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Ultimate Questions (How do I tell others about Jesus?)

The Passage
1 Peter 3:13-18
The One Thing
Be ready to share the reason for the hope that you have.
Know
K1 Ask if there’s anyone ready to “give an answer for the reason for the hope that they have” (either share their salvation story or an account where they have experienced Jesus). Time them. They have 1 minute. After the 1 minute, stop them talking. Ask them what was it like to give an answer for the reason for the hope that they have? Did they feel prepared? Why or why not?
Grow
G1 Why is it so important to “set apart Christ as Lord” before sharing the “reason for the hope you have”?
G2 The word translated as “respect” in verse 15 is translated in most other places in the New Testament as “fear”. What might Peter mean by saying “do this in gentleness and fear”?
G3 Take a look at Colossians 4:6. What does it mean to have your conversation seasoned with salt, and how does this connect to your “knowing how to answer everyone”?
G4 How might Jesus suffering in verse 18 be connected to our suffering for doing good? Why do we need to keep a clear conscience when sharing Jesus with others? What does Peter mean by this?
G5 Talk about Dan’s suggestion to stick with a conversation topic for 5 questions without changing topic. Why do you think this might open doors to a God conversation? Why do we so rarely allow conversations to go this deep?
G6 How prepared would you say you are to “give an answer to everyone who asks”? Be honest. What’s one thing you can do to be more prepared?
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S1 This week, when making small talk with someone, intentionally keep asking them questions about the topic that is on their mind. Try to ask at least 4 questions without changing the subject. Do this prayerfully and share with someone (and Dan) if this leads to a “God conversation”.

Looks Like Love - 1 John 2.18-27

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. 
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The Passage
1 John 2:18-27
The One Thing
A life full of Christ cannot be crushed
Growgroup questions
Know
K1 Briefly share your best (or worst) flight story.
Grow
G1 Look at verses 22-25. Why is John trying so hard to connect the Father and the Son? What point is he trying to make?
G2 Do you think that someone can be anti-Christ in the sense of verse 18-19 and not be aware of it? Do you think we should call anyone who leaves the local church anti-Christ? Why or why not?
G3 John talks a lot about “the anointing” (verse 20 and 27). What is this anointing?
G4 What does John mean by “you do not need anyone to teach you”? What would you say to someone who says “I don’t need church or other Christians because I have the anointing and the bible says I don’t need anyone to teach me”?
G5 Consider the analogy of the can Dan used in the message. What stops the can from being crushed? How can you apply this to your spiritual life?
G6 Dan talked about in flight services being available only to people who are flying. What are some of the in Christ ‘services’ that we have access to?
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S1 Start brainstorming something that you as a growgroup can do this season to SHOW the love of Jesus to those who desperately need Him.

Looks Like Love - 1 John 2.12-17

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. 
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The Passage
1 John 2:12-17
The One Thing
Your soul needs a feast. Stop feeding it snacks.
Growgroup questions
Know
K1 Can you think of a time when you “ruined your appetite” by snacking?
Grow
G1 1 John 2:12-14: Look at the encouraging reminders (“because…”) for the children, the young men and the fathers. Why are these reminders so important for us in holy living?
G2 Read James 4:4. Why can’t we have both friendship with the world and friendship with God?
G3 How do you see the “lust of the flesh” operating in the world? How do we combat it?
G4 How do you see the “lust of the eyes” operating in the world? How do we combat it?
G5 How do you see the “pride of life” operating in this world? How do we combat it?
G6 Dan said that hell is “You want to know what hell is? The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, the pride of life extending into eternity with no restraining influence, with nothing to check them, control them, curb them. In other words, life without God. This is hell”. How do you feel about this?
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S1 Be honest, in what ways are you snacking on sin instead of feasting on God?

Looks Like Love - 1 John 2.1-11

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. 
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The passage
1 John 2.1-11
The One Thing
Love not lived out is not love
Know
K1 What’s the most awkward thing you’ve heard spoken from the pulpit, or you’ve heard in a public setting?
Grow
G1 If a trusted friend was to ask you the question “Is Jesus enough?” what would you say?
G2 “You can have commitment without love, but you cannot have love without commitment”. Agree or not?
G3 1 John 2:7-8 What does John mean when he says He’s writing an old command (not a new one), but also a new command?
G4 Share about what you think the “darkness is passing and the true light is already shining” in verse 8 means. What is this true light?
G5 Dan said that a way that we can “hate” each other (verse 11) is by not doing life together. What are the biggest hurdles to doing life together as Christians? How can we overcome these?
G6 Dan shared about feeling low this past week. What do you think might have been the cause of this lowness? As Christians, are we good with sharing our struggles? Why is this do you think?
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S1 If you know that you are struggling with feeling low, loneliness or depression, be bold and confide in someone this week. If you have no one, please call Dan and set up a meeting.
S2 By faith, keep reminding yourself this week, whatever you’re going through that “Jesus is enough”

Ultimate Questions: How can I know I am saved?

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. 
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The One Thing: How can I be sure that I am saved? Examine yourself.
Know
K1 If resources were unlimited, what would you change about Cornerstone? (This is the second of the townhall questions – remember that the Cornerstone Townhall will take place on October 6th at 6:30pm)
Grow
G1 Someone asks you “How do you know that you are saved?”. Whether you consider yourself a Christian or whether you don’t, how would you answer this question?
G2 Being in spiritual denial (thinking you’re a Christian but you’re not) or being a Spiritual Hypochondriac (doubting you’re a Christian, but in fact you are): which is worse? What are the potential consequences of each condition?
G3 Read 2 Corinthians 13:5 – what does it mean to examine / test yourself? What does it meant to fail the test? How does Psalm 139:23-24 shed light on 2 Corinthians 13:5?
G4 What does it mean to have Christian or Biblical Assurance? Is having assurance simply being presumptuous? Why or why not?
G5 What are the three evidences that Dan said can lead us to assurance?* Do you believe that to be a Christian you need to have assurance that you are Christ’s? Do you have assurance?
G6 Read Isaiah 59:1. Dan explained that sin puts us into quarantine from God, that we are in isolation from Him. What did you make of that analogy? What scriptures back up or speak against this sort of imagery?
G7 Dan explained that, on the cross, Jesus infected Himself with our soul-sickness and then rose from the dead with an anti-venom or antidote that we can now apply to ourselves. Do you find this a helpful way of viewing Jesus’ work on the cross? Why or why not?
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S1 If you have assurance (from the 3 evidences – Holistic Cure, Holy Spirit, Holy Living) take time this week to thank God. If you don’t have assurance, why not? Talk to God about this and see what He reveals through your conversation with Him, with others and through His Word.
*1) Embracing the Holistic Cure of Jesus (repent and believe) 2) The Holy Spirit 3) Holy Living

Looks Like Love - 1 John 1.5-2.1

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. 
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The Passage
1 John 1:5-2:1
 The One Thing
Jesus knows you’re broken. Come to Him anyways.
Growgroup questions
Know
K1 If someone were new in town and asked you why they should go to Cornerstone, what would you say?
Grow
G1 Can you think of a time when someone was lying, you knew that they were lying and yet still they maintained that lie? Have you ever done this?
G2 What does John mean when he’s talks about a) light b) darkness? How might be his understanding of light and darkness surprise us?
G3 Read v7: How does being honest about our sins / brokenness lead to fellowship with each other? Wouldn’t it alienate us from each other?
G5 Most of us would never claim that we’ve not sinned. But what are some of the ways we live that seems to say we’re better than we are? Think about how we live, how we portray ourselves, what we choose to let others know etc.
G7 Read v 10: What does John mean that we make God out to be a liar? What does it mean that His word is not in us?
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S1 Considering what we’ve heard and read this week, are you walking in the light? (That’s not to say we should share our deepest darkest with everything. But what would it take for you to walk in the light with someone you trust?) This week, make that phone call, send that email.

Looks Like Love - 1 John 4.1-4

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. 
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The Passage
1 John 1.1-4
The One Thing
Invited to a party at Jesus' place
growgroup questions
Know
K1 Reflect back over your summer. What’s one thing you’re grateful to God for? What was your least favourite part of the summer?
Grow
G1 What can Costco’s samples teach us when it comes to sharing our faith? Can you think of any other euphemisms we use for evangelism?
G2 Why do you think the letter of 1 John does not start or end like a letter (compare it with the start and end of 2 John and 3 John)?
G3 1 John 1:1 Why did John major on what they had “heard, seen, and touched”? What can we learn from this when talking with our friends about spiritual things?
G4 1 John 1:3 What was John’s motivation in sharing his own experiences? What is the connection between what John proclaimed and this fellowship he was after?
G5 Read 1 John 1:3 explore this idea of being the mutual friend between your non-Christian friends and Jesus. How could you go about making the introduction?
G6 Why does John’s act of “remembering and proclaiming” make John’s joy complete? What do you think it means to have complete joy? Do you think this is attainable?
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S1 What do you think about the idea that sharing your faith is “inviting someone to a party at Jesus’ place where they discover that they are the guest of honour?” How does change how you view evangelism? Who can you invite?

Memes that Matter (Courage isn't just for heroes)

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. 
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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 thereof?
G5 Courage is resistant to fear, mastery of fear – not absence of fear (Mark Twain). What in your life do you need to deal with courageously, in God’s power?
G6 Nathan talked about courage being transferrable, using the example of a bungee jumper inspiring others to bungee jump as well. In what ways are the people around you suffering from your lackof courage or being inspired by your presence of courage.
G7 What is the connection between courage and faith?
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S1 What is God calling you to do courageously. Pray to God, asking for courage to do what He’s calling you to. Then do it. Set yourself a date by which you will complete this task and share it with someone who can encourage you and hold you accountable.

Memes that Matter (Lean into the longing)

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. 
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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 for relationship with Jesus / for His kingdom, do you think we will always have a part of us that is discontent with what we see in the world? Do you think, given Romans 8:22-23, that a Christian can ever be totally content / fulfilled this side of eternity?
G6 If you haven’t yet made Jesus your Lord, take time to make that right – lean into that longing that only He can meet. Have an honest conversation with Him.
G6 Prov. 17:5, 24:24 – how do these two verses bring meaning to what took place on the cross when Jesus atoned for the sins of the guilty?
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S1 If you are Jesus follower, take time to memorize either Micah 6:8 (Act. Love. Walk.) or Isaiah 11:1 and discern how God wants you to live this out in your little corner of God’s universe.
 

Memes that Matter (Speak God's recreation into your corner of God's universe)

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario. 
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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 when God says “I am making everything new” (Rev 21:5). What do you think you will be feeling / experiencing at that moment? Take some time to speculate what that might be like?
G3 God is the creator. As beings made in His image, we are mini-creators; how could this knowledge of the creative power you possess effect how you live your day to day life?
G4 Consider the people who live in your corner of God’s universe: your neighbours (geographically close through circumstance) and your friends (emotionally close through choice). How is God calling you to speak recreation into their lives?
G5 Consider Proverbs 26:20-22 and 20:19: why is gossip (a) so tempting and (b) so damaging? How could Genesis 1:3 and James 3:5-6 help us understand the role of the spoken word?
G6 Dan said that words are like (a) bricks that build cities or (b) seeds that plant forests. With the words you currently speak, what kind of world are you creating?
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S1 Take time this week to pray over SERVice Sunday this weekend! May God plant many seeds during our time out in the community!