September 2026 · Week 2 · Mid-Week Service
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Maturity: From Receiving to Carrying
Becoming dependable in spiritual responsibility
Core Scriptures (KJV)
Ephesians 4:11–16
“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: that we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; but speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: from whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.”
Hebrews 5:12–14
“For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”
Listen — audio teaching
Maturity: From Receiving to Carrying — Becoming dependable in spiritual responsibility
Written by Pastor A. B. Samuel — lead pastor and visionary of CrossCamp Church
Narrated with a soft worship instrumental, like a podcast. You can follow the timeline, replay any part and download it.
Focus
Moving from spiritual dependence toward mature responsibility.
Teaching Emphasis
- Maturity is measured by what we can responsibly carry.
- A mature believer is teachable but not permanently dependent.
- God wants pillars who can be trusted with people, assignments and spiritual responsibility.
Expository Teaching
Ephesians 4 describes ministry gifts as equipment for the saints so that the body may grow into maturity.
Hebrews contrasts spiritual infancy with maturity and the ability to discern good and evil.
CrossCamp's pillars must grow from being recipients of ministry into people who can carry ministry responsibly.
Biblical Example
Samuel grew from a child who listened to God into a dependable prophetic servant (1 Samuel 3).
CrossCamp Application
- Take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Prepare without waiting to be reminded.
- Receive correction without defensiveness.
- Develop discernment and biblical understanding.
Reflective Direction
- Where am I still behaving like a spiritual child?
- What responsibility can I carry more faithfully?
- How do I respond when corrected?
Pillar Discussion Questions
- Where am I still behaving like a spiritual child?
- What responsibility can I carry more faithfully?
- How do I respond when corrected?
- Can leadership trust me when no one is watching?
- What evidence of maturity should be visible in my life?
Practical Assignment
- Complete one responsibility early rather than at the last minute.
- Ask a mature leader for one area of honest feedback.
- Practice taking responsibility without seeking applause.
Concluded Prayer Topics
- Pray for spiritual maturity.
- Pray for teachable hearts.
- Pray for trustworthy character.
- Pray for wisdom and discernment.
- Pray for grace to carry responsibility faithfully.
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