Who Is Jesus? Living as the Body of Christ | Lakeside Light Podcast

By: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. UmphresScripture: Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20 Date: August 23, 2026What does our confession of Jesus Christ mean for the way we actually live?This week’s message brings together two powerful passages. In Matthew 16, Peter declares Jesus to be the Messiah, the Son of the living God. In Romans 12, Paul describes the transformed life that flows from belonging to Christ.We are invited to become living sacrifices, to experience the renewal of our minds, and to recognize that every member of Christ’s body has gifts to contribute.This message explores the connection between belief and belonging, confession and vocation, faith and service.In This EpisodeJesus’ question: “Who do you say that I am?”Peter’s confession of Jesus as MessiahWhat it means to be the churchOffering ourselves as living sacrificesTransformation through renewed mindsDiscovering and using our spiritual giftsWhy every person matters in the body of ChristMoving from believing in Jesus to living for JesusScriptureRomans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20Reflection QuestionIf Jesus truly is the Messiah, how might that change the way you understand your identity, your gifts, and your purpose?Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast. This is a copyrighted production of Lakeside Presbyterian Church. You can find out more information about us at lakesidechurch.org.