God is At Work, So I Will Not Fear.

Review / Introduction:

3 People You Have to Deal With:

1. The Critic: Don't get Distracted by Him. (Acts 28:1-6)

How to Handle Criticism:

• Consider the source
• Don't take it personally
• Ask, "Is it true?"
• Say, "Thank you for the feedback."
2. The Hurting: Don't be too Busy for Him. (Acts 28:7-10)
3. The Brother: Don't rob Him of a Blessing. (Acts 28:11-16)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 28:1-16

1. Honestly - How do people's opinion of you affect you? How do you typically handle criticism (Acts:1-6)?

2. How are you encouraging others right now? How are you letting others encourage you? (Acts 21:15)

3. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another. Who do you know that needs encouragement this week? How are you going to reach out to him/her/them?

Power in Unity

Review:

The Power of Unity is displayed in an Unselfish church. (Acts 4:32)

See John 17:21

I Am Unselfish When:

1. I keep my eyes on the Mission. (Acts 4:33)



2. I come to Give. (Acts 4:34-35)



Review and listen to the I Want to Give Sermon Series

New Testament Giving is:
• sacrificial
• voluntary
• joyful


3. I follow Godly Examples. (Acts 4:36-37)

Encouragement is:

• encourage
• voluntary

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 4:32-37

1. How does selfishness destroy unity? How does focusing on Jesus squelch selfishness? (Acts 4:32-33)

2. What are creative ways YOU can give to the mission, locally and abroad? Sell something, earn money on the side, etc? (Acts 4:34-35)

3. How can you set an example like Barnabas without (pridefully) drawing attention to yourself? (Acts 4:36-37)

Breakout Questions:

Pray for unity at HBCPN! Specifically that we:

• Stay focused on the mission.
• Cultivate an attitude of giving, not taking.
• Set an example for other believers.