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It's Time To Grow Up

Have you ever told anyone to “grow up”? What does that mean for a Christian? Join Pastor Rick as he examines the myth and reality of spiritual growth.

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<h1 class="title" style="text-align: center;">IT’S TIME TO GROW UP</h1>
<p class="pastor" style="text-align: center;">Rick Warren</p>
<div class="versecontainer" style="margin-top: 30px;"><span class="verse"> <em>“We are <u>not meant to remain as children</u> at the mercy of every chance wind of teaching…. But we are meant to hold firmly to the truth in love, and to <u>grow up in every way into Christ</u> the head.”<strong>  </strong></em>Ephesians 4:14 (PH)<br />
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<h5 class="sectiontitle" style="text-align: center;">THE LAWS OF GROWTH</h5>
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<p>1.  SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS</p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> <em>“You are God’s temple and <u>God’s Spirit lives in you</u>.” </em></span><span class="reference">1 Corinthians 3:16 (NIV)<br />
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> <em>“(It’s) … a life <u>renewed from the inside</u> and working itself out into your conduct as God accurately reproduces his character <u>in you</u>.” </em></span><span class="reference">Ephesians 4:23–24 (MSG)<br />
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<blockquote><p>REALITY: SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS BOTH</p>
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<p>2.  SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS</p>
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<p>MYTH: Growth is automatic.</p>
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<p>REALITY: WE GROW BY</p>
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<p class="center">“COME & SEE” to “COME & DIE”</p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> “Our tools are ready at hand for clearing the ground and building lives of obedience into maturity until finally we all believe … and become full-grown in the Lord—to the point of being filled full with Christ.” </span><span class="reference">Ephesians 4:13 (LB)<br />
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<blockquote><p>TOOLS WE USE:</p>
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;">2.  </span></p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> “‘Because of all this we again promised to serve the Lord! And we, and our princes and Levites and priests all; put our names to this covenant.’ I, Nehemiah signed this covenant. The others who signed it were … ” </span><span class="reference"> Nehemiah 9:38–10:1 (LB)<br />
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<blockquote><p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;"> 3.  </span></p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> “The man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does.” </span><span class="reference">James 1:25 (NIV)<br />
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<li>People listen better.</li>
<li>People remember more.</li>
<li>Increases participation.</li>
<li>Cover more scripture in less time.</li>
<li>Can review the message for years to come.</li>
<li>Allows small group discussion.</li>
<li>Can study multiple translations.</li>
<li>Visitors don’t bring Bibles.</li>
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<p>3.  SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS</p>
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<p>MYTH: GROWTH IS INSTANT</p>
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<p>REALITY: WE GROW THROUGH</p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> ” … our lives are gradually becoming brighter and more beautiful as God enters our lives and we become like him.” 2 </span><span class="reference">Corinthians 3:18 (MSG)<br />
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<p class="center" style="text-align: center;">Knowing Christ, Loving, Growing, Serving, & Sharing</p>
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<h5 class="sectiontitle" style="text-align: center;">TOOLS: THE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE DEVELOPMENT CLASSES</h5>
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<p>4.  SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS</p>
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<p>REALITY: WE GROW ACCORDING TO OUR</p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> “Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else.” </span><span class="reference">Galatians 6:4 (NIV)<br />
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<blockquote><p>TOOLS WE USE:</p>
<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;">1.  </span></p>
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;">2.  </span></p>
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<blockquote><p>5. SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS</p>
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<p>REALITY: WE GROW BY</p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> “Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage one another all the more….” </span><span class="reference">Hebrews 10:25 (TEV)<br />
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<blockquote><p>TOOLS WE USE:</p>
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;">1.  </span></p>
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;">2.  </span></p>
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;">3.  </span></p>
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;">4.  </span></p>
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;">5.  </span></p>
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;">6.  </span></p>
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<p>6.  SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS</p>
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<p>MYTH: YOU CAN ATTAIN MATURITY BY YOURSELF</p>
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<p>REALITY: WE ONLY GROW</p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> “Under Christ direction, the whole Body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.” </span><span class="reference">Ephesians 4:16 (NLT)<br />
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<blockquote><p>TOOLS WE USE:</p>
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;">2.  </span></p>
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<p><span class="textbeforeblank" style="float: left;">3.  </span></p>
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<p>7.  SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS</p>
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<p>MYTH: MATURITY IS MEASURED BY BIBLE KNOWLEDGE</p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> “While knowledge may make us feel important, it is love that really builds up the church.”</span><span class="reference">1 Corinthians 8:1 (NLT)<br />
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<blockquote><p>REALITY: IT TAKES ALL</p>
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<blockquote><p>Warmer <em>through fellowship</em></p>
<p>Deeper <em>through discipleship</em></p>
<p>Stronger <em>through worship</em></p>
<p>Broader <em>through ministry</em></p>
<p>Larger <em>through mission</em></p></blockquote>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> “Pure and lasting religion in the sight of God means that we must care for orphans and widows in their troubles, and refuse to let the world corrupt us.” </span><span class="reference">James 1:27 (NLT)<br />
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<p>8.  SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS</p>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> “As long as the earth remains, there will be springtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, day and night.”</span><span class="reference"> Genesis 8:22 (NLT)<br />
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<p>REALITY: WE GROW</p>
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<p>THE TOOLS WE USE:</p>
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<p>HEAR IT! READ IT! DISCUSS IT! MEMORIZE A VERSE! DO IT!</p>
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<p><strong>The purpose driven strategy is built on these 8 laws.</strong></p></blockquote>
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<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse"> “My true disciples produce much fruit. This brings great glory to My Father.” </span><span class="reference">John 15:8 (NLT)<br />
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Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

There are no shortcuts to maturity.

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

“God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure he will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again.”
PHILIPPIANS 1:6 (NCV)

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

In what area of my spiritual growth do I need to be more patient and persistent?

TODAY'S MESSAGE

It's Time To Grow Up

MESSAGE NOTES

Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

PASTOR RICK'S MONTHLY RESOURCE UPDATES

Learn My Purpose

Purpose Driven Life
Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?
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TODAY'S MESSAGE

It's Time To Grow Up

MESSAGE NOTES

Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

PASTOR RICK'S MONTHLY RESOURCE UPDATES

Learn My Purpose

Purpose Driven Life Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?Study Guide Resources:

Purpose Driven Life
Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?
Study Guide Resources: