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Laminin, Golf Balls, & Monster Stars

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:49:00 -0000

"Your life is a miracle, and the Creator of the universe knows you by name."
--from How Great Is Our God, a DVD by Louie Giglio

If you were in Homebuilders this last Sunday, Sept 21, 2008, then you watched an amazing message by Louie Giglio on the majesty of God. He used a golf ball, some mindblowing astronomy, and laminin (a cross-shaped protein that binds together our very cells) to illustrate the greatness of God.

Louie's DVD blew me away. If you felt the same, you can buy a copy of the DVD for just $12.99 here: www.christianbook.com. It would make a great Christmas gift!

Pastor Mark

Marriage Seminar: "I Promise" with Gary Smalley

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:51:00 -0000

"I PROMISE" Marriage Seminar with Dr. Gary Smalley

When: September 26-27, 2008
Where: Cornerstone Fellowship Church, Livermore Campus, Auditorium

348 North Canyons Parkway
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 447-3465 Phone
(925) 371-1776 Fax

Buy Tickets Online (see pricing below)

A Life Changing Marriage and Relationship Seminar
with Dr. Gary Smalley and Michael Smalley

The "I Promise" Seminar will transform the way you build a healthy, secure relationship. The Smalley's have reduced over 40 years of research into Five Promises.

Whether you are 18 or 80, married or planning to ever get married, the I Promise seminar is for you! Each promise will show you how to make your spouse feel safe, highly valued and committed for life!

Dr. Gary & Michael Smalley teach using humor, practical insights and biblical principles. Together the Smalley's have over eleven million resources in print and publication. Gary is the founder of the Smalley Relationship Center. Michael earned his master's in clinical psychology and has authored several best-selling relationship books. Their speaking style allows audiences to learn through laughter.

Ticket Price:

Early Bird - Before Aug. 18
Individual - $40
Couple - $75

After Aug. 18
Individual - $50
Couple - $90

Group Discounts for 10 or more people: Call for quote - Jennifer Cuellar 925-447-3465 x 5458

Schedule:

Friday. 7-10pm (Check-in begins at 5:30pm - Auditorium Doors open at 6pm)
Saturday - 8:30am - 12:30pm (Auditorium Doors open at 8:00am)

Continental Breakfast included in price.

No Childcare available. We love your children, but this seminar is intended for ages 18 and older.

Go See EXPELLED: The Movie

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:28:00 -0000

    Ben Stein’s new film Expelled makes a powerful case for “Intelligent Design” in explaining the origins of life and the creation of the universe. It also exposes an entrenched and aggressive Darwinist establishment in academia that suffocates all competing points of view. Highly qualified professors and scientists who dare to question evolutionary orthodoxy are systematically excluded or summarily dismissed. It is political correctness run amuck on university campuses.

    Stein sets out on a mission to find out why I.D. is most often “expelled” from the public square, and what he discovers in this riveting documentary is incredibly enlightening. I recommend the film enthusiastically.

(Dr. James Dobson)

In a controversial new satirical documentary, author, former presidential speechwriter, economist, lawyer and actor Ben Stein travels the world, looking to some of the best scientific minds of our generation for the answer to the biggest question facing all Americans today:

Are we still free to disagree about the meaning of life?
Or has the whole issue already been decided…
while most of us weren’t looking?

The Issue:
The freedom to legitimately challenge “Big Science’s” orthodoxy…without persecution.

The debate over evolution is confusing and to some, bewildering: “Wasn’t this all settled years ago?” The answer to that question is equally troubling: “Yes…and no.”

The truth is that a staggering amount of new scientific evidence has emerged since Darwin’s 150-year-old theory of life’s origins. Darwin had no concept of DNA, microbiology, The Big Bang, Einstein’s Theory of Relativity or of the human genome.

Each of these discoveries has, in one way or another, led a growing number of scientists to reconsider the simple view espoused by Darwin that life is a random, purposeless, chance occurrence. The universe, and life itself – is turning out to be far more complex and mysterious – than Darwin could possibly have imagined.

What Is Intelligent Design?

The theory of intelligent design is simply an effort to empirically detect whether the “apparent design” in nature acknowledged by virtually all biologists is genuine design (the product of an intelligent cause) or is simply the product of an undirected process such as natural selection acting on random variations.

“Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed” rejects the notion that “the case is closed,” and exposes the widespread persecution of scientists and educators who are pursuing legitimate, opposing scientific views to the reigning orthodoxy.

EXPELLED is currently showing at the Regal Hacienda in Dublin,
as well as in Berkeley and Emeryville.

(Note: this material was compiled by Susy Flory from press materials on the Expelled website.)

Our Thinking vs. God's Promises

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:21:00 -0000

People have been requesting a copy of this very powerful piece shared by Pastor Mark in Homebuilders on Sunday, April 6, as part of the Lifesavers: Remix series. The week's message was called "Living With the Right Perspective." Enjoy!

Our Thinking vs. God's Promises

It's impossible.
          All things are possible with God (Matthew 19:26)

I'm too tired.
            I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)

Nobody really loves me.
            I love you (John 3:16 & John 13:34)

I can’t go on.
            My grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12;9 & Psalm 91:15)

I can’t figure things out.
            I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)

I can’t do it.
            You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)

I’m not able.
            I am able (2 Corinthians 9:8)

It’s not worth it.
            It will be worth it (Romans 8:28)

I can’t forgive myself.
            I forgive you (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

I can’t manage.
            I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)

I’m afraid.
            I have not given you a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7)

I’m always worried and frustrated.
            Cast all your cares on Me (I Peter 5:7)

I don’t have enough faith.
            I’ve given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)

I’m not smart enough.
            I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)

I feel all alone.
            I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)

Loving Your Stepfamily Seminar May 17, 2008

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:56:00 -0000

Statistics reveal that 65 - 70% of stepfamilies fail.
A staggering statistic, and alarming as we witness the real life fallout of these failed relationships. To address these needs, Cornerstone Fellowship in Livermore is offering "Loving Your Stepfamily," a BLENDED FAMILY SEMINAR with the goal of providing tools for living in these often hard-to-figure-out families.

Attendees will discover...
- Principles imperative for family succes
- High-speed solutions for stability
- How to build working step-relationships
- Reality based solutions to child/stepchild discipline
- How to deal with difficult ex-spouses and their partners

About the Speaker:
Dr. Don Partridge and his wife, Jenetha, are skilled practitioners when it comes to ministering to blended families. They have helped hundreds of families find peace and stability through their timeless principles and clear direction.

Details:
The seminar will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 9 AM - 3 PM. Cost is $20 per person and includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and conference materials. Location is Cornerstone Fellowship, 347 No. Canyons Parkway, Livermore, CA, 94551. You can register online at www.cornerstoneweb.org. For more info, you can contact Jennifer Cuellar at 925-447-3465 x5458.