Primary Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Other Scriptures: Romans 6:3–11
Summary: Christianity is not about self-improvement but transformation through union with Christ. This message introduces the foundational truth that believers are “in Christ,” meaning our identity is no longer defined by our past, our performance, or our failures. Because we are united with Jesus in His death and resurrection, we live from a new identity that becomes the source of lasting strength and change.

Primary Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7–10
Other Scriptures: Judges 7:1–8
Summary: Our culture teaches us to hide weakness, but Scripture reveals that God often does His greatest work through it. This message explores how admitting our weakness is not a failure of faith but the starting point of true strength. As God reduces Gideon’s army, He shows that victory comes not through human power but through reliance on Him. We learn that when we stop pretending to be strong on our own, God’s strength is made visible in us.

Primary Scripture: Psalm 20:7
Other Scriptures: Luke 18:9–14
Summary: As we stand at the threshold of a new year, many people already know the areas of life where they want to be stronger—emotionally, spiritually, relationally, or mentally. This message acknowledges that shared longing and gently challenges the assumption that strength comes from trying harder or trusting ourselves more. Through Scripture, we are invited to consider a deeper source of strength—one that begins not with self-reliance, but with humility, trust, and dependence on God.