Episode #309
Growing in Grace | Living in a Strange World | Corey Abney
What if spiritual growth isn’t measured by how long you’ve been a Christian, but by how much you’re becoming like Christ? In this message from 1 Peter 2:1–10 , we discover that new birth in Christ is meant to lead to new growth. Just as children need the right nourishment to grow physically, followers of Jesus need the truth of God’s Word to mature spiritually. Peter challenges believers to put away the attitudes and behaviors that stunt spiritual growth—malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander—and instead develop a hunger for God’s Word. Because what you feed, grows . But spiritual maturity isn’t something we pursue alone. Peter describes followers of Jesus as “living stones” being built together into a spiritual house. The church isn’t simply a building we attend or an event we watch—it’s a people who are growing up, growing together, and proclaiming the goodness of the One who called them out of darkness and into His marvelous light. In this message, you’ll discover: Why new birth should produce new growth The attitudes and behaviors that can stunt your spiritual maturity How to develop a greater desire for God’s Word Why spiritual growth requires intentional discipline What it means to be a “living stone” in God’s church Why church is a people, not a place How we can grow up and grow together as followers of Jesus Key Scriptures: 1 Peter 2:1–10 • 1 Peter 1:23 • Ephesians 4:14 • Matthew 5:6 • 1 Timothy 4:7–8 New birth brings new growth. God hasn’t called us to remain spiritual infants or spectators. He has called us to mature in our faith, grow alongside His people, and proclaim His goodness to the world. Get Involved: We want you to know God, find community, and make a difference. Learn more at: https://bellshoals.com/guide/
