1. The Chief Cornerstone and the Other Stones 1 Peter 2:5-9

2. 5 You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame." 7 Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, "The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone,"

3. 8 and "A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense." They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed. 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:5-9

4. Many Figurative Descriptions of the Church

5. Bride

6. Many Figurative Descriptions of the Church Bride Vineyard

7. Many Figurative Descriptions of the Church Bride Vineyard Body

8. Many Figurative Descriptions of the Church Bride Vineyard Body Building

9. Many Figurative Descriptions of the Church Bride Vineyard Body Building Temple

10. Many Figurative Descriptions of the Church Bride Vineyard Body Building Temple What Christ is and What We Are

11. 5 You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame." 7 Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious;... 1 Peter 2:5-7

12. What Christ is and What We Are 5 You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame." 7 Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious;... 1 Peter 2:5-7

13. What Christ is and What We Are 8 and "A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense." They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed. 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:8-9

14. What Christ is and What We Are 8 and "A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense." They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed. 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:5-9

15. We Are Stones in His Temple

16. "... to offer up spiritual sacrifices"

17. We Are Stones in His Temple "... to offer up spiritual sacrifices" "... may proclaim the praise of Him"

18. We Are Stones in His Temple "... to offer up spiritual sacrifices" "... may proclaim the praise of Him" Thank God for Palm Beach Lakes

19. We Are Stones in His Temple "... to offer up spiritual sacrifices" "... may proclaim the praise of Him" Thank God for Palm Beach Lakes Thank God for Mission Sunday

20. We Are Stones in His Temple "... to offer up spiritual sacrifices" "... may proclaim the praise of Him" Thank God for Palm Beach Lakes Thank God for Mission Sunday Thank God for Soldiers of Christ

21. We Are Stones in His Temple "... to offer up spiritual sacrifices" "... may proclaim the praise of Him" Thank God for Palm Beach Lakes Thank God for Mission Sunday Thank God for Soldiers of Christ Thank God for Our Service to Him

22. We Are Stones in His Temple "... to offer up spiritual sacrifices" "... may proclaim the praise of Him" Thank God for Palm Beach Lakes Thank God for Mission Sunday Thank God for Soldiers of Christ Thank God for Our Service to Him Thank God for Our Service to Each Other

24. The Purpose

25. 1. To provide spiritual and social activities that foster greater commitment to the Lord.

26. The Purpose 1. To provide spiritual and social activities that foster greater commitment to the Lord. 2. To involve as many members as possible in the Lord’s work.

27. The Purpose 1. To provide spiritual and social activities that foster greater commitment to the Lord. 2. To involve as many members as possible in the Lord’s work. 3. To provide opportunities for fellowship and cultivate closer relationships.

28. The Purpose 1. To provide spiritual and social activities that foster greater commitment to the Lord. 2. To involve as many members as possible in the Lord’s work. 3. To provide opportunities for fellowship and cultivate closer relationships. 4. To help new members become involved with their church family.

29. Activities Activities

30. 1.Activities will be both spiritual and social in nature.

31. Activities Activities 1.Activities will be both spiritual and social in nature. 2.Groups are encouraged to have an activity once a month.

32. Activities Activities 1.Activities will be both spiritual and social in nature. 2.Groups are encouraged to have an activity once a month. 3.Members are encouraged to attend services on Sunday night and then attend a weekly meeting with their group after service.

33. Activities Activities 1.Activities will be both spiritual and social in nature. 2.Groups are encouraged to have an activity once a month. 3.Members are encouraged to attend services on Sunday night and then attend a weekly meeting with their group after service. 4.The leader of the group will assign jobs and tasks, when needed, and give out information.

34. The Elders An elder has been assigned to each Cornerstone Group: Group 1 – Johnny Davis & Don Dodd Group 2 – Joe Holland Group 3 – Greg Morris Group 4 – Jerry Hopkins

35. What Group Are You In? Members were divided into groups Members were divided into groups according to where they lived: according to where they lived:

36. Blue Heron Blvd. I - 95

37. PGA Blvd. Blue Heron Blvd. Group One I - 95

38. PGA Blvd. Blue Heron Blvd. Group One I - 95 Group Two

39. PGA Blvd. Blue Heron Blvd. Okeechobee Blvd. Group One I - 95 Group Two Group Three

40. PGA Blvd. Blue Heron Blvd. Okeechobee Blvd. Group One I - 95 Group Two Group Three Group Four

41. What Group Are You In? Members were divided into groups Members were divided into groups according to where they lived: according to where they lived: Group 1North of PGA Blvd. Group 2PGA Blvd. to Blue Heron Blvd. Group 3Blue Heron Blvd. to Okeechobee Blvd. Group 4South of Okeechobee Blvd.

42. Building Your Life With the Chief Cornerstone

43. Building Your Life With the Chief Cornerstone Believe John 3:16

44. Building Your Life With the Chief Cornerstone Believe John 3:16 RepentActs 17:30

45. Building Your Life With the Chief Cornerstone Believe John 3:16 RepentActs 17:30 Confess FaithRom. 10:9

46. Building Your Life With the Chief Cornerstone Believe John 3:16 RepentActs 17:30 Confess FaithRom. 10:9 Be BaptizedActs 22:16

47. Building Your Life With the Chief Cornerstone Believe John 3:16 RepentActs 17:30 Confess FaithRom. 10:9 Be BaptizedActs 22:16 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom

48. Building Your Life With the Chief Cornerstone Believe John 3:16 RepentActs 17:30 Confess FaithRom. 10:9 Be BaptizedActs 22:16 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom Be FaithfulRev. 2:10