May 10, 2026 Sunday Service

"Raised Up, Set Apart, Sent Out"

Mario’s message from Colossians 3 focused on the struggle believers face between the pull of the world and the call of Christ. He reminded the church that Christians are not just saved by Jesus, but are called to live differently because they have been “raised with Christ.” The sermon challenged listeners to “look up” by fixing their minds on Jesus instead of becoming consumed by fear, distractions, worldly desires, anger, bitterness, or anxiety. Mario emphasized that following Christ requires intentionally letting go of sinful habits and old ways of living that weaken a person’s walk with God. 

The second half of the sermon focused on “putting on” the character of Christ through compassion, kindness, humility, patience, forgiveness, and love. Mario encouraged the church to represent Jesus well in everyday life, not only inside the church building, but at work, at home, and in relationships. Using a visual illustration with balloons, he showed how sin weighs people down while Christ lifts believers into a new life and purpose. The message closed with a call to fully surrender to Jesus, leave old habits at the cross, and live as salt and light in the world, while also honoring the spiritual influence and faithfulness of mothers on Mother’s Day.