Embracing Your Divine Purpose and Identity

Summary

So many walk through life feeling ordinary, weighed down by negative words, past wounds, and the sense that their story is just a string of coincidences. But the truth is, each person is here by divine appointment. God’s Spirit has drawn you, not by accident, but because He has a purpose for you that was set in motion before the foundations of the earth. You are not forgotten, not abandoned, not overlooked. You are royalty, chosen, and filled with the very Spirit of God. The authority and power that raised Christ from the dead lives in you, even if it’s been dormant under layers of doubt and pain.

Sometimes, the circumstances of our lives—our families, our struggles, even our abandonment—are not evidence of God’s absence, but of His intentional design. God knows how to steward your calling, even when others cannot. He is your true Father, your healer, and the One who perfects your faith. The negative words spoken over you, the lies you’ve believed, are broken in Jesus’ name. You are free to step into your calling and identity.

Worship is a powerful weapon. Just as the worship team ministers through music, so can you bring your brokenness, your doubts, and your fears before God in worship. There is healing in His presence—physical, emotional, and spiritual. The altar is open for those who need restoration, for those who carry pain, shame, or broken relationships. God’s healing is not limited to a place or a moment, but there is something powerful about stepping out in faith, just as the friends of the paralyzed man did, bringing him to Jesus.

Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. You were bought at a price, and you belong to God. Just as a bride prepares for her bridegroom, so we are called to honor our covenant with Christ, to honor our bodies, our minds, and our spirits as His dwelling place. The enemy will try to use fear, depression, and lies to keep you bound, but the authority of Christ in you is greater. Together, as the body of Christ, we lift one another up, pray for one another, and declare freedom and healing. God’s presence is here to restore, to heal, and to remind you of who you truly are.

Key Takeaways

- You Are Here by Divine Appointment
God’s Spirit has drawn you to this moment, not by coincidence but by design. Your purpose and calling were established before the world began, and no circumstance or person can erase what God has spoken over your life. Even when you feel forgotten or ordinary, remember that you are royalty and chosen by the Master of the universe. [53:09]

- God Redeems Your Story, Even the Painful Parts
Sometimes God allows us to walk through abandonment, rejection, or hardship because our calling is too great for others to steward. What feels like loss or neglect is often God’s protection and preparation. He is your true Father, the One who raises you, heals you, and perfects your faith, turning every wound into a testimony of His love. [54:34]

- Worship Unlocks Healing and Freedom
Worship is not just for musicians; it is for every believer. When you bring your brokenness, doubts, and fears before God in worship, you invite His healing presence to transform you. There is power in lifting your voice, in stepping forward in faith, and in allowing the Holy Spirit to minister to your deepest needs. [59:07]

- Your Body Is the Temple—Honor the Covenant
You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Just as a bride prepares for her bridegroom, you are called to honor your body, mind, and spirit as the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. This covenant is a spiritual contract, and in it lies the authority to overcome every attack of the enemy—depression, anxiety, temptation, and more. [01:20:19]

- Faith Requires Action and Community
God can heal and restore you anywhere, but there is a unique power in stepping out in faith and allowing others to pray and minister to you. The body of Christ is designed to lift one another up, to be lifelines for each other, and to manifest faith through action. Don’t let fear or shame keep you from receiving what God has for you—healing, restoration, and freedom are found in community. [01:22:39]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[53:09] - Remembering Your Divine Identity
[54:34] - God’s Purpose in Your Pain
[56:25] - Worship as a Pathway to Healing
[59:07] - Honoring the Temple of the Holy Spirit
[01:00:24] - Altar Call for Physical Healing
[01:02:30] - Jesus, the Healer of the Broken
[01:03:57] - Testimony of God’s Healing Power
[01:04:50] - Faith in Action: Coming Forward
[01:06:31] - Altar Call for Emotional and Spiritual Healing
[01:07:37] - Invitation to God’s Presence
[01:08:25] - Deliverance and Declaration of Freedom
[01:11:01] - Breaking Chains Through Prayer
[01:17:26] - The Covenant: Christ as Bridegroom
[01:20:19] - Honoring the Covenant and the Temple
[01:22:39] - The Power of Community and Prayer
[01:24:14] - Invitation to Salvation
[01:26:01] - Praying for One Another
[01:27:32] - Restoration and Victory in Jesus
[01:28:55] - Closing

Study Guide

Small Group Bible Study Guide: “Honoring the Temple: Identity, Healing, and Community”

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### Bible Reading

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV)
> “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”

James 2:17 (ESV)
> “So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”

Mark 2:1-12 (ESV)
> (The story of the friends who brought the paralyzed man to Jesus.)

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### Observation Questions

1. According to 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, what does it mean that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit? How does the passage describe our relationship to God?
2. In the sermon, what are some ways the speaker describes how people forget their identity and calling in Christ? ([53:09])
3. What did the friends of the paralyzed man do in Mark 2:1-12, and how did Jesus respond to their actions?
4. What does James 2:17 say about faith and action? How was this idea illustrated in the sermon? ([01:04:50])

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### Interpretation Questions

1. Why do you think Paul uses the image of a temple to describe our bodies? What does this say about how we should view ourselves and our daily lives?
2. The sermon mentions that sometimes God allows us to experience pain or rejection as part of His intentional design. How might this change the way someone views their past hurts or struggles? ([54:34])
3. In Mark 2, the friends’ faith led them to take bold action for their friend. What does this story teach about the role of community and faith in experiencing God’s healing? ([01:04:50])
4. The speaker said, “You are royalty, chosen, and filled with the very Spirit of God.” How does this truth challenge the negative words or lies people may have believed about themselves? ([53:09])

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### Application Questions

1. The sermon says, “You are not forgotten, not abandoned, not overlooked. You are royalty, chosen, and filled with the very Spirit of God.” Is there a negative word or lie you have believed about yourself that you need to let go of? What would it look like to replace it with God’s truth this week? ([53:09])
2. The speaker shared that sometimes our painful experiences are actually God’s protection and preparation. Can you think of a time when something hard in your life later turned out to be part of God’s plan? How did it shape your faith? ([54:34])
3. Worship was described as a “powerful weapon” for healing and freedom. What is one way you can bring your brokenness, doubts, or fears to God in worship this week—either through music, prayer, or another form? ([59:07])
4. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 says we are to honor God with our bodies. Is there a specific area—physical, mental, or spiritual—where you feel challenged to honor God more? What is one step you can take this week? ([01:20:19])
5. The story of the paralyzed man’s friends shows faith in action and the power of community. Is there someone in your life who needs you to “carry” them to Jesus right now? How can you practically support or pray for them this week? ([01:04:50])
6. The sermon emphasized the importance of stepping out in faith and letting others pray for you. Is there a need for healing or restoration in your life that you have kept private? What would it look like to invite someone from this group to pray with you about it? ([01:22:39])
7. The speaker said, “Together, as the body of Christ, we lift one another up, pray for one another, and declare freedom and healing.” How can our group be more intentional about supporting each other in prayer and encouragement? ([01:22:39])

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Closing Prayer Suggestion:
Invite group members to pray for one another, specifically for healing, restoration, and a deeper sense of their identity in Christ. Encourage anyone who feels led to share a need or request for prayer.

Devotional

Day 1: Your Body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit
God calls us to honor our bodies as His dwelling place, recognizing that our mind, body, and spirit belong to Him. For too long, many have allowed negative and intrusive thoughts to take control, forgetting the truth that the Holy Spirit lives within and that we are not our own. When we remember that we were bought at a price and that our bodies are sacred, we are empowered to glorify God in every aspect of our lives, bringing our thoughts and actions under His authority. [59:07]

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV)
"Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body."

Reflection: What is one practical way you can honor God with your body today, whether in your thoughts, actions, or habits?


Day 2: Faith in Action Brings Healing
Manifesting faith through action opens the door for God’s healing and restoration. Just as the friends of the paralyzed man in the Gospels took bold steps to bring him to Jesus, we are invited to step forward in faith, trusting that God can heal us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Sometimes, taking that first step—whether coming to the altar, asking for prayer, or reaching out for help—demonstrates our trust in God’s power to restore and renew us. [01:04:50]

James 2:17 (ESV)
"So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead."

Reflection: What is one step of faith you can take today to invite God’s healing or restoration into your life?


Day 3: You Are Chosen, Called, and Empowered
You are not ordinary; you are royalty, chosen, and gifted by God with a unique purpose. The power and authority of the Holy Spirit reside within you, even if you have forgotten or doubted it because of negative words or past wounds. God calls you by name, reminding you that you are His, and He desires to awaken the gifts and calling He placed in you before the foundation of the world. [53:09]

Romans 8:15-17 (ESV)
"For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, 'Abba! Father!' The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him."

Reflection: What negative belief about yourself do you need to surrender to God so you can walk in your true identity as His chosen child?


Day 4: The Power of Community and Intercession
God designed us to be part of a spiritual family, where we lift each other up, pray for one another, and minister together as the body of Christ. Through the unity of worship, prayer, and mutual support, we experience God’s healing and restoration more deeply. When we join hands and intercede for each other, we become vessels of God’s love and power, helping to bring life and breakthrough to those around us. [01:26:43]

Galatians 6:2 (ESV)
"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."

Reflection: Who in your church family or community can you intentionally pray for or encourage today?


Day 5: Living in Covenant with Christ
Our relationship with Jesus is a sacred covenant, like a marriage, where we belong to Him and honor Him with our whole lives. Just as a bride prepares for her bridegroom, we are called to prepare our hearts, remain faithful, and honor the spiritual contract we have with Christ. In this covenant, we find security, purpose, and the authority to overcome every challenge, knowing that nothing can break the bond God has established with us. [01:19:37]

Ephesians 5:25-27 (ESV)
"Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish."

Reflection: In what area of your life do you need to renew your commitment to Christ and honor your covenant with Him more fully?

Quotes

You are not here by coincidence, right? We say that a lot but it's true you're not here by coincidence the spirit of god is here and he brought you to this place because he wants to heal you he wants to restore he wants to change you he wants you to see who you are your purpose and your calling was formed before even the foundations of this earth and some of you have forgotten that you have forgotten who you are you have forgotten who have god has called you to be you have a purpose by design. [00:46:26] (46 seconds)  #PurposeByDesign Edit Clip

When i tell you that the holy spirit is here i'm telling you he is not letting you leave those doors the way that you walked in he says you are mine you are mine you are called there is purpose by design it is real if there's any moment you doubted of god's existence and god's focus on you let all doubt flush away because you have been called out. [00:50:03] (33 seconds)  #CalledAndClaimed Edit Clip

Do you know that you have the ability to worship God, to take your brokenness, your doubt, your fear, your suicidal thoughts, and wash them away with worship? Do you know you have the ability to do that? Do you know that is in you? Say, it is in me. It is in me. [00:55:40] (25 seconds)  #WorshipHeals Edit Clip

If you want to grow spiritually, if you want to feel the presence of God, you've been asking to feel my presence, says the Lord. You know who you are. Don't make me call you by name. You've been asking to feel my presence. And this is my invitation, says the Lord. This is my invitation. [01:06:52] (19 seconds)  #InvitationToPresence Edit Clip

What a beautiful thing that the Lord uses marriage as a symbolism of our relationship with Christ. He is the bridegroom.And upon his return, we will go and we will be with him. [01:19:08] (18 seconds)  #BrideOfChrist Edit Clip

So your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Just like you don't give your body to anyone else but your spouse.The same way you should do with the Holy Spirit that it is the temple, the temple of the Holy Spirit is our thoughts, is our lips, is our body.And we belong, we are engaged, we are married to Christ, the minute we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior. You are saying, I belong to you God. [01:20:27] (34 seconds)  #TempleOfSpirit Edit Clip

Don't let your thoughts shift, don't look to the left, don't look to the right, but look on to God, look on to the cross. You are who God says you are. Anything different is not God. That's not God, those thoughts don't belong to you. [01:21:59] (20 seconds)  #FocusOnGod Edit Clip

We worked together as a team. Because as a body, we are the bride of Christ. We had the worship team and the prayer warriors and the person standing next to you who laid hands on you. And we all collectively came together and ministered to one another as we should.We are each other's lifelines.It's okay to be broken. It's okay to be confused. It's okay not to understand. [01:22:56] (32 seconds)  #UnitedInFaith Edit Clip

The contract is with God, not with man. The contract is with God, not with man. There is restoration in Jesus' mighty name. There is healing in Jesus' mighty name. There is peace in Jesus' mighty name.There is victory in Jesus' mighty name. Let's give him a shout of victory. Let's give a shout of victory. Let's give a shout of victory. Let's give a shout of victory. [01:27:50] (28 seconds)  #VictoryInJesus Edit Clip