"identity" Tagged Sermons
The Sound of the Genuine
In the wrap-up message in the “Zip Code” series, Pastor T. C. explores Dr. Howard Thurman’s concept of “The Sound of the Genuine” in light of the beginning of the Lenten season.
Faith Stream Awareness
In this message, Pastor T. C. continues in the “Zip Code” series by exploring the concept of “Faith Stream Awareness.” Recognizing the streams/traditions/denominations that have formed us and their relationship to other branches in the Christian family tree.
Zip Code – Intro
Pastor T. C. kicks off a new teaching series called “Zip Code: Homing in on Who We Are to Know Where We’re Going.” This message explores a passage from Paul’s letter to the Colossian church about finding identity in Christ. Identity sets a trajectory that leads us to our destiny.
Finding Identity in Jesus
Today, many people are experiencing an identity crisis. Many of the labels and categories that have traditionally supported our identities no longer serve us well. People are searching for something solid, something real, something in which to be rooted. Ephesians chapter one is all about identity “in the Messiah.” Paul uses that phrase eleven times in as many verses. But what does it mean? It means being joined with God through baptism into the life of Jesus and receiving the…
Swimming Lessons, Week 5: “Culture and Identity in Christ”
God’s redemptive mission began in earnest through the covenant cut with Abraham and his family who will become Israel. God was restoring the blessing and calling given to humanity in the beginning. God was restoring the shalom, the right-relatedness between God and humanity and between peoples. Right-relatedness was restored between Abraham and God through Abraham’s faith, trust, and allegiance. All this preceded the giving of Torah. By the time Jesus enters the story of God’s redemptive mission, Torah-observance marks off…