Grow up in Christ
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Grow Up in Christ
“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ” ().
I. Grow Up Concerning Possessions
I. Grow Up Concerning Possessions
“A man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things he possesseth” ().
A. Many Christians place too much value on money and possessions.
A. Many Christians place too much value on money and possessions.
B. It isn’t wrong to have money, but we must heed the scriptural warning: “The love of money is the root of all evil” ().
B. It isn’t wrong to have money, but we must heed the scriptural warning: “The love of money is the root of all evil” ().
C. We grow up concerning possessions when we give God first place (see ).
C. We grow up concerning possessions when we give God first place (see ).
II. Grow Up Concerning Pleasure
II. Grow Up Concerning Pleasure
“… lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God” ().
A. We live in a pleasure-seeking, pleasure-loving society. Billions of dollars are spent on pleasure yearly. People are searching for fun more than for God.
A. We live in a pleasure-seeking, pleasure-loving society. Billions of dollars are spent on pleasure yearly. People are searching for fun more than for God.
B. The greatest pleasure possible is knowing Christ. He offers real and lasting enjoyment and satisfies the longing soul (see ).
B. The greatest pleasure possible is knowing Christ. He offers real and lasting enjoyment and satisfies the longing soul (see ).
C. Grow up concerning pleasure. Be faithful in prayer and the ministry of God’s Word, and enjoy the fellowship of other Christians.
C. Grow up concerning pleasure. Be faithful in prayer and the ministry of God’s Word, and enjoy the fellowship of other Christians.
III. Grow Up Concerning Popularity
III. Grow Up Concerning Popularity
“How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another” ().
A. It is natural to desire appreciation and the good will of others, but we should not seek exaltation and glory from them.
A. It is natural to desire appreciation and the good will of others, but we should not seek exaltation and glory from them.
B. Popularity is usually short-lived. It can be here today and gone tomorrow.
B. Popularity is usually short-lived. It can be here today and gone tomorrow.
C. Growing up concerning popularity means seeking to please and glorify God. His approval endures as long as we trust in him. (see ).
C. Growing up concerning popularity means seeking to please and glorify God. His approval endures as long as we trust in him. (see ).
IV. Grow Up Concerning Position
IV. Grow Up Concerning Position
“Labour … for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life” ().
A. Some Christians put too much importance on their position. They live, eat, and sleep for their jobs.
A. Some Christians put too much importance on their position. They live, eat, and sleep for their jobs.
B. Work is necessary, but we must give God first place. Take time to do God’s work, attend his house, and encourage others.
B. Work is necessary, but we must give God first place. Take time to do God’s work, attend his house, and encourage others.
C. A glorious promotion awaits those who grow up in Christ. They will be promoted to a land that is fairer than day, eternal in the heavens (see ).
C. A glorious promotion awaits those who grow up in Christ. They will be promoted to a land that is fairer than day, eternal in the heavens (see ).
Russell E. Spray, Positive Sermon Outlines, Sermon Outline Series (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1991), 32–33.