Main Point: The ministry of the Gospel is supported and advanced by the ministry of encouragement.

1. Encouragement from the Church (v.1-6)
a. In Distress (v.1)
b. In Ministry (v.2-3)
Different examples of how the church encouraged one another.
The church encouraged one another in hope (Rom 
The church encouraged one another in unity of faith and love (Rom 
The church encouraged one another in joy (Rom 
The church encouraged one another towards fruitfulness and perseverance (Heb 
The church encouraged one another towards faithfulness (I Thess. 
The church encouraged one another in anticipating the return of Christ (I Thess 
c. Through Support (v.3b-5)

Encouragement for the Church. (v.7-12)
a. Through the preaching of God’s Word (v.7)
b. Through the Gospel and the ordinances (v.8-12)

Application and Takeaways
Pray and Encourage
Grow and Encourage
Come and Be Encouraged

Acts 20:13–38 | Deliberate Care for the Church

Sunday sermons from the pastors of First Baptist Church of Irving. First Irving exists to make disciples locally and globally for the glory of God.