Living By The Word Podcast

In this opening message of a seven-week series on the family, Pastor Glenn of Cornerstone Church addresses what he identifies as one of the greatest cultural assaults on the family in human history. Grounding the discussion in scripture, Pastor Glenn outlines seven foundational biblical pillars. He reveals that human relationships originate in the relational nature of the Triune God, established before the Fall as a sacred creation ordinance. At the epicenter of the home is marriage, a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman that physically reflects the profound mystery of Christ's sacrificial love for His church.
Contrasting biblical truth with contemporary culture, Pastor Glenn confronts pressing battlegrounds threatening homes today, including marital breakdown, fatherlessness, narcissistic parenting, gender redefinition, and ideological attempts to devalue children. He reminds believers that children are not economic inconveniences or lifestyle obstacles, but gifts from God and "arrows in the hand of a warrior" designed to be discipled and launched into the world. Emphasizing Deuteronomy’s Shema, he charges parents not to outsource their children’s spiritual formation to churches or schools, but to diligently weave faith into daily life. Ultimately, while sin deeply fractures families, Jesus Christ redeems them, gathering believers into an eternal household of faith.
Scripture: Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:25, 107; 1 John 4:8; Ephesians 3:14–15; Genesis 1:27–28; Genesis 2:18–25; Matthew 19:4–6; Psalm 127:3–5; Psalm 128:1–4; Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Ephesians 5:21–33; Matthew 12:48–50; Genesis 3:1–19; Genesis 4:1–8

In this concluding message of the series From Why to Worship, guest speaker Pastor Bobby takes Cornerstone Church into the climactic verses of Habakkuk 3:16–19 to answer a vital question: How do we face difficult days? Opening with raw personal vulnerability, the speaker shares his family's agonizing journey through the sudden tragic death of their son in a car collision and the unexpected loss of his pastoral vocation. Drawing parallels to Habakkuk facing the imminent, catastrophic invasion of Judah by ruthless Babylonian forces, he dismantles the false premise that faith eliminates grief, anxiety, or natural trembling. Instead, biblical faith means leaning wholly into God's sovereign character when life collapses.
Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16–19; Habakkuk 3:16–19; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:25-107; Proverbs 27:1; Romans 15:4; Job 3:11–13; Psalm 13:1–2; Habakkuk 2:4; Habakkuk 1:1–6; Habakkuk 2:2–3; Psalm 46:10; 1 Peter 5:7; Joshua 1:6, 7, 9; Isaiah 26:3–4; Philippians 4:6–7; John 14:27; Job 1:8–12, 20–22; Nehemiah 8:10; John 15:11; Philippians 4:13; 2 Corinthians 1:3–5; Hebrews 1:3; Romans 8:38–39; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Revelation 21:4

In this expository message from Cornerstone Church’s series in Habakkuk, Pastor Glenn Schomloeffel unpacks Habakkuk 3:1–15, exploring how God’s loving discipline of His covenant people leads to their deliverance and the righteous overthrow of their oppressors. Moving from the prophet’s bewildered complaints in earlier chapters, Habakkuk 3 shifts into a passionate, rhythmic prayer known as a Shigionoth. Pastor Glenn outlines two core movements: the Pardon of God and the Power of God.
Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1–15; Deuteronomy 32:35–36; Romans 12:19; Hebrews 10:30; 1 Peter 4:17; Habakkuk 2:14; Habakkuk 2:18–19; Psalm 121:1; Joshua 10:12–14; Exodus 15:1–21; Exodus 19–20; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119

In this sermon from Cornerstone Church’s Living by the Word teaching series, Pastor Glenn expounds on Habakkuk 2:5–20. Pastor Glenn addresses humanity’s deep longing for justice in a world fractured by oppression, greed, and violence.
Examining Habakkuk’s dialogue with God during Judah’s impending crisis, Pastor Glenn explains how the Lord pronounces five devastating "woes" against arrogant oppressors like Babylon: extortion, exploitation, state-sanctioned bloodshed, debauchery, and lifeless idolatry. Though evil systems and tyrannical regimes often appear unchecked, God guarantees their inevitable downfall. The sermon pivots on the profound contrast found in Habakkuk 2:4 between the self-sufficient proud and the righteous who live by faith.
Scriptures: Habakkuk 2:4–20; Isaiah 5:20; Matthew 23; Revelation 8:13; Isaiah 46:1–2; Psalm 22:27; Isaiah 11:10; Zechariah 14:9; Genesis 18:25

The sermon addresses the "problem of righteousness," contrasting God’s absolute holiness with humanity’s total depravity. Pastor Glenn systematically dismantles man-made attempts to bridge this gap through religion, morality, or self-declaration, instead pointing to our desperate need for "foreign righteousness"—the righteousness of Christ credited to us. This leads to the "Great Exchange," where Jesus takes our sin and offers His perfect life in return.
Defining biblical faith not as a blind leap but as a trusting heart rooted in God's Word, Pastor Glenn challenges listeners to move from searching for hope in the world to finding it in the Son. Drawing on the poignant illustration of an art collector’s will, the message concludes with a clear gospel call: "He who takes the Son gets it all." Whether you are a long-time believer or someone seeking truth, this message provides a roadmap for walking by faith in a chaotic world.
Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-4; Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 11:7; Psalm 7:11; Psalm 50:6; Isaiah 64:6; Jeremiah 13:23; Ephesians 2:1; Genesis 15:6; Romans 10:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 1:9; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 10:38; Isaiah 59:2; Habakkuk 1:13; Ephesians 2:8; 1 John 5:12

In this installment of the Habakkuk series, Pastor Glenn explores the "cognitive dissonance" believers feel when the world’s injustice appears to contradict God’s character. Following God’s shocking revelation that He would use the ruthless Chaldeans to punish Judah, Habakkuk enters a spiritual "courtroom" to wrestle with the Almighty. Pastor Glenn breaks down the prophet’s three-part argument based on the holiness of God, the helplessness of His people, and the haughty pride of the enemy.
The sermon tackles the difficult reality that God often orchestrates events rather than merely reacting to them. Using the moving story of missionary Dr. Helen Roseveare and the ultimate example of the Cross, Pastor Glenn illustrates an essential but painful truth: God allowed what He hated (the suffering of His servants) to accomplish what He loved (the redemption of many). This message encourages listeners that bringing honest questions and laments to the Lord is a healthy expression of faith, provided it leads to a posture of active waiting. Ultimately, believers are called to follow Habakkuk’s example in Chapter 2, verse 1—stationing themselves on the "rampart" of God's Word and waiting with eager receptivity for His answer, even when life feels like a terrifying roller coaster.
Scriptures: Habakkuk 1:12–2:1; Hebrews 4; Psalm 119; 2 Peter 3:8; Isaiah 54:16; Habakkuk 2:4–5; Philippians 3:10; Psalm 143:1 

In this compelling message, Pastor Glenn dives into Habakkuk 1:5–11 to explore how God responds when His people cry out for justice. Habakkuk’s lament over the wickedness in Judah receives an answer that is as shocking today as it was then: God is raising up the Chaldeans—a fierce, violent, and godless nation—to execute His discipline. This sermon challenges the listener to move beyond a "comfortable" faith and confront the "astonishing" and often "terrifying" reality of God’s methods.
Pastor Glenn highlights that God’s sovereignty means He has the authority to act according to His eternal purposes, even when those actions seem contradictory to our human expectations. By tracing the historical rise of Babylon and the fall of Jerusalem, the message illustrates that God is the ultimate architect of history, raising and lowering kingdoms to achieve His glory. The sermon concludes with a powerful call to reorient our lives around God’s character. Whether we receive a "Go," "No," "Slow," or a shocking "Whoa" in response to our prayers, we are called to bow the knee and trust that the God who allowed the cross for our redemption is the same God who sovereignly orchestrates our trials for our ultimate good.
 
Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5–11; Romans 15:4; Psalm 75:7; Daniel 2:21; Nahum 1:3; Isaiah 25; Daniel 5; Jeremiah 9:23–24; Genesis 50:20; Matthew 16:21; Acts 4:10; Genesis 22:2; Daniel 3:17–18; Job 1:21; Matthew 26:39; 2 Corinthians 6:14

In this opening message of a new series, Pastor Glenn dives into the minor prophet Habakkuk, exploring the timeless and difficult question: What do we do when God appears silent in the face of evil? Habakkuk lived during a period of intense upheaval, the decline of the Southern Kingdom of Judah under the oppressive and wicked King Jehoiakim. As violence, injustice, and spiritual rebellion ran rampant, Habakkuk did not shy away from wrestling with God. Pastor Glenn provides a deep historical and spiritual backdrop, explaining how Habakkuk’s name, meaning both "to wrestle" and "to cling", perfectly encapsulates the believer's journey through doubt. The sermon outlines Habakkuk’s specific complaints, which mirror our modern frustrations with "perverted justice" and unanswered prayers.
scripture: Habakkuk 2:4; Habakkuk 2:3; Psalm 10; Psalm 73; Jeremiah 22; Jeremiah 36; Jeremiah 12; Isaiah 59; Revelation 6:9–10; Ecclesiastes 12; Psalm 37; Isaiah 40; Isaiah 55:9

In this final installment of a series on kingdom citizenship, Pastor Glenn explores the challenging final Beatitude: "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness." The sermon, titled "Happier the Hated," argues that true kingdom character—being poor in spirit, mourning over sin, and acting as a peacemaker—inevitably leads to friction with a world that rejects Christ.
scripture: Matthew 5:10-12; Matthew 5:3-9; Matthew 5:13-16; Matthew 5:17-20; Matthew 7:24-27; 1 Peter 4:15; John 3:19-20; Romans 6:23; Matthew 23:35; 1 Peter 2:21; Romans 8:28-29; Acts 5:41-42; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119

In this compelling installment of the "Upside-Down Kingdom" series, Pastor Glenn Shamlofel dives into the seventh Beatitude: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Glenn challenges the common misconception that peace is merely the absence of conflict. Instead, he defines it through the biblical lens of Shalom, a state of wholeness, health, and restoration.
The sermon makes a sharp distinction between "peace-faking" (avoiding conflict and sweeping issues under the rug) and "peacemaking" (the active, often messy work of reconciliation). Glenn argues that peacemaking is an active response; because we have received the peace of God through the blood of Christ, we are now empowered to be intercessors and reconcilers in a broken world.
Scripture: Matthew 5:1–9; Genesis 3; 1 Peter 1:3; Matthew 7:3–5; Matthew 18:15; Proverbs 28:13; The Book of Philemon; Proverbs 16:28; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Hebrews 13:17; Romans 10:15 / Isaiah 52:7; Ephesians 6:15; 2 Corinthians 5:18–20; John 16:33; Ephesians 2:14–17; Colossians 1:20