Summary:

Growing up spiritually is a process that takes time. The fivefold ministry gifts (apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor and teacher) are given to help build up the body of Christ so it can

grow into maturity and do the work of the ministry. Just like a person
starts as a baby in the natural realm, and grows into adulthood, the
same is true spiritually. Every born again Christian begins his or her
walk as a spiritual baby but must mature.

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1. The fivefold ministry gifts are given to the...

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Thanksgiving is a powerful force that releases God to change your situations and circumstances. We are to give thanks in every situation we find ourselves. Thankfulness equals fruitfulness,

but ungratefulness hinders what God can do for you. Instead of worrying
about things, give God thanks.

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1. Don't fret or have anxiety (Philippians 4:6).
   1. Worry is a negative form of meditation.
   2. When you take your cares upon yourself rather than giving them to God, you crown yourself god of your life.
   3. D...

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The seventh step to answered prayer is to make every prayer a statement of faith. Plead your case before God and only speak words of faith so you don't cancel what you have prayed. Refuse to

speak words of doubt and unbelief.

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1. Make every prayer a statement of faith vs. a statement of unbelief.
   1. In every situation, you can choose faith words and thoughts or words and thoughts of doubt and unbelief.
      1. Every person has been given the measure of faith and can receive answers to his or her p...

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Summary:

The seventh step to answered prayer is to make every prayer a statement of faith. Plead your case before God and only speak words of faith so you don't cancel what you have prayed. Refuse to

speak words of doubt and unbelief.

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1. Make every prayer a statement of faith vs. a statement of unbelief.
   1. In every situation, you can choose faith words and thoughts or words and thoughts of doubt and unbelief.
      1. Every person has been given the measure of faith and can receive answers to his or her p...

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Summary:

Spiritual maturity is demonstrated through the decisions you make. Spiritually mature Christians make decisions in line with the Word of God. There are three primary characteristics of a Christian who is in the "manhood" stage of their walk with God: he or she esteems earthly things lightly, is deaf to criticism and praise and is able to understand when God is at work.
1. Spiritual maturity is demonstrated through the decisions you make.
1. Decisions that are in line with the W...
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