In the sermon, Questioning the Questioner, Pastor Ralph Douglas West draws from Matthew 11, focusing on the moment when John the Baptist, imprisoned and doubting, sends his disciples to ask Jesus if He is the Messiah. Pastor West uses this narrative to address a common human experience: doubt. He highlights that even great figures of faith, like John, Abraham, and Moses, and even contemporary figures like Martin Luther King Jr., grapple with uncertainties and questions about their faith. Through the lens of doubt, he encourages the congregation to reflect on their own faith journeys, questioning if they've ever felt similar feelings of uncertainty or if they have pondered, "Is Jesus truly the one?"Pastor West relates this doubt to the broader context of faith, emphasizing that genuine belief often arises amidst struggles and challenges. He recounts the life of Frederick Douglass as another story of faith and resilience in the face of adversity, likening Douglass to John the Baptist by likening their prophetic voices calling for justice. Ultimately, he reassures believers that no matter the circumstances that lead to doubt, Jesus is still at work and present in their lives. Pastor West concludes with a call to affirm their love and commitment to Jesus, underscoring that their doubts, though real, do not diminish the Lord's unwavering presence and purpose.