City of Light Church
Sermon Notes: 12.29.24 New Year, New Me
Speaker: Micah Click
Locations & Times
City of Light Church
6725 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53210, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
BIG IDEA: Identity Directs Activity
Paul became so well known, not because of WHO he is, but because of WHOSE he is.
Paul became so well known, not because of WHO he is, but because of WHOSE he is.
Paul points to two selves: the old and the new
When you find Jesus, you are a new creation.
God doesn't want to make our bad lives better, He wants to make our old lives new.
Jesus came to change the whole system from the ground up.
Jesus came to change the whole system from the ground up.
God should be the foundation of our life, not just an extra piece of it.
In Ephesians, Paul is saying, "New God, new me."
In Matthew, Jesus is saying that "new me" means it's time to rebuild.
In Ephesians, Paul is saying, "New God, new me."
In Matthew, Jesus is saying that "new me" means it's time to rebuild.
1. Put away falsehood and speak truth.
2. Be angry, but don't sin.
God gave you emotions for a reason. Have them, but don't hold them close.
God gave you emotions for a reason. Have them, but don't hold them close.
The fruit of the Spirit is foundational, not emotional.
3. Don't steal, but work hard and share.
Christian workers should be the best workers.
Christian workers should be the best workers.
Better is a hymn on your tongue than grumbling in your heart.
4. Use your words for building up.
Your words are fire. Will they be used to bring warmth and give life, or will they go untamed and destroy the world around you?
5. Be kind and forgiving.
For some, the thing keeping you from a new beginning is unforgiveness.
Love God, love people.