Text: Romans 7:15-25 | Listen to Message An “Identity Crisis” is when someone feels confused about his or her sense of self, or – to put it another way – is unsure of where his or her validation and meaning is going to come from. This crisis typically occurs when someone is undergoing a major (and often negative) life transition – like being fired from a job, getting divorced, losing a loved one, or retiring. Spiritually, we experience a crisis of identity when we’re conflicted about where to look for our sense of self or significance. God tells us in the...

Text: Colossians 3:1-17 | Listen to Message If you ever feel like we overcomplicate the Christian life, you’re not alone. There are hundreds of “rules” in the Bible – both “dos and don’ts.” So how can we possibly keep them all straight and apply them correctly to every situation? How can we remember all the things God says about our identity in Christ and walk in light of these truths 100% of the time? We can’t. Maybe this is why even Scripture itself provides summary statements of the Christian life, like, “Love God with all your heart . . . and...

Text: Ephesians 1-2 | Listen to Message If you’re working off a Traditional Identity script, you tend to look outward for validation. If you’re working off a Modern Identity script, you tend to look inward. The Gospel calls you to look upward. The only thing that really matters is not the voice of society or the voice of self, but what God says is true about you. If you put your faith in Jesus Christ, you’re not just “saved” to go to heaven one day. You receive the gift of a new and enduring identity now. 1. You are defined by...

Text: Philippians 3:4-9 | Listen to Message No matter who you are, everyone’s working off an identity “script” – a story that tells you have worth, you’re a somebody, you’re okay. The Traditional Script goes something like this: You’ll receive validation if you do your duty, play by society’s rules, and wait for honor to come to you in due time. The Modern Script sounds more like this: You’ll receive validation if you play by your own rules, forge your own path, and live for the free expression of your own individual uniqueness. As different as these two identities are, they...