What if the reason so many people feel lost, unstable, or unfulfilled is because they’ve been asking the wrong question about who they are? In Your Identity In Christ, Pastor David Menard opens the book of Ephesians to reveal a powerful truth: your life is being shaped—right now—by the identity you believe about yourself. Through a vivid journey into Acts 18–19 and Ephesians 1, he paints the backdrop of a broken, chaotic city transformed by the gospel and shows how God established a thriving church in the most unlikely place. From the calling of ordinary people to the radical transformation of lives steeped in darkness, this message highlights one central theme: true identity is not self-created—it is God-defined. And when we understand who God says we are, everything changes.

This is more than a message—it’s an invitation to rediscover who you truly are. As you listen, you’ll be challenged to confront the unstable identities the world offers and embrace the unshakable identity found in Christ: chosen, loved, redeemed, and secure. Pastor David doesn’t just teach theology—he calls you to live it, showing how knowing your identity can break cycles, restore purpose, and ignite transformation. If you’ve ever questioned your worth, your direction, or your place in life, this message will meet you there and point you forward. The takeaway is clear and urgent: when you truly know who you are in Christ, your life will never be the same—and neither will the world around you.

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The Mission Church / Sunday 04–19-2026 9:45 Service by David Menard  

Ephesians 1 NKJV

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