5 p.m. The River

Jan 11, 2026  •  Rev. Billy Cerveny

Rev. Billy Cerveny reflects on the profound importance of identity and how the gospel redefines who we are. Using a humorous childhood story and personal experiences, he illustrates that identity is not rooted in what we do or achieve, but in who we belong to. Through Jesus’ baptism, we see a picture of perfect obedience and repentance on our behalf, fulfilling all righteousness and opening the way for us to become children of God. Baptism unites us with Christ in His death and resurrection, granting us His righteousness and a secure identity as beloved sons and daughters. This identity is stable, enduring, and frees us from the exhausting pursuit of self-made worth, anchoring us in God’s love that never fails—even in life’s deepest losses.

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