PPT-Means of Spiritual Growth

Service 42  Jesus called them together and said You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them and their high officials exercise authority over them  43 . An Outline for Action. At the Unitarian Universalist. Society of Bangor. The Congregation . has officially endorsed . growth numerous times.. Appreciative Inquiry called for growth in March 2005.. Appreciative Inquiry outlined a need for comprehensive assessment and planning.. , an apostle of Christ Jesus . by . the will of God. , To . the . saints . who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ . Jesus: Grace . to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus . #1. Spiritual Growth Is A Choice. Introduction. Just . as a healthy physical life is one of . growth.. So . a healthy spiritual life is a process of . growth.. Sadly. , not all Christians grow spiritually. CS/TS 650 Theological Foundations of Christian Spirituality. Dr. Becky Towne. Christian Spirituality. Personal relationship with God. Not Private. Not individualistic. Defined by a person’s concrete existence within a community. Encourages Friendships. Evangelizes the Lost. Edifies for Growth. Equips for Ministry. A Church that Edifies for Growth. Our aim is to be a church that…. “…Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything.” . 3 Assumptions. God desires each of us to grow . spiritually. .. (think relationship). 3 Assumptions. God desires each of us to grow . spiritually. .. (think relationship). Colossians 1:9-10. (NLT). 9 . Church Renewal Resource. Evangelism Ministries USA/Canada Region. Church of the Nazarene. How Spiritual Vitality Affects Numerical Growth . Purpose:. Free the . Spirit to influence outsiders through us, . 2015 National Training . NT . 1505. introduction. “28 . And we know that god causes everything to work together for the good of those who love love god and are . called according to his purpose for them. as Means of Grace – Part 1. A Special Two-Part Message. Matthew 11:28-30 & Selected Scriptures. ©. . August 23, 2015. Pastor Paul K. Kim. COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS . ABOUT . SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES . Joshua 18:1-3. Spiritual growth hurdles. Gen 49:10 . The . sceptre. shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be. . Three aspects of . spiritual growth . Sinfulness .  Christlikeness. Childishness .  Maturity. Brokenness  Wholeness. These three aspects are inseparable. Sinfulness .  Christlikeness. (Gal 5: 22 – 23) . Philippians 1:6 (AMP) . 6 . And I am convinced . and. sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] . . Ephesians 4:14-15 . Introduction. Colossians 2:19(NCV). God wants see growth. All living things grow. What is keeping you from growing. Make choices that reflect spiritual growth or choose stagnation. Authentic . Episcopal Expressions of . Discipleship: The Episcopal . W. ay. Happy are the people whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on the pilgrim’s way. Psalm 84:4. The . further the church strays from its core the weaker it becomes. Let’s get back to the Way.