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James 1:2–4 (ESV) — 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when…

Introduction An old lady went to a tombstone-cutter’s office to order a stone for her husband’s grave. After explaining that all she wanted was a small one with no frills, she told him to put the words, “To My Husband,” in a suitable place. When the stone was delivered she saw, to her horror, this inscription:…

INTRODUCTION: In the previous verses of this same chapter Paul reminds us of the importance of unity in the Body of Christ and how to maintain that unity. Eph.4.1-8 1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility…

Sunday October 16, 2022 Last week, in the 2nd service when we ended, we were looking at the context of Hebrews 13:6 6 So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear . What can man do to me?” You see, not fearing comes in a context of responding to the greater ministry that God has for…

The theme of the passage this morning is growing. Growth is what God designed into life. As we look around us at this time of year, we see all kinds of growth around us. The plants and trees, the flowers, the grass, the weeds, everything is growing as it is intended. For those who plant gardens, now…

Spiritual growth and the disciple Spiritual growth and the disciple. We had previously established that it takes more than just natural time, but a concerted choice. (Insert Spiritual growth picture here, previously used) Spiritual growth is a choice (Mt28:18-20; 2Pt3:17-18; 2Pt1:5) It takes a decision,…

Intro Text - 1 Corinthians 2.16 Title - Having the Mind of Christ Background various thoughts on the value of the mind to man “I think, therefore I am” - signifies self-consciousness homo sapiens - thinking man, man is said to be the only ‘animal’ with the capacity to think of himself and his surrounding…

Jesus is the example of submission while maturing

Matt 13:1-9 ; 18-23 Parables Spiritual Truth which are discerned using spiritual wisdom by Gods Grace 4 types of soils · Along the Path · Rocky Ground · Thorns · Good Ground · Along the Path o Lacks understanding § Discernment § Impacts Wisdom I Cor 2:14 · Rocky Ground o Maturity issues revealed by persecutions…

Joh (in a vision from Jesus) expects a mindset worthy of the Master, rooted in his own obedience and suffering.E

Our Scripture lesson this morning is from 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 : But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now you are not yet ready, for you are still of the…

From Providential to Practical God’s providence, provision was gifts given to the church and for the church. Today we take the provisional and add to that the practical (application) with purpose. God gave gifts to the church (Eph4:7-10) 7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure…

16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. 41 While the…

Verses 11-16 is one long sentence in the Greek. Maturity is necessary but not guaranteed. Remember your calling ! We are all called. This is the truth we spoke about two weeks ago. The book of Ephesians makes this point over and over. We are not needed but we are wanted. Yet, this does not mean we just…

1 Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And this we will do…

Based on Hebrews 5:11-14 God calls us to graduate from milk to solid food which means we must learn and grow in our faith together. Marking the beginning of Confirmation which is a commitment to eat solid Spiritual food

God has provided various means by which believers may grow spiritually.

Loyalty (Brand loyalty picture inserted here) - use brand loyalty illustration here. Faithful, loyal are words that we are familiar with, especially within the confines of marriage, and church? This morning we are going to look at the foundation of the church (the family), the field of the church and…

About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled…

48 Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. 6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ; 18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works,…

Scripture uses a number of images to emphasize that believers are meant to grow in their faith, understanding, holiness and commitment. It also provides advice on how this may be achieved. Having given spiritual life to his people, God expects them to grow to maturity.

Terry Mackey leads in communion sharing from Isaiah 53 this morning. Afterwards Pastor Chase kicks off week one in our mini-series, "Walking with Christ". The topic is on "Maturing in Christ", and we dive into different ways in which we grow in Christ, as we work toward spiritual maturity. Grab your Bibles and open up to Colossians 2:6-7!

1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one…

From newness of life Welcome to a new series for the disciples of Jesus Christ with an aim to look at, study, apply things that help us to grow in Christ. We are redeemed and renewed so to walk in the newness of life (Col1:13-14; Tit3:5-7; Rom6:4) Redeemed and transferred (conveyed-NKJV) 13 For He rescued…