Emmaus Baptist Church Sermons

1 Corinthians 14:20 (13:11-12; Ephesians 4:11-16) “God’s Spirit empowers Maturity” Marks of Christian Maturity 1. Innocence toward evil - Purity over hypocrisy 2. Unifying humility - Consistency over brilliance "It is indeed the characteristic of the child to prefer the amusing to the useful, the brilliant to the solid.” - Godet 3. Growth mindset - Direction over destination 4. Interdependence with others - Involvement over isolation 5. Dependence on God - Jesus over self/world *Have you turned from sin and trusted in Jesus for salvation? *What steps can you take toward maturity? *How can you get involved in order to help others mature? Further Study about Maturity (Perfection/Completion) Matthew 5:43-48; 19:21-22 Romans 12:1-2 1 Corinthians 2:6 Philippians 3:13-15 Colossians 1:28; 4:12 Hebrews 5:12-14 James 1:4; 3:2