Sermons on Jeremiah 2:1-9:

The Idol That Leads You To Unhappiness: Idolatry Series

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 8, 2011

to communicate the burden that idols can not make you happy

"For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me THE FOUNTAIN OF LIVING WATERS, and they have hewn cisterns, broken cisterns which can not hold water" (Jeremiah 2:13). God was horrified at Israel's sin of idolatry. Idolatry is an abomination to God. What is idolatry? It is to give to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13, Jeremiah 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Problem Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 3, 2012

Israel had problems living as a nation under God. Understanding her problems help us analyze America's problems.

“A Nation Under God: The Problem” Jer. 2:1-37 The late Reformed pastor and theologian Abraham Kuyper said, “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!’” As we pointed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Forget Who You Are

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 4, 2007

Through the prophet Jeremiah, God told the people to remember how they had been cared for and loved, and not to go after other gods who could not offer salvation.

Don’t Forget Who You Are Jeremiah 2:4-13 September 2, 2007 I thought long and hard about admitting this to you today. But I remember the day well. It was Monday, July 30; the day that the divorce of Britney Spears and K-Fed became final. I saw that on the internet and got sucked in. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Methodist

Empty Cisterns

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Oct 5, 2007

You may be sitting here fully understanding that you could be going down the wrong road. You have seen warning signs that your life may not be pleasing to God. And you want this to change.

Three Warnings of Empty Cisterns Jeremiah 2:4-13 All Scripture Marked NLT: Tyndale House Publishers. (2004). Holy Bible : New Living Translation. "Text edition"--Spine. (2nd ed.). Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers. All Scripture Marked “The Message”: Peterson, E. H. (2002). The Message : The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Does Your Bucket Have A Hole In It?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on May 4, 2009

HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO CARRY WATER IN A LEAKING BUCKET? MOST OF IT IS LOST ON THE GROUND. SOME CHRISTIANS SEEM TO HAVE A LEAK IN THEIR SPIRITUAL LIFE.

JEREMIAH CH 2: VS 1--13 DOES YOUR BUCKET HAVE A HOLE IN IT? HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO CARRY WATER IN A BUCKET THAT LEAKED? ***** EVEN WITH A SMALL HOLE IN IT***** PROBABLY, YOU LOST MORE WATER THAN YOU CARRIED. ENDLESS TRIPS BACK AND FORTH TO ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Keep The Saw Sharpe"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 27, 2016

Our spiritual life's need to be kept Sharpe to in order to get through thirsty times, for we live in thirsty lands, we are a thirsty people, are souls are thirsty, and our spiritual cisterns need to be kept in good shape.

• We live in a thirsty Land, We are thirsty People, we are thirsty Souls, we also need Spiritual repairs So, what's the solution to our spiritual problem, as God's people? The answer ought to be perfectly obvious: Keep the cistern in good repair! Faithful disciples must maintain a reserve of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Methodist

The God Of Me Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 7, 2019

After discussing the god of me, this sermon explores how two biblical people finally found in God what they had previously been looking for in the wrong places.

A. One cold evening during the holiday season, a little boy was standing out in front of a store begging. 1. The little child had no shoes on and his clothes were mere rags. 2. A woman passing by saw the little boy and could read the longing in his dark eyes. 3. She took the child by the hand ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:9, Jeremiah 2:11-13, Ezekiel 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Staying On Course Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 20, 2017

A sermon that looks at the importance of the Christian not repeating Israels mistakes revealed in Jeremiah chapter 2 - Uses some resources from Sermon central.

JThe importance of staying on course The lessons of Israel for today. Psalm 119:1-8 MSG 0Save 1 You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. 2 You're blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. 3 That's right - you don't go ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Pleading

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 17, 2019

We have left a God-shape hole in our lives and try to fill it with other things.

A PLEADING. Jeremiah 2:4-13. In this passage the LORD yet again makes His complaint against the whole house of Israel (Jeremiah 2:4). As we read it, we begin to realise that this is also His indictment against the whole of mankind, and against the visible Church in particular. “What ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death (Covid-19 Pandemic).

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 30, 2020

The valley of the shadow of death looms over the earth in the form of the global COVID-19 pandemic. But, God assures his children that he is with them in the valley and will deliver them by his mighty power.

TEXT:Psalm 23:4. "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." SHADOWS Shadows are the dark shapes formed on surfaces by objects when they are between light and the surface. Shadows are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Luke 1:79, Amos 5:6, Jeremiah 2:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Sin? Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 12, 2021

Does sin still matter? A USA Today article asked, “Is Sin Dead?” The Pope said the world is losing the notion of sin. We look at the nature of sin, the problems it brings, and the only real solution to it.

THE SUMMER OF SIN, PART 1 “WHAT IS SIN?” Jer. 2:2-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE ANSWER IS SIMPLER THAN YOU THINK 1. An engineer, a psychologist, and a theologian were hunting in the wilds of Northern Canada. They came across a isolated cabin, and decided to check it out. Inside was normal except ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:2-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Follow And Serve The One Who Will Never Leave You

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 11, 2015

We must use the courage that a life in faith with God gives us to live a life that is more revolutionary than our secular world or any other non-Christian faith. God will give us the courage to work like army commandos.

If I told you that religion is not the same as Christianity, would you be surprised? Religion is man's attempt to reach God. It focuses on our deeds. It is the broken cistern referred to in Jeremiah 2:4-13. Christianity is God's attempt to reach man. We are meant to be fully in relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Anglican

A Crack Pot Or A Cracked Pot

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

God can use our cracks, our flaws to spread the Living Water to those in the world around us. When we live our faith, when we show our faith, the Living Water is pouring from us, despite our condition, to change the world.

Just in case you didn’t know, according to Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary, a crackpot is defined as “a person who is crazy or very strange.” I am sure this was not a news flash for just about anyone here this morning. I spent quite a bit of time this past week trying ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Methodist

Fountains Free Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014

Shepherds live(d) a harsh life in the Negev. Water was key to the survival of the flock. Living water was key.

1. Superman Vs. Batman There was an interesting article in Time magazine some time ago. It was about Superman -- and it seems this superhero has fallen on hard times lately. Even though, as a cartoon character he is the icon of DC comics he trails behind Batman in popularity. At DC Comics, Jim Lee, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Conservation

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 3, 2022

Conservation is defined as prevention of a wasteful use of a resource.

Dian Fossey, an American-born primatologist, conservationist and author of “Gorillas In The Mist.” once remarked: “When you realize the value of all life you dwell less on past and concentrate more on the conservation of the future.” Genesis 9:1-3 reminds us: And God blessed Noah and his sons and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:33-34, Jeremiah 2:7, Revelation 11:18, Psalm 24:1