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Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The One Thing: Full Adopted But Not Yet Home The Passage: Romans 8:12-25 Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 What did the Holy Spirit reveal to you during today’s teaching? Grow G1 Why is adoption such a powerful image of spiritual transformation? G2 What struck you about Krista and Michael’s testimony of adoption? G3 Even though God has adopted us, why do we struggle to live like it? How do you think this makes Father God feel? G4 Rom 8:14-17 | In what way do these verses highlight the truth that as adopted children of God, the worst is behind us? G5 Dan said that God is not just interested in getting us into his family, but about getting his family (values, priorities) into us. How does he do thi

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The One Thing: Josh’s Story: From God-hater to Street Preacher Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 What do you feel the Holy Spirit is saying to you through today’s teaching? Grow G1 In Cambodia, Josh was reading Psalm 46:10. He asked God for a sign and then later that day there was a plaque on the wall of the random hotel he ended up at in Cambodia with that verse on it. What does this story reveal about God’s nature? G2 What did you think or feel about Josh’s salvation testimony? G3 Josh said he “street preaches” because of scripture (Rom. 10:14), and because we are told to go (Matt. 28:19-20). What other reasons are there to share our faith? G4 Josh discusses excuses we give not to talk about Jesus

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The Passage: Romans 8:1-11 The One Thing: 3 phrases to find your life Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 What do you feel the Holy Spirit is saying to you through today’s teaching? Grow G1 Take a couple of minutes, visit https://what3words.com/ and look up the three-word-address for place you love. G2 In what ways might what3words be more useful than a traditional address? G3 Rom 8:6-8 | What does mindset mean? Why is it important? G4 Think about times it would be helpful to quickly LOCATE yourself in Jesus. G5 Rom 8:1-2 | What is the important of knowing that in Christ, you are not condemned? What are some of the voices that might indicate otherwise? G6 Rom 8:3-4 | “Sin is condemned”: what do the

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The Passage: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 The One Thing: Character takes time to make but a moment to read. Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 What do you feel the Holy Spirit is saying to you through today’s teaching?? Grow G1 What do you want people to read when they see you G2 How is your character? How do you know? G3 How long does it take you to “read” a person? G4 What do we learn about Rebekah’s character from Genesis 24? G5 Has anyone done anything for you that clearly inconvenienced them or cost them somehow? G6 What do we learn about Rebekah’s character from Genesis 24? G7 Do you believe that sin or defects in character can limit our usefulness to God? What scriptures can you think th

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The Passage: Genesis 22:1-14 The One Thing: Genesis chapter 22 reveals God’s love for me and you. Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 What did the Holy Spirit speak to you about during today’s teaching? Grow G1 Genesis 22:1-14 caused a hymn-writer to walk away from their faith. Can you see why? G2 What do you think Abraham was thinking or feeling in the 3 day trek to Mount Moriah? G3 Dan said when encountering tough passages like Genesis 22, not to avoid them. Why do you think this is important? G4 Can you think of other tough passages in the Bible that you struggle with? G5 Dan advised to use the “lens of Jesus” to help understand or engage with tough passages (see Luke 24:27). How might this be h

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The Passage: Genesis 21:1-21 The One Thing: God hears your tears. Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 Would you say that your household closer to “pretty standard” or “complicated”? Who do you identity most with in Genesis 21-1-21? Grow G1 What do you think it might have been like to live in Hagar’s household with her owner (Sarah), father of her child (Abraham) and her son’s younger half-brother who was the heir (Isaac)? How might you have responded to that environment if you were Hagar? G2 Why do you think the Bible puts so much stock in names (Ishmael: The God Who Sees, El-Roi: The God Who Sees, Isaac: He laughs)? G3 Have you ever experienced complicated or unwelcome family circumstances or dynami

The Passage  Genesis 18:1-15  The One Thing  What God calls us out ON   he wants to call us out OF  Growgroup Discussion Starters  Know  K1 What stood out to you from the teaching? What might God be saying to you?  Grow  G1 Have you ever been called out on anything? How did it make you feel? What was your response?  G2 Genesis 18:15 | Do you think God was being petty in highlighting Sarah’s lie? Why or why not? G3 Respond to Pastor Ray Duerksen’s take on the fear of God vs being afraid of God: “If you are afraid of God, you will run FROM Him. Adam ran and hid FROM God’s presence because of disobedience. But if you have a fear of God – a healthy respect for Him – you will run TO Him” (see Exodus 20:21).  G4 What did you think of Dan’s recent account of God’s exposing Dan’s fear of crying?   G5 Genesis 18:13-15 How do we see God’s relentless kindness in his exchange with Sarah?  G6 What did you think of Dan’s recent account of God’s exposing Dan’s inability to cry / fear of crying?  G7 What do you think holds

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The Passage: Psalm 33:1-12 The One Thing: God’s Creative Connection | Why We Worship Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 What stood out to you from today’s sermon? Grow G1 Do you ever ask “Why do we gather together and worship God?” What answer do you give yourself? G2 Dan gave two reasons to worship God: His word and work in governing (vv4-5) and his word and work in creation (v9). What did you think about the “Sverdrup” (a unit of measurement?. Consider why it is a comfort that God creates, and God governs. G3 What do you think about the truth that God doesn’t answer our question with “Because I said so”. What are other reasons you can think of that God gives for us to worship and serve him. G4 Yes,

Guest Speaker: Wendy Wallis Guest Lead Worshiper: Kelsey Norris The Passage: Genesis 1:1-2:4 The One Thing: Created To Create Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The Passage: Acts 2:1-21 The One Thing: The Same Spirit Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 What is it about the account in Acts 1:1-21 that stands out most to you? What surprises you? Grow G1 What did you think about the statistics that 74% of evangelicals believe they benefit society, while only 18% of Canadians do? G2 Why do you think that Evangelicals / Christians have such a bad rap in Canadian society today? Should we try to improve how we are perceived / received? G3 What do you think it was like to be in Acts 2 and to hear someone speak your language when you know they don’t know it? G4 What ways can we “speak” the language of the people / culture in order to share Jesus’ love with them? G5

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow Guest Speaker: Sarah Davies (Missionary with Power To Change, Montreal) The Passage: John 17:1-11, Acts 1:1-14 The One Thing: The Same Jesus   Reflection questions / discussion starters with God 01 When are you going to show up God? 02 Where are you when I'm feeling hopeless? 03 When you think of the phrase "the same Jesus" what comes to mind? 04 As you think of Jesus at the right hand of God, what do you need him to be praying for you today? 

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowerc... FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowerco... LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow   To get the full experience of this Sunday of story and testimony, watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pxtQQP0VmTc  

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowerc... FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowerco... LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The Passage 1 Peter 2:2-10 The One Thing It’s time to grow up Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 What is your approach to reading the Bible at the moment; have you ever read through the Bible or tried a Bible reading plan? Grow G1 1 Peter 2:2 | Do you find the idea of reading your Bible being like breast-feeding inspirational or uncomfortable? What do you feel about the maternal / female side of God (Genesis 1:27, Proverbs 1:20–33; 8:1—9; 8:18, 35:12; Isaiah 42:14; Matthew 23:37)? G2 Dan talked about the danger of treating the Bible like a soother. What do you think he was trying to get at? What are the dangers of this? G3 What are the advantages or disadvantages of reading a physical Bible versus using a Bible ap

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The Passage : John 10:1-10 The One Thing: Jesus is better than a Great Shepherd. He’s a Good Shepherd. Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 How did God speak to you in this Sunday’s teaching? |Grow G1 Jesus uses the image of a shepherd with sheep. Why did he use this particular image? G2 How do the two picture lessons of a shepherd and a gate complement each other in this parable? In what way does Jesus protect us (as a gate)? In what way does he provide for us as a shepherd? G3 John 10:9 | What might Jesus be getting at when he talks about “coming in and going out and finding pasture?” G4 Jesus is great (Col. 2:9-10). What does this mean? G5 Jesus is good (John 10:11). What does this mean? Discuss

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow Guest Speaker: Rev Darren Dicks The Passage: Luke 24:13-35 The One Thing: Something Is Burning Observation #1: Jesus is with us and at work for his purposes even if we cannot see it or recognize Him. Observation #2: In times of uncertainty we have to remember God is at work and we need to look to scripture for what it tells us about Jesus. Observation #3 In times of uncertainty we need to invite Jesus to walk with us - we need to invite him into our uncertainty and all aspects of our lives Observation #4 In difficult times and in good, we should not be alone, but in community Observation #5 In times of uncertainty we need to be the body of Jesus - the church - more than ever

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The Passage: 1 Peter 1:3-9 The One Thing: What God does for us LECTIO DIVINA | Sacred Reading DATE: 16 / 04 / 2023 PASSAGE: 1 Peter 1:3-9 5 STEPS Step 1 | Ready Step 2 | Read (Lectio) Step 3 | Reflect (Meditatio) Step 4 | Respond (Oratio) Step 5 | Rest (Contemplatio) Step 1 | Ready Breathe in and out to reach a place of internal quiet. Breath prayer: "Speak Lord | your servant is listening" Step 2 | Read (Lectio) During this reading we’re simply asking the question “what?”. “What do you want to say to me, God?”. And as the words are being slowly read, listen for a word or a phrase that might jump out from the page. Take this as God’s word to you. Then simply write this word or phrase down. Don’t a

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The Passage: John 20:1-18 The One Thing: What Mary did Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 What is your favourite part of the Easter Story? Grow G1 What about Mary Magdalene’s story grabs you? How do you relate to her? G2 Would you consider Mary to be a disciple of Jesus? Why or why not? G3 Imagine being Mary and hearing Jesus say your name. Who would you most like to hear say your name again? What emotions might Mary have been feeling at this moment? G4 The angels or Jesus could easily have shown themselves to Peter and John. Why did they choose to reveal themselves to Mary in particular? G5 What do you think about this idea that Mary didn’t recognize Jesus because he was in his resurrected body?

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The Passage: Psalm 118:19-29 The One Thing: A Life-Giving Routine Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 What kind of things are you best at remembering? What are you the worst at remembering? Grow G1 Psalm 118:24-25 | What do you make of the tension between these two verses? Do you think that society or culture today helps or hinders our ability to hold truths in tension? G2 Another word for tension is “paradox”. What is the difference between a paradox and a contradiction? If you’re not sure, google it. G3 Dan said that Psalm 118:19-29 is an architecture of prayer. What are the four components to this structure (it starts with “gates” in verse 20)? G4 Dan said that “The more unpredictable your life i

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The Passage: Ezekiel 37:1-14 The One Thing: Let Hope Come Alive Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 Have you ever had a vision that you believe was from God? How does God primarily communicate to you or relate to you? Grow G1 Do you relate more to the prophet calling the dead bones to rise, or to the dead bones themselves? Share your thoughts. G2 Do you think its true that we everyone has a “skeleton in their closet”? G3 In what was is Lent a good time to engage with our skeletons / struggles? G4 Ezekiel 37:11 | The bones in the valley wasn’t just a vision or an analogy. It represented how the people of Israel actually felt at that moment. Why is a valley of bones a good picture for a nation who are

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow The Passage: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 (esp. v7); John 9:1-41 The One Thing: Get your eyes checked. |Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 1 Sam 16:7 | How can verse 17 be received as a comfort? A warning? Grow G1 Why is blindness so often used in the Bible as a picture for what’s in a person’s heart? G2 The Amsler grid is an objective measurement to measure your subjective vision against. How can the Bible act as an Amsler grid in the life of a Christian? G3 John 9:1-2 | How can a simplistic view of sin=sickness affect how we view each other? Have you ever judged anyone’s spiritual life based on their physical reality? Why are Jesus’ words in verse 3 helpful to us understanding this? G4 John 9:16 | Can our cu