October 9, 2022
Welcome!
If you’re new here to Cornerstone, we would love to connect with you! You can fill out an online connect card and someone on our team will reach out to you as soon as they are able! If you need a Bible, please feel free to ask any of our ushers for one or head over to the information table in the main lobby.
Our mission is to give every individual an accurate picture of God by helping those who believe become fully devoted followers of Christ.
If you’re longing to know Jesus, we’d love to talk with you!
Coming up ➔
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
Please feel free to contact Sandra at the number below if you have any questions. The class will meet for 13 weeks unless an emergency comes up and we have to reschedule. You can join in at any time during the 13-week period, so don't hesitate to join if the sessions have already started.
Cost: $20 (includes workbook)
Dates: Thursdays through Dec. 15th (see schedule here)
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: South MPR (4364 Valley Fair St)
CONTACT PERSON
Sandra Schmid, Facilitator
Phone: 805-990-4543
SERMON NOTES ➔
Bob Kreycik, Community Leader
”Prepare the Way of the Lord” (Matthew 3:1-12)
Series: The Great Commission, “Apprenticing With Jesus”
Synopsis: John the Baptist, as the King's herald, calls for people to repent of their rebellion against God, for the good King of Heaven (Jesus) is arriving, and they must remove the obstacles preventing them from experiencing His good rule. Some respond obediently, but the religious leaders just observe the event, refusing any need to repent and demonstrate changed lives. The King's arrival will result in judgment upon all who do not produce good fruit; they will be cut down like diseased trees and cast into the fire. John, who could only baptize with water, recognizes just how unworthy he is in comparison with the King who will baptize with (pour out) the Holy Spirit and fire; Jesus alone can produce the inward change which water baptism symbolized. As King, He will completely separate those who are His own from those who remain rebellious and useless, who will be burned!
Community Group Discussion QUESTIONS:
What stuck out to you in the reading?
What themes did you see present in the first four chapters of Matthew?
What do you want to study or understand more of?
For weekly group discussion guides related to each sermon, please see our community guides below
Gatherings ➔
Cornerstone Community Groups: 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) meets weekly on Tuesday nights and The Rock (High School) meets weekly on Wednesday nights. Visit our student ministries and events pages for more information on time and location!
Resources ➔
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!
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