Speaker: Tony Billington   
Main Idea:    We need to shine our light in a way that shows what the Good News of the Kingdom of God is like.   
Application:  Interpret the Bible correctly; love the stranger. 

Speaker: Ethan Grant

Main Idea: God uses His word to accomplish His purposes through His people. 

Main Points:
1) God's Word delivers truth
2) God's Word turns the world right side up
3) God's Word transforms lives 

Application:
-Receive God's word like the Bereans
-Use God's word like Paul 

Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny

Lesson: The Christian’s secret to a happy life is godly contentment
Q: How can we practice godly contentment in our difficult times?

Applications
I. Sing praises to God in the midnight/midst of your adversity 22-25
II. Sanctify your trial for gospel-good 26-34 
III. Strengthen your brothers & sisters in the faith 35-40

Speaker: Pastor Jon Sole
 
Main Idea: Life is full of trials and difficulties and in order to finish well Christians must learn the right approach to suffering.
 
I.                    The Right Attitude (vs. 2-4)
II.                  The Right Action (vs. 5-8)
III.                The Right Understanding (9-11)
IV.                The Blessed Reward (12)

Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny

Lesson: God leads His sheep in various ways and by various means

Q: How should we look for God to lead us and how should we respond?             

I. Closed Door - Rest in God’s sovereignty

II. Open Door - Consult and press on 

III. Open heart to God’s heart – Align your desires with God’s desires

Speaker: Ethan Grant
Main Idea: God uses our suffering to accomplish His purposes.
From the Text: Paul and Silas have been beaten, tortured, and wrongfully imprisoned, yet God uses their suffering to bring an entire household to salvation in Christ.
Main Points:

1. Our suffering in relation to God
2. Our suffering in relation to Others
3. Our suffering in relation to Self

Q: Why does God allow suffering?

Application: That when suffering arises, you wouldn’t become hard-hearted but would seek to be a vessel for God’s use in the midst of suffering.

Speaker: Ethan Grant

Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny       

Lesson:The Biblical model for church growth is Discipleship     

 Applications for participating in growth at Cornerstone:        

I. Exhibit the marks of a true D. like Timothy      

A. Teachable B. Reputable C. Dependable D. Bruise-able      

II. Engage in disciple-making like Timothy 2 Tim. 2:2        

Q: How do I disciple a fellow follower of Christ?        

A. Keep your eye on the goal        

B. Find the gaps and fill the holes       

C. Enjoy the fruit

Guest Speaker: Jonathan Sole, Associate Pastor at Quidnessett Baptist Church, R.I.     

Main Idea: Jesus’ ministry of bringing salvation to all includes the least of these and as a result worship is due.       

Application: As Christians we need to remember we are the least of these, be continually trusting in Christ, and proclaiming His goodness.       

I.                    Jesus Comes to the Least of These (vs. 31-32)           

II.                  Jesus Heals the Least of These (vs. 33-35)           

III.                Jesus is Proclaimed by the Least of These (vs. 36-37)

Speaker: Pastor Wayne Denny                     

Lesson: God’s model for church growth is discipleship    

Q: How can I contribute to the growth of Cornerstone?   

Applications 

I. Exhibit the marks of a true disciple like Timothy

A. Teachable B. Reputable C. Dependable D. Bruise-able

II. Engage in disciple-making like Timothy 

Teaching others what you have been taught so they can teach others