1. Become a child of God.

Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.”

1. Become a child of God.

Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.”

Colossians 2:12 “Having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead.”

1. Become a child of God.

2. Let God through His Holy Spirit work in you.

Acts 2:38 “Repent and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

2. Let God through His Holy Spirit work in you.

Acts 2:38 “Repent and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

It takes work to grow spiritually so that you can live the abundant life that God has planned for us.

2. Let God through His Holy Spirit work in you.

Acts 2:38 “Repent and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

It takes work to grow spiritually so that you can live the abundant life that God has planned for us.

God’s Holy Spirit living in you makes it possible to live that abundant life!

2. Let God through His Holy Spirit work in you.

3. Spend time learning the teachings of Scripture.

James 1:21 “Therefore putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.”

3. Spend time learning the teachings of Scripture.

James 1:21 “Therefore putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.”

2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.”

3. Spend time learning the teachings of Scripture.

4. Live according to the teachings of Scripture.

James 1:22 “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

4. Live according to the teachings of Scripture.

James 1:22 “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

Realize that God’s way is the best way!

4. Live according to the teachings of Scripture.

James 1:22 “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

Realize that God’s way is the best way!

2 Timothy 2:22 “Flee from youthful lusts, and instead follow after righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.”

4. Live according to the teachings of Scripture.

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

1 Corinthians 3:1-3

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

1 Corinthians 3:1-3

1 Corinthians 13:11 “When I was a child, I used to speak as a child, think like a child, reason like a child; but when I became a man, I did away with childish things.”

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

1 Corinthians 3:1-3

1 Corinthians 13:11 “When I was a child, I used to speak as a child, think like a child, reason like a child; but when I became a man, I did away with childish things.”

Hebrews 5:11-14

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

Ephesians 4:13-16

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

Ephesians 4:13-16

Philippians 1:9 “… that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment.”

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

Ephesians 4:13-16

Philippians 1:9 “… that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment.”

2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater.”

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

1 Peter 2:2 “As newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation.”

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

1 Peter 2:2 “As newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation.”

2 Peter 3:18 Peter ended his letter by encouraging his readers to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

1 Peter 2:2 “As newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation.”

2 Peter 3:18 Peter ended his letter by encouraging his readers to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

Grow

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

1 Peter 2:2 “As newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation.”

2 Peter 3:18 Peter ended his letter by encouraging his readers to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

Grow – Increase

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

1 Peter 2:2 “As newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation.”

2 Peter 3:18 Peter ended his letter by encouraging his readers to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

Grow – Increase – Abound

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

1 Peter 2:2 “As newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation.”

2 Peter 3:18 Peter ended his letter by encouraging his readers to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

Grow – Increase – Abound – Enlarge

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

1 Peter 2:2 “As newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation.”

2 Peter 3:18 Peter ended his letter by encouraging his readers to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

Grow – Increase – Abound – Enlarge – Mature

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

1 Peter 2:2 “As newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation.”

2 Peter 3:18 Peter ended his letter by encouraging his readers to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

Grow – Increase – Abound – Enlarge – Mature – Build Up

5. Commit to growing spiritually.

6. Know and follow God’s will for your life.

JESUS

6. Know and follow God’s will for your life.

JESUS

John 4:31-34

John 5:30

John 6:38

John 17:4

6. Know and follow God’s will for your life.

JESUS

John 4:31-34

John 5:30

John 6:38

John 17:4

SAUL/PAUL

6. Know and follow God’s will for your life.

JESUS

John 4:31-34

John 5:30

John 6:38

John 17:4

SAUL/PAUL

Acts 8:1-3

Acts 26:9-16

Galatians 1:15-16

Galatians 2:20

6. Know and follow God’s will for your life.

JESUS

John 4:31-34

John 5:30

John 6:38

John 17:4

SAUL/PAUL

Acts 8:1-3

Acts 26:9-16

Galatians 1:15-16

Galatians 2:20

6. Know and follow God’s will for your life.

6. Know and follow God’s will for your life.

Philippians 2:13 “For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”

6. Know and follow God’s will for your life.

Philippians 2:13 “For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”

Romans 8:28 “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”

6. Know and follow God’s will for your life.

Philippians 2:13 “For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”

Romans 8:28 “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”

Can you imagine living every day with a purpose?

6. Know and follow God’s will for your life.