THE REDEMPTIVE CHURCH (PT.3) – Unstoppable Together (pt.2)

How does a Church work Together?

May 3, 2026 – 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 / Ephesians 2:19-22

ICE-BREAKER: What’s one team or group you’ve been part of where everyone played their role really well? What made it work?

1. The message emphasized that the church is not a one-man show. Why do you think it’s so easy for people to treat church like something they attend instead of something they actively participate in? What are some signs that someone has shifted from “attender” to “participant”?

2. Read 1 Corinthians 12:4–7. What does this passage teach about the role of the Holy Spirit in the church? What does it teach about the role of people in the church?  (IE: What is a “manifestation of the Spirit?”)

3. Read Ephesians 4:15–16. According to this passage, what causes a church to grow in a healthy way? What might happen if “each part” is not working properly?

4. The Holy Spirit was described as the one who unifies and empowers believers. How can we as a group better depend on the Holy Spirit instead of just our own ideas or efforts?

5. The message emphasized that “the congregation is responsible” for how church is done. This included guarding against false doctrine together (Galatians 1:9), carrying out discipline and restoration for those in sin together (2 Corinthians 2:6-8), and discipleship / fellowshipping together (Acts 2:46-47).  How does that challenge the way you’ve typically thought about church leadership and your role in it?

6. The early church grew even under pressure and persecution (Acts 5:40–41). What do you think made them so resilient? What would it look like for our church to have that same kind of unity and boldness today?

7. Based on this message, what is one specific way you can more actively “play your part” in the church this week?

8. How did God use this message to teach, train, challenge, convict, or encourage you?