What Is Spiritual Maturity? | LFC Part 6 | 1 Cor 3 | Sam Oyeyinka

Main Text: 1 Corinthians 3; Philippians 3; Hebrews 5–6Theme: Spiritual Growth, Carnality, and Christian MaturityIn this rich and scripture-saturated sermon, Sam Oyeyinka unpacks Paul’s rebuke to the Corinthian church for remaining spiritual infants. Based on 1 Corinthians 3, he explains how carnality—marked by jealousy, division, and sectarianism—reveals spiritual immaturity, even among believers.Key highlights of the sermon:The distinction between milk and solid food in Christian teaching is the maturity of the recipients (1 Cor. 3:2). The marks of spiritual infancy: jealousy, sectarianism, and self-centeredness. Maturity involves discernment between good and evil (Heb. 5:11–14)The importance of growing in Christ through renewal of the mind (Rom. 12:1–2)Maturity is the movement from doing what is good to pressing toward what is better (Phil. 3:12–16)Sam Oyeyinka teaches that maturity is not optional—it is a necessary pursuit for every believer. The mature Christian isn’t merely avoiding sin but is actively pressing toward the prize of the upward call in Christ Jesus. He also contrasts the false humility of hyper-grace theology with the biblical call to sacrificial devotion.Key insights:Immaturity is marked by confusion over good and evil; maturity is marked by clarity and action.The Gospel compels us not just to believe but to grow in righteousness and seek eternal reward (Heb. 6:1–12).There is good, and there is better—and God calls us to the better.Sam offers both rebuke and invitation: move from shallow Christianity to a life of deep, sacrificial discipleship.Please listen and share