Sermons on Identical Twins:

This Time I'll Praise The Lord

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 17, 2003

Just as it was with Leah, we find the same story today. There are mothers today trying to get their husbands to love them. Trying to win the approval of others. Trying to find their identity in their children. The problem is—our husbands and children were

This message was delivered on Mother’s Day by Pastor Squires wife, Danice. Welcome 2 Groups 1. I want to welcome home our military families! If there is anyone here from the Abraham Lincoln, would you please stand? 2. I also want to welcome our new Moms! If this is your first Mother’s Day, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:17-20, Genesis 29:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who You Are And Whose You Are (Part One Of Ephesians) Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Mar 2, 2013

Ephesians 1 helps us remember who we are and whose we are. I am blessed, I am chosen, and I am accepted are just the beginning of the reminders to us as we find our identity in Christ

Who Do You Think You Are? Blessed, Chosen, and Accepted Today we begin a new series of messages from the book of Ephesians that will take us into the Easter Season to help us find our identity in Christ. A.) When Paul wrote Ephesians, there was a phrase that he used over and over again, “In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: *other

His Hidden Face Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus had the ability to hide Himself so His identity was not known. Mary Magdalene had the same problem. She was at the tomb of Jesus, and He spoke to her, but she did not know Him, for she thought He was the gardener.

Paul Harvey in For What Its Worth tells of the young lawyer who was sitting in his office waiting for his first client. When he heard the outer door open he quickly tried to sound very busy. As the man entered his office the young lawyer was on the telephone saying this: "Bill, I'm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Holiness Is Our Message, Our Goal, Our Calling Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014

This is holiness: to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. This is holiness: to love your neighbor has yourself. This is holiness: to recognize our identity and our purpose, both wrapped up in the work of God.

WAC2BL: Holiness Is Our Message, Our Goal, Our Calling Scripture Text: 1 Peter 2.9-17 (9-12) INTRODUCTION Last week we discovered that mission and purpose are characteristics of God’s design for His Church. We are not an aimless ship, wandering the seas of history, …blown about by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Situational Engagement As A Strategic Father Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Becoming a father is one of the greatest adventures. In this moment, our identity and title forever change. Some of us are thrust into it, and others of us planned it; either way, it’s an adventure. But how do we engage?

Fathering, the Great Adventure Becoming a father is one of the greatest adventures. In this moment, our identity and title forever change. Some of us are thrust into it, and others of us planned it; either way, it’s an adventure. Throughout Scripture, we see many different types of fathers and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Inheritance In Jesus Alone Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 24, 2022

What Paul is wanting the church in Ephesus to know - and for us to know as well - is that we have a wonderful and glorious identity in Christ. Unfortunately, there are many believers today that do not understand or live into their God-given birthright as adopted children of God.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 Today we’re in Ephesians Chapter 1, verses 11 through 14. We’re going through this amazing letter written by the Apostle Paul. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14, Romans 1:28, 1 John 2:15, Hebrews 10:23, Romans 8:17, 1 Peter 1:3, Colossians 1:12, John 16:8, John 15:26, Romans 10:17, Revelation 21:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Who Are You?

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 14, 2024

This message looks at our identity as Christians, and what that means. It, will change and transform us. And this truth needs to seep into our soul and spirit so that we can change and be transformed to develop into what God created for us to be.

Who Are You? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D08cNLruFLw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100064615454428/videos/897759145209988 Today I’d like to begin with you this journey of change we started last week, this transformation that God has called us to make through the renewing of our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:3-4, John 1:12-13

Denomination: Foursquare

The Beauty Of Unity Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 31, 2014

When a lost person comes in the doors of this church, they sit down and they look around and see a thousand Christians in here singing praises to God. That has an impact on them because with one heart and one voice, we are glorifying God together.

INTRODUCTION I would like to acknowledge a very special guest who is here today. It is the Lord Jesus Christ. He is here. He said, “Where two or three are gathered in my name, I’m right there in the midst.” Choir, thank you for singing to Him. There are songs that we sing about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"how To Discover Your Purpose In Life."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 16, 2022

Have you ever questioned your true purpose on Earth? Don't worry, you're not alone. Discovering your purpose can be a life-changing experience that gives direction and meaning to your life. Your purpose is the driving force behind your vision, making it an essential aspect of your life.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jeremiah 1:5) "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations." (Jeremiah 29:11) "For I know the plans I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Genesis 1:26-27, Ephesians 1:5, Proverbs 19:21, Jeremiah 1:5, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discovering Your True Strength

Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024

Today, we’ll discover that true strength comes from within, rooted in our faith in God. Through the examples of Moses, David, and Jesus, we’ll learn to overcome doubt and embrace the power He has placed in us.

Opening Bible Verse “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man.” – Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Wala-Neh Labala on Aug 14, 2022

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what will it cost you? In this sermon we learned that denying our selves, taking up our cross, and following Jesus, means letting go of self-preservation, self-determination, and self-identity.

********************************************************* THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Scripture Reading: “From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Luke 9:23, Mark 8:34, Luke 14:27

Denomination: United Methodist

Go! And Recognise Jesus The Jewish Messiah Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2025

Jesus is not merely the founder of Christianity; He is the promised Messiah of the Jews who came to save the whole world.

Go! And Recognise Jesus the Jewish Messiah Jesus was born Jewish—not by accident, but by divine design. To understand who Jesus is, we must see Him in the context of God’s covenant with Israel and His fulfilment of Jewish prophecy. Jesus is not merely the founder of Christianity; He is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:3-4, Matthew 2:1, Matthew 5:17, Luke 2:21-24, Genesis 12:3, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, John 1:11-12, Romans 11:25, Romans 10:13, Romans 1:16, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Prevailing Church: Binding Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2002

The guesses of the people about Jesus’ identity give us clues about their perception of His character. Jesus used their grasp of His similarity to John the Baptist, Elijah, and Jeremiah to focus on the authority to bind and loose. They, and He, bound rel

Have you ever needed to find out what somebody else really thought of you? Do you know what it is like to ask someone what their opinion is of you – and then you wait for what seems like an eternity for the answer, and when it comes, you are still not sure if it is good or bad? Do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction: A Nation At Sunset Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 11, 2013

In 515 BC, after 70 years of Babylonian captivity, the people who were still in Babylon were released.Although they had their land, national identity restored, They realized they weren’t the nation they once were and they got discouraged.

12-Part Malachi Series: A Shining Glimmer of Hope at the End of an Age Introduction: A Nation at Sunset (1 of 12) Malachi 1.1 June 2, 2013 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Chester FBC Introduction: A In 587 BC, Babylon had destroyed Solomon’s Great Temple & took the nation of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Servant Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008

It seems in the birth of Christ that God took humility to a whole other level. From the outset, God seems to be saying humility is more than an attitude; it is a way of life. One of the first identities we find in the birth of Christ is ultimate humility

Humble Servant Luke 2:1-7 We’re starting a series today called “Born Identity,” where we will consider the identity of the Christ child as he entered the world. Today’s message on humility may be the most difficult message. I’ve had to do a lot of research for this sermon and two of the books I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist