A New Community

What does a healthy church look like? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider the answer from Acts 2:42–47.

Sermon Discussion

1. One application of this passage is involvement in a life group. Take some time as a life group to discuss the value of life group. Who are some people that you could encourage to get involved in a
   life group?
2. What is one takeaway from this passage and one question that you had after studying this passage?
3. Read Acts 2:42. Discuss the four areas of devotion in this verse. What do these look like in practice?
4. After this sermon, what are some areas where you can re-commit yourself to be devoted in? What are some ways that our church can improve in these areas?
5. Read Acts 2:44–45; 4:32–37. Consider these two passages. What does generosity look like according to Acts? What are some ways that the church can be generous today?
6. Read Acts 2:46. What is the importance of “gladness” (and “awe,” verse 43) in the Christian life? Would you use the word “gladness” to describe your Christian gatherings? Why or why not?
7. Read Acts 2:47cf. Luke 2:52. What are some ways that the reputation of the church builds “favor” with outsiders?
8. This Time Tomorrow: How does this passage transform your thoughts, actions, or interactions at “this time tomorrow”?