Behold the Lamb - March 01, 2026
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In this powerful sermon from ECF Church's 'Knowing Jesus' series, Pastor Jason leads a deep dive into John 1:19-36, focusing on the identity of Jesus through the testimony of John the Baptist. The message centers on three transformative truths: first, that knowing Jesus requires humility—acknowledging our limitations and surrendering our need to be the savior in our own lives. Second, it emphasizes clarity about who Jesus truly is: the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, not just a moral teacher or inspirational figure. Third, it calls believers to move from reactive faith to relational faith—cultivating daily intimacy with God rather than only turning to Him in crisis. The sermon is anchored in a personal story of divine favor at Walmart, illustrating how God works in small, tangible ways to affirm His presence. Pastor Jason challenges the congregation to stop minimizing, redefining, justifying, or hiding sin, and instead embrace transparency and repentance. He closes with a call to return to truth, especially when emotions fluctuate, and invites all to experience salvation and healing through Jesus, the one who is both fully divine and deeply personal.
Humility is essential to truly knowing Jesus—stop trying to be the savior of your own life.
Jesus is not just a teacher or example; He is the Lamb of God who removes sin, not just covers it.
Faith should be relational, not reactive—cultivate daily intimacy with God, not just during crises.
Stop minimizing, redefining, justifying, or hiding sin—confess it and bring it into the light.
God’s truth is the foundation of faith—when feelings shift, return to Scripture and divine revelation.
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Opening Testimony: Favor with God and Man
“I'm not driving to Edinburgh to return this microwave. I prayed for favor. I'm going to have favor. And so God gave me favor at Walmart returning my microwave. He cares about us, amen?”
The Identity Crisis: Who Are You?
The sermon shifts to John 1:19-28, where religious leaders question John the Baptist about his identity. Pastor Jason uses this passage to explore the universal human struggle with identity and the danger of self-exaltation, especially when popular. John’s response—'I am not the Christ'—models humility and redirection toward Jesus.
Humility Before Jesus: The Sandal Strap
Pastor Jason unpacks John’s statement that he is not worthy to untie Jesus’ sandal, emphasizing the cultural significance of this act as a symbol of servanthood. He illustrates how this moment reveals the vast difference between John and Jesus, and how true humility is essential to seeing Jesus clearly.
Tragedy in Proximity: Missing Jesus in the Routine
“We can be close to spiritual things and still miss Jesus. We get into routines, they become ritual, we check boxes and what I'm asked, I think I said this a couple weeks ago is we have to cry out, examine my heart Lord before we're reading the scriptures.”
The Lamb of God: Grace Is Costly
“Jesus didn't come to inspire us. He came to save us. He came to save us.”
“Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”
“I'm not driving to Edinburgh to return this microwave. I prayed for favor. I'm going to have favor. And so God gave me favor at Walmart returning my microwave. He cares about us, amen?”
“Jesus didn't come to inspire us. He came to save us.”
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