SPECIAL SPEAKER: Jared Moore

The sermon “Who Are You?” centers on the theme of identity in Christ, using the stories of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego as vivid examples. The message begins with the declaration: “You can change my name. You can change my culture, but you can’t change my identity.” Through Daniel’s story, the speaker illustrates how the Babylonian empire sought to strip the Israelites of their identity by changing their names, education, and culture. Yet Daniel and his friends refused to defile themselves with the king’s food, showing their loyalty to God. Their integrity and faith in exile revealed that their true identity came not from their environment or the power of Babylon, but from their relationship with the living God. Even when threatened with death, they held firm, proclaiming that they would not bow down to false gods — demonstrating that identity grounded in God is unshakable, even under pressure.The second half of the sermon draws parallels between Daniel’s era and today’s world, describing how modern society faces an “identity crisis.” Christians are constantly pressured to conform to worldly values and redefine themselves apart from God. Using examples from pop culture — such as The Lion King, where Simba must “remember who you are” — the preacher calls believers to reflect on their spiritual identity and see their reflection in the image of their heavenly Father. The message concludes with a passionate appeal: worship is warfare, and what we worship shapes who we become. Believers must remember that “the battle is not yours, but God’s,” and that Christ has already overcome the world. The invitation closes with a heartfelt plea for listeners to embrace their true identity as children of God, declaring, “You can change my name, you can change my culture, but you can’t change who I am — I am God’s.”