OUR MISSION…to see lives changed through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
“For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son…” Romans 8:29 (NLT)
- Spiritual maturity is
Tools God Uses to Make us More Like Jesus
1. God uses
to teach us to
Him.
“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us—they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady.” Romans 5:3–4 (TLB)
“Father,” He said, “everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from Me. Yet I want your will, not mine!” Mark 14:36 (NLT)
2. God uses
to teach us to
.
“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.” Matthew 4:1 (NIV)
“’Get out of here, Satan’ Jesus told him. ‘The Scriptures say, Worship only the Lord God. Obey only Him.’” Matthew 4:10 (LB)
- Re-focus your
“Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” Philippians 4:8 (NLT)
- Get a spiritual
“You’re better off to have a friend than to be all alone… If you fall, your friend can help you up.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
3. God uses
to teach us to
.
“The people passing by shouted abuse, shaking their heads in mockery.
41 The leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the elders also mocked Jesus.
44 Even the revolutionaries who were crucified with him ridiculed him in the same way.” Matthew 27:39, 41, 44 (NLT)
“Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive these people, because they don’t know what they are doing.’” Luke 23:34 (NLT)
Opportunities to Help You Become More like Jesus:
Baptism (this is a step of obedience)
Personal God-time in Bible & Prayer
Sermon Application
Small Group (Life Group—Celebrate Recovery)
Short-term Bible Studies
Growth Track: Newcomer’s Lunch—Habits—Shape—Share
Serve on a Team
Give a Tithe to God
Invite People to Church
Volunteer at Outreach Events
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Talk It Over:
Who did you look up to when you were young and why?
What makes a person mature?
Read Romans 5:3-4. In what way would you like to be more like Jesus?
Action Step:
What is your next step to become more like Jesus? Act on it.