“Spiritual Growth Plan” Phil: 2:1-18 John 1:9, 3:19, 8:12 James 5:17-18 Mt 5:14-16 Phil: 2:1-18 John 1:9, 3:19, 8:12 James 5:17-18 Mt 5:14-16 Do you have.

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“Spiritual Growth Plan” Phil: 2:1-18 John 1:9, 3:19, 8:12 James 5:17-18 Mt 5:14-16 Phil: 2:1-18 John 1:9, 3:19, 8:12 James 5:17-18 Mt 5:14-16 Do you have a plan for Spiritual Growth?

Needs a Plan

Dan 9:23

What makes us Impressive Christians? Saved Filled with Love In the Word Pray Humility Willing to Serve Willing to Suffer What makes us Impressive Christians? Saved Filled with Love In the Word Pray Humility Willing to Serve Willing to Suffer

Humility: voluntary submission and unselfishness

Unity Humility Follow Christ’s example

Follow Christ’s example??? Willing to humble ourselves Be light – like Jesus John 1:9 John 3:19-21 Mt 5:14-16

We are responsible for our own Spiritual growth! :12-18

:12, Each one of us is responsible for ourselves “Work out” (VMPN-2P) your own salvation …. – Do it Accomplish it – Make it happen » Bring it about In fear and trembling (get this right / don’t mess it up)

My Spiritual Growth Plan 1.Daily bible reading / study goals 2.Daily prayer goals Remember the keys: a. Unity, Phil 2:1-2 b. Humility, :3-4 c. Follow Christ’s example, :5-11 d. I am responsible for my growth, :12-18