Sunday Service 07/19/2026 - Baggage (Dis)Claim | Come Out of the Baggage | Sal Guardiola
Baggage (Dis)Claim | Come Out of the Baggage | Sal Guardiola
What if the greatest obstacle to your calling isn’t what’s ahead of you… but what you’re hiding behind?
In this powerful message, Sal Guardiola unpacks the story of Saul, a man chosen, called, and anointed by God—yet found hiding among the baggage when it was time to step into his destiny.
Many believers find themselves in the same place. Though Christ has redeemed them and given them a new identity, fear, shame, disappointment, insecurity, failure, and the weight of the past keep them hidden from the life God has called them to live.
But Jesus came not only to save what was lost—He came to restore everything that has been stolen: identity, purpose, calling, relationship with God, and destiny.
This message is both an invitation and a commission.
First, come out of your own baggage.
Then, run after others who are still hiding.
Just as the people ran to bring Saul out of hiding, we are called to seek, restore, encourage, and help others discover who they are in Christ. Peter’s own life is a testimony that failure is never the end of the story. Jesus restores, recommissions, and reminds us who we truly are.
You have been chosen.
You have been called.
You have been brought out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Now it’s time to step out—and help someone else do the same.
📖 Key Scriptures:
1 Samuel 10:20–24 – Saul found hiding among the baggage
Luke 19:10 – Jesus came to seek and save the lost
1 Peter 2:9–10 – Called out of darkness into His marvelous light
2 Peter 1:1–15 – Remembering your calling and identity
John 21:15–19 – Jesus restores and recommissions Peter
💬 Highlighted Quotes:
“God didn’t choose you to hide behind your baggage.”
“Your past does not define your future—Christ does.”
“Jesus doesn’t only save what was lost; He restores what was lost.”
“Come out of the baggage, then run to help someone else come out.”
“Your identity is found in Christ, not in your history.”
🌟 Key Themes:
Identity in Christ
Leaving fear, shame, and failure behind
God’s restoring power
Walking in your calling and purpose
Remembering who you are in Christ
Helping others discover their identity
Restoration after failure
Living in the light of God’s grace
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