1. REFRESHING CHRISTIANS
Romans 15:30-32

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

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

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

5. 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

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

7. 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)