Sermons on Dual Identity:

Validating Our Christian Identity

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2025

Lent is a time in which we engage our interior self with its brokenness, weakness and intentional wrongdoing. We are all sinners, but we are sinners endeavoring to become saints, by our faith and practice.

Friday after Ash Wednesday 2025 A priest of my acquaintance many years ago was in conversation with a Lutheran minister. He asked the minister if he believed that Martin Luther had made any big mistakes setting up a parallel Christian church. The minister candidly admitted that he thought Luther ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9, Psalm 51:3-6, Matthew 9:14-15

Denomination: Catholic

Finding My Identity In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

This sermon explores our identity in Christ, the importance of recognizing falsehoods from the enemy, and the transformative power of God's love.

Hey there, church family! I'm so thrilled to have you all here today. We're going to be chatting about something that I believe is really essential for us as followers of Christ. It's all about who we are in Him, how we can spot the falsehoods that the enemy tries to feed us, and the beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:10, 1 John 3:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: Identity, Knowing

The New Testament Church (Church Organization)

Contributed by Nathan Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1) Couple of weeks ago, we began a ("first principles") study titled "The Church"  A) In it we concluded there is a True Church! -- & the way we go about identifying it is by looking to scripture & properly interpreting what we read.

1) Couple of weeks ago, we began a ("first principles") study titled "The Church"  A) In it we concluded there is a True Church! -- & the way we go about identifying it is by looking to scripture & properly interpreting what we read. 1) Since Jesus Christ is the "head over all things to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember Your Name PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Aims to explore the power of faith, the value of identity, and the impact of our beliefs on our lives, as illustrated by the healing of a woman in Mark 5:24-34 through her faith in Jesus.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! We gather today to unpack and explore the richness of Mark 5:24-34, where a woman's faith in Jesus heals her from an affliction she had suffered from for twelve long years. We're going to touch on the power of faith, the value of identity, and the impact of our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Topics: Identity

Who Are You? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

Explores understanding and living out our divine design, identity, and purpose, as exemplified by John the Baptist in the Gospel of John.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this sacred assembly, this gathering of hearts and minds joined in the pursuit of divine truth. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us, in our own unique way, has been called to this place, at this time, for a purpose ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Topics: Identity

Acts To All The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to stand firm in their faith like Peter and John, boldly proclaiming their identity in Christ, regardless of opposition.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It warms my heart to see each and every one of you here today, gathered in the name of our Lord, eager to hear His word and to grow in His love. We are here today, not by chance or by habit, but by the divine appointment of our Heavenly Father. Our gathering ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Topics: Identity

Living Your New Identity In A Pagan World/Identity Check Part 5 Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014

Living your new identity in these broken world.

We come to part five of Identity Check: Living a Verified Life. I hope you've been reading through the book of 1 Peter, and I hope it has been reading through you, because again, like I always say, that's exactly how our lives are changed. It's not just reading a Word. It's allowing that Word to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Am I?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Who are you? What is your identity? What does that mean for how you live?

Who Am I? July 26, 2009 1 Pet 1:1-2 Intro: I’d like you to close your eyes for a moment so you can concentrate on this question: way down deep inside you, the place where few if any other people really see, deep in your soul, who are you? What is your identity? Some of you don’t like that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Person In The Mirror Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 20, 2015

Part 5 focuses on 1 Peter 2:9-10 and how we should view our identity based on our relationship with Christ.

The Person In The Mirror Part 4 Scriptures: Deuteronomy 28:1-14; 1 Peter 2:1-10 Introduction This message is part 5 in my series “The Person In The Mirror.” In part 4 last week I talked about the bumper sticker “God Is My Co-Pilot” that my father had purchased for his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of Compassion/Identity Check Part 8 Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014

The Call of Compassion

If you have your Bibles, I want you to open with me to the book of Romans, chapter 12, verse 17. In Romans 12:17, it reads like this. "Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all." Now I don't know about you guys, but when I read a verse like that, I get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12, Romans 12:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering For Christ/Identity Check Part 11 Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014

Suffering for Christ is most beautiful when it leads to serving others

We're going to continue with our series, Identity Check. We're in part 11. We have another message or two and we'll be done with that series. This morning, if you have your Bible, I would like for you to turn to the book of 2 Timothy. I want you to go to chapter 3 of 2 Timothy, and I want you to go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming God’s Original Masterpiece! Series

Contributed by Amy Dubois on May 27, 2015

This is part two of a retreat message for our students.

Becoming God’s Original Masterpiece! Undoing the mess I’ve made of Me Last night we talked about some of the lies we see about our identity. Tonight we are going to work on becoming the Masterpiece that God intends for us to be. What makes a masterpiece? • The most outstanding ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Am Appreciated" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 4, 2014

Living in our identity as appreciated saints.

“I Am Appreciated” (Ephesians 1:15-23) In a series called “I Am” when we’re talking about ourselves, I realize there’s a danger of our egos getting involved, especially when the title is “I Am Appreciated”. But remember Paul is talking to people that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Go Write Your Song: Reclaiming Your God-Given Identity Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 1, 2025

This is the 8th talk and final in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1." It explores how true identity is formed—rooted in a relationship with God. It invites participants to reject old, harmful messages and embrace a new identity shaped by God's love.

Trauma and Transformation - "Go Write Your Song: Reclaiming Your God-Given Identity" This is the 8th and final talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16, 1 Corinthians 2:12, Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Dogs Inside Of Us

Contributed by Gary Christensen on Mar 15, 2016

What's wrong with me? I want to serve God, but, instead, I sin! I want to Live in the Spirit, but, instead, I'm still living in The Power of my Flesh! Maybe it's because i have Two Dogs living inside of me! The story of the two dogs. (Our Two Natures)

Shortly after I first became a Christian, I was told of this story of The Two Dogs, and it made a lot of sense. It helped me to understand why I was, the way that I was, and it helped me to understand what I needed to do, to be better than I had been. Every believer has a Dual Nature. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible