Faith Talk – June 28, 2026
Faith Talks are designed to help you keep the conversation going beyond Sunday morning. Use this guide with your family or friends to reflect on the sermon and Life Group lesson, pray together, and put God’s Word into practice. Think of this guide as a starting place—then let God shape the conversation.
Sermon
Title: The Virtue of Cooperation
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1–15
Overview: God designed His church to accomplish His mission together. Throughout Scripture, believers are called to work side by side, sharing their resources, serving one another, and meeting needs for the glory of God. In 2 Corinthians 8, Paul points to the generosity of the Macedonian churches as an example of joyful cooperation in the work of the gospel. When God's people willingly work together, they demonstrate Christ's love, strengthen the church, and become a powerful witness to the world.
Main Points:
Discussion Questions:
For Kids
For Students & Adults
Application: Ask God to show you one practical way you can cooperate with His work this week. Whether through serving, giving, encouraging someone, or meeting a need, look for an opportunity to join with other believers in advancing the gospel.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1–15
Overview: God designed His church to accomplish His mission together. Throughout Scripture, believers are called to work side by side, sharing their resources, serving one another, and meeting needs for the glory of God. In 2 Corinthians 8, Paul points to the generosity of the Macedonian churches as an example of joyful cooperation in the work of the gospel. When God's people willingly work together, they demonstrate Christ's love, strengthen the church, and become a powerful witness to the world.
Main Points:
- Cooperation is Needful
- Cooperation is Noble
- Cooperation is Noteworthy
Discussion Questions:
For Kids
- Why do you think God wants Christians to work together instead of alone?
- What is one way you can help your family, church, or a friend this week?
- How does helping others show people what Jesus is like?
For Students & Adults
- What keeps people from cooperating well with others, even within the church?
- How does the example of the Macedonian believers challenge your view of generosity and serving others?
- Where is God calling you to contribute your time, gifts, or resources for the good of His church?
Application: Ask God to show you one practical way you can cooperate with His work this week. Whether through serving, giving, encouraging someone, or meeting a need, look for an opportunity to join with other believers in advancing the gospel.
Life Group
Scripture: Mark 1; Luke 4–5
Christ/Gospel Connections:
All of Scripture points back to Jesus. In our study each week, every age group’s lesson includes a note about how the message connects to Christ. Use these Christ/Gospel Connections as a springboard for meaningful discussion about who Jesus is and what He has done for us.
Preschool – Jesus cared for a man who was very sick and made him better. Sin is like being sick inside, but Jesus can take away our sin when we ask Him.
Kids – Jesus was willing to heal the man’s skin and make him clean. Jesus is also willing to save those who humble themselves, repent of their sin, and trust in Him.
Students – Jesus came to preach the good news to the world–the news that salvation was for everyone. Unlike the false gods of ancient cultures, Jesus walked among us. He showed people compassion and reached out to touch the untouchable. Because of God’s great love for us, He sent Jesus to heal us from sin.
Adults – Jesus’ mission was to preach the good news of salvation that would bring healing to a world in need. He accomplished this ultimately through His death and resurrection.
Discussion Questions:
For Kids
For Students & Adults
Christ/Gospel Connections:
All of Scripture points back to Jesus. In our study each week, every age group’s lesson includes a note about how the message connects to Christ. Use these Christ/Gospel Connections as a springboard for meaningful discussion about who Jesus is and what He has done for us.
Preschool – Jesus cared for a man who was very sick and made him better. Sin is like being sick inside, but Jesus can take away our sin when we ask Him.
Kids – Jesus was willing to heal the man’s skin and make him clean. Jesus is also willing to save those who humble themselves, repent of their sin, and trust in Him.
Students – Jesus came to preach the good news to the world–the news that salvation was for everyone. Unlike the false gods of ancient cultures, Jesus walked among us. He showed people compassion and reached out to touch the untouchable. Because of God’s great love for us, He sent Jesus to heal us from sin.
Adults – Jesus’ mission was to preach the good news of salvation that would bring healing to a world in need. He accomplished this ultimately through His death and resurrection.
Discussion Questions:
For Kids
- Why do you think Jesus cared for people who were sick and hurting?
- What does the story of the man with leprosy teach us about Jesus' compassion?
- How can you show kindness and compassion to someone who may feel left out or lonely?
For Students & Adults
- What stands out to you about Jesus' response to those who came to Him in need?
- How does Jesus' compassion encourage you to trust Him with your own struggles and brokenness?
- Who in your life needs to experience the compassion and hope of Christ through you this week?
Pray Together
- Thank God for the privilege of being part of His church and for the compassion Jesus showed by meeting people in their greatest need.
- Commit to cooperating with God's work by faithfully using your time, gifts, and resources to serve others and strengthen His church.
- Ask God to give you a compassionate heart, a willing spirit, and opportunities to work alongside other believers so that more people will experience the hope and healing found in Jesus.
Activity
As a family or Life Group, choose one simple way to cooperate in serving someone else this week. You could prepare a meal for a neighbor, write encouraging notes to church volunteers, collect items for a local ministry, or help someone with a practical need. Afterward, talk about how working together made a greater impact than any one person could have made alone.
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