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Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 26 – Proclaim God’s Message - Move Away From Deception And Amend Your Ways Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

This message examines the importance of God’s word; then the challenge given to Jeremiah to preach faithfully at the door to the temple. The burning message from God was that the people needed to repent and amend their ways. Sin is contained in “deceptive words”.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 26 – PROCLAIM GOD’S MESSAGE - MOVE AWAY FROM DECEPTION AND AMEND YOUR WAYS PART 26 - Jeremiah 7:1-4 CHAPTER 7 {{Jeremiah 7:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, Jeremiah 7:2 “Stand in the gate of the LORD’s house and proclaim there this word, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-2, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Peter 2:2, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 118:19-20, Psalm 24:7-10, Jeremiah 7:3-7, Hosea 4:17, Hosea 5:14, Colossians 3:25, Micah 3:11, 2 Kings 23:4, 2 Kings 23:7, Isaiah 57:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Mature In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Just because someone is spiritually mature does not automatically assure them of easy solutions to their problems. However, the spiritually mature person has the foundational impetus, power, and direction for dealing with all issues of life successfully

How to Mature in Christ The Bible assures us that if we abide in Jesus, we can ask whatever we wish and it will be done for us. (John 15:7) As Lily and people like her learn to grow up into ALL aspects into Christ, they will be in a position to be able to integrate their spiritual maturity into ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Where Do We Go From Here?"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 14, 2001

How do we respond to the tragedy that has come upon our nation? God’s call to us in Psalm 37 gives us clear direction about what we must and must not do.

"Where Do We Go From Here?" Our attention has been captured this past week by the attack that has taken place in our own country. The sight of planes flying into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon caused all of us to stop our normal routines and fix our attention on New York and Washington ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Benefits Of Controversy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Spirit taught Paul and Barnabas how controversy may produce many benefits for individuals and the church. When some believing Pharisees said, "It is necessary to circumcise the Gentiles and to direct them to observe the Law of Moses."

Illustration: Paul wrote, "My grace is sufficient for you. Therefore I rejoice in weakness, in insults, and hardships. So that your faith does not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God." (2 Cor. 12:9,10) Illustration: Lord, deliver me from the lust of vindicating myself. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We're Stuck!

Contributed by Kenneth Stright on Jan 28, 2003

What happens when the church is ’stuck’? Do we have a word from God to direct us into the future. Explore the state of the church in Laodecia and see if we can’t learn how to be the church today.

Psalm 96: (Sing to the Lord a new song) Revelation 3: 14-19 (poor Laodicea) WE’RE STUCK! As a teenager I often played the old vinyl music albums of the day and, as they got a little worn, they also got stuck – I’d hear the same few words and the same few notes of maddening music over and over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Fly From Sodom

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

There are a direction and a goal in what God did? TO fly from Sodom. Its relations with this city should be a lesson for each company!" Let us consider the history of Sodome, to discover there the truth for today which is illustrated there.

Sortir de Sodome! Lecture : Gen 19/1-26 .L’apôtre Pierre écrit : * s’il a condamné Ë la destruction et réduit en cendres les villes de Sodome et de Gomorrhe, les donnant comme exemple aux impies Ë venir.@ 2 Pierre 2/6. Pierre veut dire : "Il y a un sens et un but dans ce que Dieu a fait Ë Sodome ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26, 2 Peter 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speaking The Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 1, 2004

The Bible is replete with directions about verbalizing truth, but it seems that many people are afraid of being accused of talking to themselves.There are numerous benefits that come from speaking the truth out loud that need to be considered and applied

Speaking the Truth - Eph. 4:15 Illustration: It is good to speak the truth out loud, even if it may be a bit late. My son Zachary, 4, came screaming out of the bathroom to tell me he’d dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. So I fished it out and threw it in the garbage. Zachary stood there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Invitation

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

Some call this the greatest invitation ever made. Like every invitation is contains three parts: the invited, the inviter, and the invitation itself. Let’s break our text down and consider it from three directions.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Invitation Mt 11:28-30 Introduction: Robert Kirkpatrick had some good news and some bad news. The good news: he had been extended a written invitation to a dinner with President Bush in Washington, DC. The invite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Be A Servant In The Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

I preached this sermon at the oridnation of three deacons, but directed more as a charge to the church to be servants as well. We are all called to serve and sometimes we need to take off our bibs and put on our aprons.

“I Will Be A Servant in the Church” Introduction: Today, we have ordained three men into the position of deacon. Many times as events like this take place we fail to catch and see the meaning of what is taking place. First of all, it is important that we understand that word “ordain” simple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Peace Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 1, 2006

2nd in a series from 1 Timothy. Without a relationship with the Prince of Peace, we cannot be at peace. But by yielding ourselves to God as peacemakers, He can use us to make a difference in direction, attitude, and goals.

Lessons for a Healthy Church Living in Peace 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Introduction: Last Sunday we learned that there are times we must confront error. But that doesn’t mean we are to be in a constant state of war with the world or with each other! Paul taught, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man's Responsibility, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

It’s only those who love God that can look over life’s journey and see God’s guiding and directing hand in and through it all. It’s distinctively a “Christian” experience.

Opening Statement: A discouraged young lady came to D.L. Moody one day and said, “Mr. Moody, I want you to take my name off of the church roll. I’m tired, discouraged and don’t deserve to be on the roll.” Mr. Moody reached into his pocket, pulled out a slip of paper and wrote these words: “I do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Religious Intolerance In Our Time

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

We live in a restless, violent, ever changing world that moves in unknown directions every day. We were witness to this sad reality this past week when those victims at Virginia Tech lost their lives.

Religious Intolerance in our Time. Acts Chapter 5:17,41 The Apostles Persecuted 17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But during the night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's All Edge

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

The Bible – a two-edged sword – has no dull edges (never dull or boring). It cuts in every direction (left & right politically; up & down socially; in & out spiritually) and can slice to the depths of any soul.

I. TWO-EDGED MEANS IT HAS NO BLUNT SIDES – No Dull Edges! A. No Part Of It Is “Dull” - No Part Of The Bible Is Useless To The Believer Today 1. The New Testament and Old Testament together contain… a. 3,586,483 letters b. 773,693 words c. 31,373 verses d. 1,179 chapters e. and 66 books 2. No part ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Ministry & The Minister

Contributed by Toby Powers on Aug 7, 2006

Ordination Sermon: This world is not in need of more politicians, philanthropists, or professors. We are in need of real Preachers who become real Pastors who really care about, help, and direct their people for the honor and glory of God.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA 30110 www.trumpetoftruthonline.org The Ministry & The Minister Ephesians 4:11-13 Intro: This world is not in need of more politicians, philanthropists, or professors. We are in need of real Preachers who become real ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Feb 14, 2008

Continuing with the Holy Spirit theme this sermon looks at the Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17-27). Jesus asks us to dethrone the gods in our lives so our hearts are prepared to be directed by the Spirit.

What we Believe Series Preparing to be filled with the Holy Spirit – February 17, 2008 Acknowledge Dr. Henry Schorr (Mark 10:17-27 NIV) o Were in series called what Christians believe about God the Father, Jesus the Son, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, Baptism and Spiritual gifts o Were focusing on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27