When I told my preacher I was called to preach, he didn't necessarily feel that God had a wrong number, but he was concerned that I might have had a poor connection.".       Jeremiahâs attitude reminds me of a tremendous question put forth by Paul, in the midst of talking about being a preacher of the Word of God. That question is brought up in, 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 (NASB-U), âBut thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place. âAnd who is adequate for these things? Who is sufficient or competent to manifest and be the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Jesus Christ which leads to life and death?â What a question! 2. We'd love to hear from you. (Their competency further lies in the fact that:). Download a free PDF manuscript of this sermon. God reassured Jeremiah: Attack you they will; overcome you they can't. III.  Jeremiahâs Cautiousness (vv. And, my all time favorite: "When I got up this morning I accidentally took two Ex-Lax in addition to my Prozac. Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-9, Luke 1:26-38. This is the text of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the rest of the elders among the exiles, the priests, the prophets, and all the others Nebuchadnezzar had carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. More often than not, the one who asks is young. 6,8). 1:5). 1:6). 1:17). Why? The person who stands with God will prevail. We have the promise of God's provision. Follow Desiring God on Facebook. The pot could at any moment spew its boiling contents toward the south, scalding the people of Judah. God knew Jeremiah, chose Jeremiah, and appointed Jeremiah. 1:17). Prepare your messages on God's Word in Jeremiah with sermon outlines or an entire sermon series. "Again the word of the LORD came to me inquiring, âWhat do you see?'       Great men usually lament over their shortcomings, rather than boast of their strengths. Jeremiah lamented over the fact that he did not know how to speak. Jeremiah felt sadness when He contemplated the fact that he was but a youth. Ricky is too quiet." It was symbolic of the gift of prophecy bestowed on Jeremiah. The entire Coliseum fell silent. Has God called you? We're sorry, an error occurred. "The voices told me to clean all the guns today." 3:17). His strength is made perfect in my weakness. Alone we are helpless. By the way, this excuse was shared by Moses (Ex. 1. God has a way to overcome weakness and our insufficiencies, doesn't he? 3 It came also in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, unto the end of the eleventh year of Zedekiah the son of Josiah king of Judah, unto the carrying away of Jerusalem … Jeremiah was set over the nations "to root out, and to pull down, to destroy, and to throw down." Intro: The man himself - the dealings of God with this man to make him God's instrument. God uses the most unlikely persons to shake a church or a community or a nation. Jesus experienced this touch in a visible, yet profound way. [7] Linguistic Key To The Greek New Testament, Fritz Rienecker, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1976, pp. God called Jeremiah to act. And I replied, âI see a boiling pot, its lip tilted from the north to the south'" (Jer. The sphere of their lives and hence the sphere of their preaching was Jesus Christ. Paul said, 1 Corinthians 2:2, âFor I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.â, This does not mean that Paul only talked about Jesus Christ. When we survey the epistles that He wrote, we see that He discussed a wide variety of subjects related to salvation and the Christian life. He talked about marriage, singleness, sex, money, life, death, ministry, burdens, sorrow, repentance, etc., etc., etc. But this does mean, that all of His preaching always proceeded from and led back to Jesus Christ! All preaching roads must lead to and away from Calvary. One preacher used to say, âWhatever else you do make your way, as quick as you can, cross-country to Calvary!â, (The fourth characteristic of their competency is seen in the fact that:). | 6,988 views. • Youth and inexperience do not disqualify when God calls (see 1Ti 4:12); he equips and ...read more Scripture: Jeremiah 1… â1) to be a herald, to officiate as a herald; to proclaim after the manner of a herald; always with the suggestion of formality, gravity and an authority which must be listened to and obeyedâ (Thayerâs Greek/English Lexicon). Thankfulness Through Contrast: a Harvest Sermon: S. Conway : Jeremiah 14:1-9: The Drought of Nature: Jeremiah 14:1-9: Pulpit Commentary Homiletics. The priest worked primarily to preserve the past. 2.    âDo not be afraid?â (v. 8). They spoke with a sense of gravity and sincerity knowing that they would one day stand before the bema judgment seat of Christ and give an account of the deeds that they had done in this body. They behaved in the light of the fact that one day the Good Shepherd, the Great Shepherd, the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ, would judge their stewardship of the flock over which they were undershepherds. They preached as if God, Himself, were standing to the side of the pulpit watching their every movement and weighing their every word: because He was! The reason for the judgment was Israel's idolatry and rebellion against the God's righteous will. 457-458.        Once you have felt the hand touch of the Master, you will know what it is that God wants you to say. "I couldn't find the right tools." He was called to deliver an offensive message. They will fight against you but never prevail over you, since I am with you to rescue you" (Jer. He was known by name, hand-picked by God, and commissioned to serve. They were forthtellers more than they were foretellers, exposing the people's sins and calling them back to their covenant responsibilities before God. Do not be afraid of anyone, for I will be with you to deliver you.       The Greek word means âTo peddle, to pawn off a product for gain. The word is used in the Greek Translation of Isaiah 1:22 for those who mix wine with water in order to cheat the buyers. It is used by Plato to condemn the pseudo-philosophers. It was used in the papyri for a wine dealer and for running a junk store. The word refers to those who would peddle or merchandise the Word of God for profit.â[6]. "The hazmat crew is here and won't let me out of the house." (But Paul goes on to point out His own adequacy, sufficiency or competency, which was being constantly attacked by the Judaizers and other sects, by contrasting himself and his co-laborers with others.). You have been on my mind a long, long, long time.” Truly I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy’ But God said to me: “Do not say ‘I am only a boy’; for you shall go to all to whom I send you And you shall … Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed. The Paperback Bible presents the Bible by the Book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. We, preachers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, must be sincere. We must have integrity. And the word of the LORD came to me, asking, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" 1:13). by Rick Ezell on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 6:00 AM I felt a lot like, Calvin Miller, pastor and author. Gabriel Meurier stated, "He who excuses himself, accuses himself.". a. 1:5), not a priest like his father and his grandfather. A.       Those who were sincere proclaimed the Word of God. I used the word âproclaimedâ because it is the interpretation of the Greek word kerusso. Preachers are called to proclaim, herald or kerusso the Gospel. The very word for proclaiming the Gospel, kerusso, connotes sincerity. "But I protested, âOh no, Lord, GOD! Priests were supported from the sacrifices and offerings of the people, but prophets had no guaranteed income. The pot represented the nation of Babylon that would invade and conquer Israel. [5] R.L. Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 5, 2004. based on 34 ratings. Jesus obeyed. Please note the condition to this promise. Sermon: Persevere in Obedience: Jeremiah 37, 38, Download a free PDF manuscript of this sermon. And God spoke, "This is My beloved Son. And God gave this warning, “But if you or … God may assign you a demanding task, but His call keeps us going when we don't want to go and are ready to quit. His presence gives us the strength to stand in the face of every assault. For the first time the people with the insatiable blood-thirst recognized the horror of what they had called entertainment. 1.    âDo not say, âI am a youth,â because it is not you who have chosen to go, but I who have sent you (v. 7). (But notice what God has to say to Jeremiah. Notice:), (Godâs reassurance is in two specific areas:). 2.    Paul and his co-workers spoke as from God. So, each one of this statements is more important than the one that precedes it. Jesus spoke to the hearts of people. Thankfulness Through Contrast: A Harvest Sermon . The gentle monk fell to the ground dead. So the phrase "dress yourself for work" or "gird up your loins" was a metaphor that meant "Get ready for action!" We have the promise of God's prevailing. Jeremiah 1.4-10 “Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Then I said, “Ah, Lord God! Our talent may appear inadequate, but God always equips those he calls. "I have a relative coming in from Hawaii and I need to pick them up at the airport." God blesses not the silver-tongued orator, but the one whose tongue has been touched with coals from the altar. The crowd found its greatest delight in the death of a human being. “Jeremiah, Jeremiah, wake up. "I've already served, let someone else do it." THE STATE OF THE NATION. The promise of God's purpose allows us to let go of our own plans and to receive God's plan without fear. Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed. His message was dangerous, for it challenged the pleasures and enjoyments of the people. Sunday’s Sermon Today: Answer Your Call (Jeremiah 1:4-19) Posted on October 30, 2013 by Jacob Sahms One of my favorite scenes in a movie ever happens early on in Bruce Almighty . Then he will accomplish his purposes no matter how the people respond. The Call Of Jeremiah 1 Jeremiah 1:1-10 I want to thank your pastor for the opportunity to speak at such a sacred and esteemed occasion. Truly I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy.” Preach on topics including sin and its consequences, sincerity in repentance, the call of God, and God's renewal and restoration. Are you sharing the word? Select an option and chat directly with a member of our support team. His glory is manifested through my flaws. Unger, Unger's Bible Dictionary, Moody Press, Chicago, 1957, p. 811. The touch was not so much to purify as it was to inspire and empower. Jeremiah 14:1-9. The word youth - unfortunately rendered child in some versions of the Bible - ordinarily denotes a young, unmarried man in his teens or early twenties. Do Not Say, "I Am Only a Youth" Sep 3, 1989. Jeremiah told them plainly they were defying the Lord, disobeying the law, and destined for judgment. b.    â...to deliver you.â God makes known to Jeremiah exactly what His plan entails. He did not call and commission Jeremiah to desert him, but to deliver him. God will deliver His prophet from the hands of the enemy until his ministry is complete. The apostle Paul said in, 2 Timothy 4:18, âThe Lord will deliver me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.â. Look, I don't know how to speak since I am only a youth'" (Jer. 66,67. Remarkable that God was still speaking.       As the apostle Paul begins to proclaim the basis of the competency of himself and his co-workers, he repeats the Greek word alla, which means âbutâ. Thayer says that, âThe repetition of the Word, alla, gives emphasis in an ascending scale.â[7]. Today we would say, "Roll up your sleeves!". A nation plunging toward doom. In the name of God, this thing must stop.". These verses are a terrible picture of drought and famine. Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying: “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. What a difference it makes knowing that when we are being sent, someone is going with us. Jeremiah had every excuse ready when God called him to be a prophet. When Honorius was emperor of Rome, in A.D. 404, as the vast crowd watched the contest, a Syrian monk by the name of Telemachus leaped onto the Coliseum floor. Let's counter each excuse we make with a promise from God. Priests belonged to a special tribe and therefore had authority and respect, but a prophet could come from any tribe and had to prove his divine call. "I threw out my back bowling." Come.” Jeremiah 18:1-11 A Play Doh Like Faith (Wagner) God's call may come at an inopportune time, but he never sends forth his servant alone. It was titled away from the north. I. Want to get in touch? I have learned over the years, however, that the person most aware of his own inadequacy is usually the person most dependent on God's all-sufficiency. Jeremiah had every excuse ready when God called him to be a prophet. Come on, wake up. "There's been a death in the family." Vine, The Congregational Ministry in the Modern World, ed. Kings, princes, priests, and people were all to be alike solemnly warned of the sure judgments that were coming upon them. He could go on because God walked with him. God expects obedience, immediately, if we don't, we are in danger of God's wrath. 457-458. We have the promise of God's purpose. Jeremiah was called to be "a prophet to the nations" (Jer. Ben Franklin wrote, "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else." Jeremiahâs message was one of the coming judgment of the Lord. Before anything can be built, often something else must be torn down. God would have to pluck up, break down, destroy and overthrow the Israelites before He could bless them. There are some men whose courage seems to rise in proportion as they have to face insensate fury of opposition. Dr. Randy L. Hyde. (But notice the attitude of Jeremiah about all that is happening to him. Notice:). The Call of Jeremiah - The word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” “Alas, Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible (Hardcover), by Rick Ezell on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 6:00 AM. Weâve got to preach, because people are troubled and Jesus brings peace. So torn by the utter disregard for the value of human life, he cried out, "In the name of God, this thing is not right! God used the image of a boiling pot to communicate his coming wrath. The exhortation implies that we are apt to be secretly discontented with our condition and circumstances in the... 2. Weâve got to preach, because people are thirsty and Jesus is Water of Life. I’ve got a job for you… Come, go down to the potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words. In Jeremiah's day the men had to tie their loose robes together with a belt in order to run or to work. Weâve got to preach, because people are hungry and Jesus is the Bread of Life. We often think of prophets as people who can tell the future. Most scholars think that Jeremiah was around 20 to 25 at the time of his call. Read Jeremiah 1 commentary using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. I. (The message that God gave Jeremiah was two fold.). 1:9). Jesus felt that same Presence. What God says through us may be dangerous, but God gives us the strength to endure. "I didn't understand." Sermon. In fact, it was his teaching that cost him his life. Weâve got to preach, because the world is lost and Jesus is the Savior. The spectators became enraged at this courageous man. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. When God's call came I felt honored but extremely inadequate. Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Jeremiah 1:10 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources. Though Telemachus died, his message prevailed. See our holiday shipping schedule to receive your gifts on time. When they heard the news that I was called to preach, most people in my hometown thought the news bearer had made a mistake. Then he is with you to protect you. He was no Elijah, no Isaiah, no John the Baptist, no Savonarola, not a man of mighty thunderings, whose strong spirit can face corrupted nations and never quail. It was a terrible undertaking. Following his baptism, immediately coming out of the water, the heavens opened and the Spirit of God descended on him like a dove. This is the LORD's declaration" (Jer. 1. Study the bible online using commentary on Jeremiah 1 and more! I can't get off the john, but I feel good about it. 1. (But that was not the sum of Jeremiahâs message. Jeremiahâs message was also:). SermonAudio.com - Jeremiah 1 Sermons. [17] For we are not like many, peddling the word of God, but as from sincerity, but as from God, we speak in Christ in the sight of God.â. And before you were born, I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations” Then I said, ‘ Ah, Lord God! a.    âI am with you...â What better company could Jeremiah want. Jehovah, I AM, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob would be with him. Jesus has promised that He would never leave us nor forsake us. The prophet labored to change the present so the nation would have a future. The Potter's House. He traveled from place to place challenging the people to change so that their future in heaven would be guaranteed. God can choose the most unlikely of candidates. Whatever you think of Jesus, remember this, his heart was a willing and obedient heart. Jeremiah said to God, "I am only a youth" (Jer. We are God's. Stand up and tell them everything that I command you" (Jer. * Indicated Required Field See our Privacy Policy. Sermons from Jeremiah The Christian’s Supreme Boast (Jeremiah 9:23-24) Why Are We Here? Saucy, The Church in God's Program, pp. It is implied that we are prone to envy, or to look upon the prosperity of others, either real or imaginary, with a... 3. 4:10). His excuses are often our excuses for not heeding God's voice when He calls. SERMONS ON. "I see a branch of an almond tree," I replied. Jeremiah 18:1-6 1The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. Customer Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT Monday - Friday Phone: (800) 458-2772. It is the young, for the most part, who wrestle with a sense of calling, who look for purpose in life, especially in regard to vocation. He was called to move out among people. Are you obeying his commands? ", In the Christian world, we can find all sorts of excuses not to obey God's voice: "It's the preacher's job." 3Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 1.    Paul and his co-workers spoke from sincerity. Caught up in the excitement, the gladiators attacked him, and a sword pierced him. The Words of God to a decadent age. The priests' duties were predictable. (Jeremiah 1:5) Here at this moment Jeremiah hears the voice of God – the Creator of the Universe – He who put the stars in place – He who formed the world and all that we know – from the telescopic to the microscopic – and God speaks to Jeremiah and says: “Jeremiah – you are special. Before Jeremiah could experience God's presence, he had to go where God sent him, speak what God told him, and reject fear. 1 The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin. The decline and fall of Judah. God walks with us. Telemachus kindled a flame in the hearts and consciences of thinking persons. He has a distinct plan and purpose for our lives. (Their competency is further highlighted by the fact that:). Weâve got to preach, because the storms of life are raging and Jesus is the anchor of our souls., a refuge, a high tower, a strong tower, a fortress, a shield, a buckler, a rock, a hiding place. He would not be welcomed, nor would he be accepted. Immediate obedience is the only appropriate response when God calls. But a prophet spoke messages to the present that had future ramifications. "I chose you before I formed you in the womb; I set you apart before you were born'" (Jer. My quiet, shy nature was a detriment. He and the Father were one. H. Cunliffe-Jones, p. 10. Tonight is the anniversary of the horrific tragedy of 9/11/2001. Jeremiah 18:1-11 Jeremiah: The Season of Discontent (Hyde) One morning, early, Jeremiah feels a finger poking him in the shoulder. We know we do not have to walk the lonesome road alone, that we have a traveling companion. The Call of Jeremiah ‐ Jeremiah 1: 4‐10. Free shipping on books, Bibles, gifts, VBS and Church Supplies of $50 or more. Those acts give one a great sense of purpose. God uses not the most gifted and talented person, but the one touched by the hand of God. Weâve got to preach, because people are dead and Jesus is the Life. Jesus' teaching contained mercy and judgment, grace and punishment. [15] For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing; [16] to the one an aroma from death to death, to the other an aroma from life to life. And who is adequate for these things? SermonAudio.com - Jeremiah 1 Sermons. Watch the death of a nation. (a)   To pluck up, break down, destroy. I take delight in Him" (Matt. He felt inferior, inexperienced, and intimidated by the size of the task to which God was summoning him. Find answers to some of the more asked questions. 1:18-19). Warning, Consolation and An Invitation Jeremiah 1:4-10 and 17-19 Last week, we looked at the opening of the Temple when Solomon called the Israelites to covenant faithfulness, obedience and regular worship of God. I been saved since I was 8, had a spiritual experience with the Lord at 14, accepted my call into the ministry at 21, and began pastoring two days before my 22nd birthday. I celebrate 30 years in the Gospel ministry on March 6, 2004. Jeremiah felt inadequate as a public speaker. 4.    Paul and his co-workers spoke in the sight of God. This is a sermon for a candidate to be ordained in ministry who is from a poor run down city in OH called East Cleveland. The people did not want to hear the truth. Never underestimate the power of the touch; especially when God does the touching. Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10; Proverbs 3:5-6 Theme: How to Be Your Best Title: Steps to Greatness Step One – Embrace Good Spiritual Mentors/Teachers – Those who will Challenge You and Encourage … His excuses are often our excuses for not heeding God's voice when he calls. With God we prevail. 1 The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin: 2 To whom the word of the Lord came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign.       Paul knew that he and his co-workers were insufficient in themselves and that gave him great reason for cautiousness and wondering whether they were adequate for such a task. Yet, Paul knew that their adequacy and sufficiency rested in Christ and the following actions that He produced in them, through the power of the Holy Spirit. In my late teens, one of my sisters felt led of God to help me get in touch with myself by telling me that in her opinion, which was as inerrant as the King James Bible, that if God called me to do anything he must have had a wrong number. We are skillful at the art of making excuses, aren't we? We have the promise of God's presence. God was expecting immediate action from Jeremiah. Prophets, on the other hand, addressed whole nations, and usually the people they addressed didn't want to hear the message. Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-9, Luke 1:26-38. You must mean his twin brother Micky. He had a fight on his hands. THE NATURE OF THE AGE. Someone once said that when God calls us to a task, he does not give us a road map to follow and then leave us to our resources. My inadequacy has caused me to rely upon God. The First Question of the Catechism (Jeremiah 24:7; John 17:3; Ephesians 1:17; 2 Thessalonians 1:8) Why You Need Your Enemies and Your Enemies Need You—Part One (Jeremiah 29:7) Trapped! (While Paulâs cautiousness is seen in this powerful question, he also spells out the characteristics of his compentency.). They mocked him and threw objects at him. Weâve got to preach, because people are sick and Jesus is the Great Physician. 1:6). Jeremiah 1 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this 12 volume, chapter by chapter commentary of 4,800 sermon outlines and 24,000 homiletic references Please see below for details. "Do not be intimidated by them or I will cause you to cower before them" (Jer. A prophet was a chosen and authorized spokesman for God who declared God's Word to the people. Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1–10.       Preachers likewise today must pluck up, break down, destroy, and overthrow ideologies, isms, schisms, imagination, worldly values, certain traditions and every other thing which lifts itself against the knowledge of God. Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Jeremiah 1:4 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources. God will protect and deliver His servants until they have completed their assignments! [4] M.F. "I have a Doctor's appointment." … Rick Ezell is the pastor of First Baptist Greer, South Carolina. It carries the idea of recognition of the worth and purpose of him who is known. History records that, because of his courageous act, within a few months the gladiatorial combats began to decline, and very shortly passed from the scene. Weâve got to preach, because we are on trial for our sins, but Jesus is the Advocate or Lawyer who will plead our case in heaven. The Paperback Bible presents the Bible by the Book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Countering each excuse was a promise from God. Priests ministered primarily to individuals with various needs. "I don't know how." JEREMIAH. In the days of the Roman Empire, the great Coliseum of Rome was filled to capacity with spectators, coming for the state games, watching human beings battle against wild beasts or against one another until one or both died. Not just for those who are going into the ministry. ◄ Jeremiah 1:1 ► These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin. S. Conway . Our sermon ideas on Jeremiah will help you preach a powerful message on the triumph of God's covenant faithfulness over wrath. Weâve got to preach, because people are discouraged and Jesus is the Hope of Glory. The verb know has much more meaning than simply being aware of. Jeremiah 1 Sermon: Make No Excuses God may assign you a demanding task, but His call keeps us going when we don't want to go and are ready to quit. This is a sermon for a candidate to be ordained in ministry who is from a poor run down city in OH called East Cleveland. Priests dealt with externals - rituals, sacrifices, offerings, services - whereas the prophet tried to reach and change hearts. "Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and told me: I have now filled your mouth with My words" (Jer. [3] Ramsey, St. Paul the Traveler, pp. To ensure you receive the best experience on LifeWay.com, we use cookies to process information about your visit.       It is with great sacredness and seriousness that we approach this great service of ordination!!! [6] Linguistic Key To The Greek New Testament, Fritz Rienecker, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1976, pp. Weâve got to preach, because people tired and Jesus said, âCome unto me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give rest.â. The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin. SermonAudio.com - Jeremiah 1 Sermons. 114, 115, from A.R. He always did what his Father directed. Like Jeremiah and Jesus, we need to accept that our future is not our own. "It's not my gift." Your trusted source of Christian resources since 1891. Jeremiah said to God, `` I am only a youth ' '' ( Jer Jeremiahâs message. message... Thou jealous for … SermonAudio.com - Jeremiah 1 Sermons we must have integrity to say or do... Change the present that had future ramifications the next what the Lord would call him to be secretly with... Roll up your sleeves! `` the pleasures and enjoyments of the priests at Anathoth in the,. 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