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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 Know K1 What spoke to you through today’s message? Grow G1 How does Christ's statement "a body you have prepared for me" in verse 5 relate to the concept of the Incarnation? What significance does this have for our understanding of Jesus' mission? G2 In what ways does this passage contrast the Old Testament sacrificial system with Christ's sacrifice? How does this highlight the superiority of Christ's offering? G3 What does it mean that Christ came to do God's will (verses 7 and 9)? How does this relate to our own lives as followers of Christ? G4 How does verse 10 connect God's will with our sanctification? What implications does this have for our understanding of holiness and our relationship with God?

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 Speaker: Nate Huff The Passage: Philippians 4:4-7 The One Thing: The Invitation of the Inbreaking  

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 Know K1 What did God speak to you about today through the service, or the sermon? Grow G1 Try to put yourself in Paul's shoes. You're in prison. How do you write the most joy-filled letter in the New Testament? Where does his joy come from? G2 How do we deepen our confidence in God’s work, avoiding cockiness (“I don’t need God”) or caution (“God is not trustworthy”)? G3 Who can you think of in the Advent / Christmas story that exemplified this posture of patient confidence in God? G4 Paul says that he’s confident God will complete what God has begun in the Philippians. How have you seen God accomplish good, albeit slow work in your life or in those around you? G5 Sometimes people who are suffering share

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: Prayers in the Waiting Room Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Know K1 What did you feel God say to you through today’s message? Grow G1 Read verse 6-11. What can you deduce about the relationship Paul had with the Thessalonians from this passage? G2 The Thessalonian church was a fledgling church undergoing persecution. What strikes you about Paul’s prayers. Specifically, what did he NOT pray for that you might have prayed for it you were Paul? G3 As Paul was writing from Corinth to the Thessalonian church, what emotions might Paul have been experiencing? How do you feel this impacted his prayers? G4 Dan highlighted three “Prayers in the Waiting Room”. The first was “Lord Jesus, clear 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 One Thing: God’s resting face of grace and peace. Scripture: Revelation 1.4b-8 Know K1 What did God say to you through the service / message today Grow G1 A resting face is the expression on your face when it is at rest. What is your resting face (if you don’t know, ask a friend!) G2 What based on Revelation 1:4 what could we imagine to be God’s resting face? G3 How do we see the Trinity represented in verse 4b and 5a? What is the significance of the 3 titles given to Christ in this verse? How can they encourage us? G4 How do we see Christ relating to us in verse 5b and 6 – think of what Christ has done in the past, in the present and what he will do in the future. G5 This passage begins and ends w

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: Perfect but not complete Scripture: Hebrews 10.11-25 (focus on verse 14) Know What did God say to you through the service / message today Grow 1. How does the author contrast the Old Testament priests' work with Christ's sacrifice in verses 11-14? What key differences are highlighted? 2. Verse 14 states that "by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy." What does it mean to be "made perfect forever"? How does this relate to our ongoing sanctification? 3. According to verses 15-18, what are the key aspects of the new covenant that Christ's sacrifice established? How do these differ from the old covenant? 4. Verses 19-22 encourage believers to "draw near to G

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: Victim becomes hero in Jesus’ eyes Scripture: Mark 12:38-44 Discussion Questions Know K1 How did God speak to you today through the message, the short interview with Hazel or the worship time? Grow G1 Why does Jesus warn people about the scribes? What specific behaviors does he criticize them for? G2 How did the scribes' role as experts in Mosaic Law and religious teachers influence their response to Jesus' teachings, particularly His emphasis on love for God and neighbour as being more important than ritualistic observances? G3 How does Jesus contrast the giving of the rich people with that of the poor widow? What principle about giving does this illustrate? G4 What do you think motiva

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: Love God and others: debate resolved. Scripture: Mark 12:28-34 Discussion Questions Know K1 What did God say to you through the service / message today Grow G1 Why do you think Jesus combined the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) with Leviticus 19:18 in His response about the greatest commandment? How are these two commands related? G2 Jesus says to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. What do you think each of these aspects represents? How can we practically love God in each of these ways? G3 The scribe affirms that loving God and neighbor is "much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices" (Mark 12:33). How does this statement reflect a shift in understanding from ext

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 Speaker: Rev Nate Huff The Passage: Mark 10.46-52 The One Thing: What kind of life are you living?

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: Mark 10.34-45 The One Thing: Will the real Jesus please stand up? Discussion Questions Know K1 What did God say to you through the service / message today Grow G1 What do you make of James and John’s request in verse 35? What do you think motivated them to ask this of Jesus? G2 Think of Jesus’ words: you will drink the cup (of suffering according to Mk 14:32) and be baptized (into familial conflict according to Lk 12:52-53). Why do you think Jesus told them this would happen? Would you rather know or not know if bad things were coming your way? G3 What can you do to compare your Jesus with the Biblical Jesus? How can you know if “your Jesus” resembles the Jesus of the Bible or not? What wi

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: Mark 10.17-31 (28-31) The One Thing: First we leave then we receive Discussion Questions Know K1 What are you thankful for this thanksgiving? Grow G1 What did God say to you through the testimony of Enya and Jane or through any of the aspects of the service today? G2 Jesus promises that those who have left things behind for his sake will receive "a hundred times as much in this present age." What do you think this means practically? How have you experienced this in your own life? G3 Why do you think Jesus includes "persecutions" in the list of things his followers will receive? How does this challenge our expectations of the Christian life? G4 Jesus concludes by saying "many who are first

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: Mark 10:1-16 The One Thing: Divorce, Children & Discernment Discussion Questions Know K1 What did God say to through the message today (or the service in general)? Grow G1 Have you been impacted by divorce (either personally or someone you know)? How did you get through this season in your life? G2 In what ways does Jesus' reference to "hardness of heart" (Mark 10:5) help us understand the allowance of divorce in Mosaic law? Discuss its implications for modern relationships. G3 How can the church support individuals affected by divorce while upholding Jesus’ teachings on marriage? Discuss practical ways to provide care and guidance. G4 What is the significance of Mark sandwiching Jesu

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: James 5:13-20 The One Thing: Prayer, confession and healing Know K1 How did God speak to you through today’s sermon? Grow G1 Why do you think James emphasizes prayer so strongly in this passage, mentioning it seven times? How does this reflect the importance of prayer in a believer's life? G2 Many believers have prayed fervently for healing or confessed their sins, yet haven't seen the results James seems to promise in verses 15-16. How do we reconcile this passage with experiences where prayers seem to go unanswered or healing doesn't occur? How might this affect our faith, and how can we maintain trust in God's goodness and power in light of these experiences? G3 James instructs believers

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: James 3:14-4:3, 7-8a The One Thing: Outsourcing Wisdom Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 How did God speak to you through today’s message or Dan’s song of response? Grow G1 James contrasts earthly wisdom with heavenly wisdom. What are some examples of "earthly wisdom" you've encountered in your workplace or daily life? How does it differ from godly wisdom? G2 Verse 3:16 says that where envy and selfish ambition exist, there will be "disorder and every evil practice." How have you seen this play out in work environments or relationships? G3 What are some practical ways we can cultivate the qualities of heavenly wisdom described in verse 3:17 (pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive,

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 15 Sept 2024 | Cornerstone Church | knowgrowshow.ca The One Thing: The Royal Law Scripture: James 2:1-13 Discussion Questions Know K1 What did God say to you through the service / message today? Grow G1 James refers to the “royal law” found in Scripture: "Love your neighbour as yourself." Why does he call this the "royal" law? How does this command challenge us in the way we treat others, especially those who might be considered "lesser" by society? G2 What does James mean when he says that breaking even one part of the law makes someone guilty of all of it? How does understanding the seriousness of this statement influence the way we approach our treatment of others? G3 James suggests that showing pa

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: A Heart Set On Pilgrimage Scripture: Psalm 84:5-7, Psalm 40:1-3 Discussion Questions Know K1 What story or moment in Dan’s sabbatical spoke to you the most? Grow G1 Psalm 84:5-7 | How do you see the strength that comes from God shaping your journey through difficult seasons in life? G2 Psalm 84:5-7 | What are some practical ways we can prepare our hearts to find joy even in the “valley of Baca”? G3 “Acedia” is a term that originates from early Christian monastics and refers to a state of spiritual or mental sloth, apathy, or indifference, particularly in relation to one’s spiritual duties. Often described as a kind of “soul weariness,” acedia can lead to a sense of despair, restlessness,

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 Speaker: Rev Joey Molloy The One Thing: Being Youth Ministry The Scriptures: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Romans 1:11-12

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  Speaker: Rev Nate Huff The One Thing: An Upper Room New Creation The Scriptures: Acts 17:14-21

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  Speaker: Rick Hiemstra The One Thing: Why is God letting me go through this? The Scriptures: Psalm 34

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  Speaker: Rev Miranda Valentini The One Thing: Fear vs Faith The Scriptures: Matthew 8:23-27