The Roman Road

Last week in homegroups, Sam had us look deep into the Roman Road. There was so much information that we wanted to make sure that everyone had a copy. The Bible study was inspired by the book entitled Radical, by David Platt. You can click on the link to view parts of the book, a year-long challenge, as well as more information on his Bible study specifically for the book. This is also great information to be familiar with so that you can be comfortable with sharing the gospel with people around you. Remember, the call on your life is to spread the gospel and make disciples of faith. Just because you may not be a missionary does not excuse you from this!

1.     1. All people have knowledge of God.
Romans 1:16-20

2.     2. All have rejected God
Romans 1:21-22

3.    3. All are guilty before God.
Romans 1:28-32, Romans 2:2, 8, 12, 23-24, Romans 3:12-19, 23

4.     4. All are condemned for rejecting God
Romans 3:20

5.     5. God has made a way of salvation for the lost
Romans 3:21-22

6.     6. People cannot come to God apart from faith in Christ.
Romans 3:21-31, Romans 5:1-11, Romans 10:9-13

7.    7.  Christ commands the church to make the gospel known to all people.
Mt. 28:18-20, Luke 24:45-49, Romans 10:14-15

*These steps from the book of Romans are outlined in the book Radical by David Platt

New Season, New Look

Check out the facelift! We are excited for the new season in c3 Youth and we thought it was time for a proper facelift. Click around and see what you think! We want this to become the best source for everything happening with youth.

Devotion

This morning in my devotion time, I looked at Psalm 139. It was such an awesome time with the Lord and I wanted to share it with you. This is designed as something that you can read through but I encourage you to take it with you into your devotion time and let the Lord speak to you. 


Take a few minutes and read through Psalm 139. After you are finished, spend some time talking to God and ask Him reveal something to you.


Read through Psalm 139 again very slowly. If you are in a private place, read out loud so that you can hear the words aloud. 


What's one thing that stuck out to you as you were reading? Maybe write your thoughts down in a journal or on a piece of paper.
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When I read through it this morning, the Lord called my attention to the very last few verses. 
²³ Search me, God, and know my heart;
   test me and know my anxious thoughts. ²⁴ See if there is any offensive way in me,
   and lead me in the way everlasting.


Here, David is asking for the Lord to look inside his heart and inside his thoughts. He is asking God to expose anything that he may have been keeping in the darkness. To see if his ways and his thoughts are right.  


When the Bible refers to darkness, it is referring to those things that we keep hidden: maybe sin, issues with relationships, unforgiveness, past hurts or whatever. It hurts when sin is exposed because we as humans as so full of pride that we do not want any one to know that we are struggling with something. But here, David is praying for God to search his spirit and find those places that we are trying to kept hidden so that God can deal with issues. 


Jesus said that he is "The Way, The Truth, and The Life" (John 14:6), he also says that he has come to bring truth to human kind and that "the truth will set you free" (John 8:32). If you are struggling with sin (do not worry, because you are not alone), God's truth will set you free from that. 


After reading this earlier today, I prayed that the Lord would expose those dark areas in my life and show me where I trust in things other than Him. I prayed that God would show me truth. You see, in order for God to use me, I have to be willing to let God change me. I have to be willing to live only for Him and with the willingness comes a price.  Because I want to live for God and for truth, that makes me different than some of my friends that believe bad is good, wrong is right. 


Now, go back and read through Psalm 139. Let God speak to you and challenge you with those dark places, that sin, that you may be hiding. God wants to use you to reach those around you who don't know Him. He has a purpose and a plan for your life. Think about this when you read back over Psalm 139. Pray and ask the Lord to speak to you right now. Pray and ask the Lord to show you His love so that He can transform you into the person that He created you to be. 

Silent Auction and Dinner Fundraiser

you’re invited…

silent auction & dinner

Friday November 19

Bidding Opens at 6pm

Dinner served at 7:30pm

Proceeds from the auction with go to support retreat, camps, and other events that C3 Youth will be participating in.

Tickets are $15 per person with free childcare for children 10 and under.

Come and enjoy a great meal, music, and have the opportunity to bid on items donated.

Items include: Services by local businesses, Gift baskets, sports memorabilia, photography session, etc.

You may purchase your tickets after the worship service on Sundays at the Silent Auction table or from Mary in the church office Monday-Friday.

Cornerstone Christian Church

1585 NC Hwy 801 N

Mocksville, NC 27028

336. 998.0600

SWO 2010 and Crud WARS Soon...

We are in the process of uploading pictures from SWO 2010 and Crud WARS. Please be patient with us as we are trying out a new program. We will let you know when everything is up!

Jr High Bible Study...

will be meeting this Wednesday July 7th from 6:30-7:30pm. "Why Jesus?" is great way for you to walk through the book of John and really focus on the life of Jesus. If you struggle with creating space for your quiet time and working through a workbook, NO FEAR! We meet every other week and focus on just a couple of chapters. We meet in the Jr High Sunday school room. If you can't make this one, then plan to come to the next one on July 21st!

Stone Mountain Trip Details

When: Wednesday, June 30

Where: Stone Mountain, NC

(photo taken from here)

C3 Youth are heading up to the mountain for a day of hiking and fun! Meet at Cornerstone at 7:30am to leave promptly at 8am. We will be back at the church by 3pm.

Make sure to bring the following things with you!

*Bag lunch and drink

*Zip-loc bag full of your favorite trail-mix ingredient (nuts, candy, dried fruit etc.)

*Small backpack or pouch to carry water and snacks in

*Wear tennis shoes or hiking boots. No flip flops or sandals.

Bottled water will be provided for the hike.

Parents: If you would like to drive and chaperone the trip, please contact Sam by email at ask.samandkristen@gmail.com or by calling the church at 998-0600.