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January 15, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 3:13-17 Our New Birthright Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Wong Kim Ark was born in San Francisco in 1873. His parents were from China but had permanently ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Denomination: Lutheran
What Does the Bible Say About Image of God
What Does the Bible Say About Image of God Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Genesis 1:27
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God gives us our identity and the enemy immediately tries to distort it.
Nehemiah Chapter Two – The Attack on Our Character August 21, 2022 Nehemiah 2:17-19 NIV “Then I said to them, "You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-19, Genesis 3:1, Matthew 3:17, Psalm 1:1, Luke 22:11 (view more) (view less)
God is the only One Who has the authority to define us. When you and I draw our core identity from God, then so many of the issues of insignificance and emotional issues that plague us in our culture go away.
THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID The Significance of Insignificance 1 Samuel 16:1-13 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION 1 … goodreads.com/quotes/tag/identity?page=2 Brennan Manning (1934-2013) was an American theologian and author and in his book ‘Abba’s Child’ (1994) says: “Define yourself radically as ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
In Christ I am Blessed Series: Made for More Brad Bailey – April 24, 2022
In Christ I am Blessed Series: Made for More Brad Bailey – April 24, 2022 Introduction Welcome… wherever you find yourself. I am excited to launch into a new series and focus today…one that really flows from last Sunday’s celebration of the resurrection of Christ. As we began to engage last ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14
In Christ I Am Destined Series: Made for More (Ephesians) Brad Bailey – May 1, 2022
In Christ I Am Destined Series: Made for More (Ephesians) Brad Bailey – May 1, 2022 Introduction Do you know your ultimate destiny? > That is what I believe God wants to speak into us today as we continue engaging the Book of Ephesians. It relates to the whole way we think about what we ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23
This sermon explores the importance of preserving and reclaiming our God-given spiritual identities, using the story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 27:1-38. Key
Good morning, friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we open our hearts and minds to the wisdom and revelation found in the timeless pages of God's Word. We are here to share, to learn, and to grow together as we seek to understand more deeply the profound truth of our faith. Today, we ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 27:1-38
Topics: Spiritual Identity Theft
The sermon discusses John the Baptist's role as a witness to Christ's light, emphasizing our similar calling to point others to Jesus, with the advantage of a fuller understanding of His divine nature.
Hello Church! Today our passage comes from the Gospel of John. Now, there are two different “John’s” we’re going to discuss today. The first one is John the Baptist. Some of us are familiar with this guy. He was the forerunner of Jesus who baptized people in the wilderness for forgiveness of their ...read more
Scripture: John 1:6-8
Topics: Witnessing, Kingdom Identity
WHEN GOD SPEAKS TO US IT WON'T ALWAYS BE SOMETHING THAT WE LIKE
I CAN’T KEEP RUNNING AWAY!!! Propose a question--- WHAT ARE YOU RUNNING AWAY FROM THAT YOU SHOULD BE RUNNING TO? JONAH 1:1 In the Bible, the prophet Jonah was swallowed by a whale after God caused his ship to sink and then was tossed up onto dry land after three days and nights THE PROPHET WHO ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 1:1
Denomination: Other
Life IS more complicated than you think given all of our identities. Through Naomi's meaning crisis we explore our own identity crisis and how God drives home the solution.
INTRODUCTION: 196 Last week, our first reading of Ruth changed how we see God’s providence and activity in our lives. We don't get God's attention until His timer reaches zero. We learned that we can be hopeful because He's active in each of our lives all the time. His love for ...read more
Scripture: Ruth 1:15-22
Peter is so eager to establish our identity (because it is the basis for so much of what he says in the book), he blurts it out before he even gets to the greeting.
1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect, strangers [in the world], scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 [chosen] according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2
The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to be strong in the Lord, put on the full Armor of God, and stand firm in their identity in Christ, so they can fearlessly share the hope of the gospel with a hurting world.
Good morning, my brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we are going to talk about how to live in the power of Jesus Christ’s resurrection, put on the armor of God, and stand firm in our identity in Christ. A.W. Tozer said it well: "A scared world needs a fearless church." (A.W. Tozer, "The Urgent ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
Topics: True Identity, In Christ
This sermon explores how our identity in Christ influences our actions and cultivates our dependence on God, using Daniel's story as a guiding example.
Good morning, beloved family of God. What an absolute joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, united by our shared faith and the boundless love of our Savior. As we come together today, we find ourselves on the cusp of a new week, fresh with possibilities and ripe with opportunities for ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 1:1-2
Topics: Exile, Identity, God
Explores the profound truth of God's intentional creation, overwhelming love for us, and the divine purpose He has for each of our lives.
Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering. As we gather in fellowship today, we stand on the precipice of uncovering a profound truth that reverberates through the ages and echoes in the chambers of our hearts. This truth, my dear friends, is nothing less than the divine design of our ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18, Psalm 119:73, Ephesians 2:10
Topics: Knowing God, Identity
An examination of the second chapter of Exodus where God builds Moses into a mighty man with solitude, the desert, and a perfect plan.
INTRODUCTION • Sometimes when we mess our whole life up we are certain God could never fix it. • The truth is God not only can fix it, it is what He does best. • Take our mess and make a destiny out of it. Romans 8:37, “37But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25
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