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No Longer Me: I am ABLE in Christ

Passion City Church • Sep 20, 2026 • 36 min

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Summary

In Christ, our identity is completely redefined beyond the limiting mindset of being "just a sinner saved by grace." We are positionally joined to Jesus as new creations, called and equipped to reflect God's divine character in true righteousness and holiness. By taking off old labels and embracing God's declaration that we are "ABLE," we can overcome past shame, break free from destructive habits, and walk confidently in Christ's strength.

Themes

Identity in ChristMindset and Spiritual RenewalFreedom from Shame and GuiltContentment and EnduranceHoly Capacity in Christ

Key Points

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Many believers carry the limiting mindset of being "just a sinner saved by grace," which can lead them to believe they are incapable of living a holy life.
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True Christian living is rooted in being rather than doing—understanding that our identity changes completely when we come to Christ.
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Being "in Christ" means we are positionally joined to Jesus, spiritually seated with Him in heavenly places above earthly circumstances.
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Spiritual growth requires actively renewing our minds, putting off our corrupted old self, and putting on the new self created to reflect God's righteousness (Ephesians 4:22–24).
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God replaces the world's destructive labels with the label "ABLE," declaring that through Christ we have royal capacity to fulfill His purpose.
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True contentment comes from relying on Christ's strength in every circumstance, whether facing abundance or hardship (Philippians 4:13).
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Our old self, along with its guilt and shame, was crucified on the cross with Christ, freeing us to walk in grace and liberty (Galatians 2:20).
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Believers are invited to let their new identity in Christ become automatic second nature, responding to life's struggles from a position of spiritual victory.

Sermon Moments

“The illustration of tennis player Sasha Zverev winning matches while managing diabetes because his mother instilled in him that he could achieve anything he set out to do.”

“Louie's story of riding in the pace car at Talladega Motor Speedway at 145 mph while driver Jeff Bodine comfortably chatted into the rearview mirror because high speed was second nature to him.”

“The contrast between earthly labels like failure, insecure, or addict and God's true spiritual label over our lives: ABLE.”

“The shift from seeing ourselves merely as "sinners saved by grace" to realizing we are saints positionally joined to Christ with royal capacity.”

“Boldly declaring "That's no longer me" to past guilt, shame, and destructive habits because our old self was crucified with Christ.”

This Week

Identify and discard harmful negative labels you have accepted, replacing them with your God-given identity in Christ.

Memorize Philippians 4:13 and speak it over your daily challenges and decisions throughout the week.

Practice declaring "That's no longer me" whenever old sinful patterns, shame, or guilt try to regain control.

Daily practice "putting off" old destructive thinking and "putting on" the mind of Christ in true righteousness and holiness.

Refuse to let life's conditions or past failures become the primary label defining your spiritual potential.

Intentionally thank God every morning for declaring you loved, worthy, and accepted in Christ.

Train your mind to automatically default to your new identity in Christ as second nature whenever difficulties arise.

Remember This

In Christ, you are no longer defined by your past or your conditions; you are a new creation labeled ABLE through Jesus living in you.

A Challenge for You

"Holy Spirit, will you help me today in every way, because I know you're able, and you're in me, and that means I'm able. That's the label—it's ABLE."

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