Want to grow / be stronger Don’t want to become weak Yet, Times feel – weaker Not grown as should Wonder if making progress.

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Want to grow / be stronger Don’t want to become weak Yet, Times feel – weaker Not grown as should Wonder if making progress

All Christians Should Be Growing 1 Pet. 2:2 – desire milk as babes – grow 2 Pet. 3:18 – grow in grace & knowledge Eph. 4:14 – do not be tossed to and fro 1 Thess. 3:12 – increase and abound 1 Thess. 4:10 – increase more and more Heb. 5:11-14 – time ought to be teachers

Simple Nothing New Involves Doing What – Already Know Takes Time Takes Work Takes Patience Principles of Spiritual Growth

I. Faithful in Study

A. Word is the source of growth Acts 20:32 – able to build you up Rom. 10:17 – faith – hearing – word 1 Cor. 14:1-5 – edified by revelation. cf. 1 Cor. 15:1-3

I. Faithful in Study A. Word is the source of growth B. Must have a craving & thirsting Mt. 5:6 – hunger & thirst after righteousness 1 Pet. 2:1-2 – as babes desire milk Psa. 119:16, 72, 127, 162

I. Faithful in Study A. Word is the source of growth B. Must have a craving & thirsting C. Regular & consistent study

Regular & Consistent Acts 13:27 Acts 13:27 – Jews read law every Sabbath Mt. 19:4; 22:31 Mt. 19:4; 22:31 – Rebuked – should have read Acts 17:11 Acts 17:11 – searched scriptures daily 1 Tim. 4:13 1 Tim. 4:13 – give attention to reading Ps. 1:1-3 Ps. 1:1-3 – meditates day and night

I. Faithful in Study A. Word is the source of growth B. Must have a craving & thirsting C. Regular & consistent study D. Will accomplish:

Faithful Study of the Word Will: Give greater knowledge (1 Pet. 3:16-18; 2 Tim. 3:16-17) Give Wisdom (2 Tim. 3:15) Discourage sin (Psa. 119:11) Equip us for service (2 Tim. 3:17)

Diligent &Faithful Study Not new Not quick Not amazing A simple means of spiritual growth!

I. Faithful in Study II. Fervent in Prayer

A. Regular time of prayer Psa. 55:16-17 – Evening, morning & noon Dan. 6:10 – Three times a day Luke 18:1- Always ought to pray 1 Thess. 5:17 – Pray without ceasing

II. Fervent in Prayer A. Regular time of prayer B. Make & schedule time for prayer Mark 1:35 Got up early just to go pray Luke 6:12 Went to mountain to pray – stayed all night

II. Fervent in Prayer A. Regular time of prayer B. Make & schedule time for prayer C. Pray about a lot of things

Supplication (Request -entreaty ) Prayers (Request – general obtaining of good) Intercession (Falling in with - For others) Thanks (Gratitude for blessings 1 Timothy 2:1

II. Fervent in Prayer A. Regular time of prayer B. Make & schedule time for prayer C. Pray about a lot of things D. Prayer is powerful James 5:16 Does Good 1 Pet. 3:12 God Listens

Regular &Fervent Prayer Not new Not quick Not amazing A simple means of spiritual growth!

I. Faithful in Study II. Fervent in Prayer III. Focus in Worship

A. Worship take work Easy to let minds wander Concentration takes work / effort The outward motions – is not the hard part Many things call for attention  People around us  Those leading  Traffic in / out

III. Focus in Worship A. Worship take work B. Worship is to be sincere / from heart John 4:24 Must Worship In Spirit & In Truth

III. Focus in Worship A. Worship take work B. Worship is to be sincere / from heart C. Focus on: What we are doing (song, words, etc) What is being said (prayer, sermon) The One we worship (God almighty) Meaning of the Lord supper (body, blood, death, etc.)

Sincere &Focused Worship Not new Not quick Not amazing A simple means of spiritual growth!

I. Faithful in Study II. Fervent in Prayer III. Focus in Worship IV. Fruitful In Love

Mt. 22:36-40 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law? And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second like (unto it) is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments the whole law hangeth, and the prophets.”

IV. Fruitful In Love God Brethren More than acknowledging God Keep commands (Jno. 14:15; 1 John 2:2ff; 5:3) Practice what know (Lk 17:6-10; James 1:22) Can’t grow without love (1 John 4:21) Fruit: fulfill responsibility (Rom. 13:8f) Weep & rejoice (Rom. 12:15) Restore (Gal. 6:1) Encourage (Heb. 10:24)

Honest & Fruitful Love Not new Not quick Not amazing A simple means of spiritual growth!

I. Faithful in Study II. Fervent in Prayer III. Focus in Worship IV. Fruitful In Love V. First In Spiritual Matters

Mt. 6:33 Seek First Kingdom & Right. 1 Pet. 3:15 Sanctify Lord God Above Pleasure Above Family Above Jobs Above Education Above Self Mt. 16:24

First & Foremost Priority Not new Not quick Not amazing A simple means of spiritual growth!

I. Faithful in Study II. Fervent in Prayer III. Focus in Worship IV. Fruitful In Love V. First In Spiritual Matters