COMMUNITY – Positive & Negative Influencers
June 6, 2021Sermon 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?