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What Winning Looks Like
June 21, 2026 · Austin Axen
The Big Idea
Winning on Team Jesus means seeing people with compassion, sharing the hope found in Jesus, and living changed lives that stir wonder and point to him.
Remember Sunday’s message
Sermon reminders
Winning Is Seeing People
Peter and John were going to pray when they stopped and looked directly at a man others passed every day. Austin emphasized seeing people through the Father's heart, with dignity, love, and compassion.
Winning Is Sharing Jesus
Peter did not have silver or gold, but he gave what he had in the name of Jesus. Austin distinguished between promising a miracle and faithfully carrying the gospel message of healing, hope, and wholeness.
Winning Is Stirring Wonder
The people recognized the same man, now walking and praising God. His changed life stirred wonder, while Peter directed attention away from himself and toward Jesus.
Wednesday’s conversation
Reflect & discuss
Read Acts 3:1-10 together and pray. As you listen, notice what Peter and John see, what they offer, and how the man's changed life affects the people around him.
See the person
Peter and John were on their way to prayer when they stopped and looked directly at the man. What helps us move from noticing a need to seeing a person with dignity and compassion?
Offer faithful help
The man expected money, but Peter offered what he had in Jesus. How can we discern the difference between the help someone asks for and the help we can faithfully offer?
Share hope without overpromising
Austin said we cannot guarantee a miracle, but we can carry a message of healing and hope. How can we share Jesus honestly without promising what he will do in another person's immediate circumstances?
Let change point to Jesus
The crowd saw the same man living differently and was filled with wonder. What kind of visible change in a Christian's life can stir curiosity while keeping attention on Jesus rather than ourselves?
Carry it into the week
Next Steps
From the sermon
- Draw or revisit your circle.
- Pray regularly for people in your circle by name when possible.
- Look for opportunities to care and share Jesus.
- Read Acts 3 and 4 this week.
Application
Choose one person in your circle and one faithful next step. Give that person focused attention, meet a need you can responsibly meet, or share how Jesus has changed your life.
My notes
Scripture quotations marked ESV are from the ESV Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Text Edition: 2025. Used by permission. Permissions. Prepared for this small group from the June 21, 2026 sermon; questions and applications are editorial study material.
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