Why Are We Here? #3 – God’s Spirit inspired and reveals God’s truth through the Bible.

By Steve Anderson.

There is no hope without truth.

Truth! God’s Spirit inspired and reveals God’s truth through the Bible. (Ps. 43:3)

Jesus – “I tell you the truth…” (John – 23 times)

Truth sets people free! (John 8:31-32)

At Cornerstone we share God’s truth so that people can be set free! (2 Tim. 2:2, 25)

Next Steps:

- Simple Prayer – Jesus, reveal to me God’s truth on this matter.

- 40 Day Worship Experience: A Surrender Journey (A daily Bible Reading Plan on You Version Bible App)

Why Are We Here? #2 – There is hope for every person in Jesus Christ!

By Steve Anderson.

My hopes have disappeared. (Job 17:11)

“There is hope for your future,” says the Lord. (Jeremiah 31:17)

Jesus lifts us up out of despair into hope! (Psalm 40:1-2: Heb. 6:19)

Jesus journey to the cross demonstrated his hope in His Father. (Luke 18:31-33; 23:46)

Jesus has hope for us when we do not have hope for ourselves. (John 11:1-44)

Hope is not a wish. Hope is a confident expectation.

Next Steps:

- Prayer – Lord Jesus, Life is foggy and I can’t see a way through. Thank you that you have hope for me when I don’t. Thank you that you say there is hope for my future. Thank you that you can lift me up out of the pit of despair and set my feet on a firm foundation. Thank you that we don’t invite people into a wish, we invite people into a confident expectation that you will bring them through. Amen.

- 40 Day Worship Experience: A Surrender Journey (A daily Bible Reading Plan on You Version Bible

App)

Why Are We Here? #1

By Steve Anderson.

- Why are we here?

- Our core values: Hope, Truth, Community, Serving, Generosity

- Jesus knew why he was here! (Lk. 2:49; 4:14-21; 5:31; 9:1-2; 9:21-27:23:34,46; 24:46-49)

- Our mission: Helping people find their spiritual home in Jesus Christ! (Mt. 9:35-38)

- Our confidence: Jesus Changes Everything! (Mt. 9:35-38)

Next Steps:

- Prayer – Lord Jesus, we live in a time where so many people are spiritually homeless. We know we are here to help people find their spiritual home in you. We are confident that you, Jesus, can change everything! Amen.

- 40 Day Worship Experience: A Surrender Journey (A daily Bible Reading Plan on You Version Bible

App)

The Awakened Life: #6 – The Awakened Life is Rooted in Jesus!

By Steve Anderson.

- Valley of Dry Bones. (Ezek. 37:1-3)

- The River of Healing. (Ezek. 47:1-12)

- Remain in me. (Jesus – John 15:1-10)

Next Step:

#1 –Stay awake by listening to God’s Spirit.

#2 – 40 Day Worship Experience – A Surrender Journey (A You Version App Bible Reading Plan)

#3 – Pray for the healing of the nations.

The Awakened Life: #5 – Life In The River!

By Luke Smith.

The Awakened Life: #3 – God’s Word and God’s Spirit Give Life!

- Valley of Dry Bones . (Ezek. 37:4-9)

- Believe God’s Word. (2 Tim. 3:16-17)

- Speak God’s Word. (Joshua 1:9)

- Rely on God’s Spirit.

- We are awakened to a new life by God’s Word and God’s Spirit!

- You are more than skin and bones!

Next Steps:

- The Awakened Life Daily devotionals – Text “Awake” to 605-777-7230

- Believe God’s Word and speak God’s Word over your life. “This is my command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord you God will go with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)

- Fast. Pick a meal to skip and during that meal time fast from food and feed on God’s Word and God’s Spirit. Be honest with God about the areas in your life where you’re spiritually asleep and ask God to wake you up!

The Awakened Life: #2 – Can We Live the Awakened Life?

- Valley of Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37:1-3)

- Son of man, can these bones become living people again? (Ezekiel 37:3; 2 Cor. 5:16-17)

- What are signs that we as a church are beginning to live the awakened life?

Taking a step to wake up!

- The Awakened Life Daily devotionals. Text “Awake” to 605-777-7230

- Prayer for the Awakened Life: Sovereign Lord, parts of my life feel like a valley of dry bones. I cannot put the pieces back together on my own. I cannot wake myself up from my spiritual sleep walking. But you can. I surrender to the life-giving power of your Holy Spirit. Wake me up! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Awakened Life #1

To be Awakened is to be a Disciple. FOLLOW Jesus!

There is only one body on the planet against which the gates of hell will not prevail: THE CHURCH.

“Just because you are in the church doesn’t mean you SEE the Kingdom.”

How many great loves are: GOD (UP), DISCIPLES (IN), and THE BROKEN (OUT)_.

In John 14:17 Jesus says the Holy Spirit lead into all TRUTH.

TASTE and SEE that the Lord is Good! (Psalm 34:8)

Christmas Eve Service.

God's Best Gifts - You Are Chosen! Will You Follow?

By Steve Anderson.

God’s Best Gifts - #3 – Salvation!

And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. (Mt. 1:21)

What happens when Jesus saves us from our sins?

Next Step:

Invite someone to our Christmas Eve Candlelight Services using our invitation card!