Text: Acts 20:1-16
Title: Encouragement and Growth Go Hand in Hand

"Flatter me and I may not believe you. Criticize me and I may not like you. Ignore me and I may not forgive you. Encourage me and I will never forget you." - William Arthur Ward. 

Three simple ways to encourage others: 
1) Encourage others with your presence. 
2) Encourage others with your words. 
3) Encourage with your actions. 

The gift of encouragement is a powerful fuel that propels both personal and church growth to new heights. 

Application: 
1) Receive encouragement from God. 
    - God encourages us with His presence, His Word, and His actions. 
2) Who will YOU encourage this week?