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Finding Your Identity in Christ Alone | Dr. Roger Patterson | Galatians 1-2
Sunday, 19 April, 2026

What happens when the things you trust most—your reputation, your effort, and your ability to perform—are stripped away? In this powerful message from CityRise Church, Dr. Roger Patterson explores the Apostle Paul's defense of the gospel in Galatians 1 and 2. Dr. Patterson shares a personal season of deep refinement and examines how God uses "stripping away" not to hurt us, but to free us from the exhaustion of performance-based living. Drawing from Paul's radical transformation from a persecutor to a preacher, we learn that the gospel isn't about improving your life—it's about replacing your self-made identity with a union in Jesus Christ. In this sermon, you will discover: Why the gospel is a divine revelation, not a human invention. The danger of "legalism" and "license" versus the "liberty" found in the Spirit. How to stand firm when the core truths of your faith are under attack. What it truly means to be "crucified with Christ". If you've been feeling the pressure to "do enough" to earn God's favor, this study of Galatians is a timely reminder that Christ's sacrifice is sufficient.