How We Help Each Other Grow
Better Together - Part 4
“From the very beginning God decided that those who came to Him – and all along He knew who would – should become like His Son...”
Rom. 8:29 (LB)
“Encourage each other and build each other up.”
1 Th. 5:11 (NIV)
1. BY AFFIRMING EACH OTHER’S WORK.
• WITH ACCEPTANCE
“Accept one another, just as Christ accepted you...”
Rom. 15:7 (NIV)
• WITH SHOWING ATTENTION
“Give special attention to those who are in the family of believers.”
Gal. 6:10 (NCV)
Greatest gift of love is FOCUS ATTENTION.
• WITH SHOWING AFFECTION
Physical touch.
8 mins touchs
Hand shake, hugs, a pat
“Love one another with brotherly affection as members of one family...”
Rom. 12:10 (Amp)
• WITH SHOWING APPRECIATION
Raise their value
“Brothers and sisters... appreciate those who work hard among you, who lead you in the Lord and teach you.”
1 Th. 5:12 (NCV)
2. BY PRAYING FOR EACH OTHER’S GROW.
“Epaphras...always prays for you that you will grow to be spiritually mature.”
Col. 4:12 (NCV)
“I pray...you’ll be able to feel and understand, how long, wide, deep, and high Christ’s love really is; and to
experience this love for yourselves...”
Eph. 3:18-19 (LB)
“I pray... you will always be eager to do right.”
Heb. 13:21 (CEV)
“I pray God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace while you trust in Him.”
Rom. 15:13 (NCV)
“I pray God ...would give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation...”
Eph. 1:17 (GW)
“I pray the Lord will guide you to be as loving as God and as patient as Christ.”
2 Th. 3:5 (CEV)
“I pray God...may strengthen you with power through his Spirit.”
Eph. 3:16 (NIV)
“May...God develop maturity in you, so that you get along with each other as well as Jesus gets along with us all.”
Rom. 15:5 (Mes)
3. BY ADMITTING OUR OWN MISTAKE.
“Tell each other the truth, because we all belong to each other.”
Eph. 4:25 (NCV)
BENEFITS OF HONESTY
• EMOTIONAL HEALING
Forgiveness
Tell God for forgiveness
“Admit your faults to one another and pray for each other so that you may be healed.
James 5:16
If you want Emotional healing you need to
-Tell God and also somebody else (trusted and pray with you).
• FRESH START
“Anyone who refuses to admit his mistakes can never be successful. But if he confesses and forsakes them, he gets another chance.”
Pr. 28:13 (LB)
Tell your friend, the friend will let you know you have been forgiven by God.
• GET GOD'S POWER TO CHANGE
“When you bow down before the Lord and admit your dependence on him, God will lift you up and give you
honor.”
James 4:10 (NLT)
• DEEPER FELLOWSHIP
“If we live in the light...then we have fellowship with one another...”
1 John 1:7 (TEV)
4. BY ENCOURAGING EACH OTHER’S COMMITMENT.
“Keep yourself in training for a godly life.”
1 Tim. 4:7 (TEV)
“I want us to help each other with the faith we have. Your faith will help me, and my faith will help you.”
Rom. 1:12 (NCV)
1. Commit to LOVE Jesus Christ. WORSHIP
2. Commit to LOVE other believers. FELLOWSHIP
3. Commit to GROW in God’s Word. DISCIPLESHIP
4. Commit to SERVE in ministry. MINISTRY
5. Commit to SHARE the Good News. MISSION
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