Midweek Teaching - Getting Close to God (Finale)

Getting Close to God: Knowing Christ (Series Finale)

In this powerful conclusion to the "Getting Close to God" series, Pastor Bunting reminds us that the goal of our faith isn't religion, it's relationship. Drawing from Philippians 3:10, he unpacks what it truly means to know Christ, to reflect His power, and to grow into spiritual maturity.

In a world full of pressure, spiritual attacks, and uncertainty, physical and financial strength alone won't carry us through. We need spiritual strength, and that only comes from staying close to God.

Six rewards of staying close to God:

Strength for hard times

Peace in confusion

Direction in uncertainty

Protection from spiritual deception

Growth in faith

Endurance for trials

Four tools God has given us so we never walk alone:

Prayer

The Word of God

The Holy Spirit

The Church

The closer we get to God, the more stable we become, able to handle life's minor irritations and major crises with the same composure. Pastor Bunting encourages every believer to read their Bible daily and stay planted in a church that teaches biblical truth, not personal opinion or empty doctrine.

📖 Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:10

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