Sermons on Personal Identity:

When "If” Met "So”

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 4, 2025

From the serpent’s "if" that birthed doubt to the Savior’s "so" that proved love, redemption silences every question with grace.

I. YOU STILL CALL MY NAME — THE CRISIS OF CONFESSION WITHOUT CHARACTER There are small words that change destinies—and none smaller than if. Two letters that separate ruin from renewal, noise from nearness. When Solomon dedicated the temple, the glory of God fell like fire. The priests couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, 2 Chronicles 7:14, James 4:6, Psalm 27:8, John 15:7, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Whose Image Is This? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon explores the balance between fulfilling our earthly responsibilities and maintaining our spiritual identity, using Jesus' teachings on paying taxes as a guide.

Jesus was obviously an amazing teacher and rabbi. Throughout the course of his ministry I imagine that he answered thousands of questions about God, the law, and living a life of faith. But near the end of His earthly ministry, some questions came with ulterior motives. Many of those asking were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: Civic Duties, Spiritual Identity, Worldly Balance

6 Who Do You Say I Am? Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Nov 7, 2025

In a world full of opinions about Jesus, we’re invited to respond personally — not with borrowed beliefs or second-hand faith, but with a heart that truly knows Him.

Introduction – The Question that Changes Everything (Visual: Hold up a blank name badge or write “Hello, my name is _______.”) We use name badges to help people know who we are. Sometimes we do so in a new group, a workplace, or at church. It saves that awkward, “I’ve met you before but can’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30

Our Spiritual Makeover

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 27, 2010

THE PASSAGE BEFORE US THIS MORNING IS ONE OF IDENTITY, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A NEW IDENTITY, AND ONE WE HAVE IN CHRIST. YET, OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST IS FAR MORE THAN A NEW NAME OR RESIDENCE. IT IS NEWNESS FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE SCRIPTURE TALKS OF THE FOL

OUR SPIRITUAL MAKEOVER 1 PETER 1:13-21 THEREFORE, PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION; BE SELF-CONTROLLED; SET YOUR HOPE FULLY ON THE GRACE TO BE GIVEN YOU WHEN JESUS CHRIST IS REVEALED. 14 AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT CONFORM TO THE EVIL DESIRES YOU HAD WHEN YOU LIVED IN IGNORANCE. 15 BUT JUST AS HE WHO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Image Of God! Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 14, 2003

Getting a proper perspective on our true identity.

Genesis 1:26-28 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." So God created man in His own image; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of All Possibilities (Distinct Names Of God)

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on May 9, 2025

Names signify identity and often tell a story.

Names signify identity and often tell a story. In the sacred pages of the Bible, names echo the character and nature of their bearers. Jehovah God has many beautiful names. Some of these names were revealed in moments of great triumph, while others were given in times of deep sorrow and need. So, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

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

Rescue Me.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 10, 2022

Our identity is meant to be entirely focused in Christ Jesus, and Christ Jesus alone. Any identity outside of the Lord Jesus Christ promotes shipwreck.

Rescue Me. Colossians 1:13-14AMP Our identity is meant to be entirely focused in Christ Jesus, and Christ Jesus alone. Any identity outside of the Lord Jesus Christ promotes shipwreck. Our identity is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14, Isaiah 64:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prodigal

Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Jul 28, 2016

Jesus describes two identities with one thing in common neither see themselves as children of the Father and both have consequences. What's your identity?

Luke 15 – The prodigal son Hi everyone, it’s great to be with you this morning. I wanted to start by telling you a little bit about me and my family so that you get a little flavour of what we are like. Annie and I have been married for 12 years in October, we have two kids, Caleb ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 23, 2008

Sermon from Matthew 16 exploring the identity of Jesus

Who Do You Say That I Am? (Matthew 16:13-16) Pastor Jeff Williams 11-25-07 A Question Can Change Your Direction In college, I was a member of the “honors student association.” Before you get too impressed, let me assure you that there was nothing honorable about my involvement in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stooping To A Higher Level Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2002

Jesus knew His identity, yet served with humility.

STOOPING TO A HIGHER LEVEL John 13:1-17 S: Celebrate Jesus! Th: Service Pr: JESUS KNEW HIS IDENTITY YET SERVED WITH HUMILITY. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: concerns TS: We will find in John 13:1-17 four concerns that Jesus demonstrates in order to serve with humility. The _____ concern that we ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ We Are...saints Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Feb 12, 2008

Paul, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, believes it’s extremely important that you and I know who we are...in Christ. What we think about our identity—who we are-- can make all the difference in how live this life...in Christ and do Kingdom work.

I think we have an identity crisis in America...and quite possibly around the world. So many young people gain their identity from the latest fashions, trends or from their friends. Many Christians today, also, have an identity crisis. Most of us perceive our identity more from our family, our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Robbed By Relationships Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The first of four messages on the threats to spiritual identity theft.

Identity Theft March 12, 2006 Robbed By Relationships Intro: I need a volunteer. Did you ever take the ACT/SAT? This will be kind of like that. Have you ever seen one of these? I want you to take a few seconds to put these shapes into the canister. According to our Vandy alumni this is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-22

Denomination: Baptist

Telling Your Story - Contagious Christianity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 20, 2004

The unsaved are really looking for something that can work in your life. How can you convince others that Jesus has made a difference in yours?

OPEN: They tell me that being a “preacher’s kid” can be difficult for a young child. I read once of a preacher’s little boy who was told by his mother that he should wash his hands because there were germs living in all the dirt he’d been playing in. He looked up at his mother and got this really ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fire Upon Thine Altar

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 14, 2002

This text separates those who are spiritually pretense from those who are spiritually intense. It is like the question the demon’s asked of the seven sons of Sceva, “Paul, we know, Jesus we know, but who are you?”

Fire Upon Thine Altar Leviticus 6:13 The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out. The bible tells us that ... “the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal