Who Do You Say That I Am?
Who Do You Say That I Am?
August 27, 2023
Sermon Notes: 8.24.23 and 8.27.23 With football season about to kick off, I anticipate seeing more team spirit. Many of you will soon find yourself wearing fan clothing, posting more on social media, and screaming in front of the television. Numerous folks have been waiting for this time of year with great anticipation. They love and connect with football so much that it becomes part of their identity. If you are one of those who do not fit into this category, you are still likely to have something else with which you identify. This week, I challenge you to consider how you identify with Jesus’ identity. I know that sounds a little confusing but hear me out. Jesus asked the disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter correctly identified Jesus as “The Messiah, Son of the Living God.” This is Jesus’ identity. So, the next question becomes for us, “If you say, ‘Jesus is the Messiah, Son of the Living God,’ how does this impact who you are and how you are known in the world?” If we believe Jesus to be the Messiah, then we should be our primary identity in him. Many of the ways which we are known are great fun and recreation, such as football teams. But the most important way we are to be known, as followers of Jesus, is not only about our witness, but our relationship with the Lord. (Matthew 16:13-20) In Christ, Rev. Sherri
Who Do You Say That I Am?
August 27, 2023
Sermon Notes: 8.24.23 and 8.27.23 With football season about to kick off, I anticipate seeing more team spirit. Many of you will soon find yourself wearing fan clothing, posting more on social media, and screaming in front of the television. Numerous folks have been waiting for this time of year with great anticipation. They love and connect with football so much that it becomes part of their identity. If you are one of those who do not fit into this category, you are still likely to have something else with which you identify. This week, I challenge you to consider how you identify with Jesus’ identity. I know that sounds a little confusing but hear me out. Jesus asked the disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter correctly identified Jesus as “The Messiah, Son of the Living God.” This is Jesus’ identity. So, the next question becomes for us, “If you say, ‘Jesus is the Messiah, Son of the Living God,’ how does this impact who you are and how you are known in the world?” If we believe Jesus to be the Messiah, then we should be our primary identity in him. Many of the ways which we are known are great fun and recreation, such as football teams. But the most important way we are to be known, as followers of Jesus, is not only about our witness, but our relationship with the Lord. (Matthew 16:13-20) In Christ, Rev. Sherri