Christ our Cornerstone Podcast

The Bold and the Brutal - Mark 6:14-29

In this sermon Pastor Logan Merrick continues our series through the Gospel of Mark and unpacks the passage of John the Baptist's death. Reading like a mid-90's soap opera Pastor Logan looks at our three main characters in the passage and what each one shows us about the human heart. He also answers the question, why is this story even here in the book of Mark.

The Dangers of Disbelief - Mark 6:1-6

In this sermon Pastor Logan unpacks Mark 6:1-6 where Jesus is rejected in his hometown. Pastor Logan breaks down the dangers of disbelief not just in eternity but in this life as well.

When Delays Lead to a Resurrection: Trusting Christ's Timing

Trusting in Christ’s timing can lead to extraordinary blessings beyond our immediate requests, as our desperation can become the backdrop for his resurrection power. Mark 5:21-43 christourcornerstonechurch.com [http://christourcornerstonechurch.com]

Genesis 6 and the Problem with the Sethite View - Mailbag

Did angels really come down and cohabitate with human women or was it just the Godly people of Seth's line mixing with the ungodly pagan people? In this episode Pastor Logan Merrick breaks down the problem with the Sethite view of Genesis 6 and why the Scriptures are much more supernatural than we are typically comfortable with. Resources Mentioned in this episode The Unseen Realm – Michael S. Heiser Probably the most accessible deep dive into the divine council worldview and Genesis 6. * Reversing Hermon – Michael S. Heiser A more focused look specifically at Genesis 6 and its implications in the New Testament. * Supernatural – Michael S. Heiser A simplified version of The Unseen Realm—great starting point. * 1 Enoch Not Scripture—but incredibly important for understanding how ancient Jews interpreted Genesis 6. * The Genesis 6 Conspiracy – Gary Bates A contrasting perspective that critiques the supernatural view—worth reading both sides. * Giants Sons of the Gods - Douglas Van Dorn * Demons – Michael S. Heiser Explores how Genesis 6 connects to later biblical demonology.

The Voices that Beg

Ever encountered real evil? Not on a screen, but face to face? In Mark 5:1-20, we meet a man possessed by thousands of demons—isolated, tormented, living among the dead. Everyone gave up on him. But when Jesus stepped onto that shore, everything changed. Here's what shook me about this story: everyone begged Jesus for something different. Demons begged for mercy. The townspeople begged Him to leave because His power made them uncomfortable. But the man who was set free? He begged to stay close to Jesus—and then went and told everyone what God had done. What are you begging Jesus for? Are you pushing Him away because transformation costs too much? Or are you running toward Him, ready to share your story of freedom? Your mess doesn't scare Him. He walks straight into the darkness and speaks one word: freedom. Watch or listen to "The Voices that Beg" and discover the authority of Christ over every force that tries to hold you captive.