April 10 , 2022
Today ➔
Good morning, Cornerstone family! We’re so glad you’ve joined us for worship today, whether it be in-person or online. Today, Todd Nighswonger (Elder & Lead Pastor) is continuing our series through the book of 1 Thessalonians (you can find sermon notes & questions below).
Meet & Greet
Join us to learn about the various ministries offered at Cornerstone as well as in our community!
We'll meet up in front of the worship stage inside, after the service, and would love to connect with you!
Core 4 Intro Class: Basic Doctrine
6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Main Sanctuary, Livestream available
Registration is available, but is not required to attend!
New to Cornerstone?
If you’re new here to Cornerstone, welcome! We would love to connect with you! Feel free to ask any of our ushers or greeters to direct you to our pastors or staff members before or after service. You can also fill out our online connect card below and we’ll do our best to get in touch with you as soon as we are able!
sermon notes & questions:
“Faith, Love, and Hope in Action, Pt 2” | Todd Nighswonger, Elder & Lead Pastor
Synopsis: Last week, we learned that God intends to “build up” his people (5:11). The way in which he intends to do so is through the work of his people in local churches (5:12-15). And the outcome of that work of the church is that God’s people will “be at peace” (5:13), or live as God intends them. The source and power for this work of the church is not found in themselves, but this peace will come from “the God of peace himself” as he sanctifies us “completely” (5:23). He will make us able to do so, not based upon our faithfulness to the task, but because he “is faithful; he will surely do it” (5:24).
This week, we learned that Paul presented a prescribed way for this peace to occur among them. It was through the church’s regular gathering to speak to God (5:16-18; rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks) and to hear from him (5:19-22; prophesying). The regular rhythm of speaking and listening to God maintains peace and protects us from drifting away from being the people that God intends us to be.
QUESTIONS (20 Minutes)
Have you ever thought about how regularly rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks with other Christians helps you to be sanctified or made more and more into the person God intends you to be? Take some time to wrestle as a group through how each of these rhythms of regular corporate worship (rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks) accomplishes this sanctifying work.
Todd helped us understand how prophecy is much more than simply predicting the future. Instead, more importantly, God has given prophecy to his people (both his old and new covenant people) to correct, protect, remind, and comfort them. What happens to churches when we quench the Spirit and despise, or willfully ignore, prophecies (God’s correction, protection, reminders, and comfort for his people)?
What is the danger of accepting any prophecy without testing, or validating them? Why is it so important that we test them using God’s Word (or, as Todd talked about it, the Old Testament, and the teachings of Jesus and the Apostles; see Acts 17:11 for an example)?
Todd talked about how prophecies (correction, protection, reminder, and comfort) were used by God to speak into specific issues, at specific times, and to specific people. So, prophecy wasn’t just for God’s people of the past, but we need it today. When we regularly gather to worship, do you listen to who is preaching so that you might hear where we need to be corrected, protected, reminded, or comforted? In what ways would we be a different spiritual family if all of us were more intent to do so?
How does 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 relate to 5:16-22? Finish your meeting discussing the faithfulness of God regarding the regular gathering of God’s people.
For group discussion guides related to each sermon, please see our community guides below:
Events & happenings ➔
Core 4 Intro Class: Basic Doctrine – Tonight, April 10th • 6:30-8:30 PM
Our next (and last) Core 4 Class: May 15 – Mission & Evangelism
Visit our Core 4 page below for more information, registration, & class archive.
Elder prayer night, April 12
If you are struggling with illness or feel disheartened, overwhelmed, etc., — we invite you to join the elders so that they can pray over you.
When: 7pm - 8pm [Every second Tuesday of the month]
Where: Cornerstone MPR
Please let us know how we can pray for you by filling out a prayer request.
Good Friday Service, April 15
Join us for our Good Friday service at 5:00 PM in the Main Sanctuary!
Easter Sunday, april 17
Please join us for one of our two Easter services (9 AM & 11 AM) as we celebrate the past, present, and future power of Jesus’s resurrection from the grave!
*Childcare will be available for Nursery - Kindergarten ONLY during our 11AM service.
All-Member Dinner, April 24
Click on the image for more information.
Gatherings ➔
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!
Resources ➔
Our Cornerstone Simi Podcast allows you to listen to Sunday sermons and episodes of Beyond Sunday. Learn more and find the podcast archive below.
Need prayer? We would love to know how to pray for you.
Baptism is a physical act and visual representation that communicates the inward change of believers who have come to faith by grace in Jesus Christ. If you’re interested in getting baptized, fill out our form below!
Click here to learn more about why we give. To give directly online, click the button below!
At Cornerstone, we believe that God has given you talents, skills, and interests for the edification of the church and to contribute to His mission in making disciples. Click below to learn more about volunteer opportunities and different ministries you can get involved in.