Community Group Questions
11.16.25 - Philippians 4:1-9 - Peace - maturity in christ
Opening: Read Philippians 4:1-9 aloud together and open in prayer, asking God to guide the group to honesty, reflection, and encouragement.
1. Sermon Reflection
What stood out to you from the sermon this week? Was there a particular story, phrase, or insight that challenged or encouraged you?
2. Maturity in Christ & Relationships
Paul urges reconciliation between Euodia and Syntyche and calls the church to unity. Are there relationships in your life where God is inviting you to practice humility, forgiveness, or reconciliation?
The sermon indicated that it is in the practicalities of our real life that Jesus wants to bring about formation. Does that encourage you?
3. Rejoicing, Gentleness, and God’s Presence
Paul calls believers to rejoice, show gentleness, and remember that the Lord is near. How could these practices shape your daily life and spiritual maturity?
What habits or rhythms could you put in place as a rule of life to help you stay grounded in these practices?
4. Prayer, Gratitude, and Peace
How are you currently practicing prayer and gratitude? Are there areas in your life where you struggle to surrender control?
How might intentionally bringing your worries to God with thanksgiving cultivate peace and growth in Christlike maturity?
5. Ignatius of Loyola & Trusting God
Ignatius of Loyola saw the root of sin as a refusal to trust that God’s will leads to our ultimate happiness. What’s your reaction to this? Do you agree? Do you have pushback? Where might you be trying to take control instead of trusting God, and how could surrendering those areas strengthen your maturity and peace?