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Whores' Foreheads
By Thomas Brooks0PSA 36:1PRO 14:9ISA 3:9JER 6:15EZK 18:30ROM 1:32GAL 5:192TI 3:11PE 4:4REV 21:8Thomas Brooks addresses the alarming lack of shame among sinners, comparing them to those with 'whores' foreheads' who cannot blush for their sins. He emphasizes that many today not only lack remorse for their immoral actions but also take pride in them, treating sin as a source of glory rather than disgrace. Brooks warns against the normalization of such behavior, highlighting the spiritual blindness that allows individuals to flaunt their abominations without a hint of shame.
Renouncing Shame, Receiving Glory
By Gary Wilkerson8754:49GEN 45:13DEU 33:13Gary Wilkerson's sermon 'Renouncing Shame, Receiving Glory' emphasizes the transformative power of God's glory within us, contrasting it with the debilitating effects of shame. He explains that glory, derived from the Hebrew 'kabbad' and Greek 'doxa', signifies a weightiness and splendor that God has placed in every believer, akin to the glory seen in Joseph's life. Wilkerson encourages the congregation to renounce shame, which distorts our identity and hinders the manifestation of God's glory, and to embrace the truth that they are filled with divine glory from their creation. He highlights that true glory is not about self-promotion but about recognizing and sharing the glory of God that resides within us. The sermon concludes with a call to action, inviting individuals to step forward and receive the freedom and glory that God offers.
A Whore's Forehead
By Thomas Brooks0JER 3:3JER 6:15JER 13:17Thomas Brooks delivers a poignant sermon titled 'A Whore's Forehead,' emphasizing the alarming lack of shame in society regarding sin, as illustrated by the scriptures from Jeremiah. He laments the pride and shamelessness that have overtaken the people, leading them to sin without remorse, and calls for Christians to retreat into their closets to weep for the abominations that dishonor God. Brooks draws parallels between the ancient Israelites and contemporary society, urging believers to mourn in secret for those who have lost all sense of shame. He highlights the need for heartfelt repentance and intercession for a world steeped in wickedness, echoing the tears of the prophet Jeremiah.