The Church That Won’t be Ignored

The Church That Won’t be Ignored

By Phud Chambers

November 9, 2025

*NOTICE: Use these questions—and the input of your group members—to understand and apply both the Written Word (Scripture) and the Preached Word (Sermon) in your own life this coming week.

Recap: Look back for evidence of God’s word reshaping your heart and life.

1. Does anyone have a testimony to share with the group of how you applied last week’s “Respond” section?

Engage:  Look into the Word of God in light of Sunday’s preached sermon.

2. Read the passage from Acts 4:32-5:11 as a group and discuss your initial observations.

Reflect: Look deeper at the preached and written Word.

3. In what ways can we cultivate ‘gospel unity’ in our own church communities without falling into the trap of uniformity or compromising essential truths?

4. What does it mean practically to say ‘no one claimed that any of their possessions was their own’ in our modern consumer-driven culture?

5. What prevents us from having the same ‘bold evangelistic fervor’ that characterized the first-century church, despite having the same Holy Spirit and far fewer obstacles?

6. How does the contrast between Barnabas’s genuine generosity and Ananias and Sapphira’s deception reveal the importance of heart motivation over outward actions?

Respond: Choose ONE of the FOUR points from Sunday’s message and commit to it this next week.

Gospel Unity:

• Reach out to a believer you’ve had tension with and pursue reconciliation
• Pray daily for unity in our church and the broader body of Christ
• Have a conversation with a Christian who differs from you to learn how the gospel unites you

Bold Evangelistic Fervor:

• Pray for 5 minutes each day specifically for boldness to share the gospel
• Share your testimony with one person this week
• Invite a non-believing friend to church or to coffee to discuss spiritual things

Radical Generosity:

• Identify one specific need in the church or community and meet it sacrificially
• Evaluate your budget—what percentage goes to kingdom purposes vs. personal comfort?
• Practice hospitality by inviting someone into your home this week

Personal Holiness:

• Confess a sin you’ve been hiding to a trusted friend or accountability partner
• Spend time meditating on God’s holiness (read Isaiah 6 or Revelation 4)
• Identify one area where you’ve been “faking faith” and commit to honesty