Sermons on Identity In God:

Discovering Our True Selves Through God’s Image Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 19, 2024

Using Genesis 1:26-27 and Genesis 2:7, we learn that humanity is uniquely created in God's image, giving us purpose, spirituality, and the capacity for relationships and love. Our true identity and fulfillment come from embracing our God-given purpose and recognizing God's love for us.

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Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:7, John 3:16-17, 1 John 3:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pathway To Being A Christian Encourager

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 6, 2007

A sermon that looks at three steps for being an encourager. 1. identity in god. 2 Overcoming discouragement 3. encouraging. Borrows heavily from David wilkinson on point 2

The Pathway to being an encourager. Encouragement. HEB 3:12 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. 13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Chosen To Obey Series

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Jul 28, 2011

This is a series on finding our purpose and identity in God. Focused on how to build a local church and the elements that release true purpose in the face of our cultures fascination and idolizing individualism.

Chosen to Obey HOTL 2011 (Release to Purpose Series) Open with continuing on: Gathering the lost and broken to Christ Restoring to Wholeness Releasing to Purpose 1 Peter 1:1 Overview of Peter: Most people I think can relate to Peter… A common man, common education ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-25

Denomination: *other

I Don't Look Like What I've Been Through PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

This sermon encourages trust in God's perfect timing and unseen work in our lives, even during trials, through the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

It's so good to be with you all today. We're about to open up the Good Book to the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. You know, sometimes when we're going through tough times, it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But let me tell you, God has a plan and His timing is always ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-27

Topics: Identity, Overcoming

Hidden… With… Christ… In… God.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2024

The world system we were raised in taught relative truth. Self-reliance, and only that which can be perceived through the natural is real. 2 Corinthians 4:18, teaches us that the unseen world is more real than the seen world.

Hidden… With… Christ… In… God. Colossians 3:3 Colossians 3:3KJV ”For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.“ Several years ago, a pastor made appointment to see me. The pastor told me he had struggled for 13 years in his Christian experience, going through one trial after ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:3, Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Well - Cladding - Establishing Your Christian Identity Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 27, 2015

A sermon that suggests thay when we let Christ bu8ld our identity then we are seen to be wrapped in Christ.

Galatians 1:11-24 New International Version (NIV) Paul Called by God 11 I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin. 12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. 13 For you have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Am I?

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

To understand relationships, you first have to understand yourself. So today we’re going to answer the questions, who are we and what does it mean to be made in God’s image?

Who am I? Genesis 1:26-28 Do you know what is one of the most amazing statements made in Scripture? We’re made in the image of God. That’s a pretty incredible thing to say and it’s key for our relationships. To understand relationships, you first have to understand yourself. So ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Methodist

A Royal Priesthood Series

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Sep 11, 2013

Not only are we children of God, we are also part of a royal priesthood.

OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST #2 (We are part of a royal priesthood) Adapted from a message by Roddy Chestnut I Peter 2:9 August 25th, 2013 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder Last week we began a series of messages outlining our identity as Christians. Romans 8:15-17 told us we are God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Bride Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Sep 11, 2013

Jesus is the Bridegroom. We (the church) are his bride.

OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST #3 “The Bride of Christ” Adapted from a message by James Steen Ephesians 5:22-25 September 1st, 2013 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION For the last 2 weeks we have been looking at our identity in Christ. First, we saw who we are as a child ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Hello, My Name Is

Contributed by Michael Mcbrien on Jun 26, 2013

Looking at yourself they way God looks you or how Satan looks at you

Introduction: (Finish this sentence) Hello, my name is……dumb, stupid, unsuccessful, worthless, nice to meet you. How insane would that be to introduce you that way? Kind of makes you thing about how we define ourselves right? Matthew West has a song, “Hello, My Name Is” and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Better Than Our Father In Heaven?

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 22, 2019

Appreciation to God

“Who is better than our Father in Heaven?” "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved." Helen Keller. The issues of life do not seize because your tired, in life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Rescued Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians.

I Am Rescued Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) January 26, 2014 - Brad Bailey Intro My mother-in-law...has become immersed in the whole process of rescuing dogs. She works night and day to identify dogs in shelters and then to find owners before they face another fate. As a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clay People

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 28, 2023

Just what are you? Are you an accidental, evolved, compilation of male and female genes? God spoke to Jeremiah: "Go down to the Potter's House, Jeremiah. Watch him work. Learn a "lesson" (Jeremiah 18:2).

CLAY PEOPLE Jer. 18:1-6; 19:10-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In Johnson City, Tennessee, a police officer and his partner pulled over an unlicensed motorist. They asked the man to follow them to the police station, 2. …but while en route they spotted a North Carolina vehicle whose license plate ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Embrace Your Destiny SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This sermon aims to guide you in understanding our identity in Christ, the blessings we receive through Him, and how to claim these blessings.

This sermon is about understanding our identity in Christ, the blessings we have through Him, and how to obtain them. It emphasizes the importance of having dominion, which means having power, authority, and control over something or someone. However, it clarifies that spiritual dominion is not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Topics: Identity In Christ, God's Blessings

God Can Expand The Ministry Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007

Ephesus has had a strong start that defined their identity. What defines our identity and how does it motivate our actions?

God can expand the ministry Ephesus - Years 2 - 4 Acts 19:9-10; Acts 19:26-27; 1 Corinthians 16:8-9 Ephesus has had a strong start that defined their identity • Competent church planters • Personal discipleship • Paul’s and Apollos’ dynamic work among them Following this vital groundwork, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite