With God: In Darkness and Hope - Jeremiah [29]

With God: In Darkness and Hope - Jeremiah [29]

Author: Christ Community, an Evangelical Free Church July 19, 2026 Duration: 35:29

Jeremiah 29:1-23// Rachel Nesse

We often hear Jeremiah 29:11 quoted on graduation cards, but what does it mean when it is spoken to people living as captives in a foreign land? In this study of Jeremiah 29:1-23, we look at the letter Jeremiah sent to the exiles in Babylon. Instead of telling them they would escape quickly, God told them to plant gardens, build houses, and pray for the peace of the city they were trapped in. This sermon explores what it looks like to trust God when life does not look the way you planned, how to find him when you search with all your heart, and why his promises are reliable even in the middle of difficult seasons.

SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49636418
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26.07.19


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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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