I Believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth

What we believe is never neutral. It quietly shapes how we live, what we trust, and who we are becoming.

In this opening message of our series on The Apostles’ Creed, we slow down and begin where the Christian faith begins—not with ourselves, but with God. Together, we explore the first article of the Creed: “I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.”

Drawing from Acts 17:22–29, this sermon invites us to consider what it truly means to confess God as both Almighty and Father—the One who made all things and yet is near, personal, and present with His people.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer once wrote, “Only he who believes is obedient, and only he who is obedient believes.”

This message calls us to take belief seriously—not as abstract ideas, but as a confession that forms our lives.

Throughout this series, we’ll return to a simple truth:

We are formed by what we confess.

Whether you’re exploring faith or seeking deeper formation, this message invites you to ground your life in the shared confession of the Christian faith.

Join us for a meaningful Christmas Eve gathering as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and the hope He brings to the world. This special service includes a time of worship and messages from Pastor Carlos and Pastor Byron, inviting us to slow down, reflect, and behold the wonder of Emmanuel—God with us.

Pastor Byron’s message will be rooted in Matthew 1:18–25, reflecting on Joseph’s quiet faith, obedience, and trust as he waited for the Savior to come. In a season often filled with noise and urgency, this gathering invites us to rediscover the beauty of waiting, listening, and receiving God’s promise.

Whether you’re joining us with family, friends, or on your own, we’re grateful to share this sacred moment with you.

🎄 Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18–25

🎶 Worship • Reflection • Hope

📍 Identity Church | Christmas Eve Livestream

What do you do when you’ve been faithful… and you’re still waiting?

Advent is a season of waiting—waiting for God to move, to speak, to fulfill what He has promised. In this message from Luke 1:5–25, we sit with Zechariah, a righteous and faithful priest who learns what it means to trust God in the silence.

Zechariah’s story reminds us that waiting is not wasted time. It is often the place where God shapes our faith, deepens our trust, and prepares us for what’s to come. Even when God feels quiet, He is never absent.

This sermon launches our Advent series, “They That Wait on the Lord,” where we explore how God forms His people while they wait—through silence (Zechariah), hope (Simeon), and worship (Anna).

If you’re waiting for clarity, healing, direction, or breakthrough, this message invites you to discover how God is present and at work—even in the quiet seasons.

Scripture: Luke 1:5–25, 57–64

Series: They That Wait on the Lord

Church: Identity Church | Daytona Beach, FL

In this week’s session of How to Read and Study the Bible, Pastor Byron Cogdell walks us through the practice of Observation — learning to slow down and really see what’s in the text before asking what it means.

We’ll discover how careful observation deepens our understanding of God’s Word, how to recognize what’s repeated, emphasized, and true to life, and how to move from casual reading to spiritual attentiveness.

By the end, you’ll know how to approach Scripture with fresh eyes — not just reading the Bible, but letting the Bible read you.