Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle Wahl

Encourage One Another

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Encourage One Another

One example of a real encourager.

  1. He gave to the needs of other believers. (Acts 4:32-37)
  2. He risked in reaching out to and defending other believers. (Acts 9:26-30; 11:19-24)
  3. He built up others in the truth. (Acts 11:25-26; 15:35)
  4. He affirmed and comforted others. (Acts 15:30-34)

Some expectations for all encouragers.

  1. Encouraging is inclusive—it includes all of us. (Romans 12:8; 16:17; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; 7:6-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:18; 5:11; Hebrews 3:13; 10:25)
  2. Encouraging is intense—struggling and interceding. (Colossians 2:1-2; 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)
  3. Encouraging is sensitive—tender as a father. (1 Thessalonians 2:11)
  4. Encouraging is commitment—faithful living. (Acts 11:23; 1 Thessalonians 3:2,7; 4:1; 2 Timothy 4:2; Titus 1:9; Jude 1:3)
  5. Encouraging is two-ways—giving and receiving. (John 14:26; 15:26; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; 2:7-8; 13:11; Ephesians 6:22; 1 Thessalonians 3:7; 5:14)
  6. Encouraging is purposeful—to lift and build up. (Acts 15:32; Romans 12:1; 16:17; 1 Thessalonians 3:2; 5:11)