Sermons on Recovery Of Lost Identity:

A New Identity Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 6, 2021

Wouldn't it be great to assume a new identity and leave all that old "junk" behind?

A New Identity Following the Spirit / Redemption; Holy Spirit / Acts 9:1–19   • [IMAGE] Federal Witness Protection Program - (Witness Security Program) WITSEC for short. • Run by the US Marshal’s service. • Over 19,000 witnesses and family members since 1970. • Typically witnesses in Org. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-11, 1 Timothy 1:12-14, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:4-5, Galatians 3:27, Galatians 5:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Identity Of Believers.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 31, 2022

How can this man give us His flesh to eat?

THE IDENTITY OF BELIEVERS. John 6:51-59. JOHN 6:51. “I am the living bread, which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.” Jesus is the living bread which when a man ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Identity Crisis

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Today, we will look at three powerful things Christ does that help define you as a believer

Background to passage: one of the most spectacular, all-encompassing letters in the NT regarding the church and our place in it. It puts on display God’s ultimate purpose for creation, the church, and your life. It was written to the Ephesians and possibly other churches in the region. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mistaken Identity

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 11, 2023

Mistaken identity is a fact of physical life here on earth. Humans have to have identities for everything. Humans have to have an identifying aspect of every object, place and person to distinguish one from another.

A young couple found they were expecting a child. As the pregnancy progressed, they found out they were going to have twins. What an excitement. Yet, what a problem. What if they were identical twins! How would they tell them apart long enough to teach them their respective names? The idea of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26, Acts 2:47, 2 Peter 1:1, John 14:15, John 14:21, Matthew 7:21, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identity Theft

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 11, 2023

An unstable person who feels inadequate in their identity might steal another’s because it might bring them personal gain. Others who have turned to evil find pleasure in stealing from a person more wealthy than they.

Knowing mankind has to have individual identifiers for every person, place and thing, he has instinctively created an almost impossibility to recognize things of a spiritual nature. Man cannot readily recognize things of a spiritual nature because he does not see, hear, touch, nor smell or taste a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24, 1 John 2:15-16, Colossians 3:17, Philippians 2:5-11, Ephesians 4:1-3, Philippians 3:15-19, Colossians 3:1-8, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memory And Identity

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2025

Why was God not pleased with most of His redeemed people?

Third Sunday in Lent 2025 The richness of today’s Scripture readings makes it important for all of us, preacher and congregation, to take time during the week to reflect on the many messages God is sharing with us, His people, as we finish the first half of the Lenten season. If we pay close ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 1 Corinthians 10:10-12, Psalm 103:1-4, Psalm 103:6-8, Psalm 103:11, Exodus 3:1-8, Exodus 3:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Mistaken Identity Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 2, 2025

Paul and Barnabas were involved in a mistaken identity of sorts, when they were thought to be something that they were not.

“Mistaken Identity” Acts 14:5-7, 8-18 While I was at a preachers meeting last week another preacher came to me and asked me where I lived. He told me that he knew a pastor in Florida that could pass as my twin. I don’t know if that was meant to be good or not. We took a picture of us together ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

A New Identity

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jan 10, 2025

Just like Jacob in Genesis 32, you may have wrestled with struggles in your life—challenges that tested your faith and made you question your future. But I want you to know this: God is ready to meet you in your struggle, transform you, and give you a new identity.

Sermon: Jacob’s New Identity Text: Genesis 32:22-32 Title: "A New Identity for a New Year" Key Text: Genesis 32:28 (NKJV): "And He said, 'Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.' Illustration: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32, Genesis 32:28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A New Identity Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Apr 20, 2024

The world has led us to believe that we can identify ourselves to be anything we want to be, but how does God look at us?

My sermon illustration experts at McDonald’s were asking whether I had been including them in any of my sermons recently, so I decided to ask them this question. If a random person on the street walked up to you and asked, “Who are you? Tell me about yourself,” what are the identifiers you would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Psalm 8:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beginnings - Identity Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of new beginnings and second chances in life, as illustrated by the biblical book of Genesis and the real-life story of Michael Oher from the movie "The Blindside."

Have you seen the movie, “The Blindside?” It is a moving real-life drama of Michael Oher. He was a really big kid who grew up on the streets of Memphis. By God’s grace, he was adopted by a wonderful couple, a family very different than his. His mother was a mama-bear. She watched out for him. Well, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Topics: Identity, New Beginnings, Second Chances

Sermon Series: Beginnings

Identity In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the witness of John the Baptist, the testimony of Jesus, and the life-changing invitation to believe, ultimately leading us to embrace faith and experience the transformative power of God in our lives.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the witness of John the Baptist, the testimony of Jesus, and the invitation to believe. Let's begin with the words of Christian author and pastor, A.W. Tozer: "Faith is the gaze of a soul upon a saving God." It is through faith that we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11-45

Topics: Identity, John

Identity Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Jesus' miraculous power, deep compassion, and divine identity.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the gospel of Luke, where we'll see Jesus in action, showcasing His miraculous power, His deep compassion, and His divine identity. I'm reminded of this quote from A.W. Tozer who once said, "An infinite God can give all of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Topics: Power, Christ

Confession Of Identity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores understanding spiritual reformation, embracing our identity in Christ, and living out the new covenant through the lens of Nehemiah's story.

Good morning, family! It's always a joy to come together like this, isn't it? We're here to share, to learn, and most importantly, to grow in our faith. I've got something special planned for us today, so let's get comfortable and ready to receive. I'm reminded of a quote by the renowned Christian ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:14

Topics: Spiritual Reformation, New Covenant

A Lost Sheep, A Lost Coin, A Lost Son

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 7, 2024

Jesus tells three stories to prove how much lost people matter to God.

God’s Love for the Lost Luke 15:1-32 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-07-2024 I Lost My Keys Again Have you ever lost something? I am better at it than most. I have lost coats, gloves, watches, sunglasses, my place in a song, and my heart to a girl named Maxine. One time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Coin PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the immense value of every individual in God's eyes and the importance of seeking the lost and rejoicing in their return to Him.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to delve into a passage from Luke 15, where Jesus shares the Parable of the Lost Coin. This passage highlights three important themes: The Joy of Finding the Lost, The Value of the Lost, and The Celebration of the Lost. C.S. Lewis once said, "There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Topics: Celebrating, Lost