St. Mark's Church

How To Grow

We welcome you and want you to know that it is the desire of our hearts to assist you as you grow into the mature and abundant life that God has provided for you.

 

Step 1:
Read God’s word every day.

Discipline yourself to read the Bible on a regularly scheduled basis every day. The Word is power. Store it as a resource within your heart.

Psalms 119:11, Proverbs 4:20-22,
Romans 10:17, I John 1:7

 

Step 2:
Talk with God in prayer every day.

Have you ever had a meaningful relationship with anyone who you did not talk to? God wants to have a relationship with you. Share with him daily that which is on your heart and spend some time listening.

Matthew 26:41, Luke 6:27-28,
Luke 21:34-36, James 5:16

 

Step 3:
Associate with God’s people.

You will grow just like those you associate with. Build a relationship with God’s people. Attend a Bible believing church that offers opportunity for fellowship, service, and spiritual maturity.

I Corinthians 15:33, Hebrews 10:23-25

 

Step 4:
Return to God a portion of what he has blessed you with.

It is God’s promise that those who give out of thanksgiving to God will be blessed mightily. We believe this promise and are experiencing the promised blessings. You can too!

Exodus 25:2, Deuteronomy 16:17,
II Corinthians 9:6-12, Malachi 3:8-12
Luke 6:38

 

Step 5:
Be Filled with the Holy Spirit.

You may ask,”Now that I am born again and my sins are forgiven, what is my next step?”  Gods answer comes in the precious gift of the Holy Spirit who comes to empower us, that we might live, in the fullness of life and in the victory over sin Jesus won for us.

Acts 2:4, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 19:6, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 14:2-4