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"The Joy Of Growing Up" (Philippians: 4:8-13)
Originally Delivered: June 14, 2009
Message Length: 28 min.
Abstract - We can not remain children all of our lives.  Growing up involves becoming mature, both in our personal and spiritual lives.  In today's message Pastor Don identifies maturity through the use of five passages.  These passages reveal becoming mature as that of thinking mature, thanking people, learning become content, choosing to be happy in life, and  learning to rely on God.
 

Message Outline - Question Of The Week

Introduction:

Satchel Paige “How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you was.

Age is a matter of facts, maturity is a choice. Matthew 6:27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? We have know choice about getting older in age. But we make choices about responsibly that bring maturity.

Exactly what is maturity?

#I         Philippians 4:8 Choosing to mature in your thinking.

a.       Think about these things, force your self to think.

b.      Roman 12:1-2

#II        Philippians 4:10 Just say thank you.

            a. Write thank you notes, people are not machines.

#III      Philippians 4:11 Choosing contentment.

a.       Contentment is not a “spiritual gift”

b.      You must learn how to be content. Without mind altering circumstances

#IV      Philippians 4:12 Choosing to be happy in circumstances.

a.       Vs.  11&12 go together.

b.       Ridged, controlling people are usually not very happy people.

c.       “Some people wouldn’t be happy if you hung them with a new rope”

#V       Philippians 4:13 Choosing to rely on God.

a.       I CAN DO EVERTHING THROUGH HIM WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH.

b.      HOW OLD WOULD YOU BE IF YOU DIDN’T KNOW HOW OLD YOU WAS?”

Conclusion:

Ted Turner said ”Christianity is for losers”

Christianity is for winners.