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20260331 A Conversation - Solomon's Temple 2Sa9-1Ki7

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)

20260329 The Reviewing Our Assumptions Sermon (2 Samuel 6)

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ [https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/] INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ [https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/] FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ [https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/] LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow [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?

20260324 A Conversation - Uzzah and Michal (1Sa15-2Sa8)

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)

20260322 One Story That Leads to Jesus - The Waiting Sermon (1 Samuel 13)

Weekly live worship service from Cornerstone Church, North Gower (Ontario) FOLLOW US #northgowercornerstone WEBSITE https://www.knowgrowshow.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/northgowercornerstone/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/northgowercornerstone/ LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/knowgrowshow [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)?

20260317 A Conversation - Obedience vs sacrifice (Jud16-1Sa14)

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)