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“Games People Play” – Part 3. Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:11-16. Are You Smarter than a 5 th Grader?. The Aspiration of Maturity - Christ likeness. The Atmosphere to Produce Maturity – Classroom. The Attitude of the Believer for Maturity– Conformity.
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“Games People Play” – Part 3 Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:11-16
Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? The Aspiration of Maturity - Christ likeness The Atmosphere to Produce Maturity – Classroom The Attitude of the Believer for Maturity– Conformity
The Aspiration of Maturity - Christ likeness • Myths regarding spiritual maturity • God’s Goal – Created in the image of GodGen. 1:27 • Taking on the character of Christ 2 Cor. 3:18 • Transformation required! 2 Cor. 3:18
The Atmosphere to Produce Maturity – Classroom • The Diligence of the Student | Phil. 2:12-13 • The Classroom Environment • The Teacher – The Role of the Holy Spirit | Phil 1:6 • The Textbook – Transformed by Truth • The Test – Trials Produces Triumph | Rom. 5:3-4 • The Temptation – When Challenges are Opportunities for Growth | James 1:2-5 • The Teamwork – God uses other people for transformation! | Eph. 4:11-12, 16
The Attitude of the Believer for Maturity– Conformity You must be willing to “Change”! Change begins in your mind! Change your way of thinking! 1 Cor. 14:20 Putting on the “New You”! Taking off and putting on… It takes time! Transformation is a lifelong process… The Final Product…
“Games People Play” – Part 3 Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:11-16