Sermon on Jeremiah 33:14-16, for the 1st Sunday in Advent, "Secure with Jesus"
Sermon Outline: · Do you feel secure? What is it that gives you security? Jer. 33:16, “In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely.” Current crisis: Israel and Palestine—hundreds of rockets fired before the cease-fire. “Iron Dome” system. Shot down 300 rockets (80-90%) that it fired on. Living securely? Several hundred million $ rocket system? Physical security? Peace agreement, cease fire? What kind of security did Jeremiah mean? · Closer to home—what steps do we take to guard our security? Your homes, your property, your health, family? We go to incredible lengths to keep our property and physical health in safety and security--e.g. surgeries, security systems, food security (freeze dried foods for the eventuality of a food shortage). There is seemingly a type of insurance for almost all eventualities—travel, accidents, life, theft, fire, earthquake, etc. Do...