A New You

An episode of the Tom Messer - Trinity Baptist Church podcast, hosted by Tom Messer, titled "A New You" was published on January 4, 2026 and runs 44 minutes.

January 4, 2026 ·44m · Tom Messer - Trinity Baptist Church

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Summary

This sermon addresses the common struggle of seeking transformation through self-improvement and resolutions, particularly at the start of a new year. Pastor Tom Messer emphasizes that real change doesn't come from behavior modification or trying harder, but from living out our identity as new creations in Jesus Christ. Drawing from Colossians 3, the message explains that Christianity is not about moral restraint or doing better, but about experiencing radical transformation through a personal relationship with Jesus. Pastor Tom Messer challenges believers to put to death the old life shaped by idolatry (money, sex, and power) and put on the new life by setting their affections on Christ. True change occurs when we stop loving good things more than we love Jesus, and when the gospel defines our worth rather than our accomplishments or possessions. The transformation happens not by emptying our hearts of wrong desires, but by replacing them with a greater love for Christ.

Episode Description

This sermon addresses the common struggle of seeking transformation through self-improvement and resolutions, particularly at the start of a new year. Pastor Tom Messer emphasizes that real change doesn't come from behavior modification or trying harder, but from living out our identity as new creations in Jesus Christ. Drawing from Colossians 3, the message explains that Christianity is not about moral restraint or doing better, but about experiencing radical transformation through a personal relationship with Jesus. Pastor Tom Messer challenges believers to put to death the old life shaped by idolatry (money, sex, and power) and put on the new life by setting their affections on Christ. True change occurs when we stop loving good things more than we love Jesus, and when the gospel defines our worth rather than our accomplishments or possessions. The transformation happens not by emptying our hearts of wrong desires, but by replacing them with a greater love for Christ.

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