This video from New Life Alliance Church, delivered on Easter Sunday (April 5, 2026) by Pastor Ben Pantoja, centers on the question: “How did you know that Jesus died for you?” The service combines a personal testimony with a biblical sermon based on Colossians 2:8-15.

Testimony of the Molina Family: The Molina family shares their journey of faith, detailing their struggles with immigration, visa refusals, and pandemic challenges before eventually arriving in Canada. They reflect on their decision to be baptized on August 10, 2025, and emphasize how they now rely on God’s timing and faithfulness rather than their own plans. They express gratitude for their church community’s support during their permanent residency journey. (0:14 – 11:17)

Sermon: Understanding the Work of Christ: Pastor Ben explores the profound significance of the resurrection and the nature of the relationship between God and believers:

• Understanding Captivity: Paul warns against being taken captive by philosophies and human traditions that contradict Christ. Believers are encouraged to test everything against the truth of who Christ is. (15:26 – 18:05)
• Covenant Signs: The pastor discusses circumcision and baptism as symbols of God’s internal work, moving beyond outward appearances or feelings to a true spiritual union with Christ. (19:30 – 23:20)
• From Debt to Freedom: He explains that through the cross, God cancelled the “record of debt” standing against humanity and triumphed over authorities and rulers. This shift moves the believer from a place of fear to a place of freedom. (24:35 – 31:18)
• Key Takeaway: The sermon concludes by urging congregants to identify the “voices” (anxiety, shame, social trends) that compete for their attention. The message reinforces that because Jesus died and rose again, believers are no longer defined by their past mistakes, but are instead “filled with Christ” and invited to live as a new creation. (32:00 – 37:37)