Message Outline

1. City of Corinth

2. Church in Corinth

3. Divisions

4. Unity

5. StoneBridge

Next Steps

1. Read 1 Corinthians Chapter 1.

2. Reflect on Divisions in Today's Churches

3. Pray that Churches will become united in Jesus' resurrection.

Growth Group / Personal Reflection Questions

1. What does it mean to be "sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy" (v. 2)? How might this influence your daily life and relationships?

2. In verses 4-9, Paul expresses gratitude for the grace given to the Corinthians despite the issues he'll later address. Why do you think Paul begins his letter with thanksgiving? How can we practice gratitude even when facing challenges within our communities?

3. In verse 8, the message of the cross is described as "foolishness to those who are perishing". How does this challenge our understanding of wisdom and power? What might it mean to live in a way that reflects the wisdom of the cross?

4. In verse 10, Paul appeals for unity, urging that there be "no divisions among you". What types of things contribute to divisions within churches today? Regarding church unity, how might you grade StoneBridge? How can we promote unity within our faith community?

5. In verses 27-29, Paul emphasizes that God chose the "foolish" and "weak" things of the world to shame the wise and strong. How does this perspective influence our view of success and status? In what ways has God used unlikely people to accomplish His purposes? In what ways can we embody humility and reliance on God's strength?

Growth Group / Personal Prayer Prompts

1. Pray for our 4th Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser benefitting Sarah's House.

2. As the church looks ahead towards summer, pray that God provides the volunteers needed for a successful StoneBridge Day Camp. Also, pray that God would lead children and families, inside and outside of our congregation, to sign up and participate.

3. Pray that the Big Summer Fun summer events would be attractive to those individuals and families who are searching for healthy Christian community.

4) Pray for the leadership of the State of California. Pray for the leadership of the Federal Government. Pray for wisdom where needed, mercy where needed, and justice where needed.

5) Pray for stability throughout the world, that God's kingdom would reign.

Worship Song List
1. Reason I Sing by Phil Wickham
2. Psalm 46 (Lord of Hosts) by Shane and Shane
3. His Mercy is More by Matt Boswell and Matt Pappa
4. Holy Holy Holy by Reginald Herber & John Bacchus Dykes
5. You've Already Won by Shane and Shane

Sunday's Second Hour
Beginning May 4th, grow deeper in faith with others. During the Second Hour, you're invited to join one of the following studies starting at 10:45am.

Fun with Revelation!
Taught by Pastor Jon
For thousands of years, the book of Revelation has been a source of confusion, anxiety and controversy. However, when understood appropriately, it can be a source of deep hope. Join Pastor Jon as he presents a way of reading Revelation that leads to insight and hope, rather than misunderstanding and fear.

Reasons to Believe - The Basics of Christian Apologetics
Taught by Associate Pastor Jonathan Lusche
1 Peter 3:15 encourages believers to “… always be prepared to give an answer for the hope that they have…” The discipline of apologetics encourages being well informed of the rational arguments in favor of Jesus’ resurrection, the reliability of scripture, the existence of God, and more. If you’ve ever felt ill equipped to defend your personal faith, then you’ll find this four week class inspiring and helpful.

If you are interested in any of these studies, sign-ups are not required but appreciated. Email info@stonebridgesimi.com to sign up.

Childcare provided for infants through 5th grade available upon request, email kristen@stonebridgesimi.com.