Big Idea: We find joy in Christ as we grow in spiritual maturity

Philippians 3:15-4:1

Growth in Christ is a natural part of our maturity

Philippians 3:9-14

1 Corinthians 13:9–11

Our model at Evergreen for growth:

• Powerful Worship Gatherings 

• Purposeful Relationships

• Spiritual Disciplines

• Meaningful Service

"I think if you had asked Jesus about His spiritual life, He would have looked at you very confused. My guess is He would have asked, “What do you mean by my spiritual life? All of my life is spiritual.” Jesus didn’t buy into sacred/secular thinking. To Him, life is a seamless, integrated, holistic experience where the sacred is all around us. And because everything is spiritual, everything matters to God." - John Mark Comer

Have a heart for the lost

Romans 3:10-12

“If sinners will be damned, at least let them leap to hell over our bodies. And if they will perish, let them perish with our arms about their knees, imploring them to stay. If hell must be filled, at least let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go there unwarned and unprayed for.” - C.H. Spurgeon

Remember where you belong

Jude 1:20-22

Response:

• Commit yourself to your spiritual growth

• Have God conversations with those around you and pray they turn into Gospel conversations.

• Live for Heaven!

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► This week's passage: Psalm 53:1-6

► Connection questions:

1. What are you thankful for?

2. What is a challenge you are facing?

3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

► Individual answers to five questions:

1. What stands out to you?

2. What does this passage tell us about people?

3. What does this passage tell us about God?

4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)