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God’s Part and Our Part in Helping Others Grow

Saturday, August 12th, 2006

Scripture: 1 Cor 3: 

How to Help Others Grow and Mature (Part 2)

God’s Part and Our Part in Helping Others Grow
1 Corinthians 3:4-9

Principle #1: God is working in individuals to grow, change, and mature them (Phil 1:6; Phil 2:13).
 God uses:

– The Holy Spirit (Eph 1:13-14; John 16)
– The Word of God (1 Thes 2:13; 1 Peter 2:1-3)
– Everyday life (James 1:2-5; Romans 8:28)
– People (Hebrews 3:13; 10:24-25; 1 Cor 3:6)

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How to Grow Spiritually and Mature

Wednesday, August 9th, 2006

Observation #1: The Goal of Spiritual Growth is Maturity (Col 1:28-29; 1:9-12).

  • Filled with the knowledge of His will.

  • Living a life pleasing to God

  • Reaching out.

  • Increasing in the knowledge of God

  • Strengthened with God’s power.

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