Sermons on Our Identity:

Red Sticks - Blue Sticks

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 7, 2009

Ordinary Proper 14 - St. Paul draws a contrast between the follower of God and the person who doesn’t know of his love in Christ. He encourages us to guard our identity in Christ by illustrating what life in Christ "looks like".

Recently I was remembering the very first sermon that I preached. It was in the mid 70s at a Baptist Church. I was a young sailor recently married. My new bride had been raised in a Baptist church and I was a freshly catechized Lutheran. We tried the local Lutheran Church – but it was not an ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"I Am Saved" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 4, 2014

Come and claim the identity of saved in Christ, but we can’t trifle with a very serious, loving, and severe God. Saved children of God are known by their fruit.

“I Am Saved” (Eph 2:1-10) True or false, is this is a verse from the bible, “God helps those who help themselves”. False, in fact the bible says the exact opposite, God helps the helpless. And according to our passage in Ephesians today we are all helpless and hopeless ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Are You Confused Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 11, 2017

In part one of this series "Are You Confused" I focused on our identity as Christians. The three definitions of the word confused are: “unable to think intelligently; not differentiated; disoriented.”

Are You Confused? Part 1 Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:5; 1 John 1:4-10; 2:7-11; 4:7-11 This morning I want you ask you a question, “Are You Confused?” I recently completed a series on Christians and how we can identify them. This morning I want to circle back to the beginning because in order for us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s All About Image

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 24, 2009

We find our image in the servanthood of Jesus.

“It’s All About Image” John 12:23-26 Be honest. What others think about you is important to you, isn’t it? Most of us will admit that we spend an inordinate amount of our time on building and maintaining our image. That’s why we spend so much time and money on cleansers, make-up, combing and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny (An Introduction)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Identity Theft, a deceitful & unauthorized use of a person's private info usually for financial gains, is a real problem in our society & leads to Undue Suffering. It happens to millions of Americans annually. The modern church also suffers from a spiritual identity crisis. How?

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: AN INTRODUCTION Judges 6: 1 Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord. So the Lord delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years, 2 and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-18, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Charismatic

The Privilege Of Being A Child Of God. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 4, 2024

Being born again is a transformative experience that changes our spiritual identity.

Being born again is a transformative experience that changes our spiritual identity. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we become children of God. This new status brings numerous blessings and privileges. In this article, we'll explore what it means to be a child of God and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:4, James 1:5, Matthew 6:26

Resolved Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2023

Daniel and his three friends resolved not to defile themselves with the King's food

Fearless in Babylon Daniel 1 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 1-08-2023 ? God’s Sovereignty The year is 605 B.C. and the world is in chaos. The Egyptians attempted to invade Babylon. A young prince, by the name of Nebuchadnezzar, soundly defeated the Egyptians at ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Bride’s Perception Of The Groom

Contributed by James Snyder on May 24, 2016

Who we think we are reveals a lot about who we understand God to be.

Introduction… Goliath was equipped with the latest military equipment and technology but was brought down by a small boy with a sling shot. Cain brought to God the best that man could ever produce and was rejected by God. These two represent what is going on today. We need to understand that ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 3:6-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who Do You Say You Are? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 8, 2024

In the world today, people often define themselves by their accomplishments etc

In the world today, people often define themselves by their accomplishments, possessions, or status. But as followers of Jesus, our identity is not found in earthly things. In Matthew 16, Jesus asks His disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" Peter responds, "You are the Christ, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17, Matthew 10:16, Acts 2:17-18, 1 Corinthians 12:10

Sinner And Saint Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 13, 2018

If you are saved… 1. You are a saint who has been sanctified. 2. You are a sinner in the process of being sanctified.

Two brothers tormented the small town where they lived for decades. They had blown up their families and were dishonest in business. They were loud, boisterous and just plain rude to nearly everyone. One day the younger brother died unexpectedly. The older brother went to the pastor of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Shadows Of The Divine: What Batman Can Teach Us About God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2024

Though he is a fictional character, the themes in Batman's story can provide us with profound insights into our relationship with God and our understanding of His nature.

Shadows of the Divine: What Batman Can Teach Us About God Introduction Today, we are diving into a unique topic: What Batman can teach us about God. Batman, the Dark Knight, is a beloved superhero known for his unwavering dedication to justice, his moral code, and his dual identity. Though he is ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, John 15:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Identify Yourself Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#6 in series. Who are we? How do we find out?

Colossians 2:6-12 – Identify Yourself Today we resume our series through the book of Colossians. Where we left off, before I took a week vacation, was the first part of chapter 2, and that’s where we pick up again. Today Paul is writing to the believers in Colosse about their identity. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Who Am I?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 9, 2017

I. Moses' Identity Crisis - Who Am I? II. God's Identity Revelation - I AM III. God's Everlasting Promise - "I will be with you"

Exodus 3:1-15 Title: Who Am I? I. Moses' Identity Crisis - Who Am I? II. God's Identity Revelation - I AM III. God's Everlasting Promise - "I will be with you" INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father and from His Son Jesus Christ who came to take away the sin of the world. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Meeting The Enemy

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jan 23, 2019

Meeting the Enemy Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 30, 2019

Meeting the Enemy Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 30, 2019 Text: Luke 3:20-23; 4:1-14 Intro: At the start of a new year…many of the trends that are growing get special attention. And one of those is the growing tragedy of identity theft. Unlike the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:20-23, Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational