Unpacking the Message

Our message-based small group meets on Wednesdays at 6:00 at the church.  Each week, we will be discussing the sermon.  Everyone is welcome!

November 9, 2025 / Shawn Lind

1. When you hear the words “Serve Sunday”, what comes to mind?

2. How do you feel about the idea of “being the church” instead of just “going to church”?

3. For those who helped on Sunday - What project did you do and how did it go? 

4. Read Matthew 6:1-4.  What do these verses teach us about our motivation for serving or giving?

5. Why do you think Jesus cared so much about how we serve, not just what we do?

6. If you're bold enough to admit it, have you ever found yourself serving for recognition and for others to notice you, instead of for God? How did that feel?

7. In Matthew 5:16, Jesus says to “let your light shine,” yet in Matthew 6:3, He says to “give in secret.”  How do these two teachings work together?

8. How can we make sure that our good works point people to God, not ourselves?

9. Think of a time when someone’s generosity or act of service strengthened your faith.

What made that experience meaningful?

10. What are some simple ways we can serve “in secret” this week—acts that glorify God but don’t seek attention?

11. How does serving together as a church family help strengthen our faith and unity?

12. What specific skill, talent, or resource has God given you that you can use to serve others today?

13. Ask yourself: If no one would find out about this good deed, would I still do it?

What does your honest answer reveal about your heart?