Live The Story

How do we move away from the performance pressure of our past and step into who God actually created us to be?In this second message of "The Story" series on 2 Corinthians 5:11–15, Pastor Neil McClendon addresses the vital step of "living the story" by escaping our self-obsessed identity. Examining how Christ’s death frees us from living purely for ourselves, this sermon contrasts the defensive "false self", built around survival, approval, and avoidance, with the grace-filled "true self" found in Jesus. Discover how embracing God's unconditional acceptance transforms our self-awareness, breaks the cycle of spiritual performance, and frees us to truly love others.In this episode, we cover:Escaping the False Self: Unpacking how self-protective identities form and why they fail to satisfy our deepest longings.Believing What Is Most True About Yourself: Moving from rigid self-determination to receiving your identity as a new creation in Christ.Hospitality and Transformation: Creating a safe, grace-filled space where genuine spiritual change can occur rather than forcing behavior modification.Four Marks of Spiritual Maturity: Asking key self-awareness questions from Philippians 2 regarding Holy Spirit connection, humble ambition, and biblical obedience.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube