Arise in Who He Created You to Be

You may wonder if your story is too messy, if the labels or wounds others have given you are just your lot in life. This message throws open the doors to all—no matter what you’ve carried or the battles you still fight.Pastor Kevin doesn't shy away from difficult topics. He's experienced brokenness and confusion firsthand. What changed everything wasn’t wishing for a simple fix, but coming to the table with Jesus, again and again, embracing the daily process of letting His love wash away old pain and mistaken ideas about who you are.When life tries to stick you with labels and expectations, remember that your worth is given, not achieved. Nothing anybody else has said or done, no wound or mistake, can separate you from the wholeness and acceptance at Christ’s table.Kids running wild? Past hurts? Questions about belonging? There’s a place for you, just as you are. Here, you’ll find people who understand that growth isn’t instant, who walk with you as you discover that God truly doesn’t make mistakes.Scriptures ReferencedGenesis 1:1, 1:27; 1 Samuel 17:38-40; Psalm 16:6, 139:14; Proverbs 3:5; Romans 8:38-39, 15:1-9; 2 Corinthians 5:17, 12:8-10Key InsightsJesus didn’t die to fix you. He died to make you new.If you spend enough time around Jesus, you become like Jesus.Your identity is received, not achieved.Many of us want struggles removed from our lives. God wants maturity.God’s grace is sufficient.ResourcesYou Are Special by Max LucadoKey Sections00:00:00 - Welcome and AnnouncementsJoin us June 6 for the Instruments of Joy benefit concert. Enjoy some excellent Nashville musicians and partner with Instruments of Joy in providing quality instruments to musicians in need all over the world.00:03:04 - Anchoring in God’s LovePeople struggle with feeling like they are mistakes or not good enough, but God makes us new, and nothing can keep us away from His love.00:05:20 - The Power of Abide and AriseMany people work hard to do great things for God but forget to let Him change them inside. The real journey is about living as who we are in Christ, not just seeking constant outside success.00:10:10 - Owning Brokenness and Finding HealingChildhood trauma, broken families, or abusive experiences affect how we view ourselves. Pastor Kevin shares his honest story and invites us to stop listening to those old thoughts. Instead, we should let Jesus’ words define us, bringing daily healing and freedom with Him.00:18:42 - Becoming Who You Spend Time WithThe people and places around us shape who we are. If we spend time with negative people or face criticism, we may become like them. But if we get close to Jesus, we start to show His love and truth instead of the hurtful labels from the world.00:21:19 - The Process of Forgiveness and Releasing BlameTrue faith means not letting past hurts or what others do control our present. Pastor Kevin shows that forgiveness is both a special gift and a helpful action. This helps those who hurt us to be free, so their choices don’t shape or restrict our future.00:30:32 - Calling, Restoration, and New LifeEach person has a special calling from God and is given what they need. We should not try to take on someone else's problems or burdens. God's healing does not happen all at once; it is a journey. We find it by coming to Him every day for cleansing, accepting our weaknesses, and receiving the grace that helps us change and gives us hope.https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/arise-in-who-he-created-you-to-beSubscribe & Follow the PodcastDownload our appOur WebsiteOnline Tithes & OfferingsJoin our LivestreamGathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PMContact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167615-459-3421CCLI License 2070006