II Peter 3:17-18
One of the most wonderful
things in the entire world is birth. It
is a mystery that no one really understands.
But while birth is a wonder, if there were to be no growth after birth
we would worry. For people to be born and
never to grow into maturity is a terrible waste. Yet something like that happens in spiritual
life all the time.
Spiritual
Growth is important to the walk, welfare and witness of
every believer.
The application of spiritual
truth brings the full Christian experience and power.
What are some of the Elements of
Spiritual Growth?
I. Spiritual Birth Initiates Spiritual Life
A good foundation is mandatory
for construction of a powerful Christian life. I Corinthians 3:10-11; Hebrews 6:1-3
II.
Spiritual
Growth is Fed by FAITH - Luke
17:3-5
God leads us to
places where faith is required.
The same way we begin
is the way that we continue.
III.
Spiritual
Growth is Powered by PRAYER - Luke
11:1
Life is relationships! Spiritual life is developed in relationship
with God.
The
difference in Christianity being a form and a force is the
element of prayer.
IV.
Spiritual
Growth is Tempered by TIME - James
1:2-4
God has to have time to reveal ourselves
to us and then Himself to us.
The Legacy Milestones
V.
Spiritual
Growth is Deepened by Dependency - II
Corinthians 12:9
The spiritual life is not a life of pride or self-sufficiency but humility
and dependency.
VI.
Spiritual
Growth is Shaped by Service - Ephesians
4:11-16
There is only so much you can learn sitting
and listening. At some point you
must become an apprentice…a disciple.
The end of all growth and the purpose
of all blessing is service.
NSBC Spiritual Growth Continuum
