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SPEAKER
Steve Hill
SCRIPTURE
1 Thessalonians 5:11
SERMON OUTLINE
How do we help each other grow?
1. By affirming each other’s worth.
• Acceptance
• Attention
• Appreciation
2. By praying for each other’s growth.
3. By admitting our mistakes.
• Emotional healing
• Fresh start
• God’s power to change
• Deeper friendships
4. By encouraging each other’s commitments.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- Do you believe you can be a Lone Ranger in your spiritual growth? Why or why not?
- Are you open to constructive feedback from your friends? On any subject? Give an example.
- If you are a Jesus follower, what experiences have helped you become more like Him?
- Have you come alongside a friend to help him/her grow in his/her relationship with Jesus? Without gossiping or breaking confidence, describe what happened.
- What would you say is an area in your life that you have grown the most in this year? What was the catalyst for that growth?
NEXT STEPS
- I will ask God to help me grow in the ways He wants me to.
- I will compliment at least one person this week who I accept the least.