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