1. Personal Growth

2. Genesis 1:14-15
14 And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, 15 and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.” And it was so.

3. Lamentations 3:22-23
22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,     for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning;     great is your faithfulness.

4. Factors for Personal Growth
The Truth
The Holy Spirit
The Body of Christ

5. Personal Growth: The Role of Truth

6. John 8:31-32
31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

7. Isaiah 61:1
1The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,     because the Lord has anointed me     to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,     to proclaim freedom for the captives     and release from darkness for the prisoners,

8. Behaviors

9. Behaviors come from…
Feelings

10. Behaviors come from…
Feelings come from…
Thoughts

11. Behaviors come from…
Feelings come from…
Thoughts come from…
Our Beliefs

12. John 8:31-32
32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

13. Behaviors come from…
Feelings come from…
Thoughts come from…
Our Beliefs

14. Romans 8:28
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

15. Psalm 119:160
160 All your words are true;     all your righteous laws are eternal.

16. Psalm 119:43-45
43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws. 44 I will always obey your law, for ever and ever. 45 I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.

17. We Value the Word of God
We believe that the Word of God contains the keys to living everyday life.  This is why we read the Bible, study it, apply it to our lives and steadfastly hold to its truths.

19. Prayer Available
If you need prayer, the elders are available to pray for you after the service.