Jeremiah 1:5
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
knew--approved of thee as My chosen instrument (Exo 33:12, Exo 33:17; compare Isa 49:1, Isa 49:5; Rom 8:29). sanctified--rather, "separated." The primary meaning is, "to set apart" from a common to a special use; hence arose the secondary sense, "to sanctify," ceremonially and morally. It is not here meant that Jehovah cleansed Jeremiah from original sin or regenerated him by His Spirit; but separated him to his peculiar prophetical office, including in its range, not merely the Hebrews, but also the nations hostile to them (Jer. 25:12-38; 27:1-21; 46:1-51:64), [HENDERSON]. Not the effect, but the predestination in Jehovah's secret counsel, is meant by the sanctification here (compare Luk 1:15, Luk 1:41; Act 15:18; Gal 1:15; Eph 1:11).
Jeremiah 1:5
The Call of Jeremiah
4The word of the LORD came to me, saying: 5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
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A Word for Those Who Want to Know God
By Carter Conlon7.6K57:18Knowing God1SA 17:45PSA 68:1ISA 46:10JER 1:5DAN 11:32MIC 7:7ACT 4:29In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Daniel and how it relates to our modern times. He highlights Daniel's prophecy about an increase in travel and knowledge in the last days, which can be seen as a reference to the internet. The speaker emphasizes that God has a purpose for each individual and wants them to be a light in their generation. He encourages believers to seek God and rely on His strength in the battles they face, reminding them that God has never left them alone. The speaker concludes by praying for the Holy Spirit's power to convey this message effectively to the church.
Israel in the End Times
By David Pawson5.6K55:20Prophetic2SA 5:11KI 12:20JER 1:5MAT 24:4ACT 4:12ROM 11:26REV 7:4In this sermon, the speaker discusses the signs that Jesus gave regarding his second coming. He explains that there are four main signs: famine, wars, earthquakes in the world; a great falling away and completion of evangelism in the church; the appearance of the Antichrist in the Middle East; and a darkened sky with no natural light. The speaker emphasizes that these signs are not yet fully present, with only the first sign being evident. He also addresses the interpretation of the fig tree mentioned by Jesus, stating that it is not an allegory for Israel's return, but rather an analogy indicating that when Israel is back in the land, the second coming is near.
Wall of Fire
By David Wilkerson4.6K58:04JER 1:5JER 29:11JER 51:45ZEC 2:1In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of watching a disturbing music video by Michael Jackson that depicted demonic and occultist imagery. This experience led the preacher to weep and reflect on the state of the world and the increasing moral decay. The preacher emphasizes the importance of holiness and warns that simply being excited about Jesus is not enough to withstand the challenges of the future. The sermon also highlights the prophetic nature of the Bible, stating that none of the current events are a surprise to God, as the Scriptures have warned about the rise of evil and the falling away of people from God.
Jack Hyles Fresh Oil Part 1
By Jack Hyles2.8K09:361SA 16:132SA 2:42SA 5:3PSA 92:10ISA 61:1JER 1:51CO 1:272CO 3:5EPH 5:18PHP 4:13This sermon emphasizes the importance of being anointed with fresh oil, drawing parallels to King David's anointing as a symbol of God's empowerment and calling. It shares a personal testimony of overcoming challenges and doubts to fulfill God's calling, highlighting the transformative power of God's call and qualification in one's life.
Breaking the Bondage of an Ungodly Heritage
By Don Wilkerson2.8K54:02BondagePSA 27:10JER 1:5JER 4:5JER 4:23JER 5:14JER 6:1JER 23:1JER 23:16JER 23:22JER 31:29JER 31:33EZK 2:3EZK 3:17EZK 11:19EZK 13:22EZK 18:2EZK 18:4EZK 18:14EZK 18:20EZK 33:3EZK 34:2EZK 36:26In this sermon, the speaker addresses the concept of breaking the chains of an ungodly heritage. He criticizes the idea that individuals are not personally responsible for their actions because they are products of their upbringing or environment. The speaker references a proverb from Isaiah about a vineyard and how it is often used to excuse poor behavior based on parental influence. However, the speaker argues that this philosophy is a cop-out and that individuals should take responsibility for their own choices. The sermon emphasizes the importance of personal accountability and challenges the notion of being bound by family ties.
He Will Soon Rejoice in His Love
By Carter Conlon2.6K1:05:23God's LovePSA 112:7PSA 139:23JER 1:5EZK 2:7DAN 1:8ZEP 3:5MAT 11:28In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God will do a work in believers, helping them understand true strength and truth. He assures that with this understanding, believers will no longer need to make excuses and will be able to feed on the truth of God without fear. The preacher highlights the importance of trust in God and being unshaken by evil reports. He encourages believers to have a fixed heart and trust in God, as He will transform them and give them a new name. The sermon concludes with a challenge for believers to be the message for their generation, not just have a message. The preacher reminds them to not be afraid and to have a resolve in their faith, knowing that God is in their midst and will save and rejoice over them.
Fire in Your Bones (Kwasizabantu)
By David Wilkerson2.4K52:36CallingPSA 105:19JER 1:5JER 20:7MAT 10:22ROM 8:182CO 12:91PE 4:12In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal struggles and doubts as a preacher. He mentions how people accused him of being a hypocrite and a false prophet, which caused him to hate going to his own church. He talks about a dark period in his life where he felt overwhelmed and couldn't remember anything he had learned or experienced in his faith. The speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing and being confident in God's call on one's life, as doubting it can lead to confusion and searching for validation elsewhere. He encourages listeners to trust in God's promises and not be swayed by the opinions of others.
1992 Missions Conference Talk - Part 3
By Richard Wurmbrand1.9K09:30GEN 14:18JOB 31:15PSA 139:13JER 1:5LUK 1:26LUK 1:41This sermon delves into the topic of abortion, urging listeners to consider the perspective of the fetus and the sanctity of life. It emphasizes the need to listen to God's guidance and the importance of love towards children and women. The sermon draws insights from biblical figures like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Levi to highlight the divine connection even before birth, and reflects on the miraculous events surrounding the fetus of Job the Baptist and Jesus Christ in the womb.
National Moral Degeneracy (2)
By Albert N. Martin1.9K1:10:00Moral DegeneracyPSA 9:8PRO 14:34JER 1:5EZK 18:20MAT 6:33ROM 13:11TI 2:1In this sermon, the speaker begins by clarifying that he is not claiming direct revelation or special inspiration, but rather deriving his message from the Word of God in Holy Scripture. He also emphasizes the importance of not equating Israel with any other nation, while acknowledging that there may be abiding principles. The sermon then focuses on the theme of God's Word to our nation, discussing four fundamental facts asserted in the Bible: God's sovereign rule over nations, His righteous judgment of nations, His unrivaled right to address nations, and the principle of individuals standing in solidarity with their nations. The speaker uses Proverbs 14:34 as the basis and framework for understanding God's Word to the United States of America, emphasizing the significance of righteousness for a nation's exaltation and the reproach of sin.
Vocational Fellowship - Part 1
By T. Austin-Sparks1.7K56:37FellowshipJER 1:5JER 17:12MAT 6:33ACT 1:8ROM 8:28EPH 1:41PE 2:9In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing the real nature of God's call to any life or ministry. The fundamental factor in God's call is fellowship with Himself. The Bible is centered around God seeking to have a relationship of fellowship with mankind. True Christianity is defined by fellowship with God, and Jesus desires to have the same perfect fellowship with His followers that He had with the Father. The speaker encourages listeners to grasp the significance of belonging to the Lord and being part of His eternal purpose.
The Rock
By John Rhys Watkins1.7K37:39ChristJER 1:5MAT 6:33MAT 11:2MAT 16:13JHN 1:6In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of a man who cannot cope with normality and is hiding under a tree and in a cave. God has to come and shake him out of his fear. The preacher then talks about the importance of choosing the right teacher and seeking guidance from God. The sermon also mentions the story of Jesus feeding a multitude with just seven loaves of bread and a few fish, highlighting the Pharisees' lack of faith despite witnessing this miracle.
Vocational Fellowship - Part 4
By T. Austin-Sparks1.7K1:08:33FellowshipJER 1:5JER 17:12MAT 26:31ACT 1:8EPH 1:4HEB 1:8HEB 2:10In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of evil and its constant presence in the world. They explain how evil works to break up and divide, leaving nothing whole or complete. The speaker suggests that where Christ is given more prominence, the enemy becomes more concerned and seeks to disrupt and disconnect. However, the sermon also highlights the hope of recovery through the Son, who voluntarily came to earth to recover what was lost and testify against the wrongs of the world. Ultimately, the Son took on the evil and its consequences, drawing it onto Himself and offering a solution for redemption.
Audio Sermon: The Famine Has Begun
By David Wilkerson1.6K49:54JER 1:5AMO 8:11JON 3:1This sermon is a powerful message about the famine of hearing the word of the Lord, emphasizing the importance of receiving convicting, Holy Ghost preaching in a time of spiritual famine. The speaker highlights the need for true repentance, righteousness, and the role of anointed preachers in warning and guiding people back to God. The sermon calls for a return to seeking the word of the Lord and emphasizes the significance of being fed spiritually in a time of confusion and false teachings.
Vocational Fellowship - Part 2
By T. Austin-Sparks1.6K55:38FellowshipISA 54:17JER 1:5JER 17:12ACT 1:8In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that as believers, we do not belong to the world or the circumstances we find ourselves in. We have a deep longing to be in our true position, which is with God. The speaker highlights the cost and conflict of living out our faith, but also emphasizes the need for an adequate background to navigate through these challenges. The central theme is the recovery of God's inheritance through the death of Jesus on the cross, and the speaker references Jeremiah 17:12, Jeremiah 1:5, and Acts 1:8 to support this idea.
A Vision of Our Culture
By Dennis Kinlaw1.6K54:43VisionISA 6:6JER 1:5JER 18:18MAT 7:16MAT 16:24JHN 1:43GAL 6:9In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful experience he had during a gathering where he noticed a wave of sound coming from the audience every time he mentioned the name of Jesus. He explains that this wave of sound was the women weeping, and eventually, the men joined in as well. The preacher reflects on the significance of the name of Jesus, stating that when all other options have failed, the name of Jesus holds great power and allure. He then transitions to discussing a passage from Jeremiah where God instructs him to root out, pull down, destroy, overthrow, build, and claim. The preacher admits feeling discouraged by the first four instructions but emphasizes the importance of the last two. He concludes by reminding the audience of the treasure and necessity of God's word and the need for the Holy Spirit's guidance.
A Message to the Pulpits of America
By Shane Idleman1.6K04:352CH 36:15ISA 6:3JER 1:5JER 20:9JER 23:161PE 1:16This sermon emphasizes the paramount importance of holiness as the key attribute of God, even above His love. It highlights how leaders, prophets, and the church have fallen short in recognizing and upholding the holy standard set by God. The message calls for a return to holiness, not weirdness, as seen in the example of Jeremiah being sanctified and called to convict and bring God's people back to Him.
Jeremiah - His Call and Commission
By Stephen Kaung1.5K1:11:07JeremiahJER 1:5JER 1:9In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the call and commission of Jeremiah as a prophet. Jeremiah was surprised by God's call, but God assured him not to be afraid of people because He would be with him. Jeremiah's commission was twofold, with four negative aspects (to pluck up, break down, destroy, and overthrow) and two positive aspects (to build and to plant). The preacher emphasizes the importance of relying on God's power rather than our own abilities to fulfill our call. Additionally, God reinforces Jeremiah's commission through two visions, one of an almond tree and the other of a boiling pot.
(Revival) Revival Preaching and Repentance - Part 2
By Michael L. Brown1.5K24:44ISA 40:3JER 1:5MAL 3:1MAT 3:3In this sermon, the preacher describes the powerful preaching of Charles Finney, a renowned evangelist. Finney's preaching was described as logic on fire, piercing through his listeners like cannonballs through a basket of eggs. His words carried the anointing of the Holy Spirit, breaking through hardened hearts and bringing conviction and repentance. The central theme of Finney's message was always repentance, which often brought opposition and trouble. The preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching with divine empowerment, a broken heart, and a personal experience of the message before delivering it to others.
The Spirit of a Prophet Leonard Ravenhill
By Leonard Ravenhill1.4K09:131KI 19:4ISA 40:3JER 1:5AMO 3:7MAT 11:11MRK 1:4ACT 13:22TI 4:3HEB 11:32This sermon emphasizes the unique and lonely calling of prophets, highlighting the solitude and dedication required in their role. It reflects on the significance of John the Baptist as the greatest man born of woman, who spent years in the wilderness before his impactful ministry. The message stresses the need for modern-day prophets who are willing to preach repentance and endure hardship for the sake of God's truth and revival.
Transparency - Part 2
By K.P. Yohannan1.4K25:59TransparencyJER 1:5MAT 6:33GAL 6:11PE 2:211JN 2:6In this sermon, Brother K.P. Ohannan discusses the topic of failure and how to respond to it. He uses the example of Peter, who denied Christ, to illustrate the feelings of rejection and lostness that often accompany failure. Ohannan emphasizes that nobody is perfect and that we all sin. He then explores how the Lord deals with failures, highlighting the fact that Jesus never spoke harshly to the worst sinners in society but instead showed them love and compassion. Ohannan also challenges the church to live out a genuine Christianity that helps those in need and supports those who are struggling.
Is God Calling You to Be a Deliverer
By Teresa Conlon1.3K51:562CH 7:14EST 4:14ISA 41:10JER 1:5MAT 28:19EPH 6:101PE 2:9In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Esther in the Bible, specifically in Esther Chapter 4. The speaker emphasizes the need for believers to recognize the bigger picture and understand that God is in control, even when things may seem chaotic. The speaker also highlights the importance of being willing to surrender oneself to God and give Him everything. The sermon also touches on the theme of intimidation and how believers should stand firm in their faith, just like Mordecai did in the story of Esther.
A Prophet to the Nations (Jeremiah 1)
By John Dees1.3K1:09:46ISA 55:10JER 1:5MAT 10:28MAT 28:19JHN 3:161CO 3:61CO 3:112CO 5:202TI 2:15This sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God, starting with acknowledging our sinfulness and need for a Savior. It highlights the process of breaking down false foundations, confronting sin, and pointing people to Jesus Christ as the only solution. The message encourages believers to be bold in sharing the Gospel, to not be afraid of opposition, and to focus on building up and planting seeds of faith in others, guiding them to maturity in Christ.
When You Would Rather Die Then Live
By Carter Conlon1.3K31:26Faith1KI 19:18PRO 18:24JER 1:5MAT 11:28ROM 3:23HEB 10:25JAS 4:8In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God and leaving behind our old ways. He encourages the audience to recognize that without God, they are limited and fall short of His glory. However, by allowing God to take over, they can receive the strength and guidance needed to fulfill their purpose and have a profound influence on others. The preacher also addresses the loneliness that many people feel, particularly in a bustling city like New York, and offers the message of hope and love that comes from a relationship with God.
The Burning Bush
By Zac Poonen1.2K1:00:00EXO 3:2JOB 3:16PSA 146:3JER 1:5MAL 1:10ACT 5:1ROM 15:3This sermon emphasizes the importance of preserving a pure testimony for God, focusing on the need to die to self, let go of personal opinions, and be filled with the Holy Spirit. It highlights the significance of being like a burning bush, where every impurity is burnt up, and God's presence dwells. The message calls for a deep commitment to live a life of holiness, free from worldly influences and distractions, and to seek a genuine encounter with God that transforms hearts and lives.
Anabaptist History - "Be History Makers!" (Day 22 Final Day)
By Dean Taylor1.0K58:48JER 1:5MAT 4:19MAT 28:19JHN 3:3JAS 1:22REV 3:16This sermon emphasizes the importance of being history makers rather than history stoppers in the church. It challenges individuals to be prophetic voices, to speak God's truth boldly, and to make a difference in the world by following Jesus wholeheartedly. The speaker urges the audience to be thermostats, influencing and transforming society, rather than thermometers merely reflecting the culture around them.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
knew--approved of thee as My chosen instrument (Exo 33:12, Exo 33:17; compare Isa 49:1, Isa 49:5; Rom 8:29). sanctified--rather, "separated." The primary meaning is, "to set apart" from a common to a special use; hence arose the secondary sense, "to sanctify," ceremonially and morally. It is not here meant that Jehovah cleansed Jeremiah from original sin or regenerated him by His Spirit; but separated him to his peculiar prophetical office, including in its range, not merely the Hebrews, but also the nations hostile to them (Jer. 25:12-38; 27:1-21; 46:1-51:64), [HENDERSON]. Not the effect, but the predestination in Jehovah's secret counsel, is meant by the sanctification here (compare Luk 1:15, Luk 1:41; Act 15:18; Gal 1:15; Eph 1:11).