SERMON OUTLINE:
1: The presence of other believers (Rom. 1:11a).
2: The of giving of oneself to other believers (Rom. 1:11b).
3: The mutually encouraging role of fellow believers (Rom. 1:12).
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Think of a time where you felt isolated from the encouraging relationships described here. What was the hardest part?
- Describe some times God has used His people to encourage you. What made the encouragement effective?
- How has God gifted you to bring encouragement to others?
- Who is the Holy Spirit calling you to encourage this week? Make a plan and do it!