Topical Summer: Community

MESSAGE | PASTOR JOSH PRATHER

Romans 12:9-21

 

INTRODUCTION: What is a church?

• FAMILY BOND
  
  

• GRACIOUS
  
  

• UPWARD FOCUS

 

CONCLUSION: What can I do today?

 

Small Group Discussion Questions

 

1. How can you practically show brotherly affection and outdo one another in showing honor within your church community, as mentioned in Romans 12:10?

 

2. In what ways does affection drive believers to form connections with others they may not naturally be drawn to within the church community?

 

3. Reflecting on the failures of family relationships outlined in the sermon, how can you actively seek reconciliation, forgiveness, and grace in your interactions with fellow believers, striving to build a stronger and more loving church community?

 

4. Considering the concept of exclusivity and inclusivity in relation to the Gospel, how can you demonstrate the all-encompassing love of Christ to those around you, regardless of their beliefs or backgrounds?

 

5. How can you actively participate in a small group within your church in order to deepen relationships, serve one another, and grow in community beyond surface-level interactions?