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20240128 EPIPHANY - He Knows You (Guest Speaker Kevin Gay)

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

20240121 EPIPHANY - A Purpose Beyond Yourself.

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 1:14-20 The One Thing: A Purpose Beyond Yourself Know K1 How did the Holy Spirit speak to you today through the message? Grow G1 Responding to the Call: Discuss how Simon, Andrew, James, and John immediately responded to Jesus' call to follow Him. Explore the concept of being open and responsive to God's calling in our own lives. Encourage each person / family member to reflect on times when they felt a calling or nudge from God and how they responded. G2 The Kingdom of God: Jesus begins His ministry proclaiming the arrival of the Kingdom of God. Engage in a conversation about what the Kingdom of God means to each person / family member. Explore ways in which the group/ family can actively participate in advancing God's Kingdom through love, compassion, and service in their daily lives. G3 The Shoreline: What does the shoreline in our passage today represent in the passage, and what do you think it might mean in your life? What does it mean to be an amphibian? G4 Leaving Everything Behind: Simon, Andrew, James, and John left their nets and their livelihoods to follow Jesus. Discuss the significance of leaving behind comfort zones and the challenges that might come with such decisions. G5 The time had come. Why were the Pax Romana, the Roman Roads and the Greek language so key in the spreading of the gospel? Why else might it mean that “the time had come?” Show S1 As you stand on the shore, what is Jesus saying to you?

20240114 EPIPHANY - Follow Me. Come and See.

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 1:43-51 The One Thing: Follow Me. Come and See. Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 How did the Holy Spirit speak to you today through the message? Grow G1 In John 1:43-51, Jesus calls Philip to follow him. How does Philip's response reveal his initial understanding of who Jesus is? How might this relate to our own responses to encountering Jesus in our lives? G2 Nathanael expresses skepticism when he hears about Jesus from Philip, asking, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" How do our preconceptions and biases sometimes hinder us from recognizing the potential goodness in unexpected places or people? How can we overcome such biases in our own lives? G3 Jesus, upon seeing Nathanael, makes a profound statement about Nathanael's character. How does this interaction between Jesus and Nathanael emphasize the importance of authenticity and sincerity in our relationship with God and others? G4 Jesus mentions Nathanael seeing "greater things" in the future. What might these "greater things" symbolize in the context of our own faith journeys? How can we encourage and support one another as a small group or family in pursuing and experiencing these greater things? G5 The passage concludes with Jesus' declaration that Nathanael will see heaven open and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man. What might this imagery signify in terms of the connection between heaven and earth through Jesus? How does this impact our understanding of Jesus as the bridge between the divine and the human? Show S1 Is Jesus calling you to “Follow me”? Who is Jesus inviting to “Come and see”. Are you ready? *Questions created by ChatGPT

20240107 EPIPHANY Jesus - A Threat or A Treasure?

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: Matthew 2:1-12 (also Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7,10-14) The One Thing: Jesus: a Threat or a Treasure? Know K1 What did you hear God say to you through the message? Grow G1 Motivation of the Magi: In Matthew 2:1-2, the Magi are motivated to travel a great distance to find and worship the newborn King. What do you think drove them to undertake such a journey, and how does their commitment inspire us in our own spiritual journey today? G2 The Significance of the Star: The Magi followed a star that led them to Jesus. In what ways do you think the star served as a sign or symbol in this narrative? How might God use signs or symbols in our lives today to guide us in our faith? G3 Response of King Herod: King Herod's reaction to the news of a newborn king was one of fear and deceit. How does Herod's response contrast with the Magi's attitude? What can we learn from this about the different ways people react to the message of Jesus? G4 Gifts of the Magi: The Magi presented gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus. Each of these gifts has symbolic significance. What do you think these gifts represent, and how might the Magi's choice of gifts reflect their understanding of who Jesus was? G5 Worship and Obedience: The Magi worshipped Jesus upon finding Him. How does their act of worship demonstrate their recognition of Jesus' divine nature? In what ways can we emulate the Magi's response in our own lives through acts of worship and obedience to Jesus? Show S1 Who is Jesus to you? A Threat? A Treasure? A Trinket? Talk to him about it. *Questions created by ChatGPT

20231231 NEW YEARS EVE - Acknowledge 2023. Anticipate 2024.

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 Meditative Music from William Augusto https://www.youtube.com/@SoakinginHisPresence The Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 The One Thing: Acknowledge 2023. Anticipate 2024. Know K1 Describe your experience of 2023 in 3 words. Describe your hopes for 2024 in 3 words.
Grow G1 Eccl. 3:1-8 | Would you describe the writer as fatalistic? What do you think the writer is trying to achieve through setting out this list? G2 Eccl. 3:1-8 | Is there anything in this list that you particularly wrestle with or struggle with? Are there any items here that you don’t understand? G3 Eccl. 3:1-8 | Go through and try to list which are positive and which are negative for each dual phrase (eg “a time to be born” is positive; “a time to die” is negative). G4 Eccl. 3:1-8 | Revisit your list and see if you can think of a positive way to look at the negatives or a negative way to look at the positives. For example, when might “keeping” be a negative action and when might “throwing away” be a positive action? How does this change how you read this familiar passage? G5 Eccl. 3:10-11 | The writer talks about the experience of life being both a burden and beautiful. How can this be? Can something be both a burden and beautiful at the same time? What might be an example? G6 Eccl. 3:13 | Eating and drinking – this is a gift from God. Satisfaction in toil – this is a gift from God. Which do you find harder to accept as a gift? How could you grow in this area? Show S1 How can you look for the eternal in the everyday as you go into 2024 (think of specific examples like your job, your home, your significant relationships)?

20231224 CHRISTMAS EVE - Jesus, the sum of all that is good

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 9:2-7 The One Thing: Jesus, the Sum of All That Is Good

20231217 ADVENT Make Some Noise - Prayer + gratitude = joy.

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: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 The One Thing: Prayer + gratitude = joy.

20231210 - ADVENT Make Some Noise - Rewild Your Heart

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 1:1-8 The One Thing: Rewild Your Heart Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 What did you sense the Holy Spirit saying to you through today’s message (or the gathering as a whole)? Grow G1 There was pent up frustration within the nation of Israel accompanied by hopeful longing for something better when John the Baptist burst onto the scene. For us, what modern event might compare with John the Baptist’s arrival in 1st century Judea?*G2 Why did God do so much work in Biblical people’s lives “in the wilderness”? What is the connection between the outdoors and meeting with God? What options are there for people with limited mobility? G3 In what way do you think our addiction to entertainment and pain-free existing is doing real damage to our souls? G4 How civilized / wild is your heart? What does it mean to rewild your heart? G5 What is ONE thing you can do to create some wild time for your soul this Advent / Christmas season? Hint: you will need to be intentional and set some boundaries. G6 What is repentance and how is it a precursor to the coming of Christ? As you prepare for Jesus’ arrival are there ways in which you need to turn your life around (take some time to reflect on this in silence)?* Show S1 If you’re a reader, check out the book Resilient by John Eldredge. If you’re less of a reader, check out the “30 Days to Resilient” journey on the (completely free) Pause app. https://www.pauseapp.com/

20231203 - ADVENT Make Some Noise - Now In A Minute

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 13:24-37 The One Thing: Now In A Minute Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 “Now in a minute” is a typical Welsh phrase. Can you think of any Canadian phrases that might sound strange to outsiders? Grow G1 Mark 13:24-37 uses apocalyptic language that modern ears are unused to hearing. How does Jesus’ description of the cosmic catastrophes that will accompany his return strike you? Are these visions simply employed as dramatic descriptions of his arrival or should we expect a shaking of the heavens replete with falling stars and a veil of darkness? G2 Jesus calls his followers to keep their eyes open, to stay awake, and to be vigilant in their watch for him. In what ways do we do this? In what ways do we neglect this? G3 What are some Christian practices that we might employ to be prepared for Jesus’ return? G4 What role might intentional action play in keeping watch, i.e. how do we actively participate in seeing God’s kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven? G5 Although the church has historically linked Advent with both the incarnation of God and the return of the Son of Man, many of us, in practice, celebrate it as a build up to the arrival of Christmas. G6 What might Advent look like for us if it became a watchful waiting for the return of Jesus? How might that reform our practices in Advent?* Show S1 When it is all said and done, does it really matter to our daily life that Jesus promised to return? With over two millennia of pacing back and forth, looking at the clock, and towards the heavens, has the church given up on his return? Should the church give up on his return? If it did, how might that impact its faith in the here-and-now? Why might it be crucial to our faith to expect Jesus to make good on his promise?* *https://thepastorsworkshop.com/yearb23-advent-1/

20231126 The Other Side - Powered Up But Grounded

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: Ephesians 1:15-23 The One Thing: Powered Up But Grounded
Ephesians 1:15-23 Flowchart
Growgroup Discussion Starters
Know K1 What did God say to you through today’s teaching? Grow G1 1:15 Read the start of Paul’s letters and see how many of them start with this “grateful for you” and “praying for you” connection. Why do you think Paul uses this motif so often? G2 How has your view of Heaven / the Kingdom of Heaven changed throughout this series? G3 How helpful was the infographic in tracing God’s commitment to our spiritual growth? Was there anything that surprised you or stuck with you? G4 1:17 | The Trinity are committed to you knowing God better. How committed are you [From 1 (hardly at all) to 10 (extremely)?] What does this tell you? G5 1:18 How enlightened are the eyes of your heart to hope, inheritance and power (read the verse for full context)? Which is your biggest need right now? G6 1:19-20 / 2:6-7 | What does it mean to you that you are NOW seated in the heavenly realms with Christ Jesus? G7 1:22 | This verse seems to indicate that Jesus rules everything FOR the sake of the Church. How important is the Church, do you think, in matters of global history? Show S1 Prayerfully trace through the flowchart, and focus in on a word / phrase that the Holy Spirit highlights. Meditate on that verse until it becomes part of your being.