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Daniel Wallis

Weekly sermons from Cornerstone, North Gower, Ontario, Canada (knowgrowshow.ca)

  1. 2D AGO

    20260208 The (Dis)Obedience Sermon (Leviticus 26)

    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?

    53 min
  2. FEB 2

    20260201 The Glory and Fire Sermon (Lev 9:23-10:3)

    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?

    34 min
  3. JAN 26

    20260125 The "God is an Engineer" Sermon (Exodus 25:1-10)

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

    38 min
  4. JAN 19

    20260118 The God's Name Sermon (Exodus 6.1-10)

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

    36 min

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Weekly sermons from Cornerstone, North Gower, Ontario, Canada (knowgrowshow.ca)