✝️Growing in Christ Through Milestones and Maturity

 



📝 2025-07-20 Sunday Service Notes


Key Points
  • Children aged 5 through 11 are encouraged to attend Bible school to become future spiritual leaders of the church.
  • Pastor emphasizes the need for believers to grow and mature in their faith, avoiding a complacent mindset and instead striving for Christ-like qualities.
  • Pastor highlights the importance of spiritual milestones, drawing parallels between physical developmental milestones in children and spiritual growth in believers.
  • The significance of confessing sins and avoiding hidden sins is discussed, with examples illustrating the consequences of unconfessed sin.
  • Pastor shares a testimony about a chaplain who, despite impressive credentials, lacked character, emphasizing that character cannot be bought or taught but must be grown into.
  • Pastor stresses the need for believers to grow up and mature in their faith, using the example of his three-year-old son to illustrate developmental milestones.
  • Pastor discusses the importance of setting boundaries and taking safety measures to protect oneself and one’s family, illustrating with examples from his own life and the need to heed God’s guidance in relationships.
  • The call for self-examination and accountability is emphasized, referencing Psalms 139:23 and the practice of checking one's appearance and behavior before going out, as a metaphor for spiritual self-examination.
Welcome and Introduction

  • The pastor welcomed attendees and visitors to the service, emphasizing the importance of worship and community.

  • The pastor highlighted the ongoing series titled 'Milestones' and encouraged attendees to catch up on missed sessions via the church's Facebook page or by speaking with church leaders.
  • The pastor stressed the need for spiritual growth and maturity, noting that faith is a personal journey and not merely attendance at church services.


Scripture Reading and Sermon

  • The pastor read from 2 Peter 1:10-21, focusing on the themes of diligence, spiritual growth, and the reliability of Scripture.

  • The sermon emphasized the importance of making one's call and election sure, avoiding stumbling, and entering the everlasting kingdom of Jesus Christ.
  • The pastor discussed the significance of Peter's letters, highlighting Peter's maturity and growth over time, and the importance of ongoing transformation through the Holy Spirit.


Spiritual Growth and Maturity

  • The pastor stressed the need for believers to grow in Christ, moving beyond childish behaviors and attitudes.

  • Emphasis was placed on the characteristics of Christ-likeness, including love, compassion, humility, service, forgiveness, and self-control.
  • The sermon encouraged attendees to seek greater glory and transformation in their faith, avoiding complacency and man-made doctrines.


Challenges and Tribulations

  • The pastor acknowledged that believers would face challenges, tribulations, and trials, but assured that these would work for their good.

  • It was emphasized that problems and situations are part of the journey towards becoming the person God has called one to be.
  • The importance of being transformed and renewed through the Holy Spirit was highlighted.


False Teachers and Truth

  • The pastor warned about false Christians, prophets, and teachers infiltrating the church, similar to Peter's time.

  • Instead of focusing on exposing false teachers, the emphasis was on instilling truth in believers so they can recognize and withstand false teachings.
  • The importance of spending more time in truth rather than exposing falsehoods was stressed.


Confession of Sin

  • The pastor discussed the importance of confessing sin, noting that unconfessed sin will expose one, while confessed sin is covered by God.

  • An example was given of a CEO whose sin led to the loss of job, reputation, and family, emphasizing the consequences of unconfessed sin.


Character and Milestones

  • The pastor shared a testimony about a chaplain who, despite impressive qualifications, lacked character and was eventually let go.

  • It was emphasized that character cannot be bought or taught but must be grown into, and that milestones are significant points of progress or change in one's life.
  • The pastor used the example of his three-year-old son to illustrate developmental milestones and the importance of reaching them.


Parenting and Spiritual Upbringing

  • The pastor discussed the importance of conscious parenting and spiritual upbringing, emphasizing the need for children to reach developmental milestones.

  • The pastor shared personal anecdotes about his son's developmental progress and the importance of setting boundaries and safety measures.
  • The sermon highlighted the role of parents in teaching children and the lasting impact of home teaching.


Accountability and Self-Reflection

  • The pastor encouraged attendees to hold themselves accountable and engage in self-reflection, using Psalms 139:23 as a reference.

  • The importance of being real with oneself and recognizing that time does not wait for anyone was stressed.
  • The pastor shared a profound quote from a documentary, emphasizing the need for daily self-reflection and accountability.




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