the chief cornerstone and the other stones 1 peter 2:5-9

The Chief Cornerstone and the Other Stones

1 Peter 2:5-9

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,"

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

Many Figurative Descriptions of the Church


• Bride


• Bride• Vineyard


• Bride• Vineyard• Body


• Bride• Vineyard• Body• Building


• Bride• Vineyard• Body• Building• Temple


• Bride• Vineyard• Body• Building• Temple

What Christ is and What We Are

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

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

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

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 Him

Thank God for Our Service to Each Other

The PurposeThe Purpose


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



2. To involve as many members as 2. To involve as many members as possible in the Lord’s work.possible in the Lord’s work.




3. To provide opportunities for 3. To provide opportunities for fellowship and cultivate closer fellowship and cultivate closer relationships.relationships.




3. To provide opportunities for fellowship 3. To provide opportunities for fellowship and cultivate closer relationships.and cultivate closer relationships.

4. To help new members become 4. To help new members become involved with their church family.involved with their church family.

Activities Activities

Activities Activities 1.1. Activities will be both spiritual and Activities will be both spiritual and

social in nature.social in nature.



2.2. Groups are encouraged to have an Groups are encouraged to have an activity once a month.activity once a month.



2.2. Groups are encouraged to have an Groups are encouraged to have an activity once a month.activity once a month.

3.3. Members are encouraged to attend Members are encouraged to attend services on Sunday night and then services on Sunday night and then attend a weekly meeting with their attend a weekly meeting with their group after service.group after service.

Activities Activities 1.1. Activities will be both spiritual and social in Activities will be both spiritual and social in

nature.nature.

2.2. Groups are encouraged to have an activity Groups are encouraged to have an activity once a month.once a month.

3.3. Members are encouraged to attend services Members are encouraged to attend services on Sunday night and then attend a weekly on Sunday night and then attend a weekly meeting with their group after service.meeting with their group after service.

4.4. The leader of the group will assign jobs and The leader of the group will assign jobs and tasks, when needed, and give out tasks, when needed, and give out information.information.

The EldersThe EldersAn elder has been assigned to each An elder has been assigned to each

Cornerstone Group: Cornerstone Group:

Group 1 – Johnny Davis & Don DoddGroup 1 – Johnny Davis & Don Dodd

Group 2 – Joe HollandGroup 2 – Joe Holland

Group 3 – Greg MorrisGroup 3 – Greg Morris

Group 4 – Jerry HopkinsGroup 4 – Jerry Hopkins

What Group Are You In?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:

Blue Heron Blvd.

I - 95I - 95

PGA Blvd.

Blue Heron Blvd.

Group One

I - 95I - 95

PGA Blvd.

Blue Heron Blvd.

Group One

I - 95I - 95

Group Two

PGA Blvd.

Blue Heron Blvd.

Okeechobee Blvd.

Group One

I - 95I - 95

Group Two

Group Three

PGA Blvd.

Blue Heron Blvd.

Okeechobee Blvd.

Group One

I - 95I - 95

Group Two

Group Three

Group Four

What Group Are You In?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 1Group 1 North of PGA Blvd.North of PGA Blvd.

Group 2Group 2 PGA Blvd. to Blue Heron PGA Blvd. to Blue Heron Blvd.Blvd.

Group 3Group 3 Blue Heron Blvd. to Blue Heron Blvd. to Okeechobee Blvd.Okeechobee Blvd.

Group 4Group 4 South of Okeechobee Blvd.South of Okeechobee Blvd.

Building Your Life With the

Chief Cornerstone


Chief Cornerstone• Believe John 3:16



• Repent Acts 17:30




• Confess Faith Rom. 10:9





• Be Baptized Acts 22:16






Added to His church, His body, His kingdom






Added to His church, His body, His kingdom

• Be Faithful Rev. 2:10

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