When John the Baptist was in prison, he sent his followers to ask Jesus if he (Jesus) was the promised Messiah. This seems a strange question when you consider what John had already witnessed in relation to Jesus. It seems John was in that place of doubt and insecurity – when you wonder if your life as a Christian has been a waste of time. In this sermon, based on Matthew 11:2-11, Rev. Geoff McKee draws parallels between John and other notable Christians from the more recent past. He also discusses what this means for our own lives.
The Scripture (Matthew 11:2-11; New International Version) follows immediately below. After that comes the sermon. You can download a copy of the sermon in PDF format by clicking here. [Read more…]