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Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ Here are the 12 Steps of Celebrate Recovery (to find out more visit https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ 1. We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors, that our lives had become unmanageable. I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature.  For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. Romans 7:18 NIV 2. We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:13 NIV 3. We made a decision to turn our lives and our wills over to the care of God. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your  spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1 NIV 4. We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Let us examine our ways an

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ The Passage Numbers 14:10-20 The One Thing Prayer is our action Know  K1 The Israelites in Numbers 14 teach us that “Bad attitudes are infectious”. Are you someone who is more easily infected by other’s bad attitudes or who infects others with your bad attitude?  Grow  G1 What did you think of the pole analogy: that each end of the pole is clear (one end is God’s action, the other end is our action), but the middle of the pole (where God's sovereignty and human agency meet) is mysterious?  G2 How do you make sense of Number 14:20 where God says to Moses “I have forgiven them as you asked”. How can this encourage us to pray with boldness and faith?  G3 Dan presented 3 options to explain what happened: a) God changed his mind b) God didn’t really mean He was going to destroy the Israelites b) God foreknew that He would threaten to destroy the Israelites but would relent because of Moses’ prayer. Which do you

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ The Passage 1 Kings 18:21-39 , Daniel 10:1-21 The One Thing Prayer invites God's action Know K1 When have you felt utterly powerless? (If there is a trauma associated with this memory, feel free to move on to the next question). Grow G1 Dan said that prayer is synergy (working together): what do you think he meant by that? G2 Which is more true: "we are powerless therefore we pray" or "we aren't powerless because we can pray"? G3 In 1 Kings, the people went from saying nothing to falling facedown on the ground saying "The LORD, He is God". What part did Elijah play, and what part did God play in this transformation? G4 Dan said "Prayer opens the door to God's power". Why don't we open this door more often? G5 In Daniel 10:12-14, 20-21 we see a glimpse as to what happens in the spiritual realms when God’s people pray. What do you make of all the details in this account? If you were to make a movie o

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ The Passage 1 Cor 2:9-12, Ps 139:4, Ps 62:8, 1 Sam 1:15, 1 Jn 1:8, Col 2:13, Lam 2:18-20, Ps 55:16 The One Thing Prayer is honesty Discussion starters Know K1 Do you think God ever gets bored of our prayers? Why or why not? Grow G1 Dan mentioned honesty in CONFESSION and honesty in EMOTION. What other things do we struggle with being honest with God about? G2 Do you think using strong language in prayer is OK? G3 What is the difference between respect and politeness in prayer? How is honesty a form of respect? How is politeness a form of disrespect? G4 What other cultural pitfalls do you think that, as Canadians, we need to avoid in our prayer life? G5 What is one practical way that we can allow ourselves to express emotion more in prayer? Show S1 Dan said that there are two truths that can lead us into deeper honesty with God: (1) God already knows (Ps 139:4) and (2) God can be trusted (Ps 62:8)

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ The One Thing: Prayer is waiting Discussion Questions Know K1 What ordinary life tasks would you find difficult if you had biceps but no triceps, or triceps but no biceps? Grow G1 Lamentations 3:25 says 25 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who SEEKS him; 26 it is good to WAIT quietly for the salvation of the Lord. How might these be considered opposite sides of the same coin, or opposite muscles in the same group? G2 Waiting on God and seeking God both have their "dangers of excess". What are these dangers? How does waiting help us fight the danger involved in seeking? And vice versa? G3 What did you think of the Lectio Divina exercise? Did it come easy to you? Do you think you'll try it again? G4 What did you feel God say to you through the Lectio Divina? Share with the group if you are comfortable doing so. Show S1 Have you signed up for the "Set Free Retreat" (14-15 May) or "the

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ Passage: Psalm 27 The One Thing: Prayer is seeking KNOW Dan share how pleased he was that he and Wendy decided (last minute) to get off the hop-on-hop-off tour bus in Rome and actually walk down into the Circus Maximus. Have you ever gone out of your way to do something or go somewhere that was inconvenient but you're so glad you did? GROW Ps 27:4 How can we live out the spirit of Psalm 27:4 in the practicalities of day-to-day life? Dan said "God ultimately gives us what we seek". Do you agree? Why or why not? Luke 10:41-42 Dan said that the main hindrance to single minded devotion is distraction. What should or could Martha have done differently in this scenario? Some of the distractions to single hearted devotion are sin (Ps 66:18), self (Jas 4:2-3), doing life my way (Deut. 1:43-45), hypocrisy (Isa 1:15), faithlessness (Jas 1:6-8). Which of these idols do you need to declutter from your life? Ps 27:8 What

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ Passage: John 15:5-6 The One Thing: Prayer is remaining Know  K1 Dan talked about drifting while listening to someone talk. Has Covid made it easier or harder for us to actively listen to others?  Grow  G1 What did God say to you through the message on Sunday?  G2 Dan's main point is "Prayer is remaining". Do you see remain as a positive verb or a negative verb? Why is Jesus so strong in his language in John 15 to remain?  G3 Dan said that according to John 15:5-6 we either thrive or we wither. Do you agree with Dan or are there other options on the continuum?  G4 Reflect on your current spiritual state. Is your trajectory towards thriving or withering?   G5 What are some of the telltale signs to indicate that we might be drifting?  Show  S1 Is God perhaps prompting you to take part in the "Set Free" Virtual Retreat (May 14: 7:30 - 10:00pm + May 15 : 10:30-6:00pm) or "the Way" 15 week discipleship pathwa

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ Passage: Matthew 11:25-30 The One Thing: Prayer is an Exchange In what ways would you consider prayer to be an exchange (a swap or a trade)?  Matthew 11:25-26 Who does God hide Himself from? Who does He reveal Himself to? Read verses 20-24. What might be God's motivation in hiding Himself?  Matthew 11:27 Read this verse slowly. Trace the way each person is connected to the other.   Matthew 11:27 The word "reveal" from verse 25 is repeated here. Why is this important? What is Jesus communicating?  Matthew 11:28 What are the "requirements" to come to Jesus? Talk about the scene Dan painted of the child standing at the door both excited and afraid to come in.   What is the yoke that Jesus invites us to take? 

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ Passage: Revelation 2:4-5 The One Thing: Prayer (Keeping Company with God) 1. Someone with no faith background asks you to define prayer. What do you say? 2. What do you think of the tagline of the series: "Keeping company with God"? 3. Matthew 13:22 – why is it noteworthy that the two things mentioned that can choke the God's word in our lives are (a) the worries of this life and (b) the deceitfulness of wealth 4. Romans 12:2 In what was can prayer be part of renewing our minds? Share your thoughts about how our souls / minds need an oil change. 5. Revelation 2:4-5 Share with the group your experience of being guided through this listening to God exercise. Was there a section of the exercise that God particularly spoke to you through? 6. Why is listening prayer so vital? Why is it so difficult? What percentage of your prayer life is spent listening to God? Think of one way to grow in this area.

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ Passage: Isaiah 53:11-12 The One Thing: Satisfied Jesus

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ Passage: Isaiah 53:10 The One Thing: Crushed Jesus

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ Passage: Isaiah 53:7-9 The One Thing: Cancelled Jesus Discussion Questions 1. What are your thoughts of cancel culture and outrage culture? Why are these so prevalent at the moment? 2. Jesus was cancelled through His own silence (verse 7). Why did it seem so important to Isaiah that the Isaiah 53 Messiah figure did not open His mouth or say anything? What point is Isaiah trying to make? 3. Jesus was cancelled through others' silence (verse 8). Think of all the peope who saw Jesus' mistreatment, SHOULD have said something and didn't. What does this add to the Passion story? 4. Jesus was cancelled through the silence of the grave (verse 9). Pretend you don't know the end of the story. Thinka bout someone you've lost. What is it about the silence of the grave that is so poignant? 5. Jesus endured his silencing because He trusted God 1 Peter 2:23. What should we take away from this? 6. Jesus endured his silence because

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ Passage: Isaiah 53:4-6 The One Thing: Fall guy Jesus Is your faith more of a simple faith (like the blind man in John 9:25 who said "One thing I know, I was blind but now I see") or are you someone who likes to look under the hood of the faith and try to figure out out how it all works? Which "Theory of atonement" resonates the most with you: Moral Influence Theory (Jesus is our example, 1 Peter 2:21), Ransom Theory (Jesus is our ransom, 1 Tim 2:25), Christus Victor (Jesus is our hero / victor, Heb. 2:14) or Penal Substitution (Jesus is our substitute, Isaiah 53:6)?  Is there one you struggle with? Why do you think there are so many ways in scripture of understanding what went on at the cross? Wouldn't it be easier just to have ONE? Scot McKnight talks about how each theory is like a golf club in a golf bag - each with its own use. Can you think of a situation or scenario in which you would emphasize one A

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ Passage: Isaiah 53:1-3 The One Thing: Next door Jesus What did God say to you through the sermon or the communion?  Dan shared about how the voice of Bart Simpson is a 63 year old woman. Have you ever had a moment where someone didn't look how you imagined they'd look? Why was this?  Talk about the idea that the Cross is the linchpin that connects faith and prayer? Explain why the cross is so vital to (a) faith and (b) prayer? Think about what prayer or faith would look like without the cross?  Does your theology of God have room for an ugly Jesus, or at least an unforgettable Jesus?  Why did Jesus keep His glory under wraps (except for the rare occasion like the transfiguration)? 

Passage: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 The One Thing: Enduring by faith Church 414 Discussion starters 1. Why is endurance so important to the Christian life? 2. What is at stake if you don't endure? 3. Out of these four "truths to endure on" from 2 Cor 1:8-11, which one is most important to you right now? * Life is hard * Heaven is real * God is good * I am not alone. 4. Read 2 Corinthians 4:16​. How could Paul call the sufferings he endured (see 2 Cor 1:8 and 2 Cor 11:23​-27) "light and momentary troubles"? How would you have referred to them? 5. Reflect on Henk and Irene's testimony. What struck you? What might God be saying to you through them? 6. In what way has this series on faith challenged you, grown you or encouraged you?

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ The One Thing: Giving by faith Share your thoughts on the following phrase: "Going by faith happens when God relocates us from our normal for the sake of the gospel"  Reflect on your life, when have you been "relocated from your normal for the sake of the gospel"? Maybe it was a mission trip, or a conversation, or an act of kindness. Share about it with the others.   We are all naturally fearful in sharing about Jesus. What enables us to march past this fear and do what God is calling us to?  Share your thoughts the interviews: with Matt + Nary, and with Kelsey.   Imagine God told you 100% clearly to serve overseas for Him, given your skillset, what kind of work do you think you would do?  What does living life on mission mean?  This week consecrate your home for the kingdom of God. Here is a suggested script: ““Jesus we dedicate this home to you. This is your space. We acknowledge that this home is now an out

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ Guest speaker: Josh Wallis  Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 The One Thing: Giving by faith In heaven, who will you thank for giving that helped you in your journey to Jesus or with Jesus?   Read 2 Corinthians 9:6. What might the "reaping" look like? What did you make of Julianna's story? Share your thoughts. Read 2 Corinthians 9:7. In light of this verse, do you think we should ever give through obligation or a sense of duty? Read 2 Corinthians 9:8. Dan talked about God's "Septuple God blessing". What characteristics of God are coming through in this verse? How does this verse make you feel? Take some time this week by yourself or with your spouse or family, read 2 Cor. 9:6-12 and ask God "What would you have us give by faith and where would you have us give it?" 

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ Guest speaker: Josh Wallis  Passage: James 5:17; Matthew 14:23; Acts 6:4, 2:42​, 16:25​-26; Hebrews 11:6; 2 Chronicles 7:14 The One Thing: Put faith back into prayer 1. What did they Holy Spirit impress on you or speak to you through the sermon? 2. George Mueller recorded over 50,000 answers to prayer in his journal. What do you make of that? 3. Process a little the DL Moody story about Marianne Adlard's prayers transforming an ordinary sermon into a sermon that transformed 400 lives. 4. Why aren't we seeing Mueller or Moody answers to prayer? 5. As we head into Lent this week, what do you sense God telling us that we need to do differently as a church? Set up a time with Dan to tell him what you sense the Spirit is saying to us. 6. Before you go, take time to pray together for God to move in and through our community.