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20250209 | IS | God IS the Revelator | Isaiah 6:1-4

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 Scripture: Isaiah 6.1-4 The One Thing: God IS the Revelator
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K1 What did God say to you through the service / message today Grow G1 What significance does the timing of Isaiah's vision ("In the year that King Uzziah died") have for understanding the passage? G2 How does Isaiah's description of the Lord on the throne convey God's majesty and sovereignty? G3 What is the symbolism behind the seraphim's six wings and their actions with them? What did you make of the thought that the word Saraph means “to burn” as a verb and “Serpent” as a noun? G4 Why do you think the seraphim repeatedly proclaim "Holy, holy, holy" in their praise of God? G5 How does the physical reaction of the temple (shaking foundations, smoke filling the space) contribute to the overall impact of the vision? Show S1 What is the headline of your heart? Spend time with Isaiah 6:1-4 and ask that God the Revelator would reveal to you what is going on in the heavenlies right now.

20250202 | IS | God IS the Recruiter | Jeremiah 1:4-9

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 Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-9The One Thing: God is the Recruiter (God's calling is greater than our insecurity) THE JEREMIAH INVENTORY What is God calling me / recruiting me to (verse 4)? What is my “ALAS?” (verse 6) “Alas, Sovereign Lord for I don’t know how to _________________________________” “I am too ___________________________” What could be the blessings if I am obedient to God? What could be the real-world consequences if I refuse God? Is my telescope the right way round? Am I (a) magnifying my worries and minimizing God? Or am I (b) magnifying God and right-sizing my worries? Do I believe that God knows me better than myself and knows better how to deploy me? Do I believe that God (who exists outside of time) already sees the blessing that has come from my obedient “yes”? If you are willing to lay aside your “Alas” and give God your “Yes”, pray the following: I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low for thee. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it. And the covenant which I have made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven. Amen.” (Wesley Covenant Prayer) Who can I tell, thereby encourage them and holding myself accountable? Access a PDF of the Jeremiah Inventory here - https://1drv.ms/b/s!AlZV1o6_QbFYjaQSifS7bvSRUGMEhA?e=PIhzoR

20250126 | IS | God IS the Renewer | Nehemiah 8:1-10

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 Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10 The One Thing: God is the Renewer (through the reading of the Word)Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 What did God say to you through the service / message today? Grow G1 Why did the people gather together to hear Ezra read from the Book of the Law, and what does this reveal about their spiritual hunger? G2 How did the people show reverence and respect for God's Word during the public reading? What can we learn from their attitude and actions? G3 Why did the people weep when they heard the Law being read and explained? How does this demonstrate the power of God's Word to convict hearts? G4 What did Nehemiah, Ezra, and the Levites instruct the people to do instead of mourning? Why was this important? G5 What does the phrase "the joy of the Lord is your strength" mean in this context, and how can we apply this principle in our lives today? Show S1 Read Psalm 19:7-14. What is your attitude or approach to God’s word? How can you get the word of God into your life?

20250119 IS - God IS the Renamer Isaiah 62.1-5

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: Isaiah 62:1-5 The One Thing: God is the Renamer (The Power of a New Name Badge). Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 What nicknames (perhaps funny, perhaps hurtful) did you have when you were a kid? Grow G1 God’s people had arrived back in Israel after years of exile. What emotional impact do you think it had for them to hear the names (Hephzibah and Beulah) that God was giving them? G2 Is believing this idea God has new names for us nothing more than “the power of positive thinking”? Why or why not? G3 Look up the persecution happening to the Christians in Manipur, India (helpful website include “open doors” and “the Joshua project”. Pray the names from the sheet over Manipur Christians (and others suffering). G4 What does Isaiah 62:1-5 reveal to us about the person and personality of God? G5 Place this sheet of names somewhere you can read them and be reminded (bathroom mirror fridge, office bulletin board). Show S1 Who in your life needs to hear the names that God has for them as they trust in Christ? Pray for an opportunity to talk to them about this, perhaps even giving them the sheet of names from God.

20250112 IS - God IS the Redeemer Isaiah 43.1-7 (Nate Huff)

Joe Rogan Clip Reference (Wesley Huff): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwyAX69xG1Q&t=2175s 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

20250105 SIMPLE Wesley Renewal Covenant Service

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 “I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low for thee. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it. And the covenant which I have made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven. Amen.”

20241229 Growing in Favour (incl. Lectio Divina)

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: Growing In Favour The Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:26, Luke 2:52, Colossians 3:12-17 LECTIO DIVINA Passage | Colossians 3:12-17 These are the clothes you must put on, then, since God has chosen you, made you holy, and lavished his love upon you. You must be tender-hearted, kind, humble, meek, and ready to put up with anything. You must bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against someone else, you must forgive each other. Just as the master forgave you, you must do the same. On top of all this you must put on love, which ties everything together and makes it complete. Let the king’s peace be the deciding factor in your hearts; that’s what you were called to, within the one body. And be thankful. Let the king’s word dwell richly among you, as you teach and exhort one another in all wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God with grateful hearts. And whatever you do, in word or action, do everything in the name of the master, Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the father. (Colossians 3:12-17 The Kingdom New Testament, NT Wright) Step 1 | Ready Breathe in and out to reach a place of internal quiet. Breath prayer: "Speak Lord | your servant is listening" Step 2 | Read (Lectio) During this reading we’re simply asking the question “what?”. “What do you want to say to me, God?”. And as the words are being slowly read, listen for a word or a phrase that might jump out from the page. Take this as God’s word to you. Then simply write this word or phrase down. Don’t analyze it. Simply write it down. Step 3 | Reflect (Meditatio) As the passage is read for a second time, now ask the question “why?”. We’re reflecting. Ask God why He has brought that verse or phrase to your attention. Again, you’re listening for God’s voice. Don’t force it. Don’t analyze it. Don’t overthink. Just wait on Him and allow Him to tell you why He has brought this word or phrase to your attention. |Step 4 | Respond (Oratio) This is our chance, in the quietness of our hearts to “respond”. While the passage is being read, ask the question “What now?”. What is the step of faith that God is calling you into? As you hear from God, write down what you sense He is saying to you. “God, show me what I should do with the word or phrase that you have given me” Step 5 | Rest (Contemplatio) During this final reading allow yourself to rest. Enjoy the quiet and the stillness. You might want to occasionally simply whisper “thank you” to God for speaking to you. This period of resting can be as long as you want. For more information visit contemplative.org/contemplative-practice/lectio-divina/ or google “Lectio Divina”

20241224 A Simple Christmas (Hebrews 1.1-4)

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 Simple Christmas The Passage: Hebrews 1:1-4

20241222 God’s Will Takes On Flesh (Hebrews 10.5-10)

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? G5 The passage quotes Psalm 40:6-8 and applies it to Christ. How does this use of Old Testament scripture support the author's argument about Jesus' role and purpose? Show S1 How can you “incarnate” God’s love this Christmas? What is one intentional act of kindness or service you can perform for someone in your community during the Christmas week, and how can you incorporate the spirit of giving into that act?

20241215 The Invitation of the Inbreaking (Phil 4.4-7) - 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 Speaker: Nate HuffThe Passage: Philippians 4:4-7 The One Thing: The Invitation of the Inbreaking