Key Verse: We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4
As we prepare to celebrate Easter, let’s explore the transformative power of Christ’s death and resurrection as outlined in Romans 6:4. Just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too are called to walk in newness of life. Easter is a reminder of the new life we have been given in Christ and through the Scriptures we discover key principles for becoming “More like Jesus”.
Just as we were buried with Christ through baptism into death, we are also raised with Him to walk in newness of life. This signifies a profound spiritual transformation, where our old self is crucified with Christ, and we are made new in Him. As Christ conquered sin and death through His resurrection, we are empowered to overcome sin in our lives. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can break free from the bondage of sin and live lives characterized by righteousness and holiness.
The resurrection of Christ signifies not only victory over sin and death but also the promise of spiritual renewal. Just as Christ was raised to new life, we are invited to experience spiritual renewal daily. This involves surrendering to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, allowing Him to transform our hearts and minds to be “More like Jesus”. Just as the disciples were transformed by the reality of Christ’s resurrection and became bold witnesses for Him, we too are called to live as witnesses of His resurrection power. Our transformed lives serve as a testimony to the world of the life-changing power of Jesus Christ.
We challenge you this month to embrace the transformative power of Christ’s resurrection and actively pursue lives that reflect His character and love to the world around us. As we walk in newness of life, may we continually strive to become “More like Jesus” in all that we do.
March 3, 2024: Senior Pastor Tommy Molina | Taking on His Likeness
March 10, 2024: Pastor Malik Underwood | Freedom to be More Like Jesus
March 17, 2024: Due to technical difficulties this recording is not available.
March 24, 2024: Due to technical difficulties this recording is not available.
