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The Ministry of Refreshment [2 Tim 1:16-18] | VBPH SUNDAY MORNING

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Summary

In this sermon, Pastor Adam Dragoon emphasizes the importance of spiritual refreshment in the lives of believers, drawing on the example of the Apostle Paul and the lesser-known figure of Onesiphorus. He discusses the need for encouragement and support within the church community, highlighting that even strong Christians can experience dry seasons. The message encourages listeners to actively seek opportunities to refresh others and to embody the ministry of Jesus, who offers rest and renewal to those burdened by sin and life's challenges.


Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Ministry of Refreshment
  • 04:09 The Need for Spiritual Refreshment
  • 11:50 Onesiphorus: A Model of Refreshment
  • 20:07 The Marks of a Refresher
  • 29:47 The Call to Refresh Others
  • 38:54 Conclusion and Invitation


Takeaways

  • Every believer experiences dry times spiritually.
  • The Apostle Paul, despite his strength, needed refreshment.
  • Onesiphorus is a model for how to refresh others.
  • We should not be ashamed to help those in need.
  • Encouragement can come from simple acts of kindness.
  • The ministry of refreshment is essential in today's church.
  • We are called to bear one another's burdens.
  • Our words can either bring life or death.
  • Jesus offers rest to those who are weary.
  • Being a refresher is a ministry everyone can engage in.


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