Strengthening Our Faith and Fostering Spiritual Growth in the Church
Embracing God's purposes for the Church involves equipping believers for works of service and maturity, emphasizing the importance of not becoming complacent. Mature believers are encouraged to maintain consistent quiet times, remember growth is ongoing, and avoid keeping secrets that hinder their relationship with God.
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10 The Mature Believer- Strengthening Our Faith to Serve Fostering Spiritual Growth in the Church Martin Carlisle
Embracing Gods Purposes for the Church Christ Himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers to equip His people (Eph 4:11-15) Works of service and maturity are __________________________
Embracing Gods Purposes for the Church Christ Himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers to equip His people (Eph 4:11-15) Works of service and maturity are the goal for all believers
Embracing Gods Purposes for the Church I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7) Mature believers must be careful __________________________
Embracing Gods Purposes for the Church I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7) Mature believers must be careful to not become complacent
Embracing Gods Purposes for the Church I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7) Mature believers must be careful to not become complacent a. Maintain consistent quiet times
Embracing Gods Purposes for the Church I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7) Mature believers must be careful to not become complacent a. Maintain consistent quiet times b. Keep in mind you haven t arrived
Embracing Gods Purposes for the Church I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7) Mature believers must be careful to not become complacent a. Maintain consistent quiet times b. Keep in mind you haven t arrived c. Don t have secrets! What are things that help you stay close to God?
Embracing Gods Purposes for the Church In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials (1 Peter 1:6) Don t assume __________________________
Embracing Gods Purposes for the Church In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials (1 Peter 1:6) Don t assume the mature always prosper
Embracing Gods Purposes for the Church And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up (Galatians 6:9) Don t __________________________
Embracing Gods Purposes for the Church And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up (Galatians 6:9) Don t give up!
Embracing Gods Purposes for the Church But his sons did not follow his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice. (1 Samuel 8:3) Don t __________________________
Embracing Gods Purposes for the Church But his sons did not follow his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice. (1 Samuel 8:3) Don t neglect your family when ministering! What practical things can you do to lead your family to follow Jesus?
Embracing Gods Purposes for the Church Discussion Questions How can you adjust your schedule to serve in the church? How have you handled burn-out (spiritual dryness)?
