How to (Always) Survive a Horror Movie
It’s October and at Cornerstone that means one thing: It’s “How to Survive a Horror Movie” time once again! But this isn’t simply another sequel. No—we’re dealing with the concluding chapter of a trilogy. And as Randy Meeks, the horror film fanatic from the “Scream” franchise, stated, “Trilogies are a rarity in the horror field, but they do exist, and they’re a force to be reckoned with.” We couldn’t agree more. So we’re tying up this terrifying trilogy in style, as we take one last look at what to do when the movie of our life becomes a horror flick. Are you ready for a frightfully good time? Then lock your doors, grab some popcorn, turn off the lights, and join us as we find out how following Jesus always helps us survive the deadly mistakes and wrong turns in life.
Part 1
October 1 & 2
“Keep Eyes On the Killer”
Out of all the fatal mistakes that are made in horror movies, losing track of the killer may be the worst. How do you take your eyes off the thing that’s intent on killing you? Well believe it or not, we do it every day. We lose sight of our sins and weaknesses. And if we’re not careful to get our focus back where it needs to be, we’re living on borrowed time.
Part 2
October 8 & 9
“Out the House, Not Up the Stairs”
You can want to survive a horror movie all day long - but if you run up the stairs instead of out the house when you’re chased by the killer? Yeah, you’re not likely to live to see the sequel. And the same is true in our lives. You can want a happy ending for your movie, but if you’re making daily choices that will lead to regret and ruin—guess where you’ll end up?
Part 3
October 15 & 16
“Stop the Recording”
You know the moment that someone starts recording a video in a horror movie, things are about to go south. It’s because the more that you focus on the camera, the less you focus on your surroundings. Many poor cameramen would still be alive if they put the camera down and paid attention in the moment—a lesson that many of us would do well to heed.
Part 4
October 22 & 23
“Check Your Cell Signal”
If there’s ever a time you need a strong cell signal, it’s when you’re running for your life. You don’t want to face down a killer only to realize your 911 call can’t connect. So how’s your cell signal—your prayer life? Is there a good, solid connection no matter where you go? Or do you have spotty service that will let you down in the moment you need it most?
Part 5
October 30
“Know Horror History (Or Be Doomed to Repeat It)”
Movie after movie, sequel after sequel...Horror History repeats itself. Whether it’s deciding to split up or buying a house that’s probably haunted, protagonists in horror movies make the same mistakes over and over again. If you want to make sure you always survive a horror movie, it comes down to one thing: know horror history, or be doomed to repeat it.