Sermons About Jeremiah
When God Messes Up Your Plans
God’s Gifts at Christmas Part 3: When God Messes Up Your Plans “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.†Jeremiah 29:11 Three reasons why God messes up your plans: 1. God wants to get your attention “But my people would not listen to me . . .†Psalm 81:11 (NIV) There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 16:25 (NIV) 2. God has a different plan for your life “I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.†Jeremiah 29:11 (Message paraphrase) i. God’s plan is BIGGER than our plan ii. God’s plan is GREATER than our plan iii. God’s plan is more REWARDING than any other plan in life “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.†1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT) 3. God wants you to trust him And without faith it is impossible to please God. Hebrews 11:6a (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NIV) i. God has a plan and purpose for your life ii. God will be with you no matter what you face iii. Trusting God is the most relaxed, rational, sane way to live You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV) The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever . Psalm 138:8 (NIV) Thank you for being a part of The Waters this Christmas. Our Christmas prayer is that you may more fully know the love of God and his purposes for your life. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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God's Plan For Your Life
We may face many situations in our life where the outlook looks grim. We can't but help think it couldn't possibly improve when we're in it. But in situations like this, we often forget the sovereignty of God; that He is still in control. Peter uses the story of Joseph to illustrate that God is indeed in control of the circumstances and trials we endure. There is a difference between our perspective and God's perspective.
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Threats to Thirst
Last week we learned our thirst for life can only be quenched by faith in Christ. Yet many still live with a dehydrated soul. If God makes available cool, abundant, life-giving water, why don’t we drink?
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Lament
There is so much God wants to change in us…for our own good. Experiencing the breakthrough of life change is found in choosing humility. This week we will learn what a lament is and how essential lament is for spiritual breakthrough.
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The Gospel Sends Us Out
The Gospel that comes to us to change us and bring us into the community of God's people is intended to send us out on mission. We learn a lot about the shape of this mission from Jeremiah 29.
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Pt. 3, How to Waste Time with God in the Evening
This message recaps the "Wasting Time" series with pastor Jeremy McGarity. It is followed by a message from Wes Van Fleet about wasting time with God every day and giving up "idols".
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The Plans I Have for You
Jeremiah has been called the "weeping prophet." He was a sensitive soul who had a very difficult job--telling the truth in a time of terrible heartache. God called Jeremiah and gave him his message of doom for Judah and Jerusalem. Jeremiah knew that he would be opposed from the very first, that his message would be unpopular and his critics would be fierce
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