The Good Shepherd theme famously described in Psalm 23 is actually picked up and further developed in a number of places in the Bible. We begin our Good Shepherd series…
At the beginning of the Advent season, we celebrate hope, noting that in scripture prophetic words of hope typically come [audio mp3="http://melrosechurchky.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2021/12/2021-11-28.mp3"][/audio] in the context of ongoing lament. As we…
Jeremiah was called to prophesy during the darkest days of Israel, the days leading up to the fall of Jerusalem and the people's exile in Babylon. Although Jeremiah couldn't prevent…
On Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, the birthday of the Church, and the possibility of life in its utter fulness that is now available for…
Some sins may seem more difficult than others to overcome. Some situations may seem hopeless. But God doesn't want us to give up. So what should you do?
What do Mary Shelley and Boris Karloff have to do with the prophet Jeremiah? And how do they highlight the need for healing in the human heart?
Why would God turn his back on his own temple and allow his people to be defeated? What does the Lord expect when we call ourselves by his name?
Our Heavenly Father is good to his children, but sometimes we forget or we wander away and put our trust in the wrong things. It's time to come back!
How have you heard God's calling on your life? While Jeremiah's story is uniquely his own, God's words to Jeremiah are also important reminders for us.