Buried in Him

“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. ”

Sermon Summary

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—anger, 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

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