This Sunday, we’ll be in part 2 of our Spiritual Growth series and we’ll consider the different stages of our growth. Just like we’re born into the world as an infant and then mature into adulthood, so spiritually in Christ we are reborn as infants and are to grow to be mature spiritual adults. Then in lieu of our Sunday Evening study, we’re encouraging everyone to go to Kamp Keirsey for the annual Osage River Baptist Association picnic, starting at 5pm. We hope to see you there!
Schedule
@945 Small Groups / Sunday School for all ages
@1045 Worship Gathering
@5pm ORBA Picnic at Kamp Keirsey
Sermon Notes
Spiritual Growth: The Stages ~ 1 John 2:12-14
The Stages: A follower of Jesus begins as a spiritual child but should press on and mature into spiritual adulthood, becoming more like Jesus in character and desire.
- Spiritual Childhood: A basic understanding of faith (2:12-13)
- Your main task as a spiritual child: Abide in Christ (2:28)
- Young Spiritual Adulthood: A growing faith and greater victory over sin (2:13-14)
- Your main task as a young spiritual adult: Serve others well and share the gospel with passion (2 Tim 2:1-7)
- Mature Spiritual Adulthood: A deep faith that they reproduce in others (2:13-14)
- Your main task as a mature spiritual adult: Help others know Jesus well and mature in their faith (Titus 2:1-8)
Worship Songs
Wonderful Grace of Jesus
Stand Up, Stand Up Jesus
My Faith Has Found a Resting Place
Be Strong in the Lord
Let It Be Said of Us
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