"So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed."

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, after worship, a little boy told the pastor: "When I grow up, I'm going to give you some money." "Well, thank you," the pastor replied, "but why?" "Because my daddy says you're one of the poorest preachers we've ever had."1

With the risk of this story in mind, I am pleased, nevertheless, to bring you the fifth sermon in a series of six, dealing with the spiritual needs of Americans as discovered by George Gallup, Jr.

This morning, we focus on the need to feel that one is growing in faith. I begin with a song by Peter Pan. I won't grow up.Not a penny will I pinch.I will never grow a mustacheor a fraction of an inch.'Cause growing up is awfullerthan all the awful things that ever were.I will never gro…