January 23, 2022
Today ➔
Good morning! We’re so glad you’ve joined us for worship today, whether it be in-person or online. Today, Todd is continuing our series and study through the book of 1 Thessalonians (you can find sermon notes & questions below).
Tonight is our first Core 4 Intro Class! Christian will be giving an overview of Core 4 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the Main Sanctuary. If you have not already registered for these classes, please do so by scrolling down to the events/happening section.
*Registration is not required to attend, but helpful for us to know how many people to expect and resources to prepare.
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sermon notes & questions:
“Faith, Hope, and Love: Celebrating God's Power” | Todd Nighswonger, Lead Pastor & Elder
Synopsis: Last week, we learned that Paul intended to help the Thessalonians stand firm in their difficulty by reminding them of their confident expectation in God’s proven faithfulness and by fueling their desire for the good God has promised in the future for those in Christ. This week, we learned that Paul intended to help the Thessalonians by reminding them what was true despite their perception of such loss. He expanded on what he meant by faith, love, and hope, to give them confidence that God was making, is making, and will make all things right.
Questions:
The retelling of the Thessalonian’s true story began in the heart and mind of God (v.4). Paul reminded his audience that we’re “chosen” and “loved by God.”
Why does Paul begin with God and not them in telling their story?
How does this help them and us to stand firm in difficulty?
Paul used a lot of family language throughout 1 Thessalonians. How does reminding them of their new family help them and us in battling loss?
What are the implications of this teaching for your life? Our church? The world around us?
For group discussion guides related to each sermon, please see our community guides below:
Events & happenings ➔
Core 4 Intro Classes – Sunday Evenings (once a month) • 6:30-8:30 PM
January 23 – Overview of Core 4 – TONIGHT
February 13 – Biblical Story
March 20 – Gospel Transformation
April 10 – Basic Doctrine
May 15 – Mission & Evangelism (Date changed from May 22)
What is Core 4? Core 4 is foundational discipleship for the people of Cornerstone. The four key components are comprised of the Biblical Story, Gospel Transformation, Basic Doctrine, and Mission & Evangelism.
As followers of Jesus, we are always seeking to learn more of God's story, the truth it communicates, how this truth changes us, and how to share it with others. We are inviting you to join us for these foundational equipping classes because Core 4 is an essential part of how we are seeking to BE and MAKE disciples together. We hope you can come!
We are excited to host one of Anne Wilson’s concerts for her My Jesus Tour! Join Anne and special guest Jordan St. Cyr for a special night of worship on January 29th! Tickets are available for purchase below.
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Come learn how to share your faith. Faith Talks starts today, January 23rd, and will run through March. We will be meeting Sundays from Noon-1:30pm in Rooms 11 & 12.
*Lunch will be provided*
We will be talking through the book Sharing Jesus without Freaking Out, and having conversations about how to share our faith, as well as providing outings to do so. This class is welcome to all High School Students.
Dates we will not be meeting: 2/6, 2/20
Gatherings & Meetings ➔
Cornerstone Communities: We have several community groups that gather each week. If you’re interested in joining a group, see our community page for more information. We’d love to connect with you and get you plugged in!
Student Ministries: Impact (Middle School) and The Rock (High School) meet Wednesday nights. Meeting locations vary. Visit our student ministries and events pages for more information on time and location!
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