Thriving in Community Part 9: Encouragement in the Gospel.

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!