Is Christ Your Cornerstone Discussion Guide
Summary
Pastor Adrian delivered a message titled "Is Christ in Your Corner?" focusing on Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of our lives and church. Using Psalm 118:22 and Acts 4:8-12, he explained that a cornerstone in ancient times was the foundational stone that aligned everything else in a building. Adrian emphasized three key points: the cornerstone aligns everything else, it must be the perfect fit (not shaped to our desires), and it determines the size and significance of what is built. He challenged the congregation to make Christ the cornerstone of their lives rather than other priorities like career, relationships, or personal goals. The message concluded with a prophetic word about God raising up people with greater faith and vision for impacting communities and generations.
Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before You with open hearts and minds, ready to receive what You have for us today. As we gather together as Your church family, we ask that You would speak to each of us individually and collectively. Help us to set aside any distractions or preconceived notions, and make us receptive to Your truth. Holy Spirit, move among us and reveal to us what You want us to learn and apply from this time together. We surrender our thoughts, our plans, and our lives to You, asking that You would be the cornerstone of everything we do. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
Ice Breaker
If you could have any superpower for just one day, what would it be and what's the first thing you would do with it?
Key Verses
Psalm 118:22
Acts 4:8-12
Colossians 1:15-22
1 Samuel 1:27
Questions
What does it mean for Jesus to be the 'cornerstone' of your life, and how is this different from just being a Christian?
Pastor Adrian mentioned that when Christ isn't our cornerstone, everything else gets messy. Can you think of an example from your own life or observations where this has been true?
The message talked about aligning our lives with Christ rather than trying to shape Him to fit our plans. What are some areas where you might be tempted to 'reshape' Jesus to fit your desires?
How do you practically make Christ the cornerstone when facing major life decisions about career, relationships, or family?
The scripture says Jesus was 'the stone the builders rejected.' Why do you think people today still reject Christ as their cornerstone?
What are some common things people make the cornerstone of their lives instead of Christ? How do these ultimately fail us?
Colossians 1 describes Christ as the creator and sustainer of everything in the universe. How does this cosmic view of Jesus impact how you see His role in your daily life?
Pastor Adrian ended with a prophetic word about God raising up people with greater faith and vision. What dreams or visions do you sense God might be stirring in your heart for impacting others?
Life Application
This week, identify one area of your life where you've been trying to fit Jesus into your plans rather than aligning your plans with Him. Spend time in prayer asking God to show you His perspective on this area, and take one concrete step to realign that part of your life with Christ as the cornerstone. This might involve a conversation, a decision, or simply changing your approach to prioritize God's will over your own preferences.
Key Takeaways
Christ as cornerstone aligns everything else in our lives - when He's at the center, all other relationships and priorities fall into proper place
Jesus is the perfect fit and doesn't need to be reshaped to match our desires - we must align ourselves with Him, not try to make Him fit our plans
The cornerstone determines the size and significance of what is built - Christ as cornerstone enables God to build something far greater through our lives than we could achieve on our own
Jesus is not just a religious figure but the cornerstone of the entire universe - everything was created through Him and for Him
God is raising up people with greater faith and vision to impact communities and generations for His kingdom
Ending Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for being our cornerstone - the solid foundation upon which we can build our lives. We acknowledge that You are not just our Savior, but the Creator and sustainer of all things. Help us to truly make You the center of our lives, aligning our decisions, relationships, and dreams with Your perfect will. Forgive us for the times we've tried to reshape You to fit our plans instead of surrendering our plans to You. As we go from this place, give us the courage to live with You as our cornerstone, trusting that You will build something beautiful and significant through our surrendered lives. Raise up among us people of great faith who will impact our communities and generations for Your glory. We pray this in the mighty name of Jesus, our cornerstone. Amen.