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Ever put your heart and soul into something, only to wonder if it even mattered? Imagine spending your whole life building, striving, and achieving—only to leave it all behind for someone who may not even appreciate it. Welcome to The Daily. We go through the bible verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter, every single day. Our text today is Ecclesiastes 2:18-23. I hated all my toil in which I toil under the sun, seeing that I must leave it to the man who will come after me, and who knows whether he will be wise or a fool? Yet he will be master of all for which I toiled and used my wisdom under the sun. This also is vanity. So I turned about and gave my heart up to despair over all the toil of my labors under the sun, because sometimes a person who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave everything to be enjoyed by someone who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a great evil. What has a man from all the toil and striving of heart with which he toils beneath the sun? For all his days are full of sorrow, and his work is a vexation. Even in the night his heart does not rest. This also is vanity. — Ecclesiastes 2:18-23 Solomon's words map out a three-step downward spiral that we still see today. The progression is striking. Step 1 | Frustration – “I hated all my toil.” It begins with frustration. A man spends his life working, sacrificing, and striving—only to realize that everything he builds will one day slip from his hands. He cannot control what happens to it after he is gone. The thought is maddening. Will his legacy be preserved? Will the next generation appreciate what he worked for? “This also is vanity.” We see this everywhere today. People invest years into careers, businesses, and reputations, only to watch them crumble. The economy shifts, companies replace their most loyal employees, and the wealth a man stores up is spent by someone else. The realization stings—was all this toil for nothing? Step 2 | Despair – “I gave my heart up to despair.” What begins as frustration sinks deeper into despair. Solomon doesn't just acknowledge the futility of work; he feels it. His heart, once driven by ambition, is now paralyzed by hopelessness. The truth cuts deep—no matter how wise or skilled a person is, they cannot secure what they have built. The thought is unbearable. He even calls it “a great evil.” This despair is everywhere today. We see people drowning in burnout, marriages strained by endless work, and people chasing meaning in achievements that never satisfy. They give their best years to a job, only to retire feeling empty. Without a greater purpose, work becomes a cruel master that demands everything and gives nothing lasting in return. Step 3 | Questioning – “What has a man from all the toil?” Finally, Solomon reaches the ultimate question—the one that lingers in the quiet moments when the striving stops: What's the point? If work only brings exhaustion, anxiety, and restlessness, what does a man really gain from it? His heart is troubled even at night, and he is unable to find peace. Three times, Solomon names it—"vanity, vanity, vanity." The emptiness is undeniable. This is where many people end up today. After years of chasing success, they find themselves lying awake, restless. Was it worth it? What did all the long hours, stress, and sacrifice actually produce? A bigger paycheck? A temporary title? None of it lasts. But the good news is Solomon's despair isn't the final answer. In his great wisdom, he diagnoses the problem so that we can find the solution. Work was never meant to be our source of meaning. If we build only for this life, frustration, despair, and emptiness are inevitable. But when we work for God's glory rather than our own, our labor is never in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 reads, "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain." Trade in vanity for a life not lived in vain. #PurposeOverSuccess, #WorkForGod, #EcclesiastesWisdom ASK THIS: How do you handle the frustration of feeling like your work might not last? Where have you seen despair creep into your work or ambitions? What would change in your work if you truly believed it had eternal value? How can you shift from working for yourself to working for God's glory? DO THIS: Surrender your work to God today—pray and ask Him to use your efforts for His glory, not just earthly success. PRAY THIS: Father, I surrender my work to You. Help me find meaning in serving You, not just in striving for success. Let my labor glorify You. Amen. PLAY THIS: This Is Glory.
Did you know: We are commissioned as witnesses to proclaim Jesus even in the face of threats. We are called to rejoice in our suffering for Jesus.
Did you know: We are commissioned as witnesses to proclaim Jesus even in the face of threats. We are called to rejoice in our suffering for Jesus.
Did you know: We are commissioned as witnesses to proclaim Jesus even in the face of threats. We are called to rejoice in our suffering for Jesus.
Did you know: We are commissioned as witnesses to proclaim Jesus even in the face of threats. We are called to rejoice in our suffering for Jesus.
Did you know: We are commissioned as witnesses to proclaim Jesus even in the face of threats. We are called to rejoice in our suffering for Jesus.
Did you know: We are commissioned as witnesses to proclaim Jesus even in the face of threats. We are called to rejoice in our suffering for Jesus.
Did you know: We are commissioned as witnesses to proclaim Jesus even in the face of threats. We are called to rejoice in our suffering for Jesus.
Did you know: We are commissioned as witnesses to proclaim Jesus even in the face of threats. We are called to rejoice in our suffering for Jesus.
Did you know: We are commissioned as witnesses to proclaim Jesus even in the face of threats. We are called to rejoice in our suffering for Jesus.
Did you know: We are commissioned as witnesses to proclaim Jesus even in the face of threats. We are called to rejoice in our suffering for Jesus.
Organization: Foundation Christian Ministries Speaker: Pastor Chris Pena City: Bastrop State: Tx
Sunday Afternoon 11/12/2023
Feeling shaken by what is happening in the world? Remain steadfast. 14 all-in verses for every man with Vince Miller.
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Hear the words of Jesus when He said..."I will build My Church; and the 'gates of hell' shall not prevail against it." Jesus is saying, should "the gates of hell" come against My Church, it will not prevail! Prevail means "more powerful than opposing forces - victorious! The enemy may buffet us, and seek to harass us with the "cares of life,' but we are triumphant in the redemption of our Savior! 2 Cor. 2:14 "Thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ!"
The more we know God, the more we can trust God. The mercy of God will always be bigger than your messes. Jesus was sent to earth and He sends us. My journey begins with redemption; it doesn't stop at forgiveness.
God weaves our failures into the story of our lives.
God weaves our failures into the story of our lives.
Pastor Marc Sharp explains from scripture what a Biblical deacon truly is and why we need them. This informative and instructive message is followed by the prayerful ordination of seven new deacons in the fellowship of believers at North Ridge Life Church in Lubbock, Texas. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/northridgelife/.
Pastor Marc Sharp explains from scripture what a Biblical deacon truly is and why we need them. This informative and instructive message is followed by the prayerful ordination of seven new deacons in the fellowship of believers at North Ridge Life Church in Lubbock, Texas. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/northridgelife/.
Pastor Marc Sharp continues with Part Two of a series looking at the tiny epistle of Jude, the half-brother of Jesus. Jude’s original intent was to write something encouraging or instructive about salvation, but a crisis shifted his focus to warning his readers about the venom of false teachers and believers. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/northridgelife/.
Pastor Marc Sharp continues with Part Two of a series looking at the tiny epistle of Jude, the half-brother of Jesus. Jude’s original intent was to write something encouraging or instructive about salvation, but a crisis shifted his focus to warning his readers about the venom of false teachers and believers. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/northridgelife/.
Today, Pastor Marc Sharp concludes the two-part series about the tools through which God most commonly brings about his will, and distributes his grace in our lives. This message looks more closely at two additional "ordinary" means of grace that we must utilize: the sacraments (baptism and the Lord’s Supper), and the church, while also looking more deeply into the role of the Holy Spirit in all of this. NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, there is an approximate 3 minute gap in the audio around the 30 minute mark. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/northridgelife/.
Today, Pastor Marc Sharp concludes the two-part series about the tools through which God most commonly brings about his will, and distributes his grace in our lives. This message looks more closely at two additional "ordinary" means of grace that we must utilize: the sacraments (baptism and the Lord’s Supper), and the church, while also looking more deeply into the role of the Holy Spirit in all of this. NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, there is an approximate 3 minute gap in the audio around the 30 minute mark. If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/northridgelife/.
This week, Pastor Marc Sharp shares some thoughts from the book of Hebrews as a follow-up to last week's part 4 of the series "Prophet, Priest, and King", which will be paused for the Advent (Christmas) season, beginning next week. The phrase “Let us…” is repeated 14 times in Hebrews (ESV). When the writer says “let us”, he’s encouraging us to respond intentionally to the gospel we’ve heard. We always respond to the gospel one way or the other! If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/northridgelife/.
This week, Pastor Marc Sharp shares some thoughts from the book of Hebrews as a follow-up to last week's part 4 of the series "Prophet, Priest, and King", which will be paused for the Advent (Christmas) season, beginning next week. The phrase “Let us…” is repeated 14 times in Hebrews (ESV). When the writer says “let us”, he’s encouraging us to respond intentionally to the gospel we’ve heard. We always respond to the gospel one way or the other! If you would like to view the video of today's service, as well as previous videos, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). For additional information, you may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/northridgelife/.
On today's show, Tim welcomes Salem Media Group's Senior Vice President of National Program Development Chris Gould to the program to discuss the significance of Christian radio, the process of getting a show on WFIL and Salem Media Group stations, and the Virtual Pastor Appreciation Event. October isPastor Appreciation Month! To celebrate: every Thursday in October, we're releasing a new virtual program featuring: National speakers like, Chuck Swindoll, Tony Evans, John Macarthur, Alistair Begg, Robert Jeffress & Greg Laurie! Music & ministry from For King & Country, Mandisa, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Mac Powell (of Third Day), Chris Tomlin, Zach Williams, Matthew West and much more! Pastors can sign up directly at wfil.com (let your pastor know!) The Virtual Pastor Appreciation Event is totally FREE for all pastors—full-time, part-time, or volunteer. Be encouraged…equipped…and edified! (Pastors, you could even win a $2000 technology upgrade!) If you're a pastor, sign up on our home page… If you're not a pastor, let your pastor know to click the Virtual Pastor Appreciation Event banner at wfil.com! Make sure to tune in to The Tim DeMoss Show live weekdays 4-5 pm ET on AM 560 WFIL! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bishop Keith Blank shares with us from 1 Corinthians 15:58 as we spend the morning recognizing and celebrating the ways Jeff McLain and his family have served among and done life with us the last seven years.Support the show (https://tithe.ly/give?c=397080)
The book of Daniel is an amazing guide for dimensions of how we should think as Christians. Here, Kevin speaks to Daniel’s relentlessly faithful dailiness. Yes, you can and should be exulting in the opportunity embedded in what ordinarily might be considered mind-numbing dailiness. Here’s how. // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.
Cary Vaughn, the CEO of Love Worth Finding Ministries, joins the Tim DeMoss Show today to share insight into the ministry, available resources, and words of wisdom to encourage you in your faith. “Love Worth Finding with Adrian Rogers” is WFIL’s Ministry of the Month for July. The program is heard weekdays at 6am and several times each weekend. Also checking in today, Rob Maaddi (another longtime friend of the Tim DeMoss Show). Maaddi is the head writer for the world’s oldest news-gathering agency—the Associated Press—for the Phillies and Eagles, covering thousands of games the past 20 years. He’ll talk about the latest Phillies news as their season opener (July 24) approaches. Make sure to tune in live weekdays 4-5pm ET on AM 560 WFIL!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this unusual Mother's Day, Pastor Marc Sharp begins a new series called "Compare and Contrast". In today's message, Pastor Marc contrasts two foundational elements for Christians - justification and sanctification. Do you know the difference? It's profound and important that we fully understand both justification and sanctification, and the role that Jesus plays in making them part of our daily lives. Today's service was also live-streamed on Facebook for those who could not attend in person. If you would like to view the complete video of the service, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/263285435080942/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). You may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/northridgelife/ for additional information and updates.
On this unusual Mother's Day, Pastor Marc Sharp begins a new series called "Compare and Contrast". In today's message, Pastor Marc contrasts two foundational elements for Christians - justification and sanctification. Do you know the difference? It's profound and important that we fully understand both justification and sanctification, and the role that Jesus plays in making them part of our daily lives. Today's service was also live-streamed on Facebook for those who could not attend in person. If you would like to view the complete video of the service, go to: https://www.facebook.com/northridgelife/videos/263285435080942/ (copy and paste into your web browser address bar). You may also visit the church website, www.northridgelife.org, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/northridgelife/ for additional information and updates.
Knowing who you are and what you're up against is only part of the battle. But it's a very important ...
How do you still feel hopeful when going through tough times? As we continue our Positively Charged series, Stan leads us through Romans 8 with a message of hope and perseverance.
How do you still feel hopeful when going through tough times? As we continue our Positively Charged series, Brett leads us through Romans 8 with a message of hope and perseverance.
How do you still feel hopeful when going through tough times? As we continue our Positively Charged series, Brett leads us through Romans 8 with a message of hope and perseverance.
The First Letter to Timothy - Part 8 | “Deacons in the Church” | 1 Timothy 3:8-13 | Acts 6:1-7 | Dr. Rhett G. Payne
Lakeway Baptist Church
1 Corinthians 15:58 Elder Billy Gene Smith October 9, 2016