Firmly Rooted: Living from Identity in Christ
Firmly Rooted: Living from Identity in Christ is a teaching series about building a strong spiritual foundation and living from who God says we are in Christ. Many people search for identity in success, reputation, culture, or the expectations of others. Scripture teaches that our true identity begins in Christ and grows as we remain rooted in Him.
This teaching series helps us understand what it means to develop deep spiritual roots and to find our identity in Christ. It guides us to live as adopted children in God’s family. Moreover, it teaches us to abide in Jesus so our lives bear lasting fruit. We have written each teaching in this series to use clear and simple language. This ensures believers around the world can read, watch, and grow along with us.
We invite you to walk through this series with us. Allow God to strengthen your faith, your confidence, and your hope as you remain firmly rooted in Christ.
Teachings in This Series
Week 1 — Firmly Rooted in Christ
In this teaching, we look at Colossians 2:6–7. We talk about how a strong Christian life begins with a strong foundation in Christ. Deep spiritual roots give us strength, stability, and gratitude in every season of life.
▶️ Watch the teaching:
https://youtu.be/-eTHgS-An_g
Week 2 — Secure in Who God Says You Are
This teaching focuses on identity in Christ from Ephesians 1:3–7. We talk about being chosen, redeemed, and adopted into God’s family. God’s truth replaces the false labels that the world places on us.
▶️ Watch the teaching:
https://youtu.be/VD1eFpIkRsE
Week 3 — Adopted, Not Abandoned
In this message, we talk about belonging to God’s family and living in the confidence of His love. Through Christ, we are adopted as God’s children and no longer live in fear, rejection, or isolation.
▶️ Watch the teaching:
https://youtu.be/WVklkUjFUew
Week 4 — Abiding That Produces Fruit
This teaching explores what it means to abide in Christ. It emphasizes remaining closely connected to Him as the true source of life and spiritual growth. Fruitfulness flows from relationship, not striving.
▶️ Watch the teaching:
https://youtu.be/zPOBonB6qGA
Firmly Rooted Reflection
We are reminded, as we walk through this series, that a strong Christian life does not begin with striving or achievement. A strong Christian life begins with a strong foundation in Christ. When our lives are firmly rooted in Him, our identity, strength, and hope grow from a place of security and trust.
Each teaching in this series invites us to look honestly at what shapes our identity and to examine where we root our lives. As we recognize that God chooses us, redeems us, and adopts us into His family, we stop living from fear, shame, or insecurity. Instead, we live from the truth of who God says we are.
This series encourages us to deepen our relationship with Jesus, to remain connected to Him, and to allow His truth to shape how we think. It influences how we live, and how we see ourselves and others. Our prayer is that God uses these teachings to strengthen your faith. May it help you live each day firmly rooted in Christ.
Firmly Rooted FAQ
This series is for anyone who wants to grow deeper in their faith and better understand their identity in Christ. It is helpful for new believers, maturing believers, small groups, home churches, and ministry leaders around the world.
You may watch the videos or read the full teaching text on each page. The written version follows the same message and is provided so people who do not speak English as a first language, or who have limited internet access, can still study and grow with us.
Yes. Each teaching includes reflection ideas and a “For Leaders and Small Groups” section to help group leaders guide discussion and application. Groups are welcome to watch the video together or read the teaching aloud before discussion.
The purpose of this series is to help believers live from their identity in Christ rather than from fear, guilt, performance, or the expectations of others. As we remain rooted in Jesus, our lives grow in confidence, gratitude, and spiritual strength.
This series contains four teachings, and each one builds on the previous week. We add additional series and resources regularly as part of the ongoing ministry of Cell Life Church.