This Sunday, we explored the transformative power of understanding our identity as beloved children of God. On this baptism of the Lord Sunday, we looked at Jesus' baptism from a new perspective — not as washing away sins (because Jesus was sinless) — but as a way of Jesus identifying with humanity so that we can find our identity in Him.
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Sermon Notes
Check out some of the key takeaways from this past Sunday's sermon.
This week's scripture was Matthew 3:13-17
This week's scripture was Matthew 3:13-17
- Identity shapes behavior: Who we are determines what we do. Instead of focusing only on outcomes and processes, lasting change begins when we embrace our identity as beloved children of God.
- You are worthy of love: You don't have to earn God's love through performance or good works. God's love for you is not based on what you accomplish but on whose you are.
- Love transforms how we see others: When we live from the security of being loved, we begin to see everyone around us—even those we disagree with—as loved by God, which changes how we treat them and engage with the world.
Coming up at LVfirst
Everything coming up at LVfirst in the next weeks.
Church Family Dinner (January 14, 2026)
Join us for a church family dinner to start off the new year! We'll be coming together to reflect on the past year and look forward to the year ahead. EVERYONE is welcome!
Join us for a church family dinner to start off the new year! We'll be coming together to reflect on the past year and look forward to the year ahead. EVERYONE is welcome!
Wednesday Night Programming (January 21, 2026)
Regular Wednesday Night programming will start on January 21st. We hope you'll plan to come by and find a group for you this year!
Regular Wednesday Night programming will start on January 21st. We hope you'll plan to come by and find a group for you this year!
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