““Games People Play” – Games People Play” – Part 3Part 3

Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:11-

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Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?

Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?

The Aspiration of Maturity - Christ likeness The Aspiration of Maturity - Christ likeness

The Atmosphere to Produce Maturity – Classroom The Atmosphere to Produce Maturity – Classroom

The Attitude of the Believer for Maturity– Conformity The Attitude of the Believer for Maturity– Conformity

The Aspiration of Maturity - Christ likeness The Aspiration of Maturity - Christ likeness

A. Myths regarding spiritual maturityB. God’s Goal – Created in the image of God

Gen. 1:27C. Taking on the character of Christ

2 Cor. 3:18 D. Transformation required!

2 Cor. 3:18

The Atmosphere to Produce Maturity – Classroom The Atmosphere to Produce Maturity – Classroom

A. The Diligence of the Student | Phil. 2:12-13

B. The Classroom Environment1. The Teacher – The Role of the Holy Spirit | Phil 1:62. The Textbook – Transformed by Truth 3. The Test – Trials Produces Triumph | Rom. 5:3-4

C. The Temptation – When Challenges are Opportunities for Growth | James 1:2-5

D. The Teamwork – God uses other people for transformation! | Eph. 4:11-12, 16

The Attitude of the Believer for Maturity– Conformity

The Attitude of the Believer for Maturity– Conformity

A. You must be willing to “Change”! B. Change begins in your mind! Change

your way of thinking! 1 Cor. 14:20C. Putting on the “New You”! Taking off and

putting on… D. It takes time! Transformation is a lifelong

process… E. The Final Product…

““Games People Play” – Games People Play” – Part 3Part 3

Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:11-

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““Games People Play” – Part 3Games People Play” – Part 3