Jeremiah’s Mournful Swan Song

*Rebroadcast from December 1, 2019*If we could travel back before time, space, and matter came into being, into what theologians refer to as ”eternity past,” we would know that the Christmas story did not begin in Bethlehem. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Excerpts from Lamentations 5From the final notes in Jeremiah’s mournful song of woe, a refrain of hope emerges. God still sits on His throne and rules the world’s affairs. He will restore His people’s joy and turn mourning to dancing.Originally preached on July 12, 2020 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Excerpts from Lamentations 4When calamity strikes, possessions offer no comfort. What was important isn’t anymore. How do we go on? Even as Jeremiah tours through Jerusalem’s wreckage, we find God’s hope for reconstruction.Originally preached on July 5, 2020 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Excerpts from Lamentations 3Finally, when we come to the third chapter of Lamentations, we find something in Jeremiah’s sad journal that’s encouraging! The prophet offers a bright ray of hope, and we’re ready to hear it.Originally preached on June 28, 2020 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Excerpts from Lamentations 2We would usually prefer to talk about God’s mercy rather than His wrath. But there comes a time when our patient God must say “Enough!” to flagrant disobedience and persistent evil.Originally preached on June 21, 2020 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Excerpts from Lamentations 1The city of Jerusalem failed to heed Jeremiah’s warnings as she persisted in idolatry and disobedience. Finally, God’s judgment fell. What a passionate message for all of us living in this post-Christian world!Originally preached on June 14, 2020 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Excerpts from LamentationsPastor Chuck Swindoll presents an overview of Lamentations. These five chapters are filled with the prophet’s anguishing words over the destruction of Jerusalem, the city he loved.Originally preached on June 7, 2020 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Chuck focuses on an 8-year-old boy named Josiah, who became Judah’s king. His friendship and subsequent reign played a vital role in Jeremiah’s life and ministry.Originally preached on May 31, 2020 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Before delving into Lamentations in the coming weeks, Pastor Chuck Swindoll first takes a look at the life of the prophet Jeremiah. Why did he write this book? What was going on around him?Originally preached on May 24, 2020 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

(Rebroadcast)Paul, the prisoner, stood before the mighty and high-powered rulers at Caesarea and gave his testimony. Governor Festus finally interrupted him with the words, “You are out of your mind!” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29