Sermons on Self Identity:

What You Do, Verses, What You Believe.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 9, 2022

Remember this, telling people what they are doing wrong does not give them the power to stop doing it. The law is powerless to give life; only by the life of Jesus Christ can we overcome sin.

What You Do, Verses, What You Believe. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11NLT In his book Spiritual Burnout, Malcolm Smith tells the story of a drug addict he minister to. Hector had been a heavy drug abuser before he came to know the Lord. He had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Up To Your Emotional Wounds Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jun 22, 2023

We all have emotional wounds. Can you heal?

In Forrest Gump, Forrest's lifelong friend Jenny had endured a childhood of abuse and neglect at the hands of her father. In one scene, Forrest and Jenny visit her old house, and Forrest watches as Jenny throws stone after stone at the weather-beaten old house which held so many painful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:7-28

Denomination: Baptist

When You Have To Say No Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 14, 2023

Right after the violently negative response at Nazareth, Jesus finds adoration at Capernaum. But that doesn't mean everything is good there.

TALK OF THE TOWN: After rejection at Nazareth, Jesus finds adoration at Capernaum. - Luke 4:31-37 (especially vv. 32 and 36). - cf. vv. 24-30. THE PROBLEM: Two missions were in conflict. - Luke 4:32, 36, 38-39, 42-43. - What a great situation in many ways: a. They were amazed at His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Abounding! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 1, 2023

Matthew’s gospel demonstrates that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah whom Jews were longing to see. He is the King of the Jews, but His own people rejected Him, and Gentiles accepted Him, and someday will return to reign as King of kings and Lord of Lords!

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Scripture: Matthew 1:16, Luke 4:22, John 8:48, Luke 1:46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Is The Way Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the transfiguration of Jesus, revealing His true identity as the Messiah and the Son of God, emphasizing the importance of recognizing Him as the way, the truth, and the life.

Main idea: While on earth, Jesus often instructed people to keep His true identity a secret. However, in this passage, Jesus transfigured before Peter, James, and John, allowing them to get a glimpse of who He really was. He reveals to them that He is the messiah, the savior of the world, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Topics: Transfiguration, Divine Revelation, Messiah Identity

Love What Matters Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

Prioritize your love and devotion to Jesus over worldly desires and temporary pleasures, as He is the only one who can provide true identity and love.

We have come to the end of our series, “Collide.” So far, we laid the foundation of standing firm in our faith when the world attempts to convince us of a different value system. Next, we talked about the importance of allowing God to transform our minds, and from there, our lives. Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Topics: Priorities, Worldly Distractions, Identity In Christ

Sermon Series: Collide

I Know Who You Are Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon explores the recognition of Jesus's identity as the Messiah through his teachings, miracles, and authority, and encourages believers to acknowledge and trust His work in their lives.

Have you ever been somewhere and you catch a glimpse of someone who you think you know - but you’re not sure. So you lean in, reposition, and try to get a better look at them…Eventually you get the angle you need and you’re able to see their face clearly. You’re able to see that either YES you do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Divine Authority, Miraculous Encounters, Identity

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 5 Exalting His Majesty

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 8, 2014

The truth is that man hasn't begun to comprehend the limitless power of God. But we see a display of His power in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This power is not destructive power as in an earthquake or the eruption of a volcano. It is creative power.

Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ Part 5 Exalting His Majesty Ephesians 1:19b-23 19. and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might 20. which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living As A Reflection Of God's Future Kingdom/ Part 3 Identity Check Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 11, 2014

Reflecting God's Future Kingdom

Living as a Reflection of God's Future Kingdom Matthew 18:2-3; Acts 17:6; Matthew 18:22 We're going to continue this morning in part three of Identity Check as we travel through the book of 1 Peter. I hope you have been reading that book, and I hope that book has been reading you. As always, one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:2-3, Acts 17:6, Matthew 18:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Complacent Faith

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Aug 26, 2021

Complacency is a contagious belief and practice rising among many. The individualistic society seeks to embrace even complacent faith with pride.

Well, 500 years before Christ, Amos was sent to Israelites to warn their complacency (Amos 4:1-5 / 6:1-6) not to condemn but to point their way forward. They had their law, teachers, and religious leaders, but not God because they were following their own self-absorbed life. Due to the complacent ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-5, Amos 9:11, John 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Are His

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 23, 2025

Who are we? What is our identity?

Identity crisis is one of the biggest problems in today’s world. This personal problem spill over to the community and some times even in the community of believers. There is always a tussle to prove one is better than the other. Man becomes judgmental about others who are different from them or do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:3, Isaiah 43:1

The Name We Claim Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009

Early believers were able to face opposition and tribulation because they focused upon their identity, following Jesus. What is our identity?

Sometimes, we get suckered in by the idea that identity and relationship are not important. We buy into Shakespeare’s rhetorical question and answer from Act II, Scene II of Romeo and Juliet: What is in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: *other

Visionary View: See Yourself As God's Masterpiece Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Believe in your identity as God's masterpiece, and let it shine in all you do. You are His work of art, created with love and purpose.

"Visionary View: See Yourself as God's Masterpiece" Today, we embark on a journey of self-discovery guided by the Word of God. Our sermon is titled, "Visionary View: See Yourself as God's Masterpiece." It's a profound truth that can transform our lives when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 139:13-14, 2 Timothy 1:7, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peter Confesses Jesus As The Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 20, 2014

In this lesson we learn the significance of confessing Jesus as the Christ.

Scripture For the past 20 months we have been studying the life of Jesus as it has been recorded in the Gospel of Luke. Recently we invited friends and guests to our Easter Service by asking the question, “Why did Easter change history?” Today’s text is especially appropriate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Change The World Without Being Religious Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

What are the identity markers of the Christian?

Changing the World- one person at a time. How to Change the world without being religious (Acts 10) Why study Acts? Not just a story but a template for how church should be Acts is the key to understanding the rest of the NT Acts shows why Jesus died- to start the church Acts provides the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational