REFRESHING CHRISTIANS

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REFRESHING CHRISTIANS Romans 15:30-32

"REFRESH" "To give new strength to; to invigorate" "To revive;…; to cheer" "Make fresh again"

Bible Examples Philemon 7 Romans 15:30-32 1 Corinthians 16:15-18 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Why Needed? Reality of discouragement Problems in churches Young people need it New converts need it Problems in the home Sickness and death

How Accomplished? Prayer – Romans 15:30-32 Being supportive - 1 Cor. 16:17 Being optimistic – Philippians 4:13 Edifying speech – Ephesians 4:29 Being obedient - 2 Cor. 7:5-9; 13 Assembling with saints - Heb. 10:24

Which do you do? Refresh and encourage brethren? Discourage brethren? You do one or the other!

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Be faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)