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The Doll In Me

West Angeles Church of God in Christ • Mar 13, 2025 • 28 min

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

Summary

In this message, Evangelist Kendra Sims uses the creative illustration of the Barbie doll to examine what it means to be made in the image of God. Being created in God's image gives every individual intrinsic value and signifies that our lives belong to God as a sacred stewardship. Believers are challenged to invest their spiritual gifts rather than hide them, representing Christ authentically to the world as 'A Real Believer In Everything.'

Themes

Image of God (Imago Dei)Identity in ChristSpiritual StewardshipIntrinsic Human WorthAuthentic BelievingOvercoming Feelings with Truth

Key Points

1.
Being created in God's image means reflecting His moral, spiritual, and intellectual nature, establishing a biblical worldview where life has intentional purpose.
2.
Just as Caesar's image on a coin denoted ownership, God's image stamped on humanity signifies that God owns our lives and holds us accountable as stewards.
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Every human life possesses intrinsic worth and dignity from conception to natural death, regardless of ability or societal status.
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Spiritual gifts and talents are not collector's items meant to sit on a shelf collecting dust; they are given to be shared and invested for the Kingdom.
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The Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25 demonstrates that God rewards faithful stewardship of what He entrusts to us and rejects laziness fueled by fear.
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Believers represent God's brand to the world around them, carrying the responsibility of reflecting Christ in both private and public life.
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Human feelings are not facts, and because the human heart can be deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9), believers must anchor their truth in God's Word.
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Rather than pretending to have a perfect 'Barbie Dreamhouse' life, believers must embrace authenticity as 'A Real Believer In Everything' (B-A-R-B-I-E).

Sermon Moments

“Just as a coin with Caesar's image meant the coin belonged to Caesar, being created in God's image implies that God has complete ownership over our lives.”

“Spiritual gifts aren't collector's items meant to sit on a shelf collecting dust; they are tools given to be shared and used for God's glory.”

“We are walking around with a spiritual brand, carrying the cross and representing Christ in every area of our daily lives.”

“The greatest miracle in the story of Jonah wasn't the fish, but that an entire city repented despite Jonah's reluctance.”

“We don't always feel like Malibu Barbie; sometimes we feel like depression Barbie, low self-esteem Barbie, sinful Barbie, or exhausted Barbie.”

“B-A-R-B-I-E: Be A Real Believer In Everything.”

This Week

Conduct an inventory of the spiritual gifts and talents God has given you, and identify one specific way to put them to use this week.

Reject the impulse to hide or bury your gifts out of fear or comparison, choosing instead to step out in faith to serve others.

Speak biblical affirmations daily over your life, declaring who God says you are whenever negative emotions or lies arise.

Examine how you represent Christ in your daily public interactions, home life, and conversations, ensuring your life aligns with God's brand.

Treat every person you encounter as an image-bearer of God who possesses inherent dignity, value, and divine worth.

Align your personal goals with God's kingdom purpose rather than striving after worldly standards of appearance or perfection.

Ask God to cleanse your heart of blockages and human logic that prevent you from walking fully in His will.

Remember This

Because we are created in the image of God, our lives belong to Him, and we are called to steward our gifts faithfully while living authentically as real believers.

A Challenge for You

As you go throughout the remainder of your week, I hope you reflect on the doll in you.

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