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Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab.  K1 When is the last time you did something courageous? Grow G1 “Courage is not a strength you get at the gym but inner strength, that gumption, that determination. God wants to work on your insides not your outsides”. Imagine what your life my look like if you gave as much attention to your inward life as your visible life? G2 Proverbs 24:10-12. If “rescuing the perishing” as Nathan said starts with telling your non-Christian peers about Jesus, why is it that we show little courage in this area? G3 Nathan said our definition of courage needs to change G4 Consider this verse: The wicked are edgy with guilt, ready to run off even when no one’s after them; honest people are relaxed and confident, bold as lions (Prov. 28:1). In what way is undealt-with sin connected with our courage or lack

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab.  The Passage Romans 8:22-23; Prov. 17:5, 16:8; Psalm 74:18; Romans 3:25-26; Prov. 24:24, 23:13; Isaiah 1:11; Micah 6:6-8 The One Thing Lean into the longing growgroup discussion questions   Know K1 What did you long for as a child? Grow G1 What about now, what is at the top of your ‘longing’ list? G2 Read Romans 8:22-23 – how does this describe the longing or discontentment in the world? What is it that will slake / fill this longing? G3 Prov. 16: – In what was is it “far better to be right and poor than to be wrong and rich” (MSG)? Which would you choose if it was a choice between the two? Do you know anyone who has suffered greatly for doing the right thing? G4 Based on the sermon, how would you explain the concept of “leaning into the longing” to your friend? G5 If we were made

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab.  The One Thing Speak God’s recreation into your corner of His universe. The Passage John 1:1, Psalm 33:9, Gen 1:27, Gen 3:17, John 19:30, Rev 21:6; Neighbours - Prov. 3:27-30, 11:9, 11:12, 14:21, 16:29, 24:28-29, 25:7-10, 25:17, 26:18-19, 29:5-6; Friends - Prov. 16:28, 17:9, 17:17, 18:24, 19:4, 20:6, 27:6, 27:9; Gossip - Prov. 26:20-22, 20:19 growgroup questions Know K1 Call to mind a time when the words someone said to you either (a) encouraged you like crazy or (b) took the wind right out of your sails. Grow G1 Take time to contemplate each part of “the gospel in 4 phrases”: “It is good” (Gen 1:27), “It is cursed” (Gen 3:17), “It is finished” (John 19:30) and “It is done” (Rev 21:6). How do these phrases help you grasp the fullness of the good news of Jesus? G2 Imagine the moment wh

The One Thing Love your wife with exclusivity. Love your husband with anticipation. The Passage 1 Corinthians 6:13-15, Proverbs 5:15-23, Proverbs 27:15-16, Proverbs 21:9, Proverbs 18:22, Matthew 5:44, Proverbs 3:3-5. growgroup questions Know K1 Imagining an affair but never acting on it: is this a sin or not? Explain your answer using biblical references as needed. Grow G1 Nancy Pearcey in “Love Thy Body” says that personhood theory (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personhood) “sees no value in the living body but places all our worth in the mind or consciousness”. In the world today where do you see signs or indicators of this worldview in popular culture or the media? G2 How might the idea that “the body is separate from the person” have contributed to the casual view of sex and the hook-up culture of today? How do 1 Corinthians 6:13 and 18 speak against this way of viewing sex? G3 Why is so important for women that their husbands love them with exclusivity? Why exclusivity? G4 Why is so important

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab.  The One Thing Parents: love your kids with engagement Kids: love your parents with honour The Passage Proverbs 19:8, 13:24, 22:15, 23:13-14, 29:15, Proverbs 14:26; Ephesians 6:4; Prov 13:24, 29:17, 3:11-12; Proverbs 17:25, 10:1; Exodus 20:12; Hebrews 12:7,10; Phil 2:8; Heb 5:8-9; Eph 6:1. Know K1 What did you agree with / appreciate about the way you were disciplined as a child? What do you wish was different? Grow G1 Read Proverbs 13:24, 22:15. How can a lack of discipline / training be equated with “hating your child”? G2 Read Proverbs 23:14-14. How can implementing discipline save your child from death? G3 Why should the verse about discipline never be read without Proverbs 14:26? Would you consider your kids to view your home as a refuge? Why or why not? How does Ephesians 6:4 h

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit knowgrowshow.ca and click on the podcast tab.  Know K1 Dan shared a meme that read “I struggle with pride. I get prideful from being willing to admit that I’m prideful”. What does this meme reveal about our human nature? Grow G1 From Sunday’s message, in what way is pride madness? Does Colossians 1:16 shed light on this? G2 If the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom (Prov 1:8), then what is the destination or goal of wisdom? G3 Dan said that pride is the absence of gratitude. How then do we account for Luke 18:9-14 where the Pharisee seems to be both proud and grateful? G4 Dan said that pride is at the root of all other sins. Do you agree with this statement or not? Think of examples. G5 Pride comes from within (Mark 7:20-23) but humility comes from without (Romans 12:3). How do these impact our struggle with pride? What are the

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   To listen on your favourite podcast provider (Spotify, Stitcher, Apple or Google) visit http://wearecornerstone.ca/#anchor-podcasts Know K1 If you could create another system of trading goods for services what currency would you use? BTW you cannot use money. Grow G1 Would you consider yourself poor or prosperous, in the world’s eyes? G2 If God’s ultimate goal is Revelation 7:9-10 do you think He needs our money to accomplish this goal? Why or why not? G3 From scripture how do we know that God esteems the poor? G4 From scripture how do we know that God gives purpose to the prosperous? G5 What are the sins / temptations that particularly trouble the poor? What about the prosperous? G6 Dan said that money is like toilet paper: it’s useful but ultimately disposable. Do you agree? G7 Dan likened us giving our money to God to a child giving a Mum a “voucher for a back rub” on Mother’s Day. In what way is this picture hel

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Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   Note: if the formatting of the questions is not the best for use in a group setting, then visit knowgrowshow.podbean.com The One Thing Honesty = Relationship The Passage Psalm 32:1-7, Psalm 51:6, Proverbs 6:16-19, John 1:14, John 8:32 Know K1 Is there such thing as an acceptable lie? If so, what would that look like? Grow G1 In what ways can lies be comforting / safe? G2 In what ways can truth be scary / intimidating? G3 Why does God value truth so much? G4 If you were to explain to a child why truth-telling is so important, what would you say? G5 Meditate on John 1:14. Why is it so important that Jesus came from the Father, full of grace and truth? G6 Read John 8:32 – why is it so vital that truth is not just a concept, but it is a person? Consider what you know of Jesus from scripture – how does this help you understand truth? Show S1 Allow God to lead you into truth-telling with Him by meditating on Psalm 3

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   Note: if the formatting of the questions is not the best for use in a group setting, then visit knowgrowshow.podbean.com The One Thing Why do you do matters more than what do you do.  The Passage Genesis 1:27-28; Proverbs 10:5, 13:4, 12:27, 16:26, 20:13, 24:27, 24:30-34; Proverbs 23:4-5; Colossians 3:22-24; Matthew 14:23; Mark 6:31; Matthew 11:19; 2 Corinthians 10:5 Know K1 Not “What do you do?” or “How do you do?” but “Why do you do?”. Take time to think about why do you do. Grow G1 Why do we ask someone new “What do you do?” G2 If workaholism is work taken to the extreme and laziness is rest taken to the extreme, why is workaholism viewed as socially acceptable when laziness isn’t? G3 What’s the difference between someone who works hard and a workaholic? What might be some tell-tale signs? G4 Why do you think Proverbs says so many positive things about hard work and so little about the dangers of workaholism? G5

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   Note: if the formatting of the questions is not the best for use in a group setting, then visit knowgrowshow.podbean.com The Passage Luke 22:14-20 The One Thing Living in a place of remembrance Growgroup questions Know K1: Google “Bill 21 Quebec”. Do you see a time when Ontario / your country will face something similar? What are the implications for Christians or people of other faiths? Grow G1: Sarah shared the statistic that 99.3% of Quebec is unreached by the gospel (read the original Gospel Coalition article here: bit.ly/2Rxwd1U). What is your response to this stat? G2: Sarah: “Community helped me to see God when I couldn’t”. If you are struggling to see God in your life, how can you lean into community so that you can see God again. G3: Sarah shared very honestly about being in a dark place earlier in the year. Do you think God’s leading can end up with us being in a dark place? Why or why not? G4: Read Mark

The One Thing Get wholly angry with unholy anger The Passages Proverbs 5:1, 12:16, 14:17, 15:18, 19:3, 19:11, 19:19, 22:24-25, 29:22, 16:32; Ephesians 5:26-27; Matthew 18:15-17; Romans 12:16-21; Matthew 5:44-45; Galatians 6:9; James 1:2-5 Questions for discussion / personal reflection Dan shared about totally losing it one day in the church building. Have you ever had a moment where you’ve lost it? What was the cause? How do you feel about that incident now? Grow questions Like a city that is broken into and without walls is a man who has no control over his spirit (Proverbs 25:28 NASB) Picture this image of a wall-less city in your head. Then picture yourself when you are angry. Why does this verse compare the two? Read Ephesians 4:31. How many types of anger are mentioned? What are the differences between each type? Which type of anger is most like you? Read verse 30-31 – what is Paul’s advice for people who struggle with anger? Read Colossians 3:5-9. In these verses God’s anger and our anger are

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   Note: if the formatting of the questions is not the best for use in a group setting, then visit knowgrowshow.podbean.com The One Thing: Wisdom is about foundation and location Scripture: Various scriptures in Proverbs about foolishness and wisdom. Matthew 7:24-28, Proverbs 9:1-6 + 13-18, Psalm 84, John 14:2-4 growgroup questions (know) K1: Dan scarfed down a whole box of cookies last week. Have you ever done something “world class foolish” that you still kick yourself about when you remember it? growgroup questions (grow) G1: Emmie Lou (Vlogger) defines wisdom as “choosing God’s opinion over your opinion”. Why, in day to day living, is this so hard for us to do? G2: Dan said likened wisdom to getting a couch out of his basement while respecting the natural limitations (immovable walls, stairs etc). In what ways do you see today’s society moving away from this understanding of wisdom (Judges 21:25)? G3: Over and over again

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca   The One Thing: Become a pirate for wisdom and wonder The Scripture: Proverbs 2 growgroup questions (know) What are some of your favourite memes you’ve seen on the internet? (if you’re not sure what a meme is, google “funny clean memes”). What age do you think children should start having smart phones? What, if any, restrictions should they have?  growgroup questions (grow) Dan said “the treasure (we used to believe existed) gets buried under monthly bills. We exchange living for wonder for living for the weekend”. Is this a necessary part of growing up or is there a way to keep that childlike wonder? Read Proverbs 2:3-5. Read the action verbs – what words could describe the person outlined in these verses? What is their emotional state? It would seem that our Lord finds our passions not too strong, but too weak…We are far too easily pleased (CS Lewis). Do you agree with Lewis? Why or why not? Verse 5 and 9 are th

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.   www.knowgrowshow.ca The One Thing: Wisdom = walking with Jesus The Passage: Proverbs 1:1-7, 1 Cor 1:30, James 1:17 growgroup questions (know) When have you felt fear (in the “awe / deep respect” way we read about in Proverbs 1:7)? Share with the group the circumstances surrounding this. growgroups questions (grow) Why are we drawn to resources with “quick and easy steps to success”? Why do we approach Proverbs like this? How did the Fall mess up our wisdom? How did it affect our relationship to the world, to God, and to other people? Solomon, the king of Israel, uses proverbs to teach his son to rule an earthly kingdom in righteousness. What then do they have to do with Jesus? In the big picture how are we to see Jesus from Proverbs? When you think of someone you know who represents wisdom, who do you think of? If wisdom is good, then why did God tell Adam and Eve not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? How can the m

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.    www.knowgrowshow.ca   The One Thing We don’t fight for victory. We fight from victory. The Passage John 3:34, 2 Kings 13:14-19, 2 Kings 4:1 Grow Group Questions Know Have you ever been responsible for a practical joke that worked really well? Or what about one that fell totally flat? Grow Why do you think Joash stopped shooting at 3 arrows? Have you ever only given a partial effort like Joash in 2 Kings 13:14-19 because you didn’t think God could do it? Or because you were afraid He would do it? Nathan said “We don’t fight for victory. We fight from victory”. Explain the difference between these two and how they apply to our every life in Jesus. Nathan said instead of focusing on fighting sin we should focus on getting close to Jesus. Is this a helpful thought? Why or why not? Why did Elisha get upset with Joash (2 Kings 13:19) and not the widow? Read 2 John 1:8. What might a full reward look like? Is there room available for God

The One Thing  Agent's of change The Passage Acts 3:2-6, 4:2-10, 5:28-33, 40-42   Thanks to Kevin Gay for sharing with us this morning.   What was inspiring the apostles?  They believed that the world was radically changed by the resurrection. What Jesus called the apostles to ...He is calling us to as well! Are we being agent's of change?  Or are we waiting for a miracle before we choose to see the change?  Kevin challenged us to see the everyday victories as miracles ...the saved marriages, the sick returning to heath, relationships being restored, our foes receiving forgiveness from our Heavenly Father ... and the list goes on  "Forgiveness of sins was and is a fact about the way the world was and is today.  Rooted in the accomplishments of the cross, reveled in His resurrection, and put to work through the spirit in the transformed lives of His followers"  ~Kevin Gay In living the way we believe...we will see victories in Christ!      

Memory is Powerful! Thanks to Miranda Valentini for bringing a message of remembrance this morning. Luke 22:7-23 - The Last Supper The scriptures remind us that if we look upon communion only as a time of mental reflection then we're missing the mark.  In observing communion we are meeting with the living Christ!   But it's not about our action, its about God working in our lives as followers of Jesus which forms us more and more into Christ's likeness.  Taking communion is a vessel whereby we remember Jesus dying on the cross where we meet the living Christ. Jesus meet us exactly where we are and it is His action in us and for us.  We celebrate communion to remember, to experience the mystery of Gods grace and we celebrate as community.     

Thank you to Steve Prendergast for sharing his testimony with Cornerstone this morning. Steve encouraged us all to Never Give Up! like the Widow from Luke 18: 1-8             “So don’t you think God will surely give justice to His chosen people who cry out Him day and night? Will He keep putting them off? I tell you, He will grant justice to them quickly!” (Luke 18:7-8) To persist in prayer and not give up does not mean endless repetition or painfully long prayer sessions. Constant prayer means keeping our requests continually before God as we live for Him day by day, believing He will answer. When we live by faith, we are to Never Give Up. God may delay answering, but His delays always have good reasons. As we persistent prayer, we grow in faith, character, and hope. If we know He loves us, we can believe He will hear our cries for help. The Lord says, ‘I will give you back what you lost to the swarming locusts, the hopping locusts, the stripping locusts and the cutting locusts. It was I who sent this gr

The One Thing Look up and see the stone has been rolled away. Passage Mark 15:42-16:8 Growgroup questions Know Take time to thank God today for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Servant King. Look back through the sermon series on Mark. What has changed in the ways you view yourself, God or the world? Grow Which do you think is a better ending to the book of Mark: 16:8 or 16:20? Why do you think Mark ended with 16:8? What might we learn about God’s story from this type of ending? Why might later writers have ‘added on’ verses 9-20? When you ponder your faith, or when you face doubts, what is the bottom line for you—what is your anchor? How do you give a brief answer to, Why are you a Christian?[i] If you wanted to make up a story about a man being resurrected from the dead, how would it differ from Mark’s account of Jesus’ resurrection? Why is the difference actually evidence that Mark’s account is true? How does the martyrdom of ten of the apostles provide evidence for the resurrection? Toward