Discussion Guide | Oct. 26, 2025

October 27th, 2025

Introduction

"Rebuilding What Matters Most" - Sermon Summary

This week's sermon focuses on rebuilding what matters most - both the physical house of worship and our personal spiritual temples. Pastor Lisa shares the story of how Capital Life Church received our building through God's provision after 12 years in temporary facilities, emphasizing that God told her not to look for a building but to trust Him to provide it. The message draws from Haggai's prophecy about rebuilding the temple, warning against prioritizing our own houses while God's house remains in ruins.

Pastor Lisa explains that when we experience financial or relational struggles, we should ask three key questions: Is it an attack from the enemy? Are we honoring God with our resources? Is God trying to redirect our attention? Her sermon emphasizes that we are living stones being built into a spiritual house with Christ as the cornerstone, and calls us as a congregation to rebuild our personal temples, family altars, and unity within the church community.

Intro Prayer

Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts for this time together. We thank You for Your house and for making us Your living temples. Lord, we ask that You would open our hearts and minds to receive what You want to speak to us today. Help us to be receptive to Your Spirit's leading and to hear Your voice clearly. Remove any distractions or barriers that would prevent us from growing closer to You through this discussion. We surrender our own agendas and ask that Your will be done in our hearts and in our group. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

Ice Breaker

If you could renovate or improve one room in your house, which room would it be and what would you change about it?

Main Study

Key Verses

Haggai 1:4-9
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Ephesians 2:19-22
1 Peter 2:4-5
Haggai 2:6-9

Questions

Pastor Lisa shared that God told them not to look for a building but to trust Him to provide. How do you balance taking action versus waiting on God's provision in your own life?
According to Haggai 1:4-9, the people were focused on their own houses while God's house remained in ruins. What are some 'personal houses' we might prioritize over God's kingdom today?
The sermon mentions three questions to ask during financial or relational struggles. Which of these three resonates most with you and why?
How does understanding that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit change the way you think about health, habits, and lifestyle choices?
Pastor Lisa emphasized that we are 'living stones' being built together with Christ as the cornerstone. What does unity in the church look like practically in your daily life?
R.G. LeTourneau eventually gave 90% and lived on 10%, saying 'God has a bigger shovel.' What challenges or fears do people face when it comes to generous giving?
The message calls us to 'rebuild our family altar.' What are some practical ways to put God first in family life and relationships?
How can we be better stewards of the physical and spiritual resources God has entrusted to us as a church community?

Life Application

This week, examine one area of your life where you might be putting your own 'house' before God's house. Choose one practical step to prioritize God first in that area - whether it's your time, finances, relationships, or health. Additionally, reach out to someone in the church you don't know well and invite them to connect over coffee or a meal, helping to build unity in the body of Christ.

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Closing

Key Takeaways

God provides for His house when we trust Him rather than relying solely on our own efforts and planning
We must prioritize God's house over our own personal interests and ambitions
Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and should be cared for as sacred dwelling places
Unity in the church comes from being built together as living stones on the foundation of Christ
When we honor God first with our resources and lives, He promises to pour out blessings and grant peace

Ending Prayer

Father God, thank You for this time of fellowship and discussion. We are grateful that You have made us Your living temples and called us to be part of Your house. Help us to take the insights we've shared today and apply them to our daily lives. Give us the courage to put You first in every area - our finances, relationships, health, and service to others. Strengthen the bonds of unity among us as we seek to be living stones built together on the foundation of Christ. May Your presence fill our hearts and homes this week, and may we be faithful stewards of all You have entrusted to us. We pray for Your blessing on each person here and ask that You would continue to build Your kingdom through us. In Jesus' precious name, Amen.

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