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    Rev. Derrick L. Burnell outlines the four stages of spiritual development that Christians go through: 1. The Commoner is the beginning stage where one does not believe in or have a relationship with God. 2. The Crisis Christian turns to God only in times of trouble but does not commit fully. 3. The Conflict Christian is strong in faith during good times but struggles and looks to others rather than God during difficulties. 4. The Convinced Christian has a deep, unshakeable faith and sees troubles as opportunities to grow closer to God.

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    Rev. Derrick L. Burnell outlines the four stages of spiritual development that Christians go through: 1. The Commoner is the beginning stage where one does not believe in or have a relationship with God. 2. The Crisis Christian turns to God only in times of trouble but does not commit fully. 3. The Conflict Christian is strong in faith during good times but struggles and looks to others rather than God during difficulties. 4. The Convinced Christian has a deep, unshakeable faith and sees troubles as opportunities to grow closer to God.

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    Rev. Derrick L. Burnell outlines the four stages of spiritual development that Christians go through: 1. The Commoner is the beginning stage where one does not believe in or have a relationship with God. 2. The Crisis Christian turns to God only in times of trouble but does not commit fully. 3. The Conflict Christian is strong in faith during good times but struggles and looks to others rather than God during difficulties. 4. The Convinced Christian has a deep, unshakeable faith and sees troubles as opportunities to grow closer to God.

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    Rev. Derrick L. Burnell outlines the four stages of spiritual development that Christians go through: 1. The Commoner is the beginning stage where one does not believe in or have a relationship with God. 2. The Crisis Christian turns to God only in times of trouble but does not commit fully. 3. The Conflict Christian is strong in faith during good times but struggles and looks to others rather than God during difficulties. 4. The Convinced Christian has a deep, unshakeable faith and sees troubles as opportunities to grow closer to God.

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    Rev. Derrick L. Burnell, Sr.

    The Four Stages of Man

    The Parable of the Sower – (Matthew 13:8)

    Spiritually, a man (or a woman), goes through four stages in their


    life. What is sad about this is we do not have to. I believe that God
    who allows us to be born in sin desires us to go from our fleshly
    nature to a spirit led life. We however choose to go through the
    latter three stages. Many never leave the first stage of life and this
    is the worst stage to be in. Never acknowledging God or taking time
    to develop a relationship with Jesus.

    The Commoner (Non-Believer)


    This is the beginning of man. The sinful state we are born into. When
    we are in this worldly state man chooses not to believe, love or hear
    from God. We are in a state of mind that everything revolves around
    our lives and nothing else even matters. No matter what we hear, see
    or are taught, we think we our lives are all that matters.
    Matthew 13:3, 19

    The Crisis Christian


    These are normally newer Christians (though it can happen in latter
    stages). These are the people who walk around doing what they want;
    however they want to until trouble comes. At this stage they reach
    into their pocket and pull out their “Jesus” card that reads, “Break in
    case of emergency!” Once the trouble is gone their faith goes back
    into the back pocket. Sometimes used by the Commoner.
    Matthew 13:5-6, 20-21

    “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
    fullness of Christ:” Ephesians 4:12-13
    Rev. Derrick L. Burnell, Sr.
    The Conflict Christian (The Good Time Christian)
    At this stage you have the Christian who is strong in their faith.
    From all outside appearances this person has it going on spiritually.
    When all is well, they are well, but when trouble comes… You find
    this person running every which way but to their true source, God!
    Often times they look for man to rescue them instead of God.
    Matthew 13:7, 22

    The Convinced or Committed Christian


    This is the place we all desire to be. Here is the person that “Knows
    that they know that they know”; that they’re children of God. We’ve
    come to a place where we are unmovable and unshakeable in his or
    her faith. At this stage in your walk troubles are only opportuniti es
    to grow spiritually. “God will provide!” is their personal motto and
    this is what they live by.
    Matthew 13:8, 23

    Rev. Derrick L. Burnell

    “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
    fullness of Christ:” Ephesians 4:12-13

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