The Second Step: Growth – Dr. Charles Stanley

Dr. Charles Stanley emphasizes the importance of continual spiritual growth for Christians after being born again in this sermon "The Second Step: Growth".

Dr. Stanley explains that growth is God's predetermined will, how it protects us from false teachings, and how it deepens our relationship with Christ. He provides a list of evidences for assessing personal spiritual growth, such as:
- Increasing awareness of sin
- Quick repentance
- Seeing trials as opportunities
- Eagerness to obey and serve
- Trusting God's sovereignty
- Lessening of sin's appeal
- Sharing your testimony
- A hunger for God
- And many more.

Dr. Stanley encourages believers to purposefully nurture spiritual growth by obediently pursuing Christ-likeness through disciplined Bible study, prayer, church involvement, and rejecting anything hindering spiritual maturity and fruitfulness.

For more messages from Charles Stanley, including this week's broadcast, go to www.intouch.org/watch