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Send us a textWhat if the path to true happiness isn't through getting what you want, but through discovering who you truly are?In this soul-stirring exploration of identity in Christ, we unpack how grace fundamentally transforms not just our relationship with God, but with everyone around us. The Corinthian church—so self-focused they were actually suing each other—serves as a powerful backdrop for understanding how easily we can forget our true identity and fall into patterns of harmful self-interest.When Paul repeatedly asks "Do you not know?" he's not being condescending—he's lovingly reminding believers that they've forgotten something essential about themselves. Their behavior wasn't stemming from being terrible people, but from identity amnesia. Sound familiar?We dive deep into the counterfeit paths to happiness our culture promotes versus the counterintuitive truth Jesus offers. While Satan whispers "you're missing something," God declares He's already given us everything we need through Christ. This revelation changes everything about how we pursue joy and make daily choices.The sermon tackles difficult topics like sexual immorality within this context of identity, offering hope rather than condemnation. Our bodies aren't simply our own—they house precious cargo: the very Spirit of God. This truth doesn't restrict our freedom but reveals our immeasurable value and the path to genuine fulfillment.Ready to stop "body-surfing on a dead corpse" of your old identity? Join us as we discover how embracing who we are in Christ leads to the joy, peace, and purpose we've been searching for all along.Support the show
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