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Chosen for a Purpose

Passion City Church • Sep 27, 2026 • 35 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In Christ, believers are given a brand-new identity that replaces every old label of unworthiness, rejection, or failure. God chose us in Christ before the creation of the world, defining our immense worth and calling us into His family by His grace. Being chosen is not just about our personal security; it means we are appointed to actively bear lasting fruit and proclaim the name of Jesus wherever God places us.

Themes

Identity in ChristDivine PurposeGod's Grace and ElectionMind RenewalBearing Fruit

Key Points

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Believers receive a brand-new identity in Christ, removing old labels assigned by the world, self, or past mistakes.
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Our ability and spiritual standing are based entirely on our position in Christ, not on our personal performance.
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Just as a traded athlete adopts a new team, locker, and jersey, believers must physically and mentally step into their new standing in God's kingdom.
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Mind renewal is essential for putting off the old self and putting on the new self created to reflect God's true righteousness and holiness.
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God chose believers in Christ before the creation of the world, demonstrating that our inclusion in His family was intentional and motivated by His grace.
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You know you are chosen by repenting, accepting God's love, and placing your full trust in the finished work of Jesus Christ.
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Being chosen carries two vital dimensions: realizing your immense worth to God and stepping into your divine purpose to bear lasting kingdom fruit.
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Every believer is chosen as a specific instrument to proclaim the name of Jesus and advance His kingdom wherever God has placed them.

Sermon Moments

“If you take the L off label, you get able. We are able because of our position in Christ, not because of our performance.”

“When an athlete gets traded to a new team, their identity changes in an instant. Everything changes as they walk into the locker room, put on the jersey, and live out that new position.”

“God chose us in Christ before the creation of the world—not waiting to see how we worked out first, but choosing us out of the desire of His heart.”

“How do you know you are chosen? By accepting the love of God, repenting of your sins, and putting your trust in the finished work of Jesus.”

“Being chosen means taking off 'nobody' and putting on 'somebody,' taking off 'unwanted' and putting on 'chosen by God.'”

“Jesus did not choose you just to sit around with a kingdom jersey on; He chose and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will last.”

“I will never talk myself down a day in my life because I am chosen by God and called for a purpose.”

This Week

Renew your mind daily with Scripture to replace old labels and negative self-talk with God's truth about your identity in Christ.

Actively 'put off' habits and mindsets belonging to your old life before knowing Christ, just like taking off an old set of clothes.

Refrain from talking yourself down or agreeing with Satan's lies about being unwanted, forgotten, or worthless.

Recognize your value to God by meditating on the truth that He chose you in Christ before the foundation of the world.

Ask God how He wants you to serve, give, and contribute actively within your local church family to help build up the body of Christ.

Approach your workplace, school, or daily routine as your primary mission field, giving your best effort to reflect Christ's character.

Look for intentional opportunities this week to share the name and hope of Jesus with those in your daily sphere of influence.

Remember This

You are chosen by God in Christ—not because of your performance, but by His grace—and appointed to live with divine purpose by bearing lasting kingdom fruit.

A Challenge for You

Don't let anybody put a label on you that's different than what God has already said is true about you in Christ, and live it out.

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