Jesus - Who is He to you? | Jordan Ducote | April 5, 2026

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C.S. Lewis's claim leaves no middle ground: Jesus was either a liar, a lunatic, or the Lord.

This episode is a sermon by Jordan Ducote at Northwood Church, part of the 'Year of the Bible' series where teachings align with weekly readings from the One Year Bible plan. Ducote opens by addressing the central question of who Jesus is, noting many view him as a myth or merely a good teacher. He shares a personal background as a pastor's kid who questioned his faith, linking to broader deconstruction trends. A video clip shows diverse public opinions on Jesus, from 'a dude' to 'the Son of God.' Ducote critiques the idea of Jesus as just a good teacher, citing C.S. Lewis's trilemma that Jesus was either liar, lunatic, or Lord. He transitions to Luke 9:18-20, where Jesus asks his disciples who people say he is and then directly asks Peter, who confesses him as the Christ. Ducote explains this confession came through divine revelation, not intellectual effort, as highlighted in Matthew 16. He discusses how this faith is tested in trials, using Peter's later denial as an example. The sermon explores first-century expectations of a political Messiah to overthrow Rome, contrasting with Jesus's mission to deliver from sin. Ducote defines sin as inherent and destructive, separating humans from God and requiring death as payment. He details Jesus's prediction of his suffering, death, and resurrection in Luke 9:22, emphasizing the resurrection as proof of his divinity and victory over death. Ducote addresses modern nihilism and fear of death, offering hope through Jesus's promise of eternal life and physical resurrection from John 6:40. He concludes with a call to surrender to Jesus, emphasizing grace and new identity in Christ, and reflects on Peter's eventual deeper understanding post-resurrection.

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A sermon on moving from viewing Jesus as a religious figure to confessing him as Messiah.

The sermon turns on one direct question: who is Jesus to the person weighing his claims? It follows the shift from treating him as a man, prophet, or moral teacher toward confessing him as the Messiah, with Matthew 16 presenting that recognition as something God reveals, not…

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