Adrian Rogers: How to Be a Growing Christian (2484)

Sermon Overview
Scripture Passage: 1 John 2:12-14

A growing Christian is a maturing Christian because spiritual maturity is becoming more like Jesus. Some Christians are saved but aren’t growing. We will never know true victory and joy unless we learn how to be growing Christians.

In 1 John 2, the Apostle John compares spiritual maturity to three stages in our physical lives.

“I write unto you, little children, because you have known the Father. I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known Him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the Word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one” (1 John 2:14).

New Christians experience the thrilling wonders of spiritual childhood. They are “all tomorrows; no yesterdays.” However, children live in the realm of their feelings. They can be selfish and self-centered; uncooperative.

We are only young once; but if we aren’t careful, we can be spiritually immature for a long time.

If we grow, we’ll experience the triumphant warfare of manhood.

Abiding in the Word of God strengthens us for warfare. Obeying God and serving others transforms us into workers and warriors, equipped to combat the enemy.

Next comes the tested wisdom of fatherhood.

Adrian Rogers says, “When we spend time with someone, we become like that someone.”

Because we view God as our Father, the goal of spiritual maturity is to become spiritual fathers (and mothers). Mature Christians reproduce through soul-winning and discipleship.

What are the means of maturity?

There must be the miracle of life; we must be saved.
It takes time. There is no instant maturity; we experience growth through time spent with Jesus Christ.
Growth requires nourishment; we have to feed on the Word of God.
Growth demands discipline and exercise; we serve God and others.
Remember: we don’t substitute fatherhood for young manhood, nor young manhood for childhood.

In a father, there ought to be the vision and zeal of a young man. In a young man, there ought to be the wonder of childhood. All three stages are legitimate; a mature Christian is a composite of them all.

Apply it to your life
It takes life, time, nourishment, and exercise to grow.
Adrian Rogers offers this advice: “Don’t worry about what you can’t do. Find out what you can do and begin to do it, and you will grow.”

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[ruiyan]

Praise Be to GOD, Thru the Holy Spirit in Jesus Name for this preacher of the word !!
Thank you Love Worth Finding for your Ministry. RIP Mr. Rogers

[charlesqmcconnell]

I learned something new every time I listen to this sermon

[nanettebates]

Thank you Pastor Adrian Rogers for this wonderful message, teaching on being a growing Christian for I sincerely want to be a growing Christian who matures and learns how to be a servant and obedience warrior for Jesus Christ.

[henrymbabazi]

I'm blessed by this great sermon thanks to brother Adrain Rogers

[jessyjonas]

" Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

[timmiller]

2022 A.D., Praises for the true facts!!!

[charlesqmcconnell]

I always enjoy listening to adrian rogers

[billhenderson]

An amazing message ! Thanks 🙏 the Lord

[w.p.fuller]

Thank you again for such amazing content...and preaching.

[helenwagner]

To those who seek your fortune on this earth: The path to a kingdom more glorious, more amazing than ANYTHING found on this earth, was not paved nor accessed by dollar bills but by the precious blood of Jesus Christ.

[shariwiita]

It's been a long time Pastor no heat where I'm at. Thankyou again for a powerful awesome message😇 answer is absolutely. If you don't know Jesus Christ, please don't wait cause His Blessings are awesome 💗😇💞

[brandondavidson]

This is what I struggle with, in finding a good "home" church. When I find a church that is growing and bringing people to Christ, they don't go any further than that. When I find a church that has good teaching, there are no invitations or altar calls and the church membership stagnates. The problem seems to be no middle ground.

[briangrant]

Great sermon and teacher!! Thank you for your simplicity and understanding.

[cohgpodcast]

Jesus is Alive HALLELUJAH and Coming again with Great Power and Glory!! Read Matthew 24

[joshiemanmcqueen]

amen. Thank you, Lord. Thank you for helping me to grow as a christian.

[lefrezza]

What happened? I’ve enjoyed these sermons for years uninterrupted by ADS! Now, I have to stop my morning duties I’ve always done by listening to sermons, and SKIP horrible ADS! Sad we can’t even enjoy his messages uninterrupted.😢

[fightthegoodfightoffaithmi]

Numbers 22:12
And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed.

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.

Amos 5:10
They hate him that rebuketh in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.

[vernonbruce]

How can a child of God, who is saved, serve God as he has commanded us to if that Christian has health problems that keep them at home. Besides sharing the Gospel to friends, family and neighbors who come to visit or call on the phone, how else can I serve God? I share Bible verses on Facebook. I am looking for other outlets to serve God.

[timswauger]

If you want to be a real Christian, rule #1 should be: DO NOT OWN A DOG! They will cause you so much stress you'll never be able to pay God any attention. I am learning that hard truth right now.

[charlesdavis]

I rededicated my life to Christ without the sinners prayer. The sinners prayer isn’t biblical, no one in the Bible was saved with the sinners prayer. I do believe Jesus came to earth to die for our sins and that he was raised from the dead three days later. And was resurrected and went to heaven. I feel better now than I did before. I just need to grow.