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Sermon Title: “Call Unto Me: What the Church Can Ask God For”

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Text:
Jeremiah 33:1–14 (Key verse: Jeremiah 33:3)

Delivered by Pastor Josh at Forward for Christ Baptist Church in Luray, VA 22835 (January 18, 2026)

 

Local Message Highlight

If you are searching for a Bible-preaching church near Luray, VA, this message centers on God’s promise from Jeremiah 33. With Jeremiah shut up in prison and Jerusalem in crisis, the Lord still speaks clearly: “Call unto me.” This sermon walks through what a church can cry out for in 2026, and what that means for your home, too.
 

What This Sermon Covers

From Jeremiah 33, Pastor Josh lays out practical “call unto Him” requests for the local church: health, harmony, honor, holiness, happiness, and freedom from whatever holds us hostage. It is a steady reminder that God restores what looks ruined, heals what looks hopeless, and builds again when His people seek Him with expecting faith.
 

Why Visit Forward for Christ Baptist Church in Luray, VA?

Forward for Christ Baptist Church is a King James Bible-believing church serving Page County and the Shenandoah Valley with clear preaching, traditional worship, and a heart for reaching people with the Gospel. If you want a church family that stands on biblical authority and keeps the focus on Jesus Christ, you are welcome here.

Questions and Answers

Quick sermon takeaways from Jeremiah 33:1–14, built for clarity and easy reading.

What does “Call unto me” mean in Jeremiah 33:3?

It is God’s direct invitation and command to pray. The message emphasizes that God wants His people to seek Him, not just in emergencies, but as a way of life.

What is the promise attached to Jeremiah 33:3?

God promises two things: He will answer, and He will show “great and mighty things” we do not know, meaning real help, real direction, and real revelation from Him.

Why does it matter that Jeremiah was “shut up” when God spoke to him?

The sermon points out that God is not limited by our circumstances. Even in confinement, pressure, or crisis, God can speak clearly and give hope.

What are the main “prayer targets” the sermon calls the church to ask for?

Calling on God for health, harmony, honor, holiness, happiness, and freedom from whatever holds people captive.

What does “health and cure” mean in Jeremiah 33:6?

It speaks of God restoring what is broken. The sermon applies that both to the condition of God’s people and to the church staying spiritually strong and useful.

What does the sermon mean by church “harmony”?

Unity is not accidental. The sermon stresses staying aligned, following God’s leading together, and refusing the kind of division that weakens churches and families.

What is a “vessel of honor” in this message?

The sermon urges believers to live in a way that brings joy and honor to God’s name, so others can see God’s goodness and be drawn toward Him.

Why is holiness tied to happiness in the sermon?

The sermon argues that real joy is produced by a clean heart and obedience, not by chasing sin that promises relief but leaves bondage.

What does the sermon say about captivity and freedom?

It ends with a call to let God break spiritual bondage. For the lost, that means salvation in Christ. For believers, it means confession, restoration, and walking forward unchained.

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