My Identity in Christ: Who Am I?
January 11, 2026 / Hope Chapel WestsideMy Identity in Christ Part 1: Who Am I?
“Most of our struggles don’t start with bad choices—they start with false beliefs.”
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I. The Core Problem: Many Christians Don’t Know Who They Are
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(Identity Confusion Leads to Spiritual Defeat)
“Is who you are determined by what you do or is what you do determined by who you are?”
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II. False equations in the search for identity
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III. External appearance/abilities/ social Status /color/gender/ethnicity / or my lived experience does not equal my Identity
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IV. Everyone in this world has a need to Feel Significant, Feel Secure and have a Sense of Belonging.
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V. Christianity Is Not About Trying Harder. It’s About Living From What’s Already True. Spiritual victory does not begin with effort—it begins with identity.
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Romans 8:16 – NLT
So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
Colossians 2:10 – NLT
You cannot consistently live differently than how you see yourself.
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VI. What Changed the Moment You Came to Christ
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2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”
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VII. The Real Battle Is What You Believe
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