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New Covenant Church
Advancing in Maturity
Thank you for joining us at New Covenant Church! Pastor Stephen Warnock closes out our series, Advance, with the message “Advancing in Maturity.” Join us in person at 9:00am or 10:30am at our North or South Locations, or tune in to our online service at 10:30am. For more information, visit wearencc.com.
Locations & Times
New Covenant Church - South Campus
5621 Farm to Market Rd 2087, Longview, TX 75603, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
The word for the year is Advance.
Advance - To accelerate growth or progress of. To move forward. To progress in development. To intentionally and aggressively take ground.
Advance - To accelerate growth or progress of. To move forward. To progress in development. To intentionally and aggressively take ground.
Just because you’re aging, doesn’t mean you’re maturing
We weren’t meant to stay baby Christians - There should be progression and growth.
We weren’t meant to stay baby Christians - There should be progression and growth.
3 Markers of Maturity
1. What we consume - What we put into us.
- 14 Then we will no longer be immature tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. Not be influenced by lies so clever they sound like the truth.
1. What we consume - What we put into us.
- 14 Then we will no longer be immature tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. Not be influenced by lies so clever they sound like the truth.
Mature followers of Jesus aren’t blown around by false teachings that sound like truth - because they are feeding themselves solid food. They recognize right and wrong.
How can I know what’s “spiritual” and what’s “biblical”? - Get in the WORD! You have to TRAIN yourself to grow. You have to DISCIPLINE yourself.
How can I know what’s “spiritual” and what’s “biblical”? - Get in the WORD! You have to TRAIN yourself to grow. You have to DISCIPLINE yourself.
2009 Center for Biblical Engagement - 1x a week - little effect. 2x-3x a week - minor change
- Engaged in Scripture 4x a week or more:
- Feeling lonely drops 30%
- Anger issues drops 32%
- Bitterness in relationships drops 40%
- Alcoholism drops 50%
- Feeling stagnant drops 60%
- Viewing pornography drops 61%
- Sharing faith jumps 200%
- Discipling others jumps 230%
- Engaged in Scripture 4x a week or more:
- Feeling lonely drops 30%
- Anger issues drops 32%
- Bitterness in relationships drops 40%
- Alcoholism drops 50%
- Feeling stagnant drops 60%
- Viewing pornography drops 61%
- Sharing faith jumps 200%
- Discipling others jumps 230%
If we consumed more of the word we would not be consumed by things in this world.
Mature people invite correction - Immature people despise it!
You develop an appetite for whatever you feed yourself the most.
You develop an appetite for whatever you feed yourself the most.
3 Markers of Maturity
1. What we consume - What we put into us.
2. What we say - What comes out of us.
- Eph. 4:15 - We will speak the truth in love, growing more and more like Christ.
1. What we consume - What we put into us.
2. What we say - What comes out of us.
- Eph. 4:15 - We will speak the truth in love, growing more and more like Christ.
If you just say what you want, when you want, how you want…you’re not mature.
Immature people either speak truth without love, or love without speaking truth.
Immature people either speak truth without love, or love without speaking truth.
3 Markers of Maturity
1. What we consume - What we put into us.
2. What we say - What comes out of us.
3. What we do - How we live our lives
- Eph 4:16 As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love - This is a picture of maturity
1. What we consume - What we put into us.
2. What we say - What comes out of us.
3. What we do - How we live our lives
- Eph 4:16 As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love - This is a picture of maturity
A mature person meets the demands of life. An immature person demands that life meet their needs. - Henry Cloud
Maturing is a life-long process of continually taking steps in your walk with God.
Maturing is a byproduct of our salvation not the merit of our salvation!
He continues to form us and transform us. - That’s the goal. To be more like Christ
Maturing is a byproduct of our salvation not the merit of our salvation!
He continues to form us and transform us. - That’s the goal. To be more like Christ
Maturing is a life-long process of continually taking steps in your walk with God.
Maturing is a byproduct of our salvation not the merit of our salvation!
He continues to form us and transform us. - That’s the goal. To be more like Christ
Maturing is a byproduct of our salvation not the merit of our salvation!
He continues to form us and transform us. - That’s the goal. To be more like Christ
Need Prayer?
God cares about every need in your life and knows what you need even before you ask Him for help. At New Covenant, we have prayer partners who are ready to pray for your needs.
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Everyone has a story—and yours matters! Whether it’s a moment of life change, a breakthrough, or how God has been moving in your life lately, we’d love to hear it. Your story has the power to encourage others and show how God is working through our church family.
https://wearencc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/781890Marriage Night
We want to invite all married couples to something really special—Marriage Night on February 27th.
Marriage is a gift, but life gets busy. Work, kids, and responsibilities can easily push connection to the back burner. This night is about hitting pause and choosing to invest in your marriage.
Marriage Night is a chance to reconnect, enjoy a real date night without distractions, and experience encouragement and fellowship with other couples.
Whether you’ve been married one year or twenty, this night is for you. Strong marriages don’t happen by accident—they’re built with intention. Come ready for a great meal, laughter, and more!
So make the plans—childcare is provided—and join us February 27th. We can’t wait to see you there.
https://wearencc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3397796Marriage is a gift, but life gets busy. Work, kids, and responsibilities can easily push connection to the back burner. This night is about hitting pause and choosing to invest in your marriage.
Marriage Night is a chance to reconnect, enjoy a real date night without distractions, and experience encouragement and fellowship with other couples.
Whether you’ve been married one year or twenty, this night is for you. Strong marriages don’t happen by accident—they’re built with intention. Come ready for a great meal, laughter, and more!
So make the plans—childcare is provided—and join us February 27th. We can’t wait to see you there.