Don’t Just Go to Church—Know the God of the House
If you’re searching for a church home in Midwest City where you can grow in faith, experience authentic community, and truly know God, Cornerstone Church is a place where that journey comes to life. At Cornerstone Church in Midwest City, we believe faith isn’t just about attending services—it’s about encountering God personally, understanding His nature, and living out a vibrant, daily relationship with Him. This message continues our series, “The God You Can Know,” and invites you to move beyond surface-level faith into something deeper, more personal, and transformational.
You Can Know God Personally
One of the most powerful truths in Scripture is this: God is not distant or unknowable. He desires relationship.
The Bible teaches that God knows everything about us—our thoughts, our struggles, even the number of hairs on our head. But more importantly, He continually reveals Himself so that we can know Him. This isn’t reserved for pastors or theologians. It’s for everyone.
In fact, throughout the Old Testament alone, there are over 80 names for God. Each name reveals something unique about His character—His provision, His peace, His righteousness, His healing power. When you include the names of Jesus and the Holy Spirit, there are over 200 ways God has revealed Himself.
Why so many names? Because God wants to be known.
How God Reveals Himself
Sometimes people say, “I’ve never heard from God,” or “God has never revealed Himself to me.” But the truth is, God is constantly revealing Himself in multiple ways:
Through Creation
Look around. Beauty, order, and design all point to a Creator. Nature itself testifies that God exists and cares.
Through His Word
The Bible is not just a book—it’s a living message. Every time you read it, God has the ability to speak directly into your situation.
Through the Holy Spirit
That still, small voice inside you—that prompting, that conviction—that’s God leading and guiding you.
Through Answered Prayer
Every answered prayer is evidence that God hears you, knows you, and responds to you.
As Hebrews 11:6 reminds us, God rewards those who diligently seek Him.
Seeking God Changes Everything
Sometimes God may feel distant—but not because He’s gone. Like a loving Father playing hide-and-seek, He may be inviting you to seek Him more deeply.
Scripture says in Jeremiah 29:13, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
If you want to know God more, the invitation is simple: pursue Him intentionally.
Honoring the Name of God
One of the Ten Commandments tells us not to take God’s name in vain. This isn’t just about avoiding certain words—it’s about how we value and honor who God is.
Jesus echoed this in the Lord’s Prayer: “Hallowed be Your name.”
To “hallow” means to honor, revere, and treat as holy.
When we honor God’s name:
We build our faith
We align ourselves with His truth
We elevate our perspective to His level
But when we misuse His name or treat it casually, we diminish its value in our own hearts.
The Power of Our Words
Scripture is clear: our words matter.
Ephesians 4:29 says we should avoid unwholesome talk and instead speak words that build others up. Ephesians 5 adds that there should be no obscenity, foolish talk, or coarse joking—but rather thanksgiving.
Every word we speak is a seed. It either builds up or tears down.
Instead of using words to vent frustration or anger, we are called to use them to:
Encourage
Strengthen
Bring life
Your words reflect your heart—and they shape your faith.
The God of the House (El Bethel)
One of the names of God highlighted in this message is El Bethel, meaning “God of the house.”
This shifts our perspective.
We often think of church as the “house of God,” but the deeper truth is this: God is the center, the authority, and the purpose of everything we do.
And even more—we are the church.
The church was never meant to be just a gathering. It’s meant to be an assembly. Like pieces of a grill still in the box, we don’t fulfill our purpose until we are connected, aligned, and functioning together.
When we come together with intention:
Lives are changed
People are strengthened
God moves powerfully
It’s not programs or traditions that transform lives—it’s the presence of God.
The God of Fire (Esh-Okla)
Another powerful name is Esh-Okla, meaning “consuming fire.”
God doesn’t leave things the same—He transforms everything He touches.
Fire in Scripture represents:
Purification
Transformation
Power
When wood (representing humanity) goes through fire, it becomes ash. When gold (representing God’s work) goes through fire, it is refined and purified.
In the same way, when God moves in our lives:
Fear becomes boldness
Weakness becomes strength
Shame becomes purpose
But here’s the key: fire must be fed.
How to Keep the Fire Burning
Spiritual passion doesn’t happen by accident. It must be cultivated.
Prayer Fuels the Fire
Without prayer, the fire fades.
Worship Sustains the Flame
Worship keeps your focus on God and ignites your spirit.
Proximity Matters
If you drift away from the fire, things cool down.
God is calling us to be people of fire—people who live with passion, conviction, and purpose.
Revival Starts Within
Revival isn’t something we schedule—it’s something that starts inside us.
Like trees in spring, life may seem dormant at times. But in the right season, what was always there begins to grow again.
Psalm 85:6 says, “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?”
Revival begins when:
We seek God sincerely
We honor Him deeply
We invite Him to move in our lives
You don’t have to wait for a church-wide revival. It can start in you.
Your Next Step
Maybe you feel like you’ve been on autopilot spiritually. Maybe you’ve been going through the motions.
There’s more.
God is inviting you into a deeper relationship—one where you don’t just know about Him, but truly know Him.
Whether that means:
Starting a relationship with Jesus
Recommitting your life
Or simply going deeper in your faith
The invitation is open.
Experience God at Cornerstone Church Midwest City
At Cornerstone Church in Midwest City, we’re passionate about helping people encounter the God of the house and become people of fire. We believe church should be more than routine—it should be transformational.
If you’re ready to grow in your faith, find community, and experience God in a real way, we’d love for you to join us.
Because God isn’t distant.
He’s not hidden.
He’s a God you can know.