Theme: As Those who have been Raised with Christ, Believers Seek those things Which Are Above, Not things on this Earth. I. Believers are Dead with Christ – vv. 1-4 A. Having been Raised with Christ – v. 1a B. Setting Mind on Things Above – vv. 1b-2 C. Glorified with the Risen Christ – vv. 3-4 II. Putting to Death Members on the Earth – vv. 5-11 A. Putting Away Sins– vv. 5-7 B. Controlling Even Our Thought Life – vv. 8-9 C. Christ is All and In All – vv. 10-11 III. Letting the Peace of God Rule in Hearts – vv. 12-17 A. Putting on Christian Actions – vv. 12-14 B. Lives Flowing Out of Our Confession – vv. 15-16 C. Giving Glory to God the Father – v. 17

This sermon explores the doctrine of baptism through the lens of the Great Commission in Matthew 28, emphasizing that all authority belongs solely to Jesus Christ. The preacher argues that baptism is a symbolic act of immersion representing identification with Christ's death, rather than a means of salvation or mere ritualistic obedience. By analyzing the Greek terms and biblical examples like the Ethiopian eunuch, the message clarifies that baptism follows conversion and serves as a public declaration of submission to Christ's authority. The speaker warns against focusing on administrative church power or secondary traditions, urging the listeners to center their faith on the supernatural work of God in making disciples. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a serious, truthful approach to serving God that prioritizes spiritual transformation over human tradition.

Why do Christians observe the Lord's Supper? In this message from 1 Corinthians 11:23–26, Pastor Robb Brunansky continues a four-part study on the meaning of communion by examining the first two reasons Christ gave His church this ordinance. Rather than treating the Lord's Table as an empty ritual or avoiding it out of fear, believers are called to obey Christ's command and remember His sacrificial death with reverence, gratitude, and faith. Drawing connections from the Passover to the Last Supper, this sermon highlights how communion engages both the mind and the heart, helping God's people continually proclaim the gospel through worship. The message concludes by reflecting on Christ's betrayal—revealing both the depth of humanity's sin and the immeasurable love of God, who sovereignly delivered His Son for our salvation.

We are born in bondage to sin, in which the Blood of Christ, His death on the cross purchased our freedom. He has set us free from sin, in which it use to be able to reign in our bodies, But now it has no longer any power over us but that we allow. Jesus imputed His righteousness to us justifying us placing us in right standing with God, our sins where atoned for in Him. He purchased (redeemed) us giving us eternal life.

The sermon explores the Christian's ultimate purpose by examining Philippians 1:21 and the Heidelberg Catechism to establish that glorifying God is the chief end of man. It contrasts worldly ambitions with the eternal comfort found in belonging to Jesus Christ, emphasizing that all circumstances, including suffering and imprisonment, work together for good through the Spirit's power. The text highlights Paul's confidence that Christ is his gain in both life and death, rendering any other pursuit secondary to this singular devotion. By analyzing the role of prayer and the insufficiency of human righteousness, the message urges believers to find their identity and hope exclusively in Christ. Ultimately, it calls for self-examination regarding whether one's life reflects a genuine desire to magnify Christ above all else.

The sermon defines liturgy as a microchron, a condensed reenactment of biblical history that allows believers to actively participate in salvific events rather than merely observing them. It outlines a recurring theological pattern of death, resurrection, preparation for glory, and inheritance found throughout Scripture, from the tabernacle sacrifices to the lives of Jesus, Israel, Moses, and Joseph. This structure corresponds to the Reformed doctrines of justification, sanctification, and glorification, demonstrating how worship rituals serve as tangible means of grace. By engaging in confession, hearing the Word, offering tithes, and partaking in communion, believers are united with Christ and placed into a new spiritual lineage. The central message emphasizes that worship is a dynamic drama where God works through time to sanctify His people and bring them into communion with Himself.

The sermon explores the insufficiency of human effort for salvation by contrasting self-righteousness with the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. Using the analogy of a rip current, it illustrates that humanity cannot escape sin and death through its own strength but requires rescue through faith in Jesus' righteousness. The message emphasizes that true knowledge of Christ involves sharing in His sufferings and experiencing the power of His resurrection. This union with Christ restores the believer's relationship with God and provides hope beyond temporal trials. Ultimately, the preacher calls listeners to rely solely on Christ's finished work rather than their own moral achievements.