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20240623 What you do now matters more than what you did then + Hudson's Story (1 Sam 17)

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 16 June 2024 | Cornerstone Church | knowgrowshow.ca The Passage: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49. Focus: 1 Samuel 17:50-53 (NIV) The One Thing: What you did then matters less than what you do now. Know K1 Think of a memory that causes you to cringe. Grow G1 What did God say to you through the service / message today? G2 What stood out to you through Hudson’s testimony? G3 Do you identify more with David in 1 Samuel 17:5—53 or with the Israelite soldiers? Why do you think this is? G4 In the light of 1 John 2:1-2, what did Dan mean when he said “What you do now matters more than what you did then?” G5 Imagine you were one of the soldiers in verse 52 and 53: as a soldier witnessing David’s victory and the Philistines’ retreat, how did seeing God’s power through David change your faith or perspective on God's ability to deliver His people from seemingly impossible situations? G6 David was young when he defeated Goliath, yet he set a powerful example for the entire nation of Israel. In light of 1 Timothy 4:12, how can you, regardless of your age, set an example for others in your faith and actions, especially when facing challenges or "giants" in your life? Show S1 Meditate on 1 Samuel 17:47 and pray for David’s confidence to face whatever is coming next.

20240616 GOD AT WORK God sees things differently to me (1 Samuel 15.34 - 16.13)

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 16 June 2024 | Cornerstone Church | knowgrowshow.ca The One Thing: God sees things differently to me Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13 Know K1 What did God say to you through the service / message today?Grow G1 What is the significance of Samuel’s grief over Saul’s rejection, and how does it reflect his relationship with both Saul and God? Explore the emotional and spiritual implications of Samuel’s reaction to God’s decision. G2 How does David's anointing by Samuel symbolize a shift in Israel's future, and what might this foreshadow about David's reign? G3 What lessons can we learn from God’s command to Samuel to look beyond outward appearances when selecting David as king? G4 How does the concept of middle knowledge, which suggests that God knows all possible outcomes of human free will decisions, relate to God's statement in 1 Samuel 16:7 about looking at the heart rather than outward appearances when choosing David as king? Show S1 In Mark 4:26-34 and 2 Corinthians 5:15-17 how are we given more insight into how God sees things?

20240609 GOD AT WORK When God gives you what is bad for you (1 Samuel 8)

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: When God gives you what is bad for you. Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-20; 11:14-15 Know K1 Imagine if God set up a forcefield to prevent us ever doing anything sinful? How would this world operate? What would it look like? Grow G1 Why did the Israelites demand a king despite Samuel's warnings and God's guidance up to that point? What does this reveal about their relationship with God and their understanding of leadership? G2 Samuel outlines several negative consequences of having a king, including conscription, forced labor, and taxation (1 Samuel 8:11-18). Why do you think the Israelites were willing to accept these potential consequences? How does this reflect human nature or societal pressures? G3 How does God’s response to Israel’s request for a king (1 Samuel 8:7-9) reflect His understanding of human free will and His role as their divine leader? What can we learn from God’s willingness to grant their request despite knowing it wasn't in their best interest? G4 Scot McKnight discusses the transition from a theocracy to a monarchy in the biblical narrative. How does this transition reflect the changing dynamics of Israel’s relationship with God and human leaders? G5 How do the issues and concerns raised in 1 Samuel 8 regarding the desire for a human leader compare to modern-day leadership and governance? What lessons can contemporary societies draw from this biblical narrative about the nature of leadership and the expectations of those who are led? Show S1 Who is (or has been) your Samuel: someone that God has used to speak truth or warning into your life? How have you responded?

20240602 GOD AT WORK God brings unction from dysfunction (1 Samuel 3)

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 02 June 2024 | Cornerstone Church | knowgrowshow.ca The One Thing: God brings unction from dysfunction. Scripture: 1 Samuel 3 Discussion Questions Know K1 Who do you most identify with in today’s account in 1 Sam 3 (or chapter 1 and 2)? What is the key verse in 1 Sam 3? Grow G1 Briefly scan 1 Samuel 1-2. What dysfunctions you can identify in Samuel’s life / surroundings? Which of these do you think would have impacted him the most? G2 1 Sam 2:12-17, 22-23 Reflect on Hophni and Phinehas’ (Eli’s sons) sins. What impact do you think their actions might have had on the attitude of people around them to God? How do you think Samuel was able to keep himself unpolluted (v18)? G3 Do you know anyone who has been hurt by people in authority (including leaders in the church)? Why is it so detrimental our spiritual life when someone in spiritual authority misuses us? G4 1 Sam 3:3. What is the meaning or importance (if any) of the phrase: “The lamp of the Lord had not yet gone out”? G5 What do you make of the idea that Eli taught Samuel to hear God, only for Samuel to hear a message of judgment on Eli and his sons? What does Eli’s response in verse 17 tell us about Eli’s state of mind? G6 Eli taught Samuel to listen to God even while Eli was morally compromised and under judgment. Take some time to think whether you would listen to, or learn from, someone who you knew wasn’t obeying God. Show S1 Tell God all about your dysfunction. And seek his unction (anointing).

20240526 GOD AT WORK Suffer with Christ. Not Without Him (Romans 8.12-17)

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 26 May 2024 | Cornerstone Church | knowgrowshow.ca The One Thing: Suffer with Christ. Not without him. Scripture: Romans 8:15-17 Discussion Questions Know K1 What did God say to you through the service / message today? Grow G1 Romans 8:17 | Dan explained that the conditional “suffer with Christ” isn’t just about “suffering just as Christ suffered” but also refers to allowing Christ into YOUR suffering as in “suffer WITH Christ instead of without him”. How does this impact how you view suffering? G2 How do you understand this connection between suffering and glory? How can this perspective on suffering influence the way you face challenges and hardships in your life? G3 Why do you think Paul uses the term "Abba, Father" to describe our relationship with God? How does this intimate term for God influence your understanding of your relationship with Him? G4 What implications does being "heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ" have for Christians today? How does this inheritance shape the way you view your life and your future? Show S1 Have you ever told God the darkest moment of YOUR life? Why not try it? (Have you ever told anyone else: a good friend, a family member or a professional counsellor?)

20240523 Everything beautiful in its time (Enya Wallis Interview)

20240522 A Momentum Interview between Shannon (youth leader) and Enya (grade 12) about God, faith, stuttering, doubt and Namibia.  
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20240519 PENTECOST SUNDAY God in the Waiting (Guest Speaker: Nate Huff)

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: Nate Huff Scripture: Acts 1:4-5; 2:1-4 The One Thing: God in the Waiting Discussion QuestionsKnow K1 What is the longest you have waited for something? Grow G1 What does it mean to "wait for the promise of the Father" as mentioned in Acts 1:4? How can we apply this concept of waiting on God in our lives today?
G2 Why do you think Jesus instructed the disciples not to leave Jerusalem but to wait there for the Holy Spirit? What significance does the location have, and how does this instruction highlight the importance of obedience and patience?G3 Describe the events that took place on the day of Pentecost as recorded in Acts 2:1-4. How did the coming of the Holy Spirit fulfill the promise mentioned in Acts 1:4-5?G4 In Acts 2:1, the disciples were "all together in one place." What can this teach us about the importance of unity and community in experiencing God's promises and working of the Holy Spirit?G5 Reflect on the period of waiting the disciples experienced between Jesus' ascension and the day of Pentecost. How might this time of waiting have prepared them for the arrival of the Holy Spirit, and what lessons can we learn about the spiritual benefits of waiting on God?Show S1 Considering both Acts 1:4-5 and Acts 2:1-4, discuss the role of expectation and preparation during times of waiting. How can we cultivate a posture of readiness for God's timing and plans in our lives

20240512 One Stone At A Time (Stories and Testimonies)

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 Join us for our annual meeting, called One Stone At A Time? Why "one stone at a time"? Well, it answers the question: "how does a wall or a house or a church get built?" One stone at a time! Each act of kindness, each sacrifice of service, each word spoken in faith and love is a stone that builds up the edifice of Christ's body, the Church, here on earth as it is in heaven. Be encouraged as you hear updates and testimonies from our ministry leaders, as well as a review of the year-that-was from Dan. 19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. Ephesians 2:19-22 (NIV)

20240505 POST-EASTER Everybody Gets The Holy Spirit! (Acts 10:44-48)

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Chaurch, 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: Everybody Gets The Holy Spirit! Scripture: Acts 10:44-48 Know K1 What did God say to you through the service / message today? Grow G1 Acts 10:44-48 depicts the Holy Spirit being poured out on Gentiles, Luke 11:13 emphasizes God giving the Holy Spirit to those who ask, and Ephesians 5:18 commands believers to be filled with the Spirit. How do these passages collectively illuminate the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer? G2 Luke 11:13 records Jesus' promise that the Father will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask. How does this promise impact our prayer life and our dependence on God's Spirit for guidance, strength, and understanding? G3 Ephesians 5:18 instructs believers to be filled with the Spirit. What does it mean practically to be filled with the Spirit, and how does this command relate to living a life that honors God and reflects His character? G4 Acts 10:44-48 and Ephesians 5:18 both emphasize the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. How does being filled with the Spirit empower believers to live out their faith and engage in God's mission in the world? Show S1 Ken Schenck describes being filled with the Spirit in the following way "We can imagine that the most typical manifestation of the Holy Spirit is a sense of peace and assurance, a sense that, in fact, you are received by God and at peace with him. Ask him for this most wonderful gift: the gift of the Holy Spirit".

20240428 POST-EASTER God knows where you are and where you need to be (Acts 8.26-40)

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 knows where you are & need to be. Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Discussion Questions Know K1 Have you ever had any random / unexpected encounters that just have the sense that “God is in this”? Grow G1 Why do you think Philip was in the specific location where he encountered the Ethiopian eunuch? What does this tell us about being open to divine opportunities in our everyday lives? G2 The eunuch was reading from the book of Isaiah but needed help understanding it. Why do you think he was open to asking for clarification? How can we create spaces where people feel comfortable asking questions about faith and spirituality? G3 How did Philip use the scripture to share the gospel with the eunuch? Discuss the role of scripture in our own understanding and sharing of the gospel message. G4 Why do you think the eunuch was eager to be baptized? What does this reveal about the significance of baptism as a symbol of commitment to Christ? G5 Which truth speaks to you most right now: that God knows where you are? Or that God know where you need to be? Show S1 How can we apply the lessons from Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch to our lives today, particularly in the context of sharing the gospel and breaking down barriers to inclusion and understanding?