Before the Beginning: Meeting the Jesus Who Was Already There.

Introduction

This sermon, preached by Pastor Elisha, continues the series “Rediscovering the Jesus I Thought I Knew” with the message “Before the Beginning: Meeting the Jesus Who Was Already There.” Drawing from John 1:1–12, the message calls the church to recenter its faith, not around familiarity, routine, or activity, but around Jesus Himself. The focus is on recovering the true center of worship and life by encountering Christ as eternal, divine, and the source of all life.

Key Points

• Jesus is before all things – Jesus is not part of our life story; He is the source of it. He existed before creation and gives meaning to existence.

• The Word (Logos) is a Person – Not an abstract force or idea, but Jesus Himself; fully God, personal, and relational.

• Familiarity dulls awe – Knowing about Jesus without surrendering to who He truly is leads to shallow faith and misplaced control.

• Light overcomes darkness – Darkness does not disappear instantly, but it loses its power when exposed to Christ, the true Light.

• Jesus is more than a teacher – He is life itself, offering transformation and resurrection life, not self-improvement.

• Faith requires reentering the center – Christianity is not about activity or routine, but receiving Jesus anew and allowing Him to reshape the heart.

Conclusion

The sermon ends with an invitation to return to the center, to receive Jesus again not as a concept or convenience, but as Lord, Light, and Life. True worship, surrender, and spiritual renewal flow from recognizing who Jesus truly is: eternal, divine, and present. The call is clear: move beyond familiarity, rediscover Christ, and allow Him to transform life from the inside out.