Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church

The people were adding their false gods to the Temple. By doing so, they were adding their own version of truth to their faith. Today's sermon will look at how modern Christians bring their own additions to the simple gospel. 

Jeremiah’s prophetic ministry takes him to the most basic unit of any society - the family. Today’s sermon takes a look at the importance of family as a building block for healthy churches and a healthy society.

This New Years Eve, we take a break from Jeremiah to look at John 14:1-14. God does not call us to a boring, miserable life but abundant life. As we look at Jesus’ words to His disciples in John 14 we see that our trust in the Lord extends beyond salvation but into an abundant life of great things in His name!

This Christmas Eve, we skip forward a little in the book of Jeremiah to consider how the weeping prophet handles the promise of the Messiah. What we find is that even in the midst of Jeremiah’s dire warnings, there is still the promise of a hopeful future for the people of God. But that hope isn’t found in any earthly ruler. 

Jeremiah’s ministry takes him to the heart of Judah’s religious identity. His powerful words challenge the people that true devotion to God isn’t found in their religious activities, but in their transformed hearts. 

Jeremiah challenges the people to reconsider their choices. He calls on them to remember the “ancient paths.” This isn’t a call to sentimentality, rather it is a call to ground ourselves in something that has stood the test of time. 

Jeremiah's warnings fell on deaf ears. His message was repeated over and over again in many different ways, but nobody paid any attention. In this text, we have a warning to be mindful of our own tendency to disregard God's clear instructions.

Jeremiah is sent on a quest to save the city of Jerusalem. All he has to do is find a good man. One good man and God will spare the city. As you can imagine, Jeremiah's quest comes up short. It would still come up short today. We are reminded, however, that there is one Good Man that is able to deliver people from sin. His name is Jesus

Judgment is at the door. God's people have to respond. Again, Jeremiah climbs through the generations and speaks to the church in her current situation.

God pleads with the nation of Israel to repent and return to him. Even as judgment is at the door, God is still reaching out to his people. The challenge for the church today is to live in a posture of repentance. 

The LORD accuses Israel of two evils - Rejecting and Replacing Him. As a consequence, they looked for the good gifts from God in other places. The church is warned of the same patterns in today's text from Jeremiah 2.

This week, Jeremiah's first sermon challenges the nation to consider how far they've drifted from the LORD. God has been faithful, but the people have not. As Christians, we are challenged to mind our own walk with Christ to remain steadfast in Him.

The third part of Jeremiah's opening visions are specifically related to his resolve and his mettle. He is being called to an incredibly difficult ministry, so he will need all the mental and spiritual toughness available to him. Increasingly, the church's calling is to a hostile, disinterested culture. The church needs the resolve of Jeremiah all the more in our present moment.

I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being[a] rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. (Psalm 16:8-9)

Paul concludes his letter to Timothy with a call to war. As Timothy seeks to lead his people well, Paul challenges him to "fight the good fight" as he is surrounded by false teachers and dangers for his people. Join us as we take a look at how this challenge given to Timothy is still relevant for us today.

Jeremiah is a book for our time. He spoke to a generation long ago that was Coming Apart. Join us as we kick off a brand new series through this incredibly relevant book.

As the church grew and spread, it became necessary to formalize the requirements for the church's leadership.  Today's sermon is to help us think through the selection of elders within the church.

The Lord gave the church a lot of liberty in how it should be organized. However, one thing he was very specific about was the way the church should be led. This week, we look at the office of deacon.

As Paul concludes his last known letter to the church at Thessalonica, he gives us a good reminder to stay the course. One day, the waiting will be over and we will have to answer the question - will we be found faithful?

Though we know we are still waiting for Jesus' return, we know that our waiting isn't passive. We are to be busy. Not only in spiritual pursuits - but we are also to be busy doing actual work. The idea of work and vocation are as old as creation itself. Though damaged by the fall, through the Gospel, even the idea of work is redeemed.

In his closing comments to the church at Thessalonica, Paul makes a simple request of the church - Pray for me. It is a simple command, but it is one that we often struggle with in our daily walk.

After giving the church encouragement about last things, Paul's conclusion is for the church to stay the course that God has set for them.  They're not left on their own to figure it out, however - God is faithful from beginning to end!

In his last words to the Thessalonians regarding the last days, Paul warns about a strong delusion that will take hold in the society. It is very difficult to look at our generation and not see a similarly strong delusion at work. May it cause us to eagerly work for the souls of our neighbors as we await the return of Christ.

The world is full of evil and the spirit of the antichrist is busy, but in spite of all that, we understand that God has restrained evil.  There is coming a day when the restraint is lifted.  It will be a terrifying time - but it is all part of God's ultimate plan to bring this fallen world to a fitting end.

The Bible says that the Created Order bears witness to God's glory. At the same time, we can't help but recognize that the lawlessness and rebellion of our world points to the truth that the clock is ticking on God's ultimate plan of redemption. Paul helps us understand that today in 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5.