Preaching through the Bible, one book at a time. Cornerstone, North Gower, Ontario, Canada (knowgrowshow.ca)
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 14 June 2026 | Growgroup Discussion Starters The One Story – What a God wants | Micah 6:1-8 Know K1. Dan shared a funny, relatable story about how a text message can be completely misread based on where you put the emphasis. What is a recent example from your own life where a total miscommunication happened over something small? K2. When it comes to our relationship with God, it is easy to default to a "transactional" mindset—thinking if we just give Him enough "stuff" or follow enough rules, He will be happy with us. Why do you think human beings naturally lean toward transactional religion instead of an intimate relationship? Grow G1. In the courtroom scene, God asks Israel, "What have I done to you? How have I burdened you?" He reminds them of how He redeemed, led, and protected them. When you are going through a dry or difficult season, how hard is it for you to remember God's past faithfulness? What helps you hit the reset button? G2. The Israelites' responses escalate from offering basic calves all the way to offering their firstborn children. They are drowning in desperation and trying to figure out how to satisfy God. In what ways do modern Christians display that same kind of panic or "performance anxiety" when they feel like they've messed up or fallen short? G3. Samm made a profound comment in the sermon: “I want to sacrifice for you, God... And God's like, no... I'm about to sacrifice for you... Get back in your lane. Like I'm the sacrificial lamb. You aren't.” How does switching the focus from our sacrifice to Jesus's sacrifice change the way we approach God on a daily basis? G4. The sermon introduces the Hebrew word Tov (good), which describes the harmony of the Eden world God created. How does viewing God's commands as a roadmap back to Tov (goodness and harmony) change your perspective, compared to viewing them as a restrictive checklist? Show S1 Dan challenged us to define what the big three look like in our specific context, using Jesus as our ultimate example. How would you practically define these three things in your workplace, neighbourhood, or family this week? o Acting justly o Loving mercy o Walking humbly with God S2. Samm explained that memorizing scripture literally restructures our brains and strengthens our "spiritual synaptic connections," much like a baby learning to walk. What is your plan for memorizing Micah 6:8 this week, and how can we hold each other accountable to building those deep neural pathways? He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 (NIV)
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 Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 How has your experience with your earthly father (or other significant parental figures) shaped the way you naturally think about God as Father? In what ways has Hosea 11 challenged, corrected, or affirmed that picture? Grow G1 Hosea describes God as a Father who loves His child even when that child repeatedly turns away. What does this passage teach us about the nature of God's love? G2 Hosea 11 contains both warnings and compassion. Why is it important to hold together God's justice and His mercy rather than emphasizing only one or the other? G3 Verse 9 says, "For I am God, and not a man—the Holy One among you." What do you think this tells us about the difference between God's love and human love? G4 Where in your life do you most need to hear God's invitation to come home, be settled, and rest in His care? G5 Where in your life do you most need to hear God's invitation to come home, be settled, and rest in His care? Show S1 In a quiet space, slowly reread Hosea 11:3–4. Then sit quietly for a moment and imagine the God described in those verses: teaching a child to walk, taking them by the arms, healing them, leading them with cords of kindness, lifting them to His cheek, and bending down to feed them. What do you notice? What emotions arise? What does this picture reveal about God's heart toward you personally?
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 31 May 2026 | One Story That Leads To Jesus – The "God Takes No Pleasure" Sermon (Ezekiel 31:10-12) Know Christ as King K1 Dan kicked off by highlighting Hudson's story and how his faith was shaped by his grandparents, parents, church, and camp mentors. Who are the people who have left "fingerprints of faith" on your life? Grow in Groups G1 Dan suggests that feeling the discomfort and heavy weight of sin under the Holy Spirit's conviction is actually a sign of God's grace. How does viewing conviction as grace change the way you respond when you realize you are out of alignment with God? G2 Think about the shoe illustration—how your whole body reacts to a tiny speck of gravel until you shake it out. What are some practical ways we can better tune our souls to notice that spiritual "discomfort" of conviction before we try to drown it out or ignore it? G3 Dan mentions a common human trap: trying to "sin our way out of sin" because it offers a temporary fix or momentary joy. Why is this cycle so tempting, and how can we help each other break out of it? G4 If someone secretly believes that God is reluctantly handing out forgiveness or just waiting for them to screw up again, how will that distort their repentance? G5 God ties His very existence to the statement, "I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked." [Ezekiel 33:11] How does this radical picture of God's character challenge the cultural or traditional views of God you grew up with? G6 The Thomas McCall and Jason Vickers quote notes that "restoration and reconciliation are always the divine aim." If God's primary goal is restoration rather than mere retribution, how should that alter the way we approach Him after we mess up? Show Up and Serve S1 What is one specific area of your life where you feel the prompt to stop digging the hole deeper, "turn," and realign with God's freedom this week?
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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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 Christ as King K1. In Jeremiah 37–39, Zedekiah asks for prayer and asks for a word from the Lord, but still resists what God says. What does that reveal about the difference between wanting help from God and wanting lordship from God? K2. Zedekiah's real issue seems to be fear of people more than fear of the Lord. Where do you see that tension in your own life, and how does it shape the way you make decisions? K3. Jesus says following him means giving up your own way and taking up your cross. What does it look like, practically, to treat Jesus as King when his direction feels costly or confusing? Grow in groups G1. Jeremiah was trapped in prison, falsely accused, and largely alone, yet he kept speaking what God said. How can our church become the kind of place where truth is welcomed even when it is hard to hear? G2. Zedekiah kept asking Jeremiah for private counsel, but he never really submitted to it. What are signs that a person is listening to spiritual truth without actually obeying it? G3. Jeremiah 37-39 shows a pattern of people wanting the outcome of faith without the surrender of faith. How can we/our church help one another move from “God, help me” to “God, lead me”? Show up and serve S1. Ebed-melech steps in when others stay silent. What does his courage teach us about serving God in moments when the crowd is passive, afraid, or unjust? S2. Jeremiah's surrender looks weak from the outside, but the story shows it is actually the path of life. Where might serving faithfully feel costly now but produce life later? S3. What is one area where you/our church could respond this week with action instead of just agreement, especially when obedience might be uncomfortable or unpopular?
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 Main Idea: KNOW: What does the text say? What does the text reveal about God? GROW: What is the Spirit pressing on my heart? SHOW: How will I respond this week, in action or in prayer? My one sentence prayer for this week. 10 May 2026 | Growgroup Discussion Starters The One Story – Idols are Dumb | Jeremiah 10:1-16 Know Christ as King K1 Looking at the "Job Description" of Jeremiah provided in the sermon, which of those hardships do you think would be the most difficult to endure for forty years? [Jeremiah 20:7-10] Grow in Groups G1 Jeremiah was a contemporary of prophets like Ezekiel and Daniel. How does knowing he was witnessing the literal breakdown of his civilization help us understand the "intensity" and "dread" in his writing? [Jeremiah 1:17-19] G2 The sermon mentions that Jeremiah tried to "wriggle out" of his calling due to his youth and lack of speaking ability. How does God's response to him change our perspective on our own perceived inadequacies? [Jeremiah 1:4-8] G3 Read the description of how an idol is constructed. Jeremiah uses "absurdity" to show that these gods are just wood, silver, and gold. Why do you think the people of Judah were so easily "worshipful" of something they saw their own cousins and neighbors making? [Jeremiah 10:3-9] G4 Discuss the "God Exchange" mentioned in the text. What does it look like practically to forsake a "spring of living water" for a "broken cistern"? [Jeremiah 2:11-13] G5 The sermon argues that there is no "neutral ground" in society—that even the "no god" worldview is a faith-based position. How does this challenge the way we interact with secular culture or songs like "Imagine"? [Jeremiah 10:2] G6 Jeremiah repeatedly speaks out loud about God's greatness, even when he is suffering. Why is the act of speaking truth back to God so vital for our own mental and spiritual endurance? [Jeremiah 10:6-7, 10] Show Up and Serve S1 Identify a "modern scarecrow" in your life—something that looks impressive and demands your attention but ultimately "cannot speak" or "do any good." What is one specific way you can "exchange" that idol back for the Living God this week? [Jeremiah 10:5, 14-16] ----------------------------------------- Jeremiah's Job Description: Responsibilities and Expected Experience You will feel inadequate (Jeremiah 1:6) You will face opposition and threats from your own people (Jeremiah 11:18–21) People from your town will plot to kill you. (Jeremiah 11:21) You will often feel lonely and isolated (Jeremiah 15:17) You will experience deep emotional anguish (Jeremiah 9:1) You will be mocked and ridiculed continually (Jeremiah 20:7–8) You will be beaten and put in stocks by the priest (Jeremiah 20:1–2) You will curse the day of your birth (Jeremiah 20:14–18) You are forbidden to marry or have children (Jeremiah 16:1–2) You will be rejected by family and friends (Jeremiah 12:6) You will be accused of treason (Jeremiah 37:13–14) You will be imprisoned (Jeremiah 37:15–16) You will be lowered into a muddy cistern and left to die (Jeremiah 38:6) You will be opposed by false prophets (Jeremiah 28:1–17) Your scroll will be cut up and burned by the King (Jeremiah 36:23) You will be forced to keep preaching unwelcome judgment (Jeremiah 7; 25) You will be carried against your will to Egypt after Jerusalem's fall (Jeremiah 43:4–7) You will face continual fear and terror (Jeremiah 20:10) You will experience inner conflict about continuing ministry (Jeremiah 20:9) You will witness the destruction of Jerusalem (Jeremiah 39; Book of Lamentations
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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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 56:1-8 The One Thing: The Sabbath, Foreigners and Eunuchs Sermon Know Christ as King What does Isaiah 56 reveal about the kind of King God is, especially in how he welcomes the outsider and the marginalized? How does Jesus fulfill the picture of a ruler whose house is “a house of prayer for all nations”? In what ways does knowing Christ as King challenge our assumptions about who belongs in God's people? Grow in Groups How can our group become a place where foreigners, outsiders, or spiritually discouraged people feel welcomed and valued? What does it look like for a group of believers to hold fast to God's covenant together in practical ways? How can Sabbath rhythms, shared prayer, and honest conversation help a group grow deeper in faith? Show Up and Serve Isaiah 56 connects justice, Sabbath, and worship—how can we show up in ways that reflect all three? What are some concrete ways our church can serve people who feel excluded, overlooked, or without a place? How can we help make God's house a place of prayer, joy, and belonging for “all nations” in our everyday serving?
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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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 April 2026 | One Story That Leads To Jesus – The Highway of Holiness (Isaiah 35:1-10) Know K1 In Isaiah 35:1–10, what images or promises stand out most to you (desert blooming, healing, the highway, etc.)? What do they reveal about God's character? Grow G1 Have you ever experienced a “desert season” spiritually or emotionally? What did it feel like, and where (if anywhere) did you see signs of “blossoming”? G2 Isaiah says, “Strengthen the feeble hands… steady the knees that give way.” What does it practically look like to strengthen one another in faith during hard seasons? G3 The message says not just to affirm fear, but to speak truth: “Be strong, do not fear… your God will come.” How do we balance compassion with calling each other to truth? G4 What are some “strongholds” or recurring thoughts that you personally need to take captive (2 Corinthians 10)? What helps you do that? G5 Jesus says, “I am the way…” (John 14:6). Where are you most tempted to treat Jesus as a way instead of the way in your life? G6 Walking the “Highway of Holiness” involves both stopping and starting things. What is one specific step of obedience God might be inviting you into right now? Show S1 Who is someone you can intentionally “strengthen” this week—through encouragement, prayer, or practical help—and what will you do for them?
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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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 Head and Heart Sermon (Isaiah 1:1-17) Knowing Christ as King 1. In Isaiah 1, God speaks like a King who has raised His children, cared for them, and been rejected by them. What does that reveal about how God sees rebellion? 2. Isaiah says Israel “does not know” their Master and “does not recognize” His care. Where do people today resist Christ's rule in similar ways? 3. How does Isaiah 1 challenge the idea that worship is only about religious activity rather than submission to God? 4. What does it look like to live under the kingship of Christ with both reverence and repentance? Growing in Groups 1. Isaiah 1 shows a people who had outward religion but inward rebellion. How can a group help each other avoid that kind of disconnect? 2. Why is it important for a group to ask honest questions about what is really going on in our hearts, not just what we do on the outside? 3. Isaiah calls God's people to “reason together” and to be washed clean. How can a group create space for confession, encouragement, and growth? 4. What practices help a group move beyond attendance into real spiritual participation? Showing up and Serving 1. Isaiah 1 says God rejects empty sacrifices but calls His people to “seek justice” and “defend the cause of the fatherless.” What does that tell us about true worship? 2. Where do you see people in your community who need someone to show up, help, defend, or advocate for them? 3. Isaiah connects faith with action toward the oppressed, widows, and vulnerable. What would that look like for our youth group or church? 4. Why do you think God cares more about justice and mercy than outward religious performance?
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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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 12 April 2026 | One Story That Leads To Jesus – The Chariots of Fire Sermon (2 Kings 6:8-22) Growgroup Discussion Starters Know Christ as King (Head – understanding God and the story) 1. In 2 Kings 6:8–17, what is happening in both the visible (Aramean army) and invisible (heavenly army) realms? What does this reveal about God's power and activity? 2. The kings of Israel at this time are described as doing “evil in the eyes of the Lord,” yet God is still actively protecting Israel through Elisha; what does this tell us about how God works through His prophets even when leaders and nations are spiritually off track? Grow in Christlikeness (Heart – loving God and aligning our desires) 1. The servant is overwhelmed with fear until God opens his eyes; where in your life do you feel surrounded or afraid right now, and how might God want to reshape your perspective? 2. Elisha's story includes chariots of fire both when Elijah is taken up (2 Kings 2) and when the heavenly army surrounds Dothan (2 Kings 6); what might God be showing about His power and presence through these repeated images? 3. We often internalize our fears, but the servant speaks out (“What shall we do?”); how might sharing your fears with a mature believer (an “Elisha” figure) change your experience of those fears? Show Christ to the world (Hands – living on mission) 1. Who is an “Elisha” in your life—someone who can encourage you with truth and pray for you—and what is one step you can take this week to intentionally connect with them, or begin becoming that kind of person for someone else?
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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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 5 April 2026 | EASTER SUNDAY | One Story That Leads To Jesus – The Temple Sermon (1 Kings 6:11-13) Growgroup Discussion Starters Know Christ as King (Head – understanding God and the story) 1. God's desire to dwell with His people unfolds across history: Eden (creation, before ~2000 BC; Genesis 3:8), the Tabernacle (~1446 BC; Exodus 25:8), Solomon's Temple (~966 BC; 1 Kings 6–8), its destruction by Babylon (586 BC), Zerubbabel's Temple (~516 BC; Ezra 6:15), its expansion by Herod (~20 BC), and its destruction by Rome (AD 70); how does seeing this timeline help you understand God's persistent desire to be with His people? 2. In 1 Kings 6:11–13, what does God promise about His presence in the temple, and how does this point forward to Jesus as the true and lasting temple (John 2:19–21)? Grow in Christlikeness (Heart – loving God and aligning our desires) 1. What stirs in you when you realize that across all these centuries, God's consistent desire has been to dwell with His people—and now in you? 2. We often picture prayer as speaking “up” to God or “out” to somewhere distant—but if God dwells in us by His Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), how might it reshape your prayer life to think of speaking inward to God? What difference might that make to your sense of closeness, honesty, or dependence? Show Christ to the world (Hands – living on mission) 1. If you are now a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19–20), what is one concrete way that should shape your actions or choices this week? 2. How can you intentionally reflect God's presence to someone this week—helping them see that God is not distant, but desires to be with them?
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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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 29 Mar 2026 | Growgroup Discussion Starters The One Story – Reviewing Assumptions | 2 Samuel 6:1-23 Know Christ as King (head – understanding God and the story) 1. In 2 Samuel 6:6–8, what do Uzzah's death and David's response teach us about God's holiness? How does this challenge common assumptions people have about God—especially in light of A. W. Tozer's quote, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us”? 2. In 2 Samuel 6:9–12, after seeing God bless Obed-Edom, David revisits his assumptions and approaches God differently. What does this reveal about David's heart, and what changed in how he viewed God? Grow in Groups (heart – personal faith and formation) 1. Reflecting on John 12:12–16 and 1 Corinthians 1:18, how does the cross show that God is both holy and good? Have you ever had to “review your assumptions” about God in light of this truth? What led to that shift? 2. The sermon highlights two wrong assumptions about God's character (see 2 Samuel 6:6–11): “God isn't holy” and “God isn't good.” Which one are you more prone to believe in your heart, especially in difficult seasons? 3. In 2 Samuel 6:16 and 6:20–23, Michal despises David's worship while David has clearly changed in how he approaches God. What might this contrast reveal about their hearts, and how can we resist becoming stuck or hardened in our own assumptions about God? Show up and Serve (hands – living it out) 1. As we enter Holy Week, what is one intentional way you can slow down and reflect on Jesus—especially the cross as the place where God's holiness and goodness meet (John 12:12–16; 1 Corinthians 1:18)? 2. Thinking about John 12:12–16 and 1 Corinthians 1:18, who could you invite to join you at our Good Friday service or our Easter Sunday baptism service, and how might that invitation help them see the true character of God in Jesus?
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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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 22 Mar 2026 | Growgroup Discussion Starters The One Story – The Sermon About Waiting | 1 Samuel 13:11-15 Know Christ as King (head – understanding God and the story) 1. In 1 Samuel 13:11–15, why does God call Saul's action “foolish” even though he was trying to seek the Lord's favour? What does this reveal about obedience under Christ's kingship? 2. 2 Chronicles 16:9 says that “the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” How does this shape our understanding of God's role while we are waiting? Grow in Groups (heart – personal faith and formation) 1. Where in your life are you currently “waiting” on God? How does knowing that God is actively looking to strengthen you (2 Chronicles 16:9) change how you experience that waiting? 2. The sermon describes “disobedience masked as religious devotion.” Where might you be tempted to justify your actions instead of trusting and obeying God fully? Show up and Serve (hands – living it out) 1. What is one specific area this week where you can choose to trust God's timing and obey, rather than taking control like Saul? 2. Who around you is in a difficult season of waiting? How can you practically remind them this week that God sees them and is at work (2 Chronicles 16:9)?
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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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 15 Mar 2026 | Growgroup Discussion Starters One Story - The Samson's Mum Sermon (Judges 13) Know (head – understanding God and the story) 1. What does Judges 13 show us about who God is in a time when “the Israelites did evil in the Lord's sight” and were oppressed for forty years? 2. Why is it significant that the angel of the Lord comes specifically to Manoah's unnamed, barren wife, and what does that tell us about the kind of people God notices? 3. From this chapter, what do you learn about the “angel of the Lord” and how God can be both above us and yet personally present with His people? Grow (heart – personal faith and formation) 4. Samson's mom is asked to change her lifestyle (Nazirite-related restrictions) before she even sees the miracle. How does that challenge the way you respond to God's word before you see results? 5. Manoah and his wife move from fear (“We will certainly die”) to trust (“If the Lord were going to kill us…”). Where do you see God inviting you to move from fear to trust in your own story right now? 6. God chooses to begin a rescue plan for Israel through an ordinary couple in a broken time. How does that encourage or confront the way you view your own potential role in God's purposes? Show (hands – living it out) 7. If “God comes to the ordinary to do the extraordinary,” what is one very ordinary area of your weekly life where you sense God might want to work through you? Be specific. 8. Samson was “set apart” from birth; in what concrete way could you live as someone set apart for God this week at school, work, or home? 9. Manoah prays, “Lord, please let the man of God come back to us again and give us more instructions.” What is one step you can take this week to actively seek God's guidance, not just coast spiritually?
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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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: Joshua 9:1-27 (focus v14) The Inquiring of God Sermon Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 What part of Joshua 9:1–27 or the sermon stood out to you most today, and why? Grow G1 In Joshua 9:14, the Israelites “sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the LORD.” Why do you think they skipped seeking God at this moment, especially after everything they had just experienced with Him? G2 The Gibeonites' deception seemed convincing. What are some modern situations where circumstances or appearances might lead us to make decisions without seeking God? G3 The Israelites had just heard the blessings and curses from Deuteronomy 28:1–2 at Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim. What does their failure to inquire of God reveal about the gap between knowing God's word and actually living it? G4 The leaders kept their oath to the Gibeonites even after discovering the deception (Joshua 9:18–20; Numbers 30:2). What does this teach us about integrity and keeping our word? G5 The sermon asked several reflective questions: Do you believe God loves you, knows what is best for you, and cares about your decisions? Which of these is hardest for you to believe in practice, and why? G6 The sermon described taking time to quiet your heart, ask God a question, and listen in prayer. What practices help you seek God's guidance when facing decisions? Show S1 Think about a decision or situation in your life right now. What would it look like this week to intentionally “inquire of the LORD” (Joshua 9:14) before moving forward? A PRACTICE OF LISTENING PRAYER (INQUIRING OF THE LORD) Step 1: Enter his gates with Thanksgiving Ask: Holy Spirit, show me something I can be grateful to you for in my life. Listen. Write down what you sense the Spirit saying: _______________________________________________________ Step 2: Write down a specific guidance question for God. Example 1: What should I do about situation X? Example 2: Should I choose A or B? Example 3: What do you think of when you think of me? Listen. Write down what you sense he is saying. You can turn over and practice this on the other side of the sheet. You sheet might look like this: Me: God what should I do about X? God: _____________ Me: _____________ God: _____________ When you feel the conversation is done close in a moment of quiet or spoken gratitude or by reading out loud Thomas Merton's prayer. Thomas Merton's Prayer “My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always, though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.” We will be practicing this on Tues 9:30-11am - Cornerstone. Wed 7-8:30pm – Manse
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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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 01 Mar 2026 | Growgroup Discussion Starters One Story - The WIlliamson Turn Sermon (Deut 21) Know K1 When you first heard Deuteronomy 21:10–14, what was your honest reaction — discomfort, confusion, anger, curiosity, something else? Why do you think that was your response? (Deut 21:10–14) Grow G1 The sermon encouraged us to “take off our Nike shoes and put on Ancient Near East sandals,” and to bring good assumptions about God's character into hard texts. Why is understanding cultural context — and remembering who God has already revealed Himself to be — essential when reading difficult passages? (Deut 4:32; Deut 8:1; Deut 9:7) G2 The idea of the “Williamson Turn” described a slow, redemptive shift in culture — God gradually steering His people away from brutality toward dignity and protection. Where do you see redemptive movement in Deuteronomy 21:10–14 that may not be obvious at first glance? Why do you think God didn't simply impose His ultimate design all at once, but instead worked progressively within a broken culture? G3 The law says, “you have dishonored her” (Deut 21:14) — placing responsibility on the man. What does that detail reveal about accountability and God's concern for the vulnerable? G4 Jesus intensifies the heart-level ethic regarding women and lust (Matt 5:27–30) and consistently honors women in His ministry (Luke 7:44; Luke 10:41; Matt 28:10). How does Christ complete and fulfill the redemptive trajectory we begin to see in Deuteronomy 21? Show S1 In light of the “God's Son Turn,” how might we reflect Jesus this week in the way we speak about, protect, honor, and advocate for women and vulnerable people in our own community?
Resources mentioned in today's podcast: Old Testament Theology (John Kessler) https://a.co/d/04OIqD2G Old Testament Theology (Moberly) https://a.co/d/0bkwczWI Slaves, Women and Homosexuals (Webb) https://a.co/d/01iXfpCB Corporal Punishment in the Bible (A Redemptive Movement Hermeneutic for Troubling Texts) https://a.co/d/0ce4XtUv 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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
Weekly live sermon 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 22 Feb 2026 | Growgroup Discussion Starters One Story - The Giant Sermon (Deut 2) Know K1 What part of the message stood out most to you — the idea of giants, the “turn north” moment, the geography, or the way God retold Israel's story? Why? Grow G1 In Deuteronomy 2:1–3, God says, “You have made your way around this hill country long enough; now turn north.” Where in your life might God be saying, “You've circled this long enough — it's time to move forward”? G2 In Deuteronomy 2:10–12, 20–22, Moses explains that the Moabites, Ammonites, & Edomites (Israel's relatives) had already driven out formidable peoples like the Anakites, Rephaim, and Horites. Why do you think God intentionally led Israel past these examples of victory before they faced their own battles? What might that teach us about how God builds courage in us? G3 The first generation saw the giants and retreated (Numbers 13:27–33), but the second generation was surrounded by evidence that giants could fall. How does the story you rehearse — failure or victory — shape your faith and obedience? G4 The sermon suggested that Israel's battles were part of a deeper spiritual conflict (see Genesis 6:4; Numbers 13:33; Ephesians 6:10–13). How does understanding that our struggle is “not against flesh and blood” affect the way we approach temptation, fear, or long-standing patterns in our lives? G5 Some scholars (like Michael Heiser) argue that the references to the Nephilim and Rephaim point to corrupted bloodlines and a larger spiritual rebellion narrative (see Genesis 6:4). Whether or not we fully understand the details, what does this perspective suggest about the seriousness of spiritual compromise and God's commitment to preserving His redemptive plan through Israel — ultimately leading to Christ? Show S1 Who are the “giant killers” God has placed in your life — people whose testimony shows that freedom, healing, or breakthrough is possible? What practical step can you take this week to lean into those voices and step toward your own “turn north” moment?
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 15 Feb 2026 | Growgroup Discussion Starters One Story The Water from the Rock [Sierra Leone] Sermon (Num 20) Know K1 What story or moment from the trip stood out to you most — and why do you think it stayed with you? Grow G1 The butterfly became a picture of transformation — from darkness and heaviness at Bunce Island to signs of new life and hope. Where have you seen God bring transformation, either in your own life or in someone else's? G2 Clean water didn't just change health — it changed education, safety, dignity, and opportunity for entire villages. What does that teach us about how meeting practical needs can open the door for deeper spiritual transformation? G3 The story of the teenage girl at the Recovery Centre who saw her sisters murdered for organ harvesting and then escaped held both deep evil and deep hope — trauma and healing in the same place. How do we process stories like that without becoming overwhelmed, and what does it mean to believe God is still at work even there? G4 In John 5:2–9, Jesus asks the man at the pool, “Do you want to get well?” What do you make of the idea that God cares not only about our needs, but even our desires? How does that shape the way you pray? G5 In Numbers 20:1–13, Moses was told to speak to the rock but struck it instead, and God said he had not trusted Him enough. Where might God be asking you to trust Him in a new way — instead of relying on what has worked before? Show S1 What is one step of trust or obedience God may be nudging you toward right now — something that feels uncomfortable but could allow Him to bring transformation through you?
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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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 birds 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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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 08 Feb 2026 | Growgroup Discussion Starters The One Story – Obedience and Disobedience | Leviticus 26 Know K1 When you hear Leviticus 26 read as a whole, what emotions or reactions does it stir in you—comfort, tension, confusion, hope—and why? (Lev 26) Grow G1 Leviticus 26 reflects a Suzerain–Vassal treaty, a common agreement in the Ancient Near East where a powerful king (the suzerain) pledged protection and blessing to a weaker people (the vassals), and in return expected loyalty and obedience. Blessings followed faithfulness, and consequences followed rebellion (Lev 26:1–13; Lev 26:14–39). How does seeing the chapter through that lens change the way you hear God's words? G2 Throughout the chapter, God warns of discipline that increases “seven times” for continued unfaithfulness (Lev 26:18, 21, 24, 28). Why do you think the number seven—often associated with completeness—matters so much here? G3 The consequences described are severe, yet they are framed as discipline rather than abandonment (Lev 26:18–23). How does that shape your understanding of God's justice and love holding together? G4 Spoken Gospel Ministries says, “Jesus takes our sevenfold punishment so that he could give us seven times seven blessings and forgiveness.” How does that statement help connect Leviticus 26 to the work of Jesus? (Heb 10:12–14; Rom 6:10; Rom 5:8) G5 Even after judgment, God says, “Yet in spite of this…” and promises not to reject or destroy his people (Lev 26:44–45). What does this reveal about God's character as a covenant-keeping King? G6 Leviticus 26 ends not with exile, but with remembrance—“I will remember my covenant” (Lev 26:42, 45). How does this shift the tone of the chapter from fear to hope? Show S1 When you're tempted to believe failure is final, how might remembering that God “refuses to forget his covenant” (Lev 26:44–45)—and that Jesus has already borne the full weight of judgment (Heb 10:12–14)—change the way you return to God this week?
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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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 Glory and Fire Sermon | Leviticus 9:23-10:3 Know Christ as King K1 Thinking back to the "Sunbeam" analogy from C.S. Lewis, have you ever had a moment—maybe in nature, during worship, or in a quiet time—where you felt like you weren't just "looking at" God's truth, but actually "looking along" it and experiencing His glory for yourself? Grow in Groups G1 In the first half of our passage [Leviticus 9:23-24], the people respond to God's fire with a mix of shouting for joy and falling facedown. Why do you think both of those reactions—celebration and deep reverence—are necessary when we encounter God's presence? G2 We talked about how Nadab and Abihu might have been trying to "control" God or approach Him on their own terms [Leviticus 10:1]. In our lives today, what are some subtle ways we might try to fit God into our plans or "little pans" rather than surrendering to His? G3 Moses tells Aaron that God must be "proved holy" and "honored" among those who approach Him [Leviticus 10:3]. How does knowing that God is "untamed" and "undomesticated" change the way you pray or show up for worship on Sunday mornings? G4 The sermon highlighted the potential role of alcohol or desire for control in Nadab and Abihu's story [Leviticus 10:8-10]. How can we help one another "distinguish between the holy and the common" in a world that often tries to make everything feel common or casual? G5 It's a bit scary to think about the "fire of judgment," but we also heard about the "fire of purification" [1 Peter 1:7]. How does it feel to think about God's fire as something that doesn't just destroy, but actually refines us and brings out the "genuineness of our faith"? G6 We saw how Jesus is our perfect High Priest, our Tabernacle, and our Sacrifice all in one [Hebrews 2:17-18]. How does resting in the finished work of Jesus take the "pressure" off us when we feel like we aren't "holy enough" to approach a God of fire? Show Up and Serve S1 If we want our city and our community to see the "abundance" and glory of God this week, what is one practical way we can live as "sunbeams" that point people back to the Sun?
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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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: Exodus 25:1-10 The "God is an Engineer" Sermon Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 What stood out to you most from Exodus 25:1–10, or from the sermon, and why? Grow G1 What does Exodus 25:8 reveal about God's desire to dwell with His people? G2 Why do you think God invited the Israelites to participate in building the tabernacle rather than creating it Himself? (Exodus 25:1–9) G3 The offerings were described as heart-prompted, specific, and purposeful. How do you see that reflected in Exodus 25:2–7 and echoed in 2 Corinthians 9:7? G4 How does seeing God as an “engineer” or “architect” shape the way you understand His work in your life? (Exodus 25:9; Ephesians 2:20–22) G5 In what ways does the tabernacle point forward to Jesus and God dwelling fully with His people? (John 1:14; Hebrews 9:11–12) G6 What does it mean for us today that we are being “built together” as God's dwelling place by the Spirit? (1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 2:21–22) Show S1 What might a heart-prompted offering look like for you this week — of time, resources, gifts, or obedience — as you join God in what He is building? (Romans 12:1; Exodus 25:2)
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 birds 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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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: Exodus 6:1-10 The God's Name Sermon Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 What part of the passage or the sermon stood out to you most today — something that caught your attention, surprised you, or stayed with you? (Exodus 6:1–10) Grow G1 The Israelites were suffering deeply when God spoke these words to Moses (Exodus 5:22–6:1). Why do you think God chose this moment to reveal his name? G2 God introduces himself by saying, “I am the LORD” (Exodus 6:2). What does it mean to you that God wants his people to actually know his name, not just know about him? G3 The sermon talked about how “the LORD” can sometimes sound distant or formal. Have you ever felt like God seemed far away — and what helped bring closeness again? G4 God makes several promises in this passage — “I will bring you out… I will free you… I will redeem you” (Exodus 6:6–8). Which of those promises feels most meaningful to you right now? G5 In the sermon we talked about how God's name moved from Yahweh to YHWH, and eventually to “the LORD” — what's often called the Tetragrammaton. Over time, God's name became harder to say and more distant. What do you think that tells us about how easily a close, personal God can start to feel far away — and how might that still happen for us today? G6 In the sermon we talked about God's name — “I am who I am” or “I will be who I will be” (Exodus 3:14) — meaning that God is the self-existent one. He doesn't need anyone or anything. And yet the name Yahweh reminds us that even though God doesn't need us, he wants us (Exodus 6:2–8). What do you think or feel when you hear that — that God chooses relationship with us, not because he has to, but because he wants to? Show S1 This week, how might remembering that God is not distant — but a God who wants to be known — shape the way you pray, trust, or walk with him?
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 birds 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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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: Genesis 35.6-10 The One Thing: Changing Names Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1 Looking back at Genesis 35:6–10 (Gen 35:6–10), what names or renamings stand out to you in the passage, and what do they mark or signify in the story? Grow G1 Jacob returns to Bethel, a place where he once encountered God (Gen 28:10–22; Gen 35:1–7). Why do you think returning to that place mattered so much for Jacob at this stage of his life? G2 The renaming of Luz to Bethel turns an ordinary location into a “spiritual address” (Gen 28:19; Gen 35:7). Can you think of a place, season, or moment in your life that became significant because of an encounter with God? G3 The oak named Allon Bakuth marks grief and loss (Gen 35:8). Why do you think Scripture makes space for naming sorrow rather than rushing past it (cf. Isa 61:1–3; Ps 34:18)? G4 God renames Jacob as Israel—shifting his identity from “supplanter” to “one who wrestles with God” (Gen 32:27–28; Gen 35:10). What does this tell us about how God relates to people with complicated pasts? G5 In the sermon, three movements were highlighted: returning to Bethel (Gen 35:1–7), revisiting Allon Bakuth (Gen 35:8), and receiving a new name (Gen 35:9–10). Which of these do you find most personally challenging or inviting right now, and why? G6 How does the idea of God giving new names and new identities (Gen 17:5; Gen 32:28; Isa 62:2) help us better understand what Jesus ultimately offers at the cross (2 Cor 5:17; Rev 2:17)? Show S1 This week, what would it look like for you to intentionally “rename” something in your life—acknowledging God's presence (Gen 35:7), inviting healing into grief (Isa 61:3), or embracing a new identity in Christ (2 Cor 5:17)—and how might that shape the way you live or pray?
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 birds 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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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: Genesis 14:17-23 (Genesis 1-15) The One Thing: One Story in Melchizedek Growgroup Discussion Starters Know Christ as King K1 As you hear Genesis 14:17–23 alongside the wider story of Genesis 1–15, what detail in this passage stands out or feels especially important? Grow in Groups G1 Abram meets two kings after the battle—the king of Sodom and Melchizedek. Based on the text, how do these two encounters differ, and what do those differences reveal about power, blessing, and allegiance? G2 Melchizedek (King of Righteousness, King of Peace and Priest of the Most High) blesses Abram before Abram gives him a tenth. Why do you think the order matters, and what does it show us about the nature of God's blessing? G3 Melchizedek is both king and priest—a rare combination in Scripture. How does this role help us understand what kind of king and priest Jesus would later be? G4 Abram gives Melchizedek a tenth of everything without being asked. What does this suggest about Abram's spiritual discernment—his ability to recognize when God is at work? G5 The author of Hebrews later reflects deeply on Melchizedek (see Hebrews 7). Why do you think this brief Genesis story becomes so important later in the Bible's story? G6 This passage leaves many questions unanswered about Melchizedek. How does the mystery itself function in the story—what does it invite us to do as readers and followers of God? Show up and Serve S1 This series invites us to live as people of one story that leads to Jesus. As you look at your own life right now, where are you tempted to live out of competing stories—and what would it look like to re-center your story around Jesus as we head into 2026?
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 birds 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! We have two growgroup Bible study options based on One Story: Tues morning: 9:30am - 11am at Cornerstone (6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower) Wed evening: 7 - 8:30pm at the Manse (next door to Cornerstone)
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
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 9.2,6-7 The One Thing: The Light
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: Philippians 3.20-21 The One Thing: The Conductor (The Greatest Gift)
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 5:13 The One Thing: The Judge Growgroups Discussion Starters Know K1 What part of the sermon or passage (Isaiah 9, Jesus as Judge, or “salt of the earth”) stood out to you most, and why? Grow G1 We heard that God is 100% love and 100% justice. Which side do you naturally emphasize, and why? G2 How does it reshape your view of God to hear that His wrath springs from His love? Does this challenge any assumptions? G3 Isaiah 9 was spoken in the context of war, oppression, and unrest. How does that deepen your understanding of Jesus as Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace? G4 Where do you see the temptation (in culture or personally) to emphasize either God's love or God's justice at the expense of the other? G5 When you think about cultural shifts (like Bill C-9) that may make Christian conviction uncomfortable or misunderstood, what emotions rise in you? G6 Jesus calls us the “salt of the earth.” In what ways can Christians lose their saltiness? What does staying salty look like in your world today? Show S1 What is one practical, concrete way you can represent both God's love and God's justice this week—bringing salt into a situation around you?
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: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 The One Thing: The Rescuer (The Greatest Gift) Grow group Discussion Starters. Know K1 What part of the passage or the sermon stood out to you most today, and why? Grow G1 The hymn “Just as I am” describes “fightings within and fears without.” When have you experienced that kind of inner and outer pressure? How did it impact your view of God at the time? G2 The sermon explored the difference between the God we want and the God who is. What are some ways we try to remake God into our own image? G3 Paul's thorn was used by God to keep him from pride. How do you respond to the idea that God sometimes allows hardship for our sanctification? G4 “My grace is sufficient for you.” What does God's sufficient grace look like in real, everyday terms—not as a slogan, but as lived experience? G5 Where in your life right now do you most feel your weakness—and how might Christ's power be made perfect there? G6 The sermon reminded us that Jesus may not rescue us from every hardship, but He always remains with us in it. What difference does His presence make in seasons of pain, uncertainty, or discouragement? Show S1 Looking at your week ahead, where is one place you need to trust Jesus as your Rescuer—either by surrendering something, obeying something, or asking for His strength in your weakness?
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 30 November 2025 The One Thing: The Greatest Gift. Jesus is King. The Passage: 1 Peter 2.11-17 Know K1 What stood out to you from Sunday's passage or message? Was there a phrase, image, or idea that struck you most? Grow G1 Foreigners & Exiles: Peter calls Christians “foreigners and exiles.” What does that image evoke for you? Where in your life do you feel that sense of being out of place because you follow Jesus? G2 The Real Battleground: Peter insists the primary “culture war” is within us (sinful desires waging war against the soul). What does fighting that inner battle honestly look like for you right now? G3 Living Good Lives: Peter says to “live such good lives among the pagans” that even if they accuse us, they still see ourgood deeds. What is one way Christians can be misunderstood today, and how can good deeds speak louder than those misunderstandings? G4 Breaking Out of Echo Chambers: Where are you tempted to retreat into a Christian bubble or an ideological echo chamber? What would it look like to be more curious, listening, and present with those who see the world differently? G5 Submitting to Authority: Peter's call to submit to authorities was written during Nero's reign. How do you wrestle with submission to imperfect leaders today? What helps you foster a Christlike posture? G6 — Living Free / Living as Slaves: Peter says we are free people—but also God's slaves. How does that paradox reshape the way we think about our rights, our conduct, and our witness? Show S1 — Where might Jesus be inviting you this week to step into the Exile Lifestyle in a practical way— fighting the internal battle, doing good among neighbours, or submitting with humility? What is one step of obedience or repentance you sense God prompting in you?
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