Things You Need To Grow

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the necessity of spiritual growth through the gospel, trials, and worship, especially during times of persecution and hardship. The preacher highlights that growth is not about external expansion but about deepening the soul's capacity to love God and others through faith. Trials are portrayed as refining fires that purify believers and lead to joy, while worship is described as treasuring God with the heart, laying aside malice and envy to grow in grace. The message encourages believers to daily preach the gospel to themselves and rely on God's grace for spiritual maturity.