October 30, 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
Early bird price: $250 until December 8
Regular Price: $290
SERMON NOTES ➔
Todd Nighswonger, Elder & Lead Pastor
”Fishers of Men”
Series: The Great Commission, Apprenticing With Jesus
Synopsis: In Matthew 5:12-25, Jesus reiterated John the Baptist’s message that we learned about in chapter 3: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” That word “repent” is very important to the Gospel of Matthew and to being an apprentice of Jesus. Whether a person repents or doesn’t will determine the course of their life (as we will see). Peter, and his fishing colleagues, repent, and their lives are forever changed. They entered the discipleship pathway of Jesus and went on an incredible and life-altering journey to which Jesus invites all. Todd told the story from both Mathew and Luke 5:1-11, clarifying six important aspects of repentance: (1) pay attention, (2) surrender, (3) confess, (4) leave behind, (5) receive, and (6) follow Jesus. He stressed that these aspects are crucial to our initial encounter with Jesus Christ and are to be practiced for a lifetime.
Community Group Discussion QUESTIONS:
At Cornerstone, we define a disciple as “a follower of Jesus who is learning from Jesus, trusting Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and helping others do the same.” As we continue through the Gospel of Matthew, discuss these questions in your group and/or for personal reflection throughout the week:
What can I/we learn from Jesus in these verses?
How do these verses call and help me/us to trust Jesus?
What attributes about Jesus are evident in these passages, and how can I/we become more like him?
What are some practical ways I/we can help others to learn from, trust, and become like Jesus?
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 ➔
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