Growth for Today with Joel Norris

Christmas often brings stress and anxiety, but the arrival of Jesus Christ offers the absolute answer to fear. Don't be consumed by the world's worries. God wants you to replace fear with joy, hope, and faith that He is in control.

On a week set aside for national thanksgiving, we often look at the physical blessings in our lives. We thank God for our homes, our cars, and the prosperity of our country. These are good gifts from our good God, but it is vital to recall the most important gift: Jesus Christ and the grace of our God.

As American Christians, we know that countless people around the world still do not know Jesus Christ as their Savior. How should we respond to this reality? How can we ensure they receive the gospel? This isn't just about abstract concepts; it’s about growing our hearts for missions and accepting a clear command.

God puts us in every position with a clear purpose. Discover the biblical secret to a strong Christian marriage and the power of becoming a threefold cord that is not quickly broken. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What specific action can your marriage take this week to impact someone else for God? Identify one area where your spouse is stronger, and discuss how you can better leverage that strength for a s...

After finding your special someone, Christian couples talk about trips and retirement, but rarely discuss the life they are building for Christ's glory. Learn how to intentionally build your marriage and life on the secure Foundation of Jesus Christ to impact eternity and receive a reward. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:What is one specific, intentional step you can take this week to ensure your life an...

Don't be guilty of putting a Christ-sized burden on your spouse. The goal is not to find completion in each other, but in Jesus alone. Learn how mutually pursuing God can draw you closer together. DISCUSSION QUESTIONSWhat Savior-sized burden have you been guilty of placing on your spouse? Name one specific action we can take this weekend to strengthen our mutual pursuit of Jesus Christ and dra...

Many Christians see the gospel as a one-time event for salvation. Learn how the powerful truths and principles of the gospel fuel your ongoing spiritual growth every single day. Find more spiritual growth content at https://GrowthForToday.com

Trials, temptations, and tribulations are a core part of spiritual growth. God uses these difficulties to strengthen your faith and produce Christian patience in your life. Find more spiritual growth content at https://GrowthForToday.com

God uses your Christian community to help you grow in love, service, and faith. Stop trying to stand alone. You need the connection of other believers to stand firm. Find more spiritual growth content at https://GrowthForToday.com

The disciples asked, "Lord, teach us to pray." And He did. We'll explore how we, too, can learn how to pray and experience true spiritual growth. Find more spiritual growth content at https://GrowthForToday.com

The Word of God is our primary source for spiritual growth. Jesus said, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." When we read God's Word, it reads us. Find more spiritual growth content at https://GrowthForToday.com

Many see revival as a powerful, but temporary event. But what if it was something you could experience every single day? Join us September 13–17 for Fall Tent Revival at Franklin Road Baptist Church. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ FRBC.com/Revival ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Experiencing Perpetual Revival by Joel Norris Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. For now have I chos...

Revival is not your responsibility. Our job is to simply put ourselves in a position where God is able to send a spiritual awakening. Join us September 13–17 for Fall Tent Revival at Franklin Road Baptist Church. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠ FRBC.com/Revival ⁠⁠⁠ Revival is Not Up to You by Joel Norris If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn fro...

Revival isn't just a feeling—it's an intentional U-turn. When you turn and step toward God, He will step toward you. Join us September 13–17 for Fall Tent Revival at Franklin Road Baptist Church. Learn more at ⁠⁠ FRBC.com/Revival ⁠⁠ Taking a Revival U-Turn by Joel Norris If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wick...

We often treat prayer like a last resort, but what if it's the key to a true and deep revival? Revival isn’t just a short, two-minute prayer; it's a wrestling that changes you forever. Join us September 13–17 for Fall Tent Revival at Franklin Road Baptist Church. Learn more at ⁠ FRBC.com/Revival ⁠ Revival Prayer and Seeking God by Joel Norris If my people, which are called by my name, shal...

If pride is truly the original sin, then humility is the path back to a close relationship with God. Discover why pride is the biggest roadblock to your spiritual growth and how a humble heart can lead to a powerful spiritual awakening. Join us September 13–17 for Fall Tent Revival at Franklin Road Baptist Church. Learn more at FRBC.com/Revival The Ultimate Hindrance of Revival by Joel Norris If m...

Revival is not the world's responsibility; it is meant for us, God's people. Join us September 13–17 for Fall Tent Revival at Franklin Road Baptist Church. Revival Starts With You by Joel Norris If my people, which are called by my name , shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will...

Our world is facing some of the darkest days it has ever seen, but that means now is the perfect time for a heaven-sent revival. Discover why spiritual desperation is the starting point for a true awakening. Join us September 13–17 for Fall Tent Revival at Franklin Road Baptist Church. A Revival of Desperation by Joel Norris And the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have hear...

When life feels overwhelming, distracting, and discouraging, this podcast helps you focus on Jesus, the truth of His Word, and the transformative power of His Gospel as you grow in Him. Watch new videos at https://YouTube.com/@GrowthforToday Follow on Apple Podcast – https://apple.co/3HHZYvD Follow on Spotify – https://spotf.fi/uKc64Iv Learn more at https://GrowthForToday.com