students to follow God where He takes them.

Nov 17, 202330:53
Cornerstone Chapel - November 13, 2023 | Tate Radaz

Cornerstone Chapel - November 13, 2023 | Tate Radaz

Tate Radaz, director of Spiritual Formation at Cornerstone, spoke to students from Ephesians 4:29. Tate challenged students to understand the destructive power that our words hold, while encouraging them to build one another up in what they say.

Nov 14, 202330:13
Cornerstone Chapel - November 10, 2023 | Gannon Fox

Cornerstone Chapel - November 10, 2023 | Gannon Fox

Gannon Fox, a senior at Cornerstone, spoke to students from John 13:34-35, challenging them to follow Christ's new command for us to love like He has loved us.

Nov 14, 202319:31
Cornerstone Chapel - November 6, 2023 | Joel Wayne

Cornerstone Chapel - November 6, 2023 | Joel Wayne

Pastor Joel Wayne of Chapel Pointe Church spoke to Cornerstone students about the parable of the lost sheep, reminding them of the love that God has for us.

Nov 09, 202327:31
Cornerstone Chapel - November 3, 2023 | Rebekah Alvaro

Cornerstone Chapel - November 3, 2023 | Rebekah Alvaro

Rebekah Alvaro, a senior at Cornerstone, spoke from Proverbs 3:5-6, challenging students to evaluate if they truly trust God as Scripture commands it, and to see him as trustworthy of trust.

Nov 06, 202323:04
Cornerstone Chapel - November 1, 2023 | Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño

Cornerstone Chapel - November 1, 2023 | Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño

Cornerstone president Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño continued his series on the demands of friendship, teaching students Biblical commands of friendship and the example that God gives us of what it means to be friends.

Nov 06, 202329:49
Cornerstone Chapel - October 27, 2023 | Karis Foster

Cornerstone Chapel - October 27, 2023 | Karis Foster

Student Karis Foster spoke to students from Matthew 6:14-15, encouraging them to understand and embrace the need for forgiven people to forgive people.

Oct 30, 202324:19
Cornerstone Chapel - October 25, 2023 | Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño

Cornerstone Chapel - October 25, 2023 | Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño

Cornerstone President Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño spoke to students this morning about the demands of friendship, with Christ as our example of what it truly means to be friends with one another.

Oct 27, 202334:09
Cornerstone Chapel - October 23, 2023 | Darrell Yoder

Cornerstone Chapel - October 23, 2023 | Darrell Yoder

Darrell Yoder, professor of ministry at Cornerstone, spoke to students about the story of the Prodigal Son, challenging them to think deeply about what it means to be loved by God.

Oct 25, 202330:16
Cornerstone Chapel - 10/17/23 | Dr. Tracy Terrill

Cornerstone Chapel - 10/17/23 | Dr. Tracy Terrill

Cornerstone students had a unique opportunity to hear from Dr. Tracy Terrill and others from Shepherds College, a college for students with intellectual disabilities. With the team from Shepherds was three students who gave testimonies on how the school has impacted their life and faith walk.

Oct 25, 202327:49
Cornerstone Chapel - October 13, 2023 | Kelsey Roth

Cornerstone Chapel - October 13, 2023 | Kelsey Roth

Student Kelsey Roth, a junior at Cornerstone, spoke to students from Matthew 7:21-23.

Oct 17, 202319:53
Cornerstone Chapel - October 11, 2023 | Dr. Julián Guzmán

Cornerstone Chapel - October 11, 2023 | Dr. Julián Guzmán

Dr. Julián Guzmán gave a message to students from Ephesians 2:10, teaching what it means to be God's 'workmanship' and encouraging students to go and do good works they were created for.

Oct 17, 202334:08
Cornerstone Chapel - October 9, 2023 | Craig Perry

Cornerstone Chapel - October 9, 2023 | Craig Perry

Pastor Craig Perry, teaching pastor at Forest Hills Baptist Church, spoke to students from Philippians 2:1-4, encouraging them to grow into humble members of the local church unified by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Oct 09, 202324:42
Cornerstone Chapel - October 6, 2023 | Cheryl Steele Tinsley

Cornerstone Chapel - October 6, 2023 | Cheryl Steele Tinsley

Cheryl Steele Tinsley, Cornerstone alumni, spoke to students, telling her incredible survival story and encouraging them to seek God and understand that He has a purpose for the storms of life.

Oct 09, 202338:15
Cornerstone Chapel - October 4, 2023 | Dr. Michael Wittmer

Cornerstone Chapel - October 4, 2023 | Dr. Michael Wittmer

Dr. Michael Wittmer, professor of systematic and historical theology at Cornerstone Theological Seminary, to consider their relationships with Jesus Christ and to be faithfully attending local churches.

Oct 06, 202321:39
Cornerstone Chapel - October 5, 2023 | Wisdom Conversations

Cornerstone Chapel - October 5, 2023 | Wisdom Conversations

Christianity in America: Declining Toward Insignificance or Resurging Toward Revival? Featuring guests Eric Metaxas, Derryck Green and Tara Beth Leach.

Oct 05, 202301:54:36