On Call – Ready to Serve – Jeremiah 1:17-19

On Call

Ready to Serve

Jeremiah 1:17-19
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Pastor Mike Bailey

Introduction

God has placed His Church On Call—ready to go, ready to speak, ready to serve, and ready to answer whenever and wherever He leads. We must turn our attention toward the responsibility every believer has to make Jesus known. God’s words to Jeremiah still challenge us today: “Get up and prepare for action. Go out and tell them everything I tell you to say. Do not be afraid of them” (Jeremiah 1:17). The call of God is not reserved for pastors, missionaries, or those who travel across the world. Every follower of Jesus is called to courageously carry the Gospel into their homes, workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and beyond. We will discover what it means to be prepared, obedient, courageous, and available to God. The question is not whether God is calling—it is whether we are listening.

October 4 – Jeremiah 1:4-8 – Ready to Go

October 11 – Jeremiah 1:9-16 – Ready to Speak

October 18 – Jeremiah 1:17-19 – Ready to Serve

October 25 – 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 – Ready to Answer

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Ready to Serve

Jeremiah 1:17-19

1. Serving requires . (17a)

¹³ But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. ¹⁴ The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” ¹⁵ Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving!” Exodus 14:13-15

Notes:

2. Serving requires . (17b)

The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions. Proverbs 28:1

“And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word.” Acts 4:29

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3. Serving requires . (18)

⁹ Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. ¹⁰ That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

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4. Serving requires . (19)

³ But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. ⁴ I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 56:3-4

Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love. 1 John 4:18

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Challenge:

How has fear stopped you from following God’s call for your life?

It’s your sins that have cut you off from God. Isaiah 59:2a

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

Growth Challenge:

Every morning, ask God to give you an opportunity to be bold on His behalf.

Read 2 Corinthians 5 in preparation for next week’s message.

All Bible verses are from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.