Spiritual Maturity | One Body, One Fellowship | Nathan Bentley

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan challenges the congregation to reflect on their spiritual maturity by diving into Ephesians 4. He emphasizes the importance of unity in the body of Christ, humility, gentleness, and love. Pastor Nathan also highlights the roles of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers in building up the church. He discusses the characteristics of spiritual infants and urges believers to grow by being part of a community and actively seeking to develop the fruits of the Spirit. How can we work towards spiritual maturity? Are we truly united as a church? Join us as we explore these pressing questions.

00:00 Introduction: Paul's Message to Modern Christians
00:38 Diving into Ephesians 4
01:28 The Call to Maturity in Christ
02:24 Unity in the Body of Christ
03:55 Gifts for Building the Church
05:34 Spiritual Infancy and Growth
08:22 The Role of the Church in Spiritual Maturity
18:07 Challenges of Spiritual Discernment
24:28 Self-Centeredness in Spiritual Infants
24:52 Growing in Humility and Gentleness
26:37 Living in Community and Unity
28:21 The Necessity of Church Involvement
30:46 Practical Steps to Spiritual Maturity
37:12 The Power of Forgiveness and Reconciliation
41:29 Combining Truth and Love
45:28 Final Reflections and Call to Action