Discover why the "outlandish" story of the Resurrection is not something to be minimized or constrained, but a powerful working of God that transforms your life from the inside out.

Is your faith running in the background like a minimized window on a laptop, or is it the operating system of your life? On this Resurrection Sunday, the Scripture invites us to move beyond "Jesus emoji" faith—that gentle, non-intrusive image of a caring shepherd who stays in the corner until a crisis hits. The true Easter story is far more outlandish; it is the account of the eternal Creator stepping into His own play, bearing the rebellion of His creation, and being raised to sit at the right hand of God.

The Scripture reveals that being "raised with Him" is not a minor adjustment; it is a radical transformation. Through faith in the powerful working of God, we are delivered from the domain of darkness and qualified to share in the inheritance of the saints. This isn't a power you keep in the garage like a backup battery for emergencies. It is a resurrection power that flows within the soul, enabling us to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to bear fruit in every good work, and to put to death what is earthly within us.

If you have felt that the gospel was merely about "doing good," come discover the full biblical portrait of Jesus—the image of the invisible God who holds the universe together.

Sermon Text: Colossians 2.12

Date: April 5, 2026

Preacher: Todd Pylant

Discover why the most victorious thing that can happen to you is to realize you have already died—and how being "buried with Him" is the only key to living a truly free and righteous life.

What does it actually mean to be "in Christ"? On this Palm Sunday, we often reflect on the historical events that happened to Jesus, but Scripture reveals a deeper, more startling mystery: because you are in Christ, those events happened to you. You were not just a bystander; you were crucified with Him and you were buried with Him.

In this message, we explore the profound transition from being dead in sin to being dead to sin. Drawing from Romans 6 and Colossians 2, we dive into the imagery of baptism—not merely as a church ritual, but as a testimony of a fundamental internal shift. If we are to ever "put to death" the earthly things that plague us—immorality, pride, or impurity—we must first realize that the person we used to be has already died.

The Gospel isn't just about a canceled debt; it’s about a new identity where the "body of sin" is brought to nothing so we are no longer enslaved. Whether you are wrestling with the battles of youth or the challenges of later life, the power to change comes from a life hidden with Christ in God. Join us as we uncover the freedom found in being buried with Him, moving past the starting line of faith toward true transformation.

Sermon text: Colossians 2.12

Date: March 29, 2026

Preacher: Todd Pylant

Discover how the "circumcision of Christ" is not an ancient ritual, but a radical, spiritual operation that severs the power of sin from your heart forever.

The Mystery of Being "In Him"

The Scripture says that when you receive Christ, something radical happens to your humanity. While physical circumcision was a private, outward sign given to Abraham’s descendants, the New Testament reveals it was always pointing toward a greater, inward reality: a "circumcision made without hands". This is the mystery of the Gospel—that by grace through faith, your old sin nature is actually cut away and your heart is forever impacted.

The Power of Sin is Broken

Do you feel like you are in a losing battle with anger, anxiety, or greed? The Scripture says the record of debt that stood against you has been canceled and nailed to the cross.

• The Condemnation is Gone: The guilt of sin has been severed from you; you no longer bear it before a holy God.
• The Power is Severed: You are no longer a slave to your passions. The fullness of God, who has authority over every rule and power, now dwells in you.

Walk in Newness of Life

Though the presence of sin remains a battleground, its dominion is broken. The Scripture says you are a new creation—the person you used to be is gone, and you have been given a new heart to walk in victory. Stop listening to the enemy’s whisper that you’ll never change. Set your mind on things above and learn what it truly means to be Circumcised in Him.

Sermon Text: Colossians 2.11

Date: March 22, 2026

Preacher: Todd Pylant