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Bethel Christian Church

New Identity: The Grace that Changes Us
Sermon Series: Grace at Work: Romans 6:1-14 Pastor James Galbraith
Locations & Times
Bethel Christian Church
12901 W Pleasant Valley Rd, Parma, OH 44130, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Grace changes us, grace carries us, and grace sends us.
Grace doesn’t just forgive sin. Grace gives you a new identity.
Grace gives us a New Identity!
Grace doesn’t just forgive us—it changes who we are.
Truth Statements of our Identity in Christ
- I am a child of God.
- I am forgiven.
- I am a new creation.
- I am a temple of the Holy Spirit.
- I am redeemed.
- I am accepted in Christ.
- I am victorious.
- I am set free.
- I am dead to sin.
- I am more than a conqueror.
- I am a co-heir with Christ.
- I am free from condemnation.
- I am reconciled to God.
- I am a child of God.
- I am forgiven.
- I am a new creation.
- I am a temple of the Holy Spirit.
- I am redeemed.
- I am accepted in Christ.
- I am victorious.
- I am set free.
- I am dead to sin.
- I am more than a conqueror.
- I am a co-heir with Christ.
- I am free from condemnation.
- I am reconciled to God.
Grace has granted you a new identity because you have been united with Christ.
Grace Breaks Sin’s Authority!
Grace doesn’t just pardon sin—it breaks its power.
Grace Invites a New Way of Living!
Grace doesn’t just save us—it transforms how we live.
2 Commands About Our New Life.
Command #1: “Do not let sin control the way you live” (v. 12)
Command #2: “Give yourselves completely to God” (v. 13)
- Mind: What do you think about?(Col 3:2-3)
- Heart: What do you value the most?(Jer 17:9)
- Eyes: What are the things you are looking at?(Job 31:1)
- Ears: Have I been listening to gossip, dirty jokes, and slander?(Prov 18:8)
- Mouth: What words come out of my mouth?(Prov 13:3)
- Hands: Are you using your hands to serve?(Ecc 9:10)
- Feet: Are your feet taking you to the right places?(Ps 37:31)
- Sexuality: Are you misusing the gift of sex?(1 Cor 6:13 & 6:18-20)
Command #1: “Do not let sin control the way you live” (v. 12)
Command #2: “Give yourselves completely to God” (v. 13)
- Mind: What do you think about?(Col 3:2-3)
- Heart: What do you value the most?(Jer 17:9)
- Eyes: What are the things you are looking at?(Job 31:1)
- Ears: Have I been listening to gossip, dirty jokes, and slander?(Prov 18:8)
- Mouth: What words come out of my mouth?(Prov 13:3)
- Hands: Are you using your hands to serve?(Ecc 9:10)
- Feet: Are your feet taking you to the right places?(Ps 37:31)
- Sexuality: Are you misusing the gift of sex?(1 Cor 6:13 & 6:18-20)
Grace doesn’t just forgive your past—it gives you a new life to live today.
Upcoming Events!
May 3 - Next Steps Lunch. If you are interested in connecting with the Pastoral staff and learning more about the church, how to get involved, or your next steps, we welcome you to join us for a meal after service.
May 6th - Outpouring Worship & Prayer Service, 7pm
May 10th - Mother's Day - Donuts before service
May 8th - Young Adults Bible Study, 6-8pm
May 24th - Celebration Sunday
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May 6th - Outpouring Worship & Prayer Service, 7pm
May 10th - Mother's Day - Donuts before service
May 8th - Young Adults Bible Study, 6-8pm
May 24th - Celebration Sunday
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