It’s Time to Grow

(Ephesians 4:11-15, 2 Peter 3:18, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, Hebrews 5:11-14,        2 Tim 3:14-17, Colossians 4:12, Hebrews 10:24-25, James 1:2-4)

2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…

Three truths about spiritual growth:

1. Spiritual growth is not C_____________ but I______________________.
2. Spiritual growth is not A_____________ but I______________________.
3. Spiritual growth is not O____________ but I_______________________.

Four instruments of growth that are available to every believer:

1. T_____ B___________ is an instrument of growth.
2. P_________________ is an instrument of growth.
3. C________________ F___________________ is an instrument of growth.
4. T_____________/S_________________ are instruments of growth.

Spiritually mature people:

1. Have D_______________ S_____________________.
2. Have L________________S______________________.
3. Understand Christ’s S___________________________.
4. D__________________________ themselves to kingdom service.

Take away lesson: God desires spiritual growth in his children and has given us everything we need to grow if we are willing to live in faith and obedience.  Spiritual spring is here, it’s time to grow.