John 1:19-28 || The Backstory of John

Are you making your life story about yourself, or are you pointing others to Jesus? In this sermon, Jer explores John 1:19-28, where John the Baptist is questioned about his identity by religious leaders. Despite the crowd’s attention and speculation that he might be the Christ, Elijah, or the Prophet, John repeatedly deflects, insisting he is simply a witness pointing to Jesus—the true source of light and life. The message challenges believers not to become the center of their own narratives, but to live in humility, using every opportunity to make Jesus known through their words and actions. By following John’s example of selflessness and service, the church is called to elevate Christ above all, supporting and growing together as a community focused on proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah and hope of the world.