Nothing worthwhile happens by accident—especially the most worthwhile thing: Helping people find the Father, a family, and a fulfilling future. Living each day with Kingdom-minded purpose takes intention and dedication. We must be clear about who we are and what we value if we wish to change the world. At Cornerstone, we know who we are. We rally behind our core values that give us clarity, purpose, and an identity.

This is how we change the world.

Pastor Andy Stanley says, “We can’t make you fall in love with Jesus. But we can set you up on a date.” That is our heart. We clear the way to the Cross—no exceptions. Every sincere seeker can belong and become as part of our family. We’re making room, and we’re saving you a seat.

Talking Points Discussion Guide

Message Notes

Cornerstone Church Core Values
Long Live the King
Unity Is Our Calling Card
Second-Mile Generosity
Workers, Not Watchers
Pearls, Sheep & Coins
Empty Tomb Confidence

We’ll Save You a Seat
We clear the way to the Cross—no exceptions.
Every sincere seeker is invited to belong
and become part of our family.

Certain people came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the believers: “Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.”
Acts 15:1 NIV
This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. So Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.
Acts 15:2 NIV
When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported everything God had done through them.
Acts 15:4 NIV
Then some of the believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up and said, “The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to keep the law of Moses.”
Acts 15:5 NIV
The apostles and elders met to consider this question.
Acts 15:6 NIV
After much discussion, Peter got up and addressed them: “Brothers, you know that some time ago God made a choice among you that the Gentiles might hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.
Acts 15:7 NIV
God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us.
Acts 15:8 NIV
He did not discriminate between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith.
Acts 15:9 NIV
Now then, why do you try to test God by putting on the necks of Gentiles a yoke that neither we nor our ancestors have been able to bear?
Acts 15:10 NIV
Now then, why do you try to test God by putting on the necks of Gentiles a yoke that neither we nor our ancestors have been able to bear?
Acts 15:11 NIV
The whole assembly became silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul telling about the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.
Acts 15:12 NIV
When they finished, James spoke up. “Brothers,” he said, “listen to me.
Acts 15:13 NIV
It is my judgment...that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God.”
Acts 15:19 NIV
Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, men who were leaders among the believers.
Acts 15:22 NIV
With them they sent the following letter: “The apostles and elders, your brothers, To the Gentile believers in Antioch, Syria and Cilicia: Greetings.
Acts 15:23 NIV
We have heard that some went out from us without our authorization and disturbed you, troubling your minds by what they said.
Acts 15:24 NIV
Therefore, we are sending Judas and Silas to confirm by word of mouth what we are writing.
Acts 15:27 NIV
It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements...
Acts 15:28 NIV
...You are to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell.”
Acts 15:29 NIV
So, the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they gathered the church together and delivered the letter.
Acts 15:30 NIV
The people read it and were glad for its encouraging message.
Acts 15:31 NIV

Cornerstone Church Core Values
Long Live the King
Unity Is Our Calling Card
Second-Mile Generosity
Workers, Not Watchers
Pearls, Sheep & Coins
Empty Tomb Confidence
We’ll Save You a Seat