Questions Christians Ask: How Do I Grow?

How do believers move beyond spiritual stagnation and experience genuine, lifelong maturity in their walk with Christ?In this sermon on Colossians 2:6–7 from the Questions That Christians Ask series, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon answers the crucial question, "How do I grow?" Pastor Neil clarifies that while salvation begins with God's work of regeneration, ongoing spiritual growth requires intentional effort, exertion, and personal responsibility. Discover why spiritual maturity depends on grounding oneself in the Bible, cultivating formative Christian friendships, and actively pursuing godliness.In this episode, we cover:Starting with Regeneration: Understanding that spiritual growth is predicated on new spiritual life imparted by God.Continuing in Christ: Why passive faith leads to dissatisfaction and why growth requires active spiritual effort.Areas of Exertion: Learning to put forth effort in marriage, studying the Word, navigating adversity, engaging in the church, and building formative friendships.The Role of Formative Friendships: Why believers need honest, courageous relationships that push past superficiality and encourage holiness.Growing Into the Faith: Recognizing that Christianity is always bigger than our current experience, inviting us into continuous growth.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube