How to Grow Spiritually

I.                   YOU NEED GODS WORD (6)

·         Paul was always teaching timothy

·         Our guidelines for life must come from Gods Word

·         Our strength comes from the Bible

·         Victories over sin come from the Bible

·         Guidance comes from the Bible

·         Do you read the Bible daily?

II.                 Spiritual Exercise (7-8)

·         Paul used athletics to illustrate spiritual truths

·         Spiritual growth requires training.

·         Godliness is important.

·         Godliness affects today

·         Obedient to Gods commands

·          God has a purpose for your life. (John 10:10b)

A.      Our future home is Heaven - Great Rewards

·         1 Cor 3:10-15

·         2 Cor 5:9-10

III.              YOU NEEED TO TRUST GOD (10)

·         God gives us strength – Isa 26:4

·         God is always Good – Nahum 1:7

·         God cares for us – 1 Peter 5:7

·         God delivers us from our enemies – Psa. 9:10; 2 Cor 1:10

·         Trust God – Pro 3:5-6

·         Young people trust in God not your friends – Psalm 71:5