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 The Passage: John 17:13-17 The One Thing: Unity With Christ Is Submission To HIs Lordship Growgroup Discussion Starters Unity with Christ is Submission to his Lordship Know K1. In John 17:13–17, what does Jesus say about his disciples' relationship to him, the world, God's Word, and the evil one? How are these connected? How does understanding Jesus as the Word of God (John 1:1, 14) deepen “I have given them your word”? Grow G1. Why can following Jesus, the Word of God, put us at odds with the world's values? Where do you see this tension? G2. Why does Jesus pray for protection from the evil one rather than removal from the world (John 17:15)? What does this show about his followers' purpose? How does union with Jesus shape life in the world? G3. What does submitting to Jesus' Lordship look like in everyday life? Which areas are easiest or hardest to surrender? How does knowing Jesus is the Word of God affect our obedience? G4. How does Scripture help us know Jesus and become more like him? When has God's truth changed your thinking, attitudes, or actions? G5. How does Jesus' desire for his disciples to have “the full measure of his joy” challenge the idea that submission is mainly about rules or sacrifice? What difference does it make that Jesus, the Word who reveals God's heart, calls us to submit? Show S1 How can submitting to Jesus' Lordship help you remain united with him and experience his joy this week? Choose one specific act of obedience or love to practice, and decide when and where you will do it.
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 The Passage: Matthew 27:50-56 The One Thing: Curtains & Zombies Growgroup Discussion Starters Know K1: Unexpected Disasters [Matthew 27:51-52] Share a time when you experienced an unexpected event that completely disrupted your surroundings or plans, much like an earthquake. How did you react in that moment? Grow G1: Matthew 27:51-53 | What stands out to you most among the physical reactions in creation at the moment of Jesus' death, such as the tearing of the temple curtain, the splitting of rocks, or the opening of tombs? G2: Matthew 27:51| The torn temple curtain symbolizes God breaking down the barrier between Himself and humanity. How does knowing you have direct access to God change the way you approach Him in daily prayer and worship? G3: Nahum 1:5-6, Psalm 78:15-16 | Dan notes that splitting rocks represents both God's judgment against evil powers and His miraculous provision of life-giving water. How do you see both of these truths displayed at the cross? G4: Ezekiel 37:11-14 | In what ways does the vision of dry bones receiving life reflect the resurrection power demonstrated when Jesus died and the tombs opened? G5: Matthew 27:54 | Jesus was not the military or political Messiah many people expected. In what areas of your life are you tempted to make Jesus fit your own expectations rather than accepting Him as He is? G6: Matthew 27:54 | When the Roman centurion witnessed the earthquake and all that happened, he was terrified and recognized Jesus as the Son of God. How should awe and reverent fear shape our trust in Christ today? Show S1: Matthew 27:52-53, Ezekiel 37:14 | Dan notes that as Christians, we are "dead people who are now living." What is one practical step you can take this week to live out that new life and point someone else to 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!
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 13:24–30, 37–43 The One Story – The Wheat & the Weeds Know K1. Read Matthew 13:24–30, 37–43. What does Jesus' explanation tell us about the wheat, the weeds, the enemy, and the harvest? What does this parable teach us about God's patience and his coming judgment? Grow G1. Read Matthew 13:28–30 and 1 Corinthians 4:5. Why do you think we are so quick to judge and categorize people as “in” or “out”? How might trusting God as the ultimate Judge change the way we look at other people? G2. Read Matthew 9:35–38. Jesus looked at the crowds with compassion rather than contempt. How does this challenge the way we think about people who don't yet follow Jesus? Who are the “weeds” in your life whom God may be calling you to see as a mission field rather than an enemy? Show S1. Read Matthew 9:37–38 and 10:1–8. Jesus tells his disciples to pray for workers and then sends them out as workers themselves. Who is one person or group you can begin praying for, and what might it look like for you to be part of the answer to that prayer?
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 The Failure, Loss, Hope: There is a way Sermon The Passage: 2 Chronicles 34-36
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 The Passage: 1 Chronicles 12:1-12 The Abandonment Sermon
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 The Passage:: 1 Chronicles 10:13-14; 13:1-4; 14:8-11 The One Thing: The Inquiring of God (Part 2) Sermon Know K1: Inquiring Habits [1 Chronicles 13:3] When you face everyday decisions versus major life choices, what is your default process for seeking guidance? How often does inquiring of God come first rather than as a last resort? Grow G1: The Danger of Lip Service [1 Chronicles 13:1-4] David expressed a desire to seek God's will, yet the assembly ultimately proceeded because it "seemed right to the people." Why is it so easy to pay lip service to seeking God while actually relying on human consensus or common sense? G2: Unintended Consequences [1 Chronicles 13:9-10] The tragedy with Uzzah occurred because David neglected to consult God's revealed instructions for moving the Ark. How can acting out of good intentions—without aligning with God's word—lead to harmful spiritual or relational outcomes? G3: Counterfeit Sources of Guidance [1 Chronicles 10:13-14] Saul's downfall was tied to seeking direction from a medium instead of inquiring of the Lord. What modern "mediums" or alternative sources of truth do people turn to today when they feel God is silent or taking too long? G4: The Direct "Yes" [1 Chronicles 14:8-10] After the failure with the Ark, David specifically inquired of God before facing the Philistines and received a clear, direct answer. What steps can we take to cultivate a heart that listens for and recognizes God's direct answers? G5: Specific Strategic Blueprints [1 Chronicles 14:13-16] In the second battle, God provided David with a detailed, step-by-step strategy involving the poplar trees rather than a simple "go." Has there been a time in your life when God gave you a specific path or process to follow rather than just an immediate outcome? G6: Consulting the Manual [Exodus 25:12, Numbers 4:15] God had already revealed in Scripture how the Ark was to be carried, but David failed to check the guidelines. In what areas of life do we often ask God for fresh direction when His wisdom and clear instructions are already written in His Word? Show S1: Practical Inquiries This Week [1 Chronicles 15:10] Identify one current situation, decision, or battle in your life where you need to pause and actively inquire of God. What specific step will you take this week to pray, search the Scriptures, and listen for His direction?
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 02 Aug 2026 | One Story – The Holiness & Hope Sermon | Ezra 7-10 (Rev Miranda Valentini) How do you understand the word holy as it relates to God and to people? What, if any, implications does that have for your regular, moment by moment, life? What is your perspective on the divorce covenant that the Israelites made? Where do you see God in the decision that was made, if at all? Does Shecaniah's statement in 10:2, "But in spite of this there is hope for Israel" give you hope? Why or why not? Read 2 Peter 1:3, what do you think is included in the list of "everything" that God has given us to live a godly/holy life? Are there any ways in which your thinking has changed? Is there anything you are going to apply? Is there anything that you're still wrestling with?
Guest: Miranda Valentini 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 26 July 2026 | The One Story – The Standing Orders Sermon | Esther, Jer 29:3-7 Know K1 Psalms 77:7-9: The sermon contrasts the joy of Song of Songs with the heartbreak of Lamentations. Does your current season feel like things are going right, or falling apart at the seams? How honest are you with God about that? K2 Psalms 77:7-9: Why do you think God included raw, unresolved grief in Scripture? How does it feel knowing He gives us permission to express deep doubt and sorrow? K3 1 Corinthians 6:19: Since we are God's temple, what does it practically feel like when it seems God has "left the building" or hidden Himself from you? Grow G1 In Esther, God is never mentioned, yet His hand is everywhere. What are some subtle "breadcrumbs" of His background work in your life right now? G2 Psalms 77:10-11: The Psalmist turns his heart by remembering God's past miracles. What is one specific moment from your past that can anchor your faith today? G3 Jeremiah 29:4-7, 11: God told the exiles to build and plant during their 70-year time out. How does knowing exile was part of God's plan change how you view your current unresolved seasons? Show S1 Jeremiah 29:5-7, John 14:15: When in a spiritual blackout, soldiers fall back on their last orders. What was the last clear direction God gave you, and how can you keep walking it out this week? S2 Esther 4:14-16: Where are you tempted to hide or play it safe, and what would it look like to step out in courageous faith instead? S3 Jeremiah 29:7: God called exiles to bless the very city holding them. How can you actively pray for and serve a difficult situation or person in your life 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!
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 19 July 2026 | One Story That Leads To Jesus – The "Meaningless" Sermon | Ecclesiastes 9-12
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 12 July 2026 | Christ Across Canada (Jane Holland) | 1 Cor 12.8-10 Jane Holland shares about her time travelling across Canada with her YWAM team, sharing about 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!
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 5th July 2026 | One Story That Leads To Jesus – The "Worship on the Ground" Sermon | Job 1:18-22 Discussion Starters Know K1. The Reality of the Hedge [Job 1:9-11] Satan suggests that Job only serves God because of the "hedge of protection" and blessings around him. If all the earthly comforts, security, and perks of your life were stripped away today, what would be left of your relationship with God? How does this challenge the underlying motives behind why we worship? Grow G1 The sermon connects the "blameless" path in Proverbs to Job being described as blameless and upright. Knowing that blameless does not mean completely sinless, but rather a person of integrity who consistently turns to God in both good times and bad, how does this change your view of what God expects from your character? G2 We see the term "The Satan" used as a title meaning "The Accuser" or "The Adversary"—acting almost like a prosecutor in a cosmic courtroom. How does recognizing that the enemy's primary strategy is to accuse, question your motives, and point out your flaws change the way you guard your mind against discouragement? G3 Job responds to unimaginable tragedy by tearing his clothes, shaving his head, and falling to the ground in worship. If worship isn't just singing happy songs on a Sunday morning, but can also look like tears, grief, and total brokenness on a Tuesday afternoon, how does this expand your definition of what true worship looks like? G4 Job acknowledges that we enter and leave this world completely naked and dependent. We often build up our careers, finances, and material things like armor to hide our vulnerability. What does it look like practically to remind ourselves of our mortality ("Memento Mori") in a way that actually deepens our trust in God rather than sparking fear? G5 The book of Job famously avoids giving neat, tidy answers to why bad things happen to good people, showing that both the Accuser's malice and God's sovereign permission are at play. Why are we so desperate for quick fixes and simple platitudes when life gets messy, and how can we learn to rest in the mystery instead? G6 The sermon notes that while Proverbs gives us a beautiful framework for how the universe should work, books like Job and Lamentations give us vocabulary for when that framework completely breaks down. When you are going through a season where you have far more questions than answers, how comforting is it to know that God gives you permission to be silent, unfiltered, and deeply honest with Him? Show S1 When life gets overwhelming, it is incredibly difficult to just repeat the phrase "God is in control." How can you practice shifting your baseline focus this week toward "God loves me"—using the tangible reality of what Jesus suffered on earth as your ultimate proof when circumstances tell you otherwise?
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 The One Story – "The Way of the Lord" Sermon | Prov 10:29
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 / northgowercornerstone FACEBOOK / northgowercornerstone LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow 21 June 2026 The One Story – The "Shepherd" Sermon (Zechariah 11:4-17)
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)
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