Aspire to greater spiritual maturity as you spread the gospel and grow in Christ [... more]

Salvation sometimes happens in an instant but spiritual maturity or sanctification always takes time and effort Find out why it's important to tap into the power of Scripture and learn how to do so That's our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series 'Why Bother with the Bible ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most [... more]

Pastor Rich shares from the text what that maturity in Christ looks like pointing out that Bible knowledge intelligence and how long someone has been saved don't lead to maturity in and of themselves [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode What does it mean to be judged for every thought word and deed Must Christians reach a level of spiritual maturity before marriage How should I respond to people who say that Jesus was married What do I say to my child who demands to be affirmed in his homosexuality How can I break free from my same-sex attraction and pursue marriage Today's Offer Daniel Bible Study Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by [... more]

In this program Chip lays out three key takeaways regarding spiritual maturity - what it is not what it is and what we gain from it [... more]

For many finding hope in success fame or wealth has proven futile For others hope in a person has proved disappointing and painful So if you're looking for hope that actually delivers where do you look Join Chip to find out [... more]

In this message as part of the Love Incorruptible series Pastor J D walks us through Ephesians a passage that stirs up a lot of confusion about submission and helps us see that God uses the relationships in marriage family and work as laboratories to help us grow in spiritual maturity [... more]

We're back in our Walk This Way series for this Sunday message Open your Bible to James and join Pastor Greg Laurie as he goes over the power of our words Get good encouragement from this message Notes There is power in what we say to others Words matter especially words of encouragement More people have died by words than any weapon of man ever devised The tongue is the most destructive weapon on the face of the earth What you say reveals who you are The control of the tongue is a barometer of Christian maturity The first sin [... more]

Dr Stanley teaches why spiritual discernment is essential to our spiritual maturity [... more]

Stephen was an up-and-coming comedian and a prodigal Raised in a Christian family he struggled with doubt after his dad and two brothers died in a plane crash By his early twenties he rsquo d lost his faith He found it one night on the frigid streets of Chicago A stranger gave him a pocket New Testament and Stephen cracked open the pages An index said those struggling with anxiety should read Matthew ndash from Jesus rsquo s Sermon on the Mount Stephen turned there and the words kindled a fire in his heart He recalls ldquo I was absolutely [... more]

What are the marks of spiritual maturity- Pastor Greg Barkman continues his exposition in Philippians [... more]

The deer in our neighborhood and I have two different opinions about sunflowers When I plant sunflowers each spring I rsquo m looking forward to the beauty of their blooms My deer friends however don rsquo t care about the finished product They simply want to chew the stems and leaves until there rsquo s nothing left It rsquo s an annual summertime battle as I try to see the sunflowers to maturity before my four-hoofed neighbors devour them Sometimes I win sometimes they win When we think about our lives as believers in Jesus it rsquo s easy to [... more]

Youthfulness shouldn rsquo t stop anyone from achievement It certainly didn rsquo t stop eleven-year-old Mikaila Instead of putting up a lemonade stand Mikaila opened a lemonade business Me amp the Bees Lemonade started with her grandmother rsquo s recipe and eventually earned a investment from investors on the television show Shark Tank She also signed a contract with a major grocer to sell her lemonade at fifty-five of the chain rsquo s stores Mikaila rsquo s drive and dreams point us back to Paul rsquo s words to Timothy ldquo Don rsquo t let anyone look down on you [... more]

Where do you turn when hardship hits When God wants to deepen your spiritual maturity He sometimes takes away all the comforts to which you're accustomed It's possible for God to lead His people into the wilderness That's what happened to Abraham In this message you'll journey with him through an unexpected famine to face his doubts and failures In fact every famine you go through tests your trust in God nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

The Bible leads unbelievers to saving faith and helps believers become more Christlike But spiritual maturity doesn't happen overnight Find out why we need to read God's Word regularly and do what it says That's on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

The teenage years are sometimes among the most agonizing seasons in life mdash for both parent and child In my adolescent quest to ldquo individuate rdquo from my mother I openly rejected her values and rebelled against her rules suspicious their purposes were merely to make me miserable Though we rsquo ve since come to agree on those matters that time in our relationship was riddled with tension Mom undoubtedly lamented my refusal to heed the wisdom of her instructions knowing they would spare me unnecessary emotional and physical pain God had the same heart for His children Israel God [... more]

Many of us try to separate what we believe in our hearts from how we handle our finances In the message quot Is Your Checkbook Converted quot Skip explains how money can become a tool for God s glory and a gauge of spiritual maturity This teaching is from the series Technicolor Joy A Study through Philippians Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https connnectwithskip com donateThis week's DevoMail https connnectwithskip com devomail [... more]

We know that trials even the most painful ones are a gift from God But in this message Stephen teaches us that spiritual maturity is not attained by merely experiencing trials -- it is attained by embracing them [... more]

When God wants to deepen our spiritual maturity He sometimes takes away all the comforts we rsquo re used to Some of us move out of state where a new job falls apart Some of us are told that we have only weeks or months to live It rsquo s possible for God to lead His people into the wilderness for their greater good and His greater glory nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

A recent survey asked respondents to identify the age at which they believed they became adults Those who considered themselves adults pointed to specific behaviors as evidence of their status Having a budget and buying a house topped the list as being marks of ldquo adulting rdquo Other adult activities ranged from cooking dinner every weeknight and scheduling one rsquo s own medical appointments to the more humorous ability to choose to eat snacks for dinner or being excited to stay at home on a Saturday evening instead of going out The Bible says we should press on toward spiritual [... more]

A believer rsquo s effectiveness is determined by the disciplines of the Christian life practiced every day nbsp and nbsp every nbsp year nbsp Have you recently evaluated your spiritual life nbsp In this message we learn about nbsp disciplines nbsp which are nbsp crucial to your spiritual maturity nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

The Christian life is like a marathon that requires steady lifelong perseverance Starting strong may be easy but how do we ensure a faithful finish Discover the essentials of spiritual maturity on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

While biblical knowledge and spiritual gifts are helpful they don't necessarily indicate spiritual maturity Genuine Christianity is measured by God's presence in our lives How do we know He's at work Find out on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

It's important to understand where we are now in our spiritual maturity in order to grow into what we could be In this message Adrian Rogers explains how the Bible categorizes our growth as Christians and how to use Scripture as a road map for maturity [... more]

It's important to understand where we are now in our spiritual maturity in order to grow into what we could be In this message Adrian Rogers explains how the Bible categorizes our growth as Christians and how to use Scripture as a road map for maturity [... more]

Pastor Kennon Vaughan talks with Dave and Ann Wilson about his passion for studying the Word of God He shares what influenced him to start Downline Ministries a disciple-making ministry and explains how anyone can get involved in this nine-month study online Kennon reminds listeners that biblical training is for all people not just pastors and will help those who are already believers grow in spiritual maturity and fall more deeply in love with Jesus Show Notes and Resources DownlineMinistries org Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on [... more]

A growing Christian is a maturing Christian because spiritual maturity is becoming more like Jesus Some Christians are saved but aren't growing In this message Adrian Rogers reveals how to be a growing Christian so we can know true victory and joy in our walk with Christ [... more]

A growing Christian is a maturing Christian because spiritual maturity is becoming more like Jesus Some Christians are saved but aren't growing In this message Adrian Rogers reveals how to be a growing Christian so we can know true victory and joy in our walk with Christ [... more]

If your spiritual progress were based on how well you lived out the Bible's instructions at home how would you be doing In this message as part of the Love Incorruptible series Pastor J D walks us through Ephesians a passage that stirs up a lot of confusion about submission and helps us see that God uses the relationships in marriage family and work as laboratories to help us grow in spiritual maturity [... more]

HFTC October Welcome to HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER on American Family Radio This is Peter Rosenberger We are LIVE and are thrilled to have you with us This is the nation's number one show for the family caregiver For those who are putting themselves between a vulnerable loved one and even worse disaster Maybe it's somebody who's aging maybe it's a special needs child maybe somebody who has an addiction issue whatever the impairment there's a caregiver How are you holding up How are you doing That's what this show is all about And we are glad to have you [... more]

In this program Chip lays out three key takeaways regarding spiritual maturity - what it is not what it is and what we gain from it [... more]