COMMUNITY – Positive & Negative Influencers

June 6, 2021

Sermon Series: Community

Message 2: Positive and Negative Influencers of Christian Community

Rob Gallagher

June 6, 2021

Lombard Bible Church

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

 

YOUR OWN SERMON NOTES

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

INFLUENCERS OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

 

POSITIVE INFLUENCERS

CIRCUMSTANCE

In Acts 2:41-47, what were the circumstances that influenced the characteristics of the Christian community in Jerusalem.

In the life of LBC, what have been various circumstances that have shaped the community?

CULTURE

How does culture influence Christian community?

At LBC, does culture play a role in shaping the community?Why or why not?

CONNECTION

How did the connection of the Holy Spirit influence the Jerusalem community in Acts 4:23-35?

In your life, have you seen the connection of the Spirit enhance Christian community? Discuss.

 

NEGATIVE INFLUENCERS

CONFLICT

What does Matthew 18:15-22 teach about how to handle conflict to preserve the unity of community?

What are examples of conflict that have jeopardized communityin contemporary church life?

CLICKS

In Acts 6:1-4, what were the clicks in the early church? How did the leaders overcome them?

Have you witnessed clicks undermining Christian community?

COUNTERFEIT

What were the counterfeit attitudes and behavior of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5: 1-11? Why was the judgment of God so absolute?

In what ways should we be aware of counterfeit attitudes and behaviors in our lives that could white-ant Christian community?

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