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Introduction Everyone recognizes the need to grow in various areas of life: Personally (physically, emotionally, academically). Business (size, efficiency, profitability). Science (experimentation). Medicine (new treatments & techniques). Most importantly: Do you desire a closer walk with God? 2 Pet. 3:18; Eph. 4:14-15; 1 Pet. 2:2; 1 Cor. 3:1; Heb. 5:11-14; 1 Pet. 1:13-16

Do You Desire a Closer Walk With God? Ephesians 4:14-15

Hindrances to Growth Lack of effort A Closer Walk With God

Lack of effort Discouragement Hindrances to Growth A Closer Walk With God

Lack of effort Discouragement The Law of Disuse Hindrances to Growth A Closer Walk With God

The Law of Interference Hindrances to Growth Lack of effort Discouragement The Law of Disuse The Law of Interference A Closer Walk With God

Promoting Spiritual Growth Active Involvement What can I do to make this congregation grow? -OR- What can I do to make myself grow? A Closer Walk With God

Promoting Spiritual Growth Active Involvement Regular Private Devotions A Closer Walk With God

Promoting Spiritual Growth Active Involvement Regular Private Devotions Informal Bible Studies A Closer Walk With God

Promoting Spiritual Growth Active Involvement Regular Private Devotions Informal Bible Studies Lead Others to Christ A Closer Walk With God

Promoting Spiritual Growth Active Involvement Regular Private Devotions Informal Bible Studies Lead Others to Christ Constant Self-Examination A Closer Walk With God

Conclusion “The trouble with many men is that they have got just enough religion to make them miserable.” --Billy Sunday That’s not God’s intention! Jn. 10:10; Phil. 4:6-7 Do you desire a closer walk with God? If so, all you have to do is try! The decision is yours, totally, absolutely and completely yours.