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Kevin Wallace's Message on Spiritual Growth

Dec 13, 2024

Lecture Notes: Kevin Wallace's Message

Introduction

  • Speaker: Kevin Wallace, pastor of Redemption to the Nations Church
  • Theme: Peace in troubled times found in the Word of the Lord
  • Message Title: "Growth Warfare"
  • Key Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6
    • Focus on being confident that God will complete the good work started in believers

Main Concepts

Understanding Growth Warfare

  • Spiritual Growth and Warfare: Spiritual growth often involves battles and challenges.
  • Philippians Context: Paul writes to the Church of Philippi, emphasizing spiritual fellowship and connection.
    • Importance of the Greek word "koinonia" - deep spiritual connection.

The Work of God in Believers

  • Righteousness and Sanctification: Upon salvation, believers are called righteous.
    • Righteousness is a gift; sanctification is an ongoing process.
  • Purpose of Salvation: Includes God's purpose for each believer.
    • Purpose is discovered and unfolds over time.
    • Encouragement to pursue passion and dreams as part of God’s purpose.

Seasons of Growth

1. Birthing Season

  • Characteristics: Involves inception and growth within.
    • Requires more prayer, time with God, and spiritual nourishment.
  • Warfare: Destruction, as seen with biblical examples (Moses, Herod, Revelation 12).
  • Biblical Assurance: Isaiah 66:9 - God will not bring to birth and not deliver.

2. Building Season

  • Characteristics: Requires commitment to constructing foundations, structures.
    • Often tedious, with less visible results initially.
  • Warfare: Discouragement from external voices and challenges.
    • Example: Nehemiah faced mockery during the wall's reconstruction.

3. Broadening Season

  • Characteristics: Expansion and growth beyond initial boundaries.
  • Warfare: Distraction, leading believers away from their purpose.
    • Encouragement to remain focused and avoid being sidetracked by other passions.

Encouragement and Application

  • Trust in God's Completion: Confidence in God’s ability to finish the work He started.
  • Stay Focused: Avoid distractions and remain committed to God’s purpose.
  • Assessment of Seasons: Recognize the season you are in (birthing, building, broadening) and understand the corresponding challenges.
  • Community and Fellowship: Importance of spiritual community for mutual support.

Conclusion and Personal Application

  • Closing Prayer: Commitment to live out God's purpose and allow Him to complete His work.
  • Call to Action: Encouragement to connect with God's promise and contribute to His kingdom work actively.

Final Words

  • Response Invitation: Prayer for those feeling distant from God.
  • Next Steps: Encouragement for new believers to connect with the ministry for support and resources.

These notes aim to provide a comprehensive overview of Kevin Wallace's message on "Growth Warfare" and its application to personal spiritual development.

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