Becoming An Awesome Encourager
God @ The Movies: The Blind
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Four things we can’t afford to forget:

• #1: People are hurting far more than you know and far more than they show.
• #2: You have far more to offer than you know and far more than you show.
• #3: Encouragement is helping others take that “next step” they couldn’t take on their own and allows them to become more like Christ.
• #4: The key to encouragement is attitude.

Attitudes That Build Great  Churches:

• #1: A word to leaders—Work hard. Lead well. Admonish wisely. 1 Thessalonians 5:12.
• #2: A word about relating to leaders — Respect them. Esteem them. Be at peace with them. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13.
• #3: A word to all of us—Warn the idle. Encourage the timid. Help the weak. Be patient with all men. 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15.

Attitudes That Build Great Christians:

• #1: A word about your private worship—Be joyful always.   Pray continuously.    Give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.
• #2: A word about your public worship—Be open to the Spirit. Be receptive to the Word. Be careful and selective. 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22.
• #3: A word about your spiritual growth—Be responsible to each other. Be gracious to each other. 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28