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A sermon for The Baptism of Our Lord, Year B
January 7, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 1:1-5; Mark 1:4-11 The Grounding of Our Identity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Who are you? How do you understand yourself to be? In some ways, our identity ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Genesis 1:1-5
Denomination: Lutheran
Have you ever felt like you werent’ sure who you were in Christ? He is always with you no matter what you go through in life.
Losing Our Identity Genesis 42:5-10(N.A.S.) 5. So the sons of Israel came to buy grain among those who were coming, for the famine was in the land of Canaan also. 6. Now Joseph was the ruler over the land; He was the one who sold to all the people of the land. And Joseph’s brothers came and bowed ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 42:5-10
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Many of us are faced with an identity crisis, and must embrace Christ in order to get a handle on this crisis.
John 9:1-41 “An Identity Crisis” By Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When Ross Perot was running for President against George Bush Senior and Bill Clinton....Perot’s running mate in the Vice Presidential debate began his remarks with, “Who am I? Where am ...read more
Scripture: John 9:1-41
Denomination: United Methodist
This sermon encourages embracing life's struggles as opportunities for God to shape us into the people He calls us to be, through faith and trust in Him.
Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ, to another blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a community bound by the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather here, not in our own strength or wisdom, but in humble recognition of our ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 17:1-3
Topics: Aligning Perspective, God's View
What makes up your identity? Sanctification is a process that God wants to use to refine you. You'll find your identity there.
In general, selfies tell a false story about us. They’re just a moment captured, not the whole picture. They’re misleading. Who we see in the mirror isn’t what others see. They’re as good as we want them to be. We can re-take them until we get it perfect. (not that I would ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:5-6
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Many Christians struggle knowing who they are in Christ. This is really a critical area of our lives. If we do not know who we are in Christ, we can be easily swayed one way or the other.
Opener: Good Morning Church! We are thrilled that you are here joining us this morning. This morning we are concluding our week of prayer and fasting and it has been a tremendous week of refreshment. This morning we are talking about our identity in Christ. If there is one area that I feel ...read more
Scripture: John 14:2, Ephesians 2:4-7
You become what you worship.
Wired for Worship: You Become What You Worship 10.04.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional concludes the Wired for Worship series. To subscribe to the podcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. Or check out Pastor Mark’s blog @ www.evotional.com. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-3
Can People Tell That You Have Been With Jesus?
Eklessia: Identity - Discovering Christ's Identity Acts 4:1-22 Text: Acts 4: 23-31 Some years ago I was invited to an Interfaith event where I was asked to pray the opening prayer when I finished I thought I had prayed a great prayer little did I know afterwards that I had offended some. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:1-22
Denomination: Pentecostal
A sermon that practically illustrates who we are in christ, why we are worth a great deal and how crazy the lord is about us.
Identity & Confidence in Christ Introduction: •I have noticed that there seems to be a trend in the mindset of many Christians that I think is degenerating our effectiveness. •This trend/tendency seems to be present in many Christians. •I am talking the fact that there are so many Christians that ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27
Denomination: Mennonite
In Christ we are significant. In Christ we are sufficient. In Christ we are secure.
Intro.: These magazine sweepstakes have always intrigued me. I’m not quite sure that I really believe anybody is winning any money. What do you think? Do you know anyone who has won anything from these sweepstakes? The letters always come personally addressed, claiming that you are among the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6
Denomination: Baptist
God has given to us a wonderful identity in Christ; but the Accuser will attack our thinking and try to rob us of the full realization of it.
Identity Theft Prevention Luke 3:21-4:41[1] 1-9-05 Intro This morning I want to talk with you about “Identity Theft”. According to the Federal Trade Commission, last year alone, approximately 10 million Americans were victims of identity theft. The cost was nearly $ 50 billion.[2] There are a ...read more
Denomination: Charismatic
The Apostle Paul helps us understand what it means to Put on the New Self in showing us: 1) What was Not Put On (Ephesians 4:20), 2) Know what to Put On(Ephesians 4:21), 3) Put off the Old Self (Ephesians 4:22), 4) Put on the New Self (Ephesians 4:23–24)
Ephesians 4:20-24 [20] But that is not the way you learned Christ!--[21] assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, [22]to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, [23]and to be renewed ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24
Denomination: Other
Maintaining healthly boundaries begins with self-respect & core identity in Christ. Out of that flows the ability to set boundaries on ourselves by the grace of God. Then we are positioned to establish healthy boundaries in our relationships.
Romans 14:12 6-14-15 “God has a wonderful plan for your life, and so does everybody else.” That’s the problem we will address today. If you allow others to impose their plan on you, there is a very real danger you will not fulfill God’s plan for you.i Maintaining healthy boundaries in our ...read more
Scripture: Romans 14:12, Genesis 13:8-9, Matthew 5:41-42, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Galatians 1:10 (view more) (view less)
Learn how to never be satisfied with less than God’s best for your life!
I. A Transfer of Power! A. As of late, we have seen a tremendous example of a transfer of power within our nation’s Capitol. B. As one President leaves the oval office, another steps in. C. Our text this morning speaks of another type of transition. This is very much a different type of transfer ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-16, 1 Kings 19:19-21
From these two brothers we will learn what is really important in life.
Un-identical Twins Text: Genesis 25:27-34 Introduction 1. Genesis 25:27-34 2. Illustration: It was at a family reunion that a lot of pictures were taken. When the lady took them to the photo place she asked if they could be touched up. “Wrinkles and such?” “Yes” he said: Well she said: “Could ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34
Denomination: Methodist
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