What Child Is This?
As a new year begins, many people hope for change—but few experience lasting transformation. In this sermon, Dr. Rocky Ramsey reminds us that the Christian life is not about self-improvement, but Spirit-empowered change into the likeness of Christ (Romans 8:29).
Growth is lifelong (2 Corinthians 3:18), and it cannot happen without change. Scripture teaches that wise people change because they want to grow, while others change only when pain forces them—and fools refuse to change at all (Proverbs 12:15).
Dr. Ramsey outlines four biblical steps to real change:
You must want to change, recognizing that both your life and eternity depend on obedience (Psalm 40:8; Hebrews 5:9).
You must identify what needs to change, allowing God’s Word to examine your heart and guide your path (Psalm 119:105; John 8:31).
You must determine how to change, beginning with transformed beliefs and obedient behavior (Romans 6:12–16).
You must work to change, daily denying yourself and actively following Christ (Luke 9:23; Philippians 2:12).
This message calls believers to abandon shallow resolutions and embrace the disciplined, joyful work of becoming who God created them to be.