Chosen and Sent: Discover Your Place in God's Story

Every follower of Jesus has a place in God's plan. In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Chris Teien explains how Christ is the Cornerstone, believers are living stones, and every Christian has been chosen and sent to proclaim the hope of the gospel.It's easy to feel insignificant or wonder if your life really matters. God's Word reminds us that every believer has a purpose. As we build our lives on Christ, embrace our identity as God's people, and faithfully represent Him wherever He places us, we become part of His unfolding story of redemption.In This Message: 1. Build Your Life on Christ, the Sure FoundationJesus is the Cornerstone upon whom every lasting life must be built. While the world builds on temporary things, those who trust Christ discover a foundation that will never fail. (1 Peter 2:4-8; Matthew 7:24-27; Acts 4:11-12)2. Discover Your Place as a Living StoneGod is building every believer into His spiritual house. Each follower of Christ has unique gifts, purpose, and value as part of God's church, working together to accomplish His mission. (1 Peter 2:5; Ephesians 2:19-22)3. Remember Who You Are in ChristBelievers are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and God's treasured possession. Our identity is no longer defined by our past but by God's grace and His calling on our lives. (1 Peter 2:9-10)4. Live as Someone Sent to Reflect God's GreatnessGod calls His people to live honorable lives that point others to Jesus. Through our words, our character, and our relationships, we demonstrate the transforming power of the gospel to the world around us. (1 Peter 2:11-12; Matthew 5:16)TakeawayDon't underestimate your place in God's story. Build your life on Jesus Christ, faithfully serve where He has placed you, and allow your life to point others to the hope found only in Him.Illustrations• The church's historic cornerstone illustrates how Jesus is the perfect foundation upon which every believer and every church must be built.• Installing a fence that continually struck hidden rocks demonstrates the importance of beginning with a solid foundation.• Building a stone structure reminds us that every believer is a living stone with an important place in God's kingdom.Key Quotes"Jesus is the Cornerstone. We are the living stones.""Every believer has a place in God's story.""Build your life on the foundation that will never fail."Search Topics1 Peter 2, Cornerstone, living stones, identity in Christ, chosen people, royal priesthood, Christian purpose, discipleship, church, Pastor Chris TeienFull Episode & Transcript:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/1807673425.1026der Helping you apply God's Word and follow Jesus in everyday life. Learn more at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.church  Find episode transcripts at Well.faith