Circumcised in Him

“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.”

Sermon Summary

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

Watch & Listen