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This sermon centers on the profound moment when John the Baptist, imprisoned and wrestling with doubt, sends his disciples to Jesus to ask, 'Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect another?' Rather than dismissing John's struggle as mere weakness, the message affirms that even the greatest prophets can experience crisis, disillusionment, and spiritual doubt—especially when their expectations of Christ's mission clash with reality. The sermon emphasizes that John's doubt arose not from a lack of faith, but from a narrow, judgment-focused understanding of the Messiah, which failed to account for Jesus' ministry of mercy, healing, and grace. Jesus responds not with rebuke, but with a powerful affirmation: He points to the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy through His miracles—restoring sight to the blind, healing the lame, cleansing lepers, raising the dead, and proclaiming good news to the poor—thus revealing that His mission is not only about judgment, but also about redemption and restoration. The core message is that faith is not immune to doubt, but it is strengthened when we turn to Christ, return to Scripture, and trust in His sovereign plan, even when it defies our expectations. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to move beyond disappointment and offense, embracing Christ fully as the Savior who works in all things for good, and to find joy not in the absence of suffering, but in the presence of His faithful, redemptive purpose.
