Do you know what you really have in Christ?
In week three of our Brand New series, Pastor James Grogan teaches from Romans 6 and reminds us that many followers of Jesus live unaware of the power, freedom, and identity they already have through Him. Like a family who used a gold nugget as a doorstop without realizing its value, we can know about Jesus—but miss the life-changing reality of being made brand new.
Romans 6 answers a big question: If God’s grace is so great, should we just keep sinning? Paul’s answer is clear—By no means. Why? Because grace doesn’t just forgive us. Grace transforms us.
This message unpacks what it means to have a new identity in Christ:
• We Died to Sin
Sin is no longer your master. It no longer has authority over your life.
• We Were Raised with Christ
When you put your faith in Jesus, your old life was buried and you were raised into something new.
• We Are Freed from Sin’s Power
The struggle may still be real, but sin does not have the final say.
• We Have New Life Now and Forever
Because Jesus defeated death, you can experience spiritual life today and eternal life forever.
Pastor James also shares how to live out this new identity:
You are not who you used to be.
You are not defined by your old self.
You are not powerless.
In Jesus, you are dead to sin and alive to God.
––––– If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs this reminder today. –––––
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