TOPIC: GROWING AS A CHRISTIAN

BIBLE PASSAGE: EPHESIANS 4;7-15

Becoming a Christian is the beginning of a whole new life,2 cor:5:17. We are born with our own individuality, you are who you are and God has given you great gifts and he’s waiting for you to develop them.

However, there are some things which may have to change, either suddenly or gradually. why? maybe there are some wrong things you will have to give up, there might be a part of your life that needs better control, you may need to change your attitude to some people or things.

Also, you need to change your outlook or your goal of living, so whatever happens to you needs to grow as a Christian

SOME TIPS FOR US TO BECOME A STRONG CHRISTIAN

•  ATTEND CHURCH SERVICE REGULARLY:

The church isn’t a building but a large family of people. Join the church fellowship of your choice where people are taught good morals of God’s word so as to enable you grow in understanding his thought for you as an individual. heb:10:24-25

•  LIVE FOR OTHERS AS WELL AS YOURSELF:

The move you help other people whether as an individual, through your church or in a community organization the more you will enjoy living as a Christian eph:2: 10, phillip:2:3-4

• LEARN TO DEPEND ON JESUS:

The truth that jesus has given us his own special gift of the holy spirit who strengthens us in tough times he reminds us of his word, he helps us to pray, he gives us power to do what God wants and also to help us grow to be more like jesus Christ.(john:14;26)

• LEARN TO LIVE ONE DAY AT A TIME:

Our lives can sometimes be filled with fear,we worry about the future and lose confidence .

Jesus says to take one day at a time in matthew 6:33-34,keep cause to God when you sin admit it to God and keep an honest relationship with others.

      Josh;1:8