The Way of Identity - Series Summary
The Way of Identity is a standalone message aimed at helping believers understand and embrace their true identity as children of God. Using the story of Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), the message highlights how the Enemy tries to shake our sense of self with lies and doubts. However, Jesus models how we can stand firm in our identity by relying on God’s truth. Through Jesus’ example, we learn that knowing who we are in God allows us to live out our purpose with confidence and clarity. This message challenges believers to develop the rhythms Jesus practiced to fortify their sense of identity and resist the lies that undermine it.
Key Themes and Messages
1. The Enemy’s Lies and Doubts
Like Jesus, who faced temptation in the wilderness, we encounter lies that aim to make us question our worth and purpose. The Enemy’s tactic is to confuse us with partial truths, but we are reminded that our identity is rooted in God’s full truth.
2. Anchoring in God’s Truth
Jesus shows that the way to overcome lies is by knowing and standing on God’s Word. When we understand who we are in God, we don’t need to prove ourselves to others; instead, we live confidently in our God-given identity.
3. Building Godly Rhythms for Identity Formation
The message highlights four rhythms that strengthened Jesus—engaging in Scripture, prayer, rest, and community. These practices anchor our identity, preparing us to stand firm against the Enemy’s lies and live as God intended.
4. Living Out True Identity in All Circumstances
When we know who we are in God, we can live authentically and purposefully. The peace of knowing our identity in Christ allows us to face life’s challenges without compromising who we are.
Key Goals:
- Encourage believers to recognize and reject the lies that distort their sense of self.
- Emphasize the importance of knowing God’s truth as the foundation of true identity.
- Equip believers with godly rhythms—Scripture, prayer, rest, and community—that reinforce their identity in Christ.
- Inspire believers to live confidently and purposefully, knowing they are loved and called by God.
Series Description:
This sermon, brought to life by Hosana Wong's new book, You Are More Than You've Been Told, dives deep into those pesky lies we've been fed all our lives about who we are and what we're worth. Taking cues from Jesus' 40-day fasting journey and the temptations He faced, we discover the power of staying true to ourselves. The series highlights four key rhythms from Jesus' life: engaging in God's Word, prayer, rest, and authentic community. By following these rhythms, we can live as our true selves, finding peace and fulfillment in the life we were uniquely created to lead.
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Week 1 - The Way of Identity
This sermon, brought to life by Hosana Wong's new book, You Are More Than You've Been
Told, dives deep into those pesky lies we've been fed all our lives about who we are and what
we're worth. Taking cues from Jesus' 40-day fasting journey and the temptations He faced, we
discover the power of staying true to ourselves. The series highlights four key rhythms from
Jesus' life: engaging in God's Word, prayer, rest, and authentic community. By following these
rhythms, we can live as our true selves, finding peace and fulfillment in the life we were uniquely
created to lead.
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