Encourage One Another

ICEBREAKER

1. What’s on your pump it up playlist (songs that get you excited, pumped up for a work out, or keep you motivated for a long drive)? Describe what you’re like when you get pumped up.
2. Have you ever been in team huddle when the coach or a captain gave a great pep talk or led you in a team chant to get you motivated for the game? What was that like? Why did it work?

Today we’re talking about “Encouraging One Another.” The reality is that life is very discouraging at times. And the truth is we all need encouragement.

FROM THE TENSION

1. When have or where are you experiencing discouragement in your life?
2. What have others done or said that made that discouraging situation even worse?
3. When has someone else really encouraged you?

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FROM THE TRUTH
Read or review Hebrews 10:19-25. 

1. There are several things about which this passage says we should be confident. Can you list them?
2. How does knowing these things give you hope and encouragement in your spiritual life?

FROM THE TAKEAWAY

1. In what ways have you been more of a critic than an encourager in your…
   • Marriage
   • Family
   • Friendships
   • Work place
   • School
   • Social Media
2. In what ways can you be more of an encourager than a critic in all the above?

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FINAL QUESTION
How does living this “one another” make us irresistible people?

PRAYER
First, take some time to ask people to identify prayer needs related to the discussion about encouraging one another. Second, take some time to ask for additional prayer requests. Then close your time together in prayer.