Title: Growing in the Lord
September 27, 2020
Scripture Texts
2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 6:1

INTRODUCTION
-The growing process of a healthy human body needs nutrients, vitamins and a healthy environment.
-If a healthy environment is not present or health resources growth can be stunted.
-So it is with the spiritual.

POINT ONE- Growing in grace and in the knowledge of Christ. 2 Peter 3:18
-What does Paul mean here?
-We come to know Christ better through prayer and in the word.

POINT TWO- Moving on to perfection. Hebrews 6:1
-Growing in God’s holiness.

POINT THREE- We can grow in God’s favor. 1 Samuel 2:26
1 Samuel 2:26
And the child Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with the Lord and men.

CONCLUSION
A. Ask yourself, in what ways can I grow in the Lord?
Food for thought: Growing in the Lord requires humility. It is often hard to see ourselves. We need others around us that can help us grow. Not always what we want to hear.
B. What has God showed you about yourself that is an area wherein we can grow?
C. What are things we need to cut off from our lives that maybe hindering growth? Spiritually? Naturally?
D. What are things from our past that is hindering our growth naturally and spiritually?
E. Where do you want to start in allowing God to turn things around?\