Community Group Questions

Sunday, October 26th 2025

Philippians 2:19-30 – “Called to Serve”

Opening Thought

Paul holds up Timothy and Epaphroditus as living examples of humble service and gospel faithfulness — ordinary people who reflected Jesus’ extraordinary love. In them, we see what it looks like to “walk in a manner worthy of the gospel” in everyday life.

Reflect & Go Deeper

Use these questions to guide your group discussion and invite personal reflection:

  • 1. Sincere Care / Heart for Others

    Sermon focus: Timothy’s “genuine concern” and Epaphroditus’ devotion.
    Question: Who in your life needs to experience your care and attention this week? How could you show it in a way that is visible, sincere, and practical?

    2. Sacrifice and Risk in Service

    Sermon focus: Epaphroditus risking life, Parabalani risking all for others.
    Question: Is God calling you to step out in faith in a way that feels risky or sacrificial? How might you act boldly to serve others for the sake of the gospel?

    3. Being a Messenger

    Sermon focus: Every believer is a messenger of hope.
    Question: If someone were watching you today, what “message” about Jesus would they see in your words and actions? How could you intentionally communicate hope to someone this week?


  • 4. Paul's & Timothy's

  • Would you group consider what God might be inviting you into as a response to being not just a multi-generational church, but an intergenerational church?  How could it be better represented or practiced in your group?

  • - Are there ways for your group could be available to be a Paul to any younger people or younger believers? 

  • - Is your group the Timothy that needs to seek out a Paul to grow in Christ with?  

  • - If not your entire group, is anyone in your group feeling particularly challenged to respond in their personal life to this invitation - either as a Paul or as a Timothy?  Spend some time praying for that person. 


  • 5. Honor the Faithful

  • As a group, take time to do two things:

  • 1. Spend a few minutes in prayer together naming ways you see “Timothys” and “Epaphrodituses” in one another — speaking encouragement over the everyday faithfulness that often goes unnoticed.

  • 2. Identify someone in your church who quietly serves with faithfulness (an “Epaphroditus”). Write them a note, deliver a small gift, or pray over them as a way of saying, “We honor you.”

Practicing The Way of Jesus

Be with Jesus
Become Like Jesus
Do What He Did

Practices

Sabbath
Solitude
Prayer
Community
Generosity
Scripture
Fasting
Service
Witness