HELPING ONE ANOTHER FACE DISAPPOINTMENTS
Introduction
A. Do you ever feel disappointed even though you desire to live the Christian life?
Ever need help and support? Where should it come from? Do other Christians
experience the same feelings?
B. Two passages that are apropos: Philippians 2:1-5 (867); Romans 15:1-7 (839)
C. Three examples of disappointment that Christians sometime face and with which
they need help and support:
I. New Christians sometime become disappointed in themselves.
A. They start their new life with great anticipation. Examples:
B. They discover that they have the same temptations. Examples:
C. How can we help these Christians?
1. By teaching them that transformation and growth are a continual process.
Romans 12:1-2 (837) Metamorphosis
2. By reminding them that God is willing to forgive and strengthen. 1 John 1:7,9
II. Christians sometime become disappointed with fellow christians.
A. Examples: Galatians 2:11-14 (860)
B. What can we do to help and support these Christians? Hymn 112
1. Confess wrong if needed. Luke 17:3
2. By being an example. 1 Timothy 4:12 (877)
Word: Conduct:
Love: Faith:
Purity:
3. By reminding them that we all are going through a process of growth. Philippians
3:12-14 (868)
III. Christians sometime become disappointed by the world (trials and temptations). Luke
8:14
A. Examples:
B. How can we help and support?
1. Demonstrate principle in Mt 6:33; 2. Remind them that they will not be
accepted and loved by the world; John 15:18-21 and become a friend.
When we are disappointed by …….., we should expect help and support from our Christian
family. When others are disappointed, they should expect help and support from us.
