Sunday Morning Series

7 Last Words of our Savior

The last words of a dying person are normally never forgotten. A person's closing comments often reveal their pain and agony. Some enter eternity without saying anything, while others utter sentiments that disclose their values, priorities, and innermost thoughts.

• Right before P.T. Barnum died, he asked, "How were the receipts today at Madison Square Garden?"

• Humphrey Bogart's last words were, "I should never have switched from Scotch to Martinis."

• President Grover Cleveland, "I have tried hard to do the right."

• Joan Crawford was filled with anger when her maid began to pray out loud and said, "Don't you dare ask God to help me!"

• Louis Mayer, the film producer, gave his philosophy of life (and death) when he said, "Nothing matters. Nothing matters."

• Leonardo da Vinci, when surveying his life's work, said, "I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach the quality it should have."

• General John Sedgwick, who fought in the Civil War, had his final words cut off in mid-sentence as his soldiers were seeking cover from some sharpshooters. This is what he said, "They couldn't hit an elephant at this dist…"

• Pancho Villa, the Mexican revolutionary, sighed, "Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."

• Karl Marx turned to his housekeeper, who had urged him to tell her his last words so she could write them down, and shouted, "Go on, and get out. Last words are for fools who haven't said enough."

Leading up to Easter we are focusing on the Jesus' last words from the cross. The seven last words of our Savior are filled with meaning and purpose. Like the steps of a ladder, there is a mutual dependence and interlinking of each of the cries. They are riveting, piercing, beautiful, and yet shocking.

While his sacrificial blood was poured out on the cross, we have these seven sentences that are recorded for us in the Gospel. While his body was wracked with pain, his throat parched with thirst, He had no energy to waste on trivial matters. Each word serves as a window to help us understand Christ and the cross better.

Through the 40 Days of lent leading up to Easter, we will dwell on each of Jesus' last solemn statements from the cross.

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7 Last Words of Jesus The first three shouts take place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and noon:

1. "Father, forgive them." (Luke 23:34)

2. "Today you will be with me in paradise." (Luke 23:43)

3. "Dear woman, here is your son." (John 19:26)

From noon to 3:00 p.m., there was darkness over the land. Then beginning about 3:00, Jesus uttered his final words:

4. "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46)

5. "I am thirsty." (John 19:28)

6. "It is finished." (John 19:30)

7. "Into your hands I commit my spirit." (Luke 23:46)

Welcome to Cornerstone!

Welcome, We're delighted that you visited Cornerstone Covenant Church's website. Our desire is to make your first visit with us a positive and memorable one. Most of the questions you have will be answered by viewing our website, or visiting our Courtyard Connection following our Sunday worship service. Our Sunday worship times are 10:00 - 11:15 am at the La Quinta High School Theater (the address and map are located on the link at the right of the page). If we can assist you in any other way, please call (760) 702-1040.

Together in Christ,

-Pastor Chris

Imagine having a life that is full of meaning. A life that is full of purpose. A life where virtues like love, joy, peace, patience, and self-control are no longer the exception but the rule. Now imagine an entire community of people committed to that same kind of life. Cornerstone Covenant Church is committed to becoming a community of people who are committed to this kind of life.

Take a fresh look at faith through CornerstoneCovenant Church. Our dress is casual, our Sunday worship dynamic, and our messages are designed to make a difference in the world in which you live. And your kids will love it too!

Your First Visit

Come to Worship, get directions, dress casual, bring the kids, and let the collection plate pass you by....

Come to Worship... Sunday mornings at 10:00-11:15am. Either bring your kids directly into worship or check them into the children's ministry or nursery (follow the direction signs or ask a greeter for directions). If you have youth, Junior High and High School students meet in worship and then are invited together for a lesson. We try hard to engage our youth--they may be in the Youth Room for Sunday Extreme or helping to lead in worship.

Get Directions... We are meet at the Cornerstone Cafe (look for our direction signs in the neighborhood). Look for the pull down for directions and map on our website.

Dress casual... the first thing you'll notice about us is that we are by no means strictly a suit and tie church. Sure, some folks feel more comfortable dressing in a more formal manner, and that\'s great. But you'll see people in shorts, sandals, jeans, you name it, we have it. The point is not how you dress for our services, the point is that you are comfortable. Our worship experience is all about making you enjoy your time with us and to focus your attention on the Lord.

Bring the kids...its a sin to bore kids at church. We really believe that! Our kids connection staff works hard to help your kids want to be with us. No experience required for your kids--just come. We strive to make you feel comfortable about sending your kids to our safe, supervised, and fun kid's program next to the worship center. All our volunteer staff are lovingly trained and for safety, have background checks.

First & third Sundays, children are in "Family Worship". Second and fourth Sundays kids go directly to Children's Choir where they learn songs they perform. Each Sunday, Sunday's Kid Connection include music, media presentations, arts and crafts, whole group discussions, and most importantly the small group break-out sessions. "Kids Connection". Relax and send them on down with our qualified children's ministry leaders. We guarantee on your next visit they will be running for the doors when it's time to go "Kid's Connection."

Let the collection plate pass you by... Our worship services are our gift to you so that you can meet with God. We appreciate you taking the time out of your busy lives to check us out. When it's time for our offering, please feel free to let it pass you by and accept this gift from us.

Now with all that out of the way, sit back and enjoy what Cornerstone has to offer. Through special music, multi-media presentations, contemporary music, drama, and practical messages, we present the ageless truths of the Bible in a format that's easy to understand, even if you've never been to church.

A New Church

Church. What kind of image does that conjure up for you? Is it boring, irrelevant, hypocritical?

Sadly, those words may apply to some experiences you've had in the past. If so, we'd like you to take a fresh look at faith through Cornerstone Covenant Church. Our dress is casual, our worship authentic, and our messages are designed to make a difference in the world in which you live. And your kids will love it too!

You're invited to Cornerstone Covenant Church. You'll Be Surprised!

Uplifting Christian music and singing, live dramas and practical video moments are all a part of what makes our church a special place! Our pastor presents basic biblical truths in a way that's relevant to today. Our services reflect our belief that attending church should be an enjoyable, uplifting and meaningful experience that encourages you to develop a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.

"...forget the former things...do not dwell on the past. See I am doing a NewThing! Do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland." ...Isaiah 43:18-19