This sermon wraps up our House to House series and focuses on the often-overlooked but essential quality of faithfulness in Christian leadership, particularly within Acts 2 communities and Lifegroups.

Pastor Carl Gulley begins by honoring the life group and section leaders who faithfully serve week after week, comparing them to the lesser-known biblical figures like Nympha, Apphia, and Archippus who opened their homes for church gatherings. These individuals may not be household names, but they are forever inscribed in Scripture because the church Jesus is building relies not on the talents of a few, but on the sacrifices of the many.

The sermon explores how spiritual leadership differs from worldly leadership, emphasizing that it requires different qualifications and operates by eternal rules. Using 1 Peter 5:1-4, Pastor Carl highlighted that spiritual leaders should shepherd God's flock willingly, not for personal gain, but as examples to others. The reward for such faithful service is not earthly recognition, but a crown of glory that will never fade away when the Chief Shepherd appears. This eternal perspective motivated the early church and should motivate believers today.