Growing up isn't optional—it's fundamental to fulfilling your divine purpose. Pastor C.F. Rainey takes us on a profound journey through scripture to expose why many Christians remain spiritual infants despite years in the faith.

Drawing from everyday family examples and biblical truths, Pastor C.F. highlights the crucial difference between merely being born again and actively maturing in faith. Just as we celebrate children's developmental milestones, God expects us to progress beyond spiritual babyhood toward Christian maturity.

Through powerful insights from Ephesians 4 and Hebrews 5, we discover how Jesus provided ministry gifts specifically designed to equip believers for spiritual growth. The uncomfortable truth emerges: many churchgoers remain "unskilled in the word of righteousness," unable to effectively navigate life's challenges through faith.

Perhaps most eye-opening is the revelation that spiritual maturity isn't about God playing favorites. The same Bible produces dramatically different results depending on the believer's skill level in applying it. This explains why some Christians experience greater victories—not because God loves them more, but because they've learned to wield faith principles more effectively.

The calling on your life requires spiritual maturity to fulfill. Just as we wouldn't trust a toddler with adult responsibilities, your divine assignment demands growth beyond spiritual infancy. The good news? Growth comes through consistently studying, feeding upon, and practicing God's Word.

Ready to move beyond spiritual milk to solid food? Join us at Lone Star Church as we continue this transformative teaching series on spiritual maturity. Your divine purpose is waiting—it's time to grow up!

Stepping out in faith often means getting uncomfortable—a lesson Pastor C.F. Rainey learned the hard way. Sharing a powerful personal story, he reveals how hesitating to purchase a home when God prompted him resulted in a $40,000 loss years later. This missed opportunity wasn't just a financial setback but a profound spiritual lesson: when God calls us to step out, provision follows faith.

Just as physical growth requires pushing against resistance, spiritual maturity demands challenging our comfort zones. We grow stronger spiritually when we push our faith muscles to the point where they feel like they might fail—yet that's precisely where breakthrough happens. The uncomfortable truth is that with spiritual growth comes increasing responsibility, something our flesh naturally resists.

Drawing from Ephesians 4, Pastor C.F. explains that ministry gifts exist specifically to equip believers for service and maturity, helping us reach "the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ." The hallmark of this maturity? Walking in love. Diving deep into 1st Corinthians 13 and 1st John, he challenges listeners to examine their spiritual diet and recognize that love—patient, kind, and not easily offended—is the ultimate test of growth.

Perhaps most convicting is the exploration of offense as a sign of immaturity. "If you are easily offended," Pastor C.F. states plainly, "you are spiritually immature." Offense keeps us imprisoned in cycles of self-pity and complaint that block God's work in our lives. True maturity means choosing not to take offense, even when insulted or wronged.

The message culminates with a simple yet profound question that transforms every interaction: "What would love do?" Like Jesus who restored Peter after his denials, mature believers filter their responses through love. Are you ready to grow beyond spiritual infancy? It starts with choosing love over rights, healing over hurt, and faith steps over comfortable inaction.

What does it truly mean to be a father according to Scripture? Pastor C.F. Rainey tackles this question with personal vulnerability and biblical wisdom in this Father's Day message that reshapes our understanding of godly fatherhood.

Drawing from his 20-year journey as both a father and pastor at Lone Star Church, Pastor C.F. opens up about the joys and challenges of raising children, including honest reflections on miscarriage and the pressure men often place on themselves to be perfect fathers. Through a powerful examination of Psalm 127:3-5, he reveals how Scripture portrays children as "arrows in the hands of a warrior" - divine gifts that fathers are called to aim toward God's purpose.

This message cuts through cultural misconceptions about masculinity, demonstrating how true fatherhood balances strength with tenderness, protection with freedom, and challenge with grace. Using examples from David (a warrior who danced in worship) and Paul's spiritual fatherhood in 1st Thessalonians 2, Pastor Rainey illustrates that godly men can be both fierce protectors and affectionate nurturers.

Perhaps most powerfully, this teaching liberates fathers from the crushing weight of trying to be the "lone provider" or "lone protector." Instead, it shows how God calls men to channel His provision and protection while modeling dependence on our heavenly Father. Whether you're a father, hope to be one someday, or simply want to understand God's design for family leadership, this message offers biblical clarity amidst cultural confusion.

What legacy are you building as a father? Discover how shifting your perspective from seeing children as burdens to viewing them as blessings can transform your family relationships and honor God's calling on your life.