Being spiritually disciplined is a mark of maturity as it emphasizes the pursuit of godliness and closeness to God, even though this journey may not always be easy or natural. A relationship with God requires a disciplined approach to be fruitful and meaningful.
Preached by Jared Kress on February 16th, 2025.
Primary Text: Selected Passages.

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Pastor Jared reads a State House Resolution from North Dakota and challenges listeners to consider our proper response.

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An important mark of maturity is being actively involved in the local church, not as a consumer but as a builder of the body.
Preached by Jared Kress on February 9th, 2025.
Primary Text: Selected Passages.

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Pastor Jared answers a common question by explaining why churches have historically been tax exempt.

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Discernment, or the ability to distinguish between things, is a highly valuable mark of Christian maturity. Strong discernment will allow us to stand firm against false teaching as well as order our life priorities according to God’s Word.
Preached by Jared Kress on February 2nd, 2025.
Primary Text: Selected Passages.

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Pastor Jared explores a concern that Baptist churches may be too much like America in that we consume much and manufacture little.

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A soft heart moved by loving compassion, forgiveness, kindness, gentleness, care for others, meekness, humility, gratitude, and all fruits of the Spirit is a mark of maturity. If the natural man is self-centered and hard-hearted, then maturity in Christ must call us to be tenderhearted.
Preached by Jared Kress on January 26th, 2025.
Primary Text: Selected Passages.

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Christian resilience, or the ability to endure hardships without crumbling, is a key mark of maturity. As we grow in Christ, we become more resilient to the trials of life.
Preached by Jared Kress on January 19th, 2025.
Primary Text: Selected Passages.

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