Sermon in a Sentence: Christ is "born" and grows in the life of every believer.

Introduction

Gal. 2.20;Col. 1.27

I. Christlikeness is God's Purpose and Promise for His Children.

(Rom. 8.29;Phil.1.6)

II. Christlikeness is God's Provision for His Children.

A. God Has Provided Us His Spirit (2 Cor. 3.18)

B. God Has Provided Us His Word (2 Tim. 3.16,17)

C.God Has Provided Us His Church (Eph .4.11-13)