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Scott Worthington
Every Jesus Follower Has a Next Step
Next Step Sundays
May 4, 20252 Peter 1:3-8
In this sermon, Pastor Scott preaches from 2 Peter 1:3-8, and we talked about how as Jesus followers, we are to put effort in taking steps to grow in our relationship with Jesus, but fully rely on God to do His work in and through us. What are those steps and how can you begin taking your next step? Check out this sermon to learn more!
Sermon Notes
Next Step Sundays
Every Jesus Follower Has a Next Step
“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 1:3-8
“When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.” 1 Corinthians 13:11
“And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’” Matthew 28:19-20
We help people understand where they are on their spiritual journey and how to take their next step.
“While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ Immediately they left their nets and followed him.” Matthew 4:18-20
We exist to connect people to live the life of a Jesus follower
3 Realities About Spiritual Growth
1. You Have Everything You Need to Grow
“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence.” 2 Peter 1:3
“God wants us to know that he didn’t save us and then say, “Now, knock yourself out!” or “Good luck out there!” He didn’t do the work of redeeming us and then leave us on our own as far growing in our faith. In Christ, God has provided everything we need to mature in our faith and be faithful to the calling that he’s exercised in our lives.” Jim Shaddix
3 Realities About Spiritual Growth
1. You Have Everything You Need to Grow!
2. Growth Requires You Taking Steps
“For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith…” 2 Peter 1:5a
“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always observed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:12-13
“Without God, we cannot. Without us, God will not.” Augustine
Two Lies That Derail Our Discipleship
1. “We just need to know more”
Most of us are educated beyond our level of obedience. We don’t need more information. We need more consecration.
Two Lies That Derail Our Discipleship
1. “We just need to know more”
2. “We just need to do more”
“For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love.” 2 Peter 1:5-7
“And he said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.’” Matthew 4:19
“Although my memory is fading, I remember two things very clearly: I am a great sinner, and Christ is a great Savior.” John Newton
3 Realities About Spiritual Growth
1. You Have Everything You Need to Grow!
2. Growth Requires You Taking Steps
3. You Have Been Given a Family to Grow With
“Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity.” Hebrews 6:1a
“For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 1:8
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