The Psychological Self

James Rochford

Christian Culture or Christian Identity

Pat Reeder

We'll compare Christian culture with the biblical concept of identity. The former promotes power, tribalism, and hypocrisy, while the latter produces sacrifice, unity and truth.

Identity as an Apologetic

Josh Benadum

We discuss the identity that is conferred by God and how it's better than what the world has to offer.

40/40 Vision

Peter Greer

Mid-life is often marked by unhappiness and uncertainty, with a conflict between our expectations of our lives and the reality–life, as Solomon says, “under the sun.” Long term faithfulness with God depends on us living “above the sun,” a perspective that gives us true hope and purpose. One way this can be expressed is in relationships, which can be successful, constructive, and comforting when conducted with the reality of God's perspective.

A Simple Solution to a Complex Problem

Conrad Hilario

Our culture is in the midst of an identity crisis, building a sense of self worth on changeable, unstable things. God's answer to this problem is to give us a new identity when we start a relationship with him, putting us “in Christ” and making what is true about Jesus, true about us. The key to Christian growth and confidence is to align our beliefs with this reality, opening the door to godly security and significance.

The Newness of life

Ben Foust

Romans 6:1-14

Paul explains that because we are dead to sin through Christ's crucifixion, we are also made alive through His resurrection. The implication of this truth is that we can live a new life under grace.

The God Who Chooses Failures

James Rochford

Exodus 2:11-4:20

The story of God calling Moses from the burning bush teaches us that God doesn't choose people based on their abilities and in fact He chooses people who are failures by the world's standards. In spite of all of Moses' doubts, fears, past failures and present shortcomings, God had a plan for Moses that was not hindered by his issues. At eighty years of age, Moses' story wasn't over yet, and neither is yours!

Walk as Children of Light

Scott Risley

Ephesians 5:1-14

To walk as children of light begins with a deep change in your identity. We live as children of light because of what God has done for us, forgiving and adopting us as His beloved children. We live as children of light because the old way does not fit anymore. Also, we want to live in a way that pleases God. Finally, we live as children of light for the sake of our witness to others.

Why Would Anyone Want to Follow Christ?

James Rochford

Ephesians 5:1-14

The question is not why would anyone want to follow Christ, but why would anyone not want to follow Him? Do you really want more emptiness, jealousy, and longing in your life? By following Christ, a Christian can be happy with the life they have been given, even in spite of the trials we all experience. If you have trusted Christ with your afterlife, why not trust Him with this life?