"Renamed by Grace: From Shadows to Glory"

In this compelling and deeply personal sermon, Reverend Billy Cerveny explores the transformational power of God’s grace as seen through the lens of identity. Preaching during the season of Lent, Reverend Cerveny connects Israel’s story of slavery and deliverance in the Book of Exodus to the personal spiritual bondage many of us still experience—especially the hidden shame and false names we carry in silence.

With a blend of vulnerability and humor, Reverend Cerveny shares how we often bury our struggles, trying to hide them from ourselves, others, and God. But in the shadows, the enemy whispers false identities—like “Failure,” “Unlovable,” or “Broken”—which shape our beliefs about who we are and how God sees us. Yet, just as God gave Israel a new name through His covenant and law at Sinai, He offers us a new name in Christ: “Holy,” “Righteous,” and “New Creation.”