Grows. Reaches. Connects. Led. Serves

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2 A Church Is A people gathered together who have responded to the call of God to reflect the character of God through the grace of God, and who are living in submission to the supremacy of God giving their lives to the purposes and mission of God through the power of the Spirit of God.

3 Worships Grows Reaches Managed Connects Serves Led

4 All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord s Supper), and to prayer. (Acts 2:42, NLT)

5 A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. (Acts 2:43, NLT)

6 And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. (Acts 2:44, NLT)

7 They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. (Acts 2:45, NLT)

8 They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity (Acts 2:46, NLT)

9 all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved. (Acts 2:47, NLT)

10 A Church that Grows IntenQonally

11 Dimensions of Growth PERSONALLY I remember your true faith. This is why I remind you to keep using the gif God gave you when I laid my hands on you. Now let it grow, as a small flame grows into a fire. (2 Timothy 1:5 6, NCV) ME

12 Dimensions of Growth COPORATELY The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it also grew in numbers. (Acts 9:31, NLT) US

13 God Expects His Church to Grow in character capacity The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it also grew in numbers. (Acts 9:31, NLT)

14 Dimensions of Growth US HOW? down in ME with up through

15 IntenQonally Grows Down A Church that Grows IntenQonally

16 Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. (Colossians 2:7, NLT)

17 Deep Roots Feed a Strong Faith The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy. But since they don t have deep roots, they don t last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God s word. (Mark 4:16 17, NLT)

18 ExperienQally Obediently Biblically RelaQonally Prayerfully

19 Where do you need to take specific steps to strengthen the roots of your faith? Holy Spirit, give me understanding where and how to strengthen the roots of my faith. Give me a freshly motivated heart to respond to you.

20 IntenQonally Grows In A Church that Grows IntenQonally

21 God wants you to... grace Grow In Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 3:18, NLT)

22 God wants you to... All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles teaching, (Acts 2:42, NLT) grace knowledge Grow In Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 3:18, NLT)

23 I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. (Philippians 1:9, NLT) God wants you to... grace knowledge Grow In love

24 Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. (2 Corinthians 13:11, NLT) God wants you to... grace knowledge Grow In love peace

25 What is one are you need to grow in your relaqonship with God? Holy Spirit, I need your help. Show me where I can grow in my life in the Kingdom and deepen my life in you.

26 IntenQonally Grows Up A Church that Grows IntenQonally

27 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, (Ephesians 4:15, ESV)

28 Love God, Self, Others, Enemies Spiritual Wisdom/ Insight Knowledge of Christ Life in the Spirit - Prayer Life in the Kingdom Faith in God Bap.sm Laying on of Hands Repentance from Dead Works Resurrec.on Judgement So let us go on to grown-up teaching. (Hebrews 6:1, NCV)

29 What is one are you need to grow up in your understanding of the Kingdom of God and express greater maturity? Holy Spirit, where is my faith stunted? Lead me into the deeper truths of the life of God. Help me to move on.

30 IntenQonally Grow Through A Church that Grows IntenQonally

31 AFer preaching the Good News in Derbe and making many disciples, Paul and Barnabas encouraged them to consnue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God. (Acts 14:21 22, NLT)

32 problems and trials Character of Christ Develop Maturity problems and trials help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvason. (Romans 5:3 4, NLT)

33 The Body of Christ Grows through Trials The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it also grew in numbers. (Acts 9:31, NLT)

34 How is God using difficulty and trial in this season of your life to cause you to grow in Him? Holy Spirit, open my eyes to see my current struggle as one of the ways you redeem suffering. Shape me to look like Jesus and give me a tender, humble heart.

35 IntenQonally Grows with A Church that Grows IntenQonally

36 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. (Ephesians 3:16, NLT)

37 Where do you need inner strength most right now in your journey toward spiritual maturity? Holy Spirit, I need strength for the journey. Empower me to follow your guidance and trust your loving leadership.