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In his sermon, Ryan, one of the church elders, focuses on the significance of baptism in the Christian faith. He pauses the ongoing study of John’s Gospel to address the meaning, importance, and historical context of baptism, emphasizing that it is not about the individual but about Jesus—symbolizing our union with Christ in his death, burial, and resurrection. Ryan explains three types of baptism: proselyte baptism (for Gentiles converting to Judaism), John the Baptist's baptism (a call to repentance), and

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Jer begins by celebrating new church members, encouraging all believers to use their gifts to bless the church, drawing from Matthew 28’s call to make disciples. The message dives into John the Baptist’s role as one who always points to Jesus, emphasizing that true purpose and affirmation come from God, not people. Through John 1:29-34, the sermon explores how John’s purpose was to prepare the way for Jesus through baptism, calling people to repentance, and recognizing who we are, what

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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

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Have you ever wondered what it truly means that "the Word became flesh" and lived among us? In this sermon Jer unpacks the rich truth of John 1:14-18, exploring the mystery and significance of Jesus–God in flesh—coming to dwell among humanity. The message highlights that Jesus embodies God’s glory, grace, and truth, revealing God’s very nature to the world. Reflecting on the life-changing implications of God becoming human—bringing grace upon grace and the offer of new life to all who

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In this sermon, Jer delves into John 1:6-13, titled "The Summarized Story of Jesus' Mission." He outlines three main points: the revelation of John the Baptist as a witness to the light (Jesus), the rejection of Jesus by the world, and the reception of those who believe in Him as children of God. Emphasizing the evangelistic nature of the Gospel of John, the pastor highlights the importance of recognizing Jesus as the Messiah and the giver of life, while challenging