Sermons on Hid Identity:

Testimonies About Jesus.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Testimonies about Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 5 verses 31-47. Ill: Things people actually said in court, word for word: (1). • Question: “What is your date of birth? “ • Answer: “July fifteenth”. • Question: “What year?” • Answer: “Every ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus - The Water Of Life.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Jesus - The Water of Life. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 7 verses 25-53. Ill: Water facts Quiz. Our key verse this morning is verse 37-38: 37On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “If you are thirsty, come to me! 38If you believe in me, come and drink! For the Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-53

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus In The Lion’s Den

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Opposition to Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 7 verse 1-24. Ill: • A secondary school faced a unique problem. • A number of female pupils were going into the toilets and putting on lipstick. • But wearing lipstick was not the biggest problem; • After all if the Teacher noticed they would simply ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

Because He Is I Am

Contributed by Tammy Hardwick on Feb 1, 2014

With the day to day, the endless list of things that need to be done, the never ending mountains and valleys Christians all too often get lost in the lies of the world and need a gentle reminder of who they are - A Child of GOD!

(Before I began the message I gave each member a 3x5 index card and asked each person to do the following: With 1 to 5 words describe yourself when you are done pass the card to someone else *it is a little more fun if you are not related ask them to use 1 to 5 words to tell you who they think ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Vineyard

Who Is The Real You?

Contributed by Casey Sabella on Dec 18, 2015

We all have different personas and roles we play depending on our circumstances. We are one person at work; another at play and still another at home. Who is the real you? How do you develop this all-important you to change the world?

Introduction: 1. This morning, I would like to speak with you about your favorite topic. Anyone know what that is? 2. We are a thoroughly self-preoccupied culture. a. Never worry about what people think about you because they seldom do. 98% of the time, they are thinking about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"I Am Victorious" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 16, 2014

What do you think would happen if you were an athlete and you knew that you had already won the game before you even started? How do you think that would affect your performance? Would you go through the motions? Would you try even harder?

“I Am Victorious” (Eph 6:10-20) What do you think would happen if you were an athlete and you knew that you had already won the game before you even started? How do you think that would affect your performance? Would you go through the motions? Would you try even harder? It’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Peter Confesses Jesus As The Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 20, 2014

In this lesson we learn the significance of confessing Jesus as the Christ.

Scripture For the past 20 months we have been studying the life of Jesus as it has been recorded in the Gospel of Luke. Recently we invited friends and guests to our Easter Service by asking the question, “Why did Easter change history?” Today’s text is especially appropriate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loved Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 22, 2014

Part 5 of 5 in a series on our identity in Christ based on the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 8.

INTRODUCTION: “JESUS LOVES YOU…DON’T YOU FORGET IT!” These were the words written in big bold letters at the top of the chalk board as I entered Romans class one day. I wrote those words at the top of the page above our text for today in Romans 8 in my Bible, and every ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Do You Perceive Jesus To Be? Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 23, 2014

Who do you perceive Jesus to be? Every person can develop an accurate perception of Jesus by taking three steps: determining who Jesus really is, discovering why he came, and deciding to put their faith in hi

Welcome to Freshwater. We are one church in multiple locations committed to making healthy disciples and we are glad that you are here on Easter weekend. I heard a story about this kindergarten teacher who wanted to teach her students about self-esteem. She said to her class, everyone who thinks ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Am Reconciled" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 11, 2014

The reconciliation we see today due to Christ's death has both a horizontal and vertical aspect to it. Vertically God has reconciled all mankind to himself, and horizontally he has reconciled all mankind to each other through the blood of Christ.

“I Am Reconciled” (Eph 2:11-22) Here’s the attitude of the first century Jewish religious man: “Thank you God for not making me a Gentile, and thank you God for not making me a female”. The pious Jew was ever aware of the privilege they had inherited, and frankly they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Chris Binion on Mar 30, 2014

Jesus words on the cross teaches us about trusting in God and our identity found in Him

Psalm 22 My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My groaning? 2 O My God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear; And in the night season, and am not silent.3 But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel.4 Our fathers trusted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-45

Denomination: *other

The Work Of The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014

IN ORDER TO CORRECTLY DISCERN THE WORK OF THE CHURCH, WE MUST FIRST DISCERN THE COMPOSITION OF THE CHURCH

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Acts 17:1-15 Now when they had traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2  And according to Paul's custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3  explaining and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Realizing Where You Are

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014

THANKING GOD FOR WHERE YOU ARE

REALIZING WHERE YOU ARE Jn. 6:67, 68 " “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. 68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." INTRO: I. WHERE AM I? 1. Phases in life 1) Each one of us will pass through ...read more

Scripture: John 6:67-68

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Are You?

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

Knowing who we are in Christ

WHO ARE YOU? PASTOR ERIC J. HANSON Preface: This is written to people who are already believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. The answer to the question “Who Are You?” depends entirely upon whether (or not) you have turned your life ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Am I? (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 2, 2015

Our identity in Christ is very important. We can attribute our self worth to various things but it needs to come from how God sees us and what he has said we are. One of the things God has called us is his child. But what does that mean?

WHAT AM I? (part one) INTRODUCTION: A couple of weeks ago I preached on how we are the bride of Christ. I got to thinking about how else the bible describes what we are in Christ. Our identity in Christ is very important. We need to see ourselves in the truth of what God has declared us. We can ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ