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ornerstone Wesleyan Church, North Gower is taking 2026 to read through and preach through the Bible using the "One Story That Leads To Jesus" Bible reading plan (created by "The Bible Project").
To this end, Pastor Nate and Pastor Dan are recording their usual "sermon prep" conversation as a podcast so you can get a bird’s eye view of the process, and perhaps grow in your own understanding and faith. This conversation is rough and unfinished, and not everything we talk about will make its way into the final teaching. But it hopefully gives you some additional food for thought.
You can find the Bible Project here
https://bibleproject.com/ 
You can find Cornerstone's Bible reading plan on YouVersion at bit/ly/bible2026 
If that link doesn't work, try this one:
https://bible.com/reading-plans/63058/together/77575397/invitation?token=2fhhVCf64-7PERhIujBwQA&source=share
Or you can scan the QR code on the Podcast thumbnail!

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 18 October 2026 | The One Story – My Festus and My Agrippa | Acts 26.12-32 Know Christ as King (Head) K1. How does Paul's encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus change the way he understands his life and purpose? What does this teach us about what it means to follow Jesus as King? Grow in Groups (Heart) G1. Paul says, “But God has helped me to this very day” (Acts 26:22). How can remembering God's promises and past faithfulness help us endure difficult seasons? G2. Paul tells Agrippa that the Messiah's suffering and resurrection fulfil what Moses and the prophets foretold (Acts 26:22–23). How does seeing Jesus as the fulfilment of God's story strengthen your confidence in the gospel? G3. When Festus calls Paul insane, Paul responds with truth and respect rather than anger (Acts 26:24–26). What makes it difficult to respond calmly when someone mocks or challenges our faith? How can we follow Paul's example? G4. Paul describes his message as “true and reasonable” (Acts 26:25). What gives you confidence that the Christian faith is true and reasonable? How would you explain that confidence to someone who disagrees with you? G5. Paul doesn't pressure Agrippa but expresses his desire for everyone listening to come to faith in Jesus (Acts 26:27–29). How can we share the gospel with both urgency and patience, allowing the Holy Spirit to work in people's lives? G6. Paul's testimony is shaped to connect with his audience and their understanding (Acts 26:2–3, 26–27). How can we get to know people's stories and find meaningful points of connection when sharing our faith? Show Up and Serve (Hands) S1. Think of someone you know who is like Festus (dismissive of faith) or Agrippa (familiar with Christianity but undecided). What is one practical step you can take this week to pray for them, love them well, and share your faith with courage and respect?

Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, North Gower is taking 2026 to read through and preach through the Bible using the "One Story That Leads To Jesus" Bible reading plan (created by "The Bible Project").
To this end, Pastor Nate and Pastor Dan are recording their usual "sermon prep" conversation as a podcast so you can get a bird’s eye view of the process, and perhaps grow in your own understanding and faith. This conversation is rough and unfinished, and not everything we talk about will make its way into the final teaching. But it hopefully gives you some additional food for thought.
You can find the Bible Project here
https://bibleproject.com/ 
You can find Cornerstone's Bible reading plan on YouVersion at bit/ly/bible2026 
If that link doesn't work, try this one:
https://bible.com/reading-plans/63058/together/77575397/invitation?token=2fhhVCf64-7PERhIujBwQA&source=share
Or you can scan the QR code on the Podcast thumbnail!

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 *** REGISTER FOR "UNITED FOR GREATER THINGS" CONFERENCE | OCTOBER 17th 2026
https://greaterthings.ca  11 October 2026 | Growgroup Discussion Starters The One Story – Everyone & Everything At the Table| Acts 11:1-20 Growgroup Discussion Starters Know Christ as KingK1: What dish has to be on your Thanksgiving table for it to feel like home? How does sharing a meal make people feel like they belong? Grow in Groups G1: God drops the sheet 3 times. Peter denied Jesus 3 times, Jesus restored him 3 times. Why did Peter need 3 goes? What was God trying to unlearn in him after 1400 years of food laws? G2: Read Lev 11:43-45. The list wasn't about health - it was about identity: "you're set apart." How does that help you understand Peter's "Surely not, Lord!"? Why does God use food to talk about people? G3: Read Mark 7:14-23. Verse 19 is in brackets - Mark's commentary, likely from Peter in hindsight. If Jesus already declared all foods clean, why is Acts 10-11 still such a shock for Peter? What's the difference between the metaphor and the literal truth? G4: Peter got criticized: "You ate with them" [11:3]. We do the same - we label people as the enemy, or decide for them: "They wouldn't be interested." Who tends to be in that category for you? Show Up and Serve S1: Dan said every seat at God's Thanksgiving feast has a name on it. Who is one person whose seat is empty that only you can invite? What's one simple step this week - a meal, a coffee, an invite - to bring them closer to the table?

Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, North Gower is taking 2026 to read through and preach through the Bible using the "One Story That Leads To Jesus" Bible reading plan (created by "The Bible Project").
To this end, Pastor Nate and Pastor Dan are recording their usual "sermon prep" conversation as a podcast so you can get a bird’s eye view of the process, and perhaps grow in your own understanding and faith. This conversation is rough and unfinished, and not everything we talk about will make its way into the final teaching. But it hopefully gives you some additional food for thought.
You can find the Bible Project here
https://bibleproject.com/ 
You can find Cornerstone's Bible reading plan on YouVersion at bit/ly/bible2026 
If that link doesn't work, try this one:
https://bible.com/reading-plans/63058/together/77575397/invitation?token=2fhhVCf64-7PERhIujBwQA&source=share
Or you can scan the QR code on the Podcast thumbnail!

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*** REGISTER FOR "UNITED FOR GREATER THINGS" CONFERENCE | OCTOBER 17th 2026 https://southgatechurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3825741

Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, North Gower is taking 2026 to read through and preach through the Bible using the "One Story That Leads To Jesus" Bible reading plan (created by "The Bible Project").
To this end, Pastor Nate and Pastor Dan are recording their usual "sermon prep" conversation as a podcast so you can get a bird’s eye view of the process, and perhaps grow in your own understanding and faith. This conversation is rough and unfinished, and not everything we talk about will make its way into the final teaching. But it hopefully gives you some additional food for thought.
You can find the Bible Project here
https://bibleproject.com/ 
You can find Cornerstone's Bible reading plan on YouVersion at bit/ly/bible2026 
If that link doesn't work, try this one:
https://bible.com/reading-plans/63058/together/77575397/invitation?token=2fhhVCf64-7PERhIujBwQA&source=share
Or you can scan the QR code on the Podcast thumbnail!

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 *** REGISTER FOR "UNITED FOR GREATER THINGS" CONFERENCE | OCTOBER 17th 2026 https://southgatechurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3825741 27 September 2026 | Unity With Christ Is Seeking Him In Prayer | John 17:21-24 KNOW K1. Jesus prays that his followers would be “one” in a way that reflects the relationship between the Father and the Son. What do you notice about the connection between our unity with God, our unity with one another, and the world’s ability to recognize Jesus? What might we miss if we think of Christian unity merely as “getting along”? K2. The sermon contrasts knowing about the ocean with actually knowing the ocean by swimming in it. What do you think is the difference between knowing facts about God and actually knowing God? What are some signs that our faith has moved from the classroom into the water? GROW G1. The sermon repeatedly invites us to say “WOW!” before “HOW?” when we encounter mysteries such as being “in Christ,” Christ being in us, and receiving the glory Jesus received from the Father. Where in your life do you tend to demand an explanation before you allow yourself to worship? What might it look like to simply sit with God’s mystery for a while? G2. The breath prayer, “I am in you. You are in me,” is deliberately simple but carries a profound truth. If you carried those words with you for one ordinary day, what moments might they change—your anxiety, your conversations, your work, your relationships, your temptations, or your prayer? How might remembering that you are in Christ change the way you experience an ordinary Tuesday? SHOW S1. The sermon ends with the invitation to “quit the classroom and go for a swim”—to move from learning about God to experiencing his presence and love. What is one concrete step you could take this week to create space to seek God rather than merely think about God? What would “going for a swim” actually look like for you? S2. Jesus says that the unity of his people has a purpose: “Then the world will know that you sent me.” Think about Cornerstone, your Growgroup, your family, workplace, or another Christian relationship. Where could greater unity become a visible testimony to Jesus? Is there a relationship where God might be inviting you to take the first step toward greater unity?

Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, North Gower is taking 2026 to read through and preach through the Bible using the "One Story That Leads To Jesus" Bible reading plan (created by "The Bible Project").
To this end, Pastor Nate and Pastor Dan are recording their usual "sermon prep" conversation as a podcast so you can get a bird’s eye view of the process, and perhaps grow in your own understanding and faith. This conversation is rough and unfinished, and not everything we talk about will make its way into the final teaching. But it hopefully gives you some additional food for thought.
You can find the Bible Project here
https://bibleproject.com/ 
You can find Cornerstone's Bible reading plan on YouVersion at bit/ly/bible2026 
If that link doesn't work, try this one:
https://bible.com/reading-plans/63058/together/77575397/invitation?token=2fhhVCf64-7PERhIujBwQA&source=share
Or you can scan the QR code on the Podcast thumbnail!

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 17:18-20 The One Thing: Unity With Christ Is Sharing In His Mission Guest speaker: Rev Stuart Marples (preaching at Cornerstone as part of a 9 church pulpit swap in the Ottawa Valley, called "Circuit Rider Sunday")