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Intro : It is amazing how the physical body and the spiritual body [ church ] are compared to one another in the scriptures. Paul reminds us of how all the parts are individual in their roles but also how they are joined together to work as one under the head [ Christ ]. Of how the body when it is well…

We are starting a new series this morning titled. Fresh Air: How the Gospel Renews and Revives Many individuals want a fresh start at the beginning of the year. This series details the gospel’s power to bring us hope, renewed strength, and contentment, even in difficult times. We will be look at what…

God’s grace shines brightest in our darkest trials. God expects the progress of spiritual formation in the lives of His people. The Apostle Paul wrote, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously,…

1. The Parable Offers Encouragement. (4:26) And he said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground. To Who? Why? He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, but while his men were sleeping, his…

THIS TEXT IS TAILORED TO TEACH US THAT JESUS IS ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE EVEN THESE PEOPLE. Jesus is entering His final days of earthly ministry. His crucifixion, an event He has often spoken of, is just weeks away. However, in our text Jesus does not speak of His impending destiny. His focus at this moment…

Going Down the rabbit hole Getting too caught up in what it is that you’re doing lose sight of what the point was in the first place A fish doesn’t see the water it’s swimming in Every now & then, we need to hold the mirror up to ourselves Two big lies: “There’s no way I could be wrong” “I'm no good”…

I can still remember when my daughter was an infant. When she became hungry she’d let us know it. She couldn’t talk to say, “I want some milk”, but there was no question about it. It didn’t matter if it was 2:00 in the morning. She’d cry until her hunger was satisfied. Babies need to feed fairly frequently…

Introduction: It was 2007. I had worked for a church for ten years as their youth minister. When I began ten years before I promised the teens I would not leave unless the church decided it was time for me to leave. I was committed to the church, to the teens, and to helping them connect to God. Out…

Call to Worship 11 “You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created.” Giving 6 I will freely sacrifice to You; I will praise Your name, O Lord , for it is good. 1) We are called to be like Christ . We need to see ourselves…

Spiritual growth and the disciple Tonight is a teaching, hopefully in a class style that is going to be a little subjective for a part of it, but don’t worry we will be objective too and bring in scripture to counter some of the subjective points made. (insert Full Potential Power Point Slide Here) Question:…

God Regularly Gathers Us for Worship God grows us, by establishing routines for worship. We grow, by obeying God’s plan, for our spiritual and physical growth. God established Three Main Festivals a year. One could say Four; However, the day of atonement was closely tied to the “Feast of the tabernacles”…

Everyone's on a journey, so we should try to help each other

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…

Purpose of This Message: Define what it means to thrive See why progress is an uphill battle Know how to make spiritual and natural gains when you are in a battle (Let us pray) Your Presenter: OrLando Yarborough III At age 6 I accepted Christ into my life I was in a mature church and community of believers…

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…

ME AN MAH FREN LEROY VICNAIR USED TO HUNT AND FISH TOGETHER ALL THE TIME. ONE DAY ms WIFE TELL ME, u BOUDREAUX, AH JUST BOUGHT ME A PARROT BIRD BUT AH CAN'T TEACH HIM TO TALK." "BOUDREAUX, YOU KNOW WAY BAACK IN THE OLD TIMES, HOW THOSE PIRATES USED TO TAKE DEM PARROTS WITH THEM WHEN THEY WENT TO SEA…

Welcome! Turn with me to Matthew 13 . We are going to be looking at this chapter today. Matthew 13 gives us an interesting concept taught my Jesus… that I think we often miss… You see, we often break it apart… looking just at the parables individually… Honestly… How many of you have read it as one section,…

Role: a socially expected behavior pattern usually determined by an individual’s status We are the Bride, Body, and Family… The CHURCH Responsibility or Responsible: moral, legal, or mental accountability / liable to be called to account… able to answer for one’s conduct and obligations What does God’s…

We expect growth in the physical realm. Maturity is always the goal. The same is true in the spiritual realm. What are our guides for growth? Listen as Pastor Leger tells us what they are.

13 And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual. 13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities with Spirit-taught words. Thesis/…

God's plan is birth, growth and maturity. We recognize this immediately in the physical realm. But spiritual growth is often neglected. Some remain infants for years. It's time to grow up.

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,…

Ephesians 4:11-15 · Today we wrap up our series on being Rooted in Christ. · We have talked about being Rooted in God’s Word · And the importance of Good ground · We talked last week about having a Rooted Family. · And Today I want to wrap it up talking about us as a church. · If we want to grow, we…

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…

Spiritual growth Spiritual growth is a choice, a decision, a direction and has a destination. We have previously spoken on that. This is the foundation of our study on spiritual growth and the disciple series. Spiritual growth - a choice You choose, you decide, you have direction, determination and a…