Scripture Text : Romans 1:8-12
1. Be Appreciative
- commending each generously
"First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world." - Romans 1:8(ESV)
How to Appreciate
* Be grateful
* Say positive things
* Acknowledge others
* Avoid flattery (Pambobola)
2. Be an Intercessor
- Pray for each other constantly.The lord is interested in PEOPLE. The work of intercessory is no small thing.
"For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God's will I may now at last succeed in coming to you." - Romans 1:10-11
How to Intercede
* Keep a list of people to pray for
* Never intercede for personal gain
* Let God's love move you to pray
* Focus on God
3. Be an Encourager
- Build up one another sincerely
"For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine." - Romans 1:11-12
How to encourage* belive in people potential
* share words of appreciation
* express confidence
* clarify the areas of improvement
Conclusion :
"The challenges we face are formidable ; without community they become impossible" - David Gill
As faith Builder it is not what we know but what we do does matters
