January 31, 2010
Finding Freedom: Growing Up in Christ!
Mike Fritscher, pastor

1 John 2:12-14

Ephesians 4:11-16

• The Believer in Christ Is to Grow Up!
• The Believer Grows Up By God's Word!  

Ephesians 4:15 but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ!

Celebrate Recovery!

• Jesus' Recovery! – From Death For Your Sins!
• Our Recovery!

From Sin's Power! John 8:31 -47 -

John 8:36 "So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.

1 John 2:12-14

• Little Children

• Children

• Young Men

• Fathers

John 8:31-41 – Growing Up In Christ

1. The Word of God – Continue In It!

2. The Truth – A Person – Know Him!

• Jesus is the Truth that Brings You to the Father!

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me

•  The Word Is Truth That Makes You Holy!

John 17:17 "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.

3. Jesus, The Word Makes You Free!