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This message is from our "Ecclesiastes" series.In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon sets out to discover if “life under the sun” is truly worth living.  He goes on a journey throughout the book and finds himself originally declaring that everything under the sun is meaningless. Solomon is overwhelmed with the truth that death is coming for every person, and that nothing worked for, earned, or pursued seems to have any lasting value.  It's not until Solomon starts focusing on things “beyond the sun” that he recognizes life's true meaning and purpose. He ultimately discovers that the whole purpose of man is to enjoy life and all its blessings, to live by faith, and to prepare for eternity by fearing God and keeping his commandments. Crosspoint City is one church in multiple locations and we exist to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus. To help support this mission and work, visit https://mycpcc.com/giveSTAY CONNECTED:Facebook: https://mycpcc.com/facebookInstagram: https://mycpcc.com/instagramTiktok: https://mycpcc.com/tiktokThis message is from our "Ecclesiastes" series.

Ecclesiastes 3 & 4, Philippians 4, 2 Corinthians 12, Joshua 1August 3rd, 2025Ecclesiastes 3:1-10 (NIV) There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, 5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, 6 a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, 7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, 8 a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace. 9 What do workers gain from their toil? 10 I have seen the burden God has laid on the human race. Ecclesiastes 3:11-14 (AMP) 11 He has made everything beautiful and appropriate in its time. Ecclesiastes 3:11-14 (AMP) 11 He has made everything beautiful and appropriate in its time. He has also planted eternity [a sense of divine purpose] in the human heart [a mysterious longing which nothing under the sun can satisfy, except God] Ecclesiastes 3:11-14 (AMP) 11 He has made everything beautiful and appropriate in its time. He has also planted eternity [a sense of divine purpose] in the human heart [a mysterious longing which nothing under the sun can satisfy, except God] yet man cannot find out (comprehend, grasp) what God has done (His overall plan) from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11-14 (AMP) 11 He has made everything beautiful and appropriate in its time. He has also planted eternity [a sense of divine purpose] in the human heart [a mysterious longing which nothing under the sun can satisfy, except God] yet man cannot find out (comprehend, grasp) what God has done (His overall plan) from the beginning to the end. 12 I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good as long as they live; 13 and also that every man should eat and drink and see and enjoy the good of all his labor—it is the gift of God.Ecclesiastes 3:11-14 (AMP) 11 He has made everything beautiful and appropriate in its time. He has also planted eternity [a sense of divine purpose] in the human heart [a mysterious longing which nothing under the sun can satisfy, except God] yet man cannot find out (comprehend, grasp) what God has done (His overall plan) from the beginning to the end. 12 I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good as long as they live; 13 and also that every man should eat and drink and see and enjoy the good of all his labor—it is the gift of God. 14 I know that whatever God does, it endures forever; nothing can be added to it nor can anything be taken from it, God does it so that men will fear and worship Him [with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is God]. The 4 C-eason Season Plan #1 Be CONSCIOUS of your season. You can get to where you want to go without knowing where you are. Consciousness of your season will bring clarity to your emotions. Emotional Clarity de-clouds your path. Fear might be a good motivator but it is a lousy compass. A de-clouded path provides decisiveness to your movement and clarity to your progress. The 4 C-eason Season Plan #2 Be CONTENT in your season. 2 Enemies of Contentment Drive & Comparison Path to Contentment Philippians 4:11b-13 (NIV) I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. The 4 C-eason Season Plan #3 Be COURAGEOUS in your season. Christ courage comes from His grace and His presence.Grace - 2 Corinthians 12:9a (AMP) He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.”Grace – 2 Corinthians 12:9b-10 (AMP)Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me. 10 So I am well pleased with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, and with difficulties [I think you can read “season” into this], for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak [in human strength], then I am strong [truly able, truly powerful, truly drawing from God's strength].PresenceJoshua 1:3, 5 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. 5 No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.Joshua 1:9 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” The 4 C-eason Season Plan #4 Be in COMMUNITY in every season.Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV) Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.A community lends faith, borrows faith and links faith! The 4 C-easons Approach to Seasons: Be conscious. Be content. Be courageous. Be in community.Seasons season. Seasoning a pan requires an outside substance + heat. The seasoning process…Creates a non-stick surface Protects the integrity of the pan Adds flavorIs a lifetime process

August 3, 2025Pastor Scott Poling Other Scripture used: Hebrews 10:25; Matthew 23:27-28; James 1:22-25; Psalm 86:5; 1 Samuel 15:22-23; 1 John 1:9; Matthew 6:7-8; Matthew 6:9; Hebrews 6:16; Matthew 5:33-37; Matthew 23:16-22; Psalm 51:6a; Ephesians 6:14a; Psalm 66:13-14; Deuteronomy 23:21-23; Psalm 15:1-2a, 4b; Joshua 21:45; 2 Corinthians 1:20; Proverbs 6:16b, 17b, 19a; Proverbs 1:7a; Proverbs 9:10a; Ecclesiastes 8:12b-13 Main Points: IMPORTANT REMINDERS WHEN WE COME TO THE HOUSE OF GOD Obedience is Better Fewer Words are Better Keeping Your Promises is Better Fearing God is Better

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost August 3, 2025 Faith, Okemos Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:18-23, Psalm 49:1-12, Colossians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-21   Living Under the Sun, Living from Above   Grace to you and peace… [Please take a few deep breaths. This will be a difficult sermon to hear, but I ask you to wait with me for the precious good news at the end…]   Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity… it is an unhappy business that God has given to human beings to be busy with.  I saw all the deeds that are done under the sun; and see, all is vanity and a chasing after the wind… What do mortals get from all the toil and strain with which we toil under the sun?  For all their days are full of pain, and their work is a vexation; even at night their minds do not rest. This also is vanity.  [There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in their toil.  This also, I saw is from the hand of God…] Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:22-24   In an email sent from Kalea on Wednesday, I invited you to read the entire book of Ecclesiastes.  It is a sobering, largely dark assessment of the human story “under the sun.” If you had time to read it, I like to take a couple of minutes now to hear a sampling of your reactions…   I think of the tens of thousands in our country whose jobs have been either completely eliminated or made more burdensome.  I think of those trying to support themselves and/or their families but are paid far from sufficiently for their work, whose days, in the words of the Teacher, “are full of pain, and their work is a vexation.”   Maybe you, like me, remember projects in which you passionately spent countless hours and perhaps a fair amount of money, all to see them either immediately or eventually go up in smoke.  And don't we see in our own day the erosion of hard-fought protections for the poorest among us or for the people in Gaza or for the well-being of Earth itself?   I remember Dr. Leupold, an Old Testament professor at our seminary in Columbus, who reminded us of the importance of the phrase “under the sun.”  For him that was key to understanding the darkness and seemingly endless repetition, generation after generation, of the quest for power and the presence of insatiable greed.  [Historians don't have to look far to see the parallels of the rich getting richer and poor getting poorer throughout our 250 years as a nation and throughout the thousands of years of the lives and deaths of countless empires, nations, and kingdoms.]  So the perspective and wisdom of the Teacher in Ecclesiastes.   Which perspective is then enriched by Jesus' story of the rich man in our gospel for today. Jesus said:  Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.  For the rich man, life under the sun was going great.  And yet. as Jesus told them this story [here in the Message translation often read in our Tuesday Bible Studies]:  The farm of a certain rich man produced a terrific crop.  He talked to himself:  ‘What can I do? My barn isn't big enough for this harvest.'  Then he said, 'Here's what I'll do:  I'll tear down my barns and build bigger ones.  Then I'll gather in all my grain and goods, and I'll say to myself. “Self, you've done well!  You've got it made and can now retire.  Take it easy and have the time of your life!”  Just then God showed up and said, ‘Fool! Tonight you die.  And your barnful of goods – who gets it?'  That's what happens when you fill your barn with Self and not with God.”   Or this last thought in the words in the NRSV translation (in our bulletin):  So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich toward God.   Next Sunday you will hear these further precious words of Jesus:  Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.  Sell your possessions, and give alms.  Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven…  All of which is to say, in Jesus all is not vanity, all is not a chasing after the wind!   Which then takes us to our Second Reading from Colossians 3, words which call us to a live this vexing life above the sun.  These words in Colossians don't deny how hard and painful and empty and lonely and, yes, how finite is our life on Earth, our life under the sun.  The Teacher in Ecclesiastes counsels a little relief in seizing the moment [Carpe Diem] doing your best to find a measure of enjoyment in your work, in drink… in your eating…   But hear again these words:  Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.  When Christ who is your life is revealed, the you also will be revealed with him in glory.   What does that mean, “you have died”?  For me that means that in Jesus who died for me, my life is much more than my possessions, whether small or great, cheap or very expensive.  My life is not about fulfilling my bucket list before I die.  I have already died.   My eternal life with God and with all his children has already begun, made sure for us in the gift of holy baptism.  That's how powerful is his death on cross for me and for you and for all of creation.   So, the Teacher in writing the book of Ecclesiastes was only partly right.  Life is filled with vanity, [we might say ‘so full of s_t'].  But it is so much more than that. Hidden in the midst of our trials and tribulations, in our sorrows and in our fleeting happy moments with a drink and a little food to eat, is this gracious, wonderful gift of life from above.  Together with our siblings in Christ and with others of goodwill who do not yet recognize him as their Lord, we get to live an amazing life given to us from above.    For me that life is experienced in daily gratitude for the beauty of the Earth and for all who dwell therein.   I'm enriched these days by the sight of countless fields of corn and soybeans, of the gladiolas in our backyard, of the swaying trees, taking in tons of excess CO2 and giving back an abundance of O2.  And I think of countless very real people, including you all, who enrich my life and lift me up when I get down or hyper-critical or self-centered, when I'm like the rich man who thought only about himself.   But when our old under-the-sun-self seeks to smother our gratitude for this life from above, when that self tries to make us forget the grace-filled eternal life that Jesus won for us, the Holy Spirit, who may be especially present in the moments we need to take for quiet reflection, will prompt us to put to death that old self filled with greed and lies and malice and abusive language.  Martin Luther called it “daily dying” a needful daily discipline putting to death our old self and receiving the precious gift of a new, risen life from above, putting on the clothing of compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, and patience.   I invite you to repeat after me: In Jesus' name I put to death my old self And, in Jesus' name, with a grateful heart, I receive today a new, risen life.   Amen.                                                                     

Dr. Randy White of Taos, NM emphasizes reverent worship, cautious speech, and sincere vows before God, warning against thoughtless religion and urging holy fear over empty ritual.

Adrian WattsSun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0100https://www.trinitychurchbradford.org.uk/sermons/ecclesiastes/fearing-the-right-god/

04/06/2025 Morning Service – “It Will Be Well With Those Who Fear God” by Jon Kile. Ecclesiastes 8:10-13

Join us as Pastor Mike continues our sermon series on the book of Ecclesiastes with a sermon entitled “Worship That Honors God" from Ecclesiastes 5:1-7.

Ever look at the news and feel like the world is spinning out of control? Injustice runs rampant. Corruption is everywhere. The rich get richer, the poor get poorer, and those in power seem untouchable. Solomon saw it too. And his advice? Don't be surprised. Welcome to The Daily. We go through the bible verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter, every single day. Our text today is Ecclesiastes 5:8-9.  If you see in a province the oppression of the poor and the violation of justice and righteousness, do not be amazed at the matter, for the high official is watched by a higher, and there are yet higher ones over them. But this is gain for a land in every way: a king committed to cultivated fields. — Ecclesiastes 5:8-9 Power. Influence. Authority. It's a hierarchy we see everywhere—government, corporations, even church leadership. But Solomon warns us: don't be shocked when injustice exists at every level. The poor get trampled. Justice gets twisted. Righteousness gets ignored. And yet, God isn't surprised. Neither should we be. Why? Because every ruler answers to someone above them—until you reach the very top. And at the highest seat of power sits the only incorruptible King. God alone rules with perfect justice. But then Solomon throws in a twist: "This is gain for a land in every way: a king committed to cultivated fields." (v. 9) What does that mean? It means leadership matters. When those in power focus on what truly benefits the people—like making sure the fields are cultivated and provision is made—everyone wins. But when leaders get consumed with their own gain, oppression thrives. So, what's our role in all this? ✔ Don't be naïve. Expect injustice in a fallen world. ✔ Don't be hopeless. God still reigns. ✔ Don't be passive. Work for justice where you can, with whatever influence you have. #GodIsKing #JusticeMatters #TrustOverFear ASK THIS: Where have you placed your trust—worldly systems or God's rule? How do you react when you see injustice—anger, apathy, or action? What leadership roles has God placed you in, and are you stewarding them well? How can you reflect God's justice and righteousness in your daily life? DO THIS: Identify one injustice in your community and pray for wisdom on how to be a light in that situation. Then, take one step—small or big—to bring God's justice into it. PRAY THIS: Father, You are the true and just King over all. Help me to trust in Your rule, not the broken systems of this world. Give me wisdom, courage, and strength to live with integrity and stand for righteousness where You have placed me. Amen. PLAY THIS: King of Kings.

Welcome to The Daily. We go through the bible verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter, every single day. Our text today is Ecclesiastes 2:24-26. Today, I will show you again how to study the bible inductively. I like to do this occasionally so you can see how I prepare devotionals and learn how to study a text from the Bible on your own. Let's read the text and dive in. There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God, for apart from him who can eat or who can have enjoyment? For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind. — Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 Inductive study involves deriving meaning from the text through observation, interpretation, and application. Essentially, it includes what the text says, what the text communicated to the original audience, and what the text conveys to us today. Today, I will keep this short and highlight some more interesting points. Observation | What The Text Says Key Phrases: Eat, drink, enjoy toil → Emphasizes life's simple pleasures. From the hand of God → Acknowledges that enjoyment comes from God. Apart from Him, who can eat or have enjoyment? → Suggests that true satisfaction is impossible without God. Wisdom, knowledge, and joy → Gifts given by God to those who please Him. Gathering and collecting → A contrast between those who work meaninglessly and those who find fulfillment in God. Key Characters: The one who pleases God → Receives wisdom, knowledge, and joy. The sinner → Works endlessly only to see his labor ultimately benefit others. Structure & Flow: Verse 24 is the premise: Enjoying life's basic blessings is good. Verse 25 is the rhetorical question: Apart from God, true enjoyment is not possible. Verse 26 is the contrast: Those who please God with those who do not. Interpretation | What The Text Says To The Original Audience Solomon is speaking to his audience during his time. In his time, labor was physically demanding, and wealth accumulation was often seen as a sign of success. But Solomon, one of the wealthiest and wisest men, declares that wealth and toil apart from God are meaningless. Application | What The Text Means To Us Today Without God, all our striving is empty. We work, we build, we chase success—but if He isn't at the center, our efforts become meaningless, like chasing the wind. True satisfaction doesn't come from what we achieve but from who we serve. When we surrender our work, our ambitions, and even our simple daily joys to God, we find fulfillment that the world can't offer. Here are some things you could do today to live this out: Start with Gratitude – Thank God daily for the ability to work and enjoy life. Shift Your Perspective – View work as a calling, not just a duty. Whether in the office or at home, let it be to glorify God. Live Faithfully – Seek wisdom and lasting joy in God rather than chasing empty achievements because without him our greatest successes feel hollow. #MeaningfulWork, #BiblicalWisdom, #Ecclesiastes ASK THIS: What areas of your life feel empty without God's presence? How can you shift your perspective to see work as a gift from God? What's one way you can seek joy in God rather than in accomplishments? Are you building something temporary or investing in what lasts eternally? DO THIS: Take a moment today to thank God for both your work and your ability to enjoy life's simple blessings. PRAY THIS: Lord, help me to find joy in the work You have given me and to seek fulfillment in You rather than in worldly success. Remind me that true satisfaction is found in living for You, not in what I accomplish. Amen. PLAY THIS: Trust In God.

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Have you ever worked tirelessly for something, convinced it would bring fulfillment—only to realize, after all your effort, that it still wasn't enough? Solomon knew that feeling well. He didn't just stumble into wealth and pleasure; he worked for it. He bought, gathered, and acquired more than anyone before him. Yet, in the end, it left him just as empty. Welcome to The Daily. We go through the bible verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter, every single day. Our text today is Ecclesiastes 2:7-8. I bought male and female slaves, and had slaves who were born in my house. I had also great possessions of herds and flocks, more than any who had been before me in Jerusalem. I also gathered for myself silver and gold and the treasure of kings and provinces. I got singers, both men and women, and many concubines, the delight of the sons of man. — Ecclesiastes 2:7-8 This account is not just a list of Solomon's possessions—it's a record of his relentless pursuit. Solomon bought slaves, had vast herds and flocks, gathered silver and gold, and got entertainers and concubines. Every verb tells the story of a man striving, building, collecting—believing that just a little more would finally bring contentment. But it never did. And isn't that how we live? We hustle, we save, we upgrade, thinking the next thing will bring lasting satisfaction. We work hard to fill our lives with more, only to find that more isn't enough. If wealth, status, and pleasure could satisfy, Solomon would have been the happiest man on earth. Instead, his achievements became his confession: No matter how much you get, it will never be enough without God. The harder we work for what doesn't last, the more we miss what truly matters. Solomon teaches us that even our best efforts at self-fulfillment will fail if they're apart from God. What are you working so hard for? Is it leading to lasting joy or temporary satisfaction? Instead of striving for things that will fade, why not strive just as hard for what lasts forever? Jesus said, “Do not labor for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life” (John 6:27). The time and energy we spend chasing wealth and pleasure could be invested in knowing Christ, growing in faith, and storing up treasure in heaven. Work hard—but work for eternity. #TrueFulfillment, #ChasingGodNotGold, #WorkForEternity ASK THIS: What have you been working hard for, and has it brought lasting fulfillment? How does Solomon's pursuit of wealth and pleasure compare to your own desires? What does John 6:27 teach about what we should truly strive for? How can you practically shift your focus from earthly gain to eternal treasure? DO THIS: Shift your focus from striving for temporary success to investing in what lasts—your relationship with God and His eternal kingdom. PRAY THIS: Lord, help me to recognize that no amount of wealth, success, or pleasure can satisfy my soul apart from You. Teach me to labor for what truly lasts and find my fulfillment in You alone. Amen. PLAY THIS: One Day When We All Get To Heaven.

02/02/2025 - Chad Lewis

Consider the Works of God | Ecclesiastes 7:10-14 Preached on July 27, 2008 by Rev. Mike Francis at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, DeLand, FL  Join us in thanking God for his faithfulness through Mike's brain injury and in praying for his full recovery:  MikeMarathon.com. Find more sermons at MikeMarathon.com/sermons.

"The Arrival of The Savior"Luke 2:15-20; Luke 24:32Advent Series - Preparing for the Lord part 5 of 5Pastor Nate ClarkeDecember 24, 2024SEEK WEEK is January 5–11. Join us as we dedicate time at the beginning of the year to seek the Lord in prayer and worship.Learn about this year's Kingdom Builder's project: https://www.oasischurch.online/kingdom-buildersHow should Christians think about voting and politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04NEW KIDS SPACE NOW OPEN!We have expanded with 3x more space for the babies, kids, and youth in your family. https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/reel/C8FqHIipr3u/OUR NEW VISION STATEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0WFhtL7h3ISERMON NOTES:- Luke 2:15-20- Luke 24:32- The Arrival of the Savior- We long for peace with God- Isaiah 53:5- Romans 5:1- “Have your heart right with Christ, and he will visit you often, and so turn weekdays into Sundays, meals into sacraments, homes into temples, and earth into heaven.” Charles Spurgeon- We long for eternity with God- Ecclesiastes 3:11- “Get to heaven on your own strength? Why, you might as well try to climb up to the moon on a rope of sand.” George Whitefield- We long for something greater than us- Narrative Congruence: A state where every element of a story is cohesive without meaninglessness or contradiction.- “Moses spent 40 years thinking he was somebody; 40 years learning he was nobody; and 40 years discovering what God can do with a nobody.” DL Moody- We long to see Christ face-to-face- Luke 2:25-26- Jeremiah 8:22- Luke 2:27-31- 1 Corinthians 13:12- 1 Peter 1:8- Luke 24:32Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

This sermon was preached on December 29, 2024 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a congregation of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Pastor Ronaldo André preached this sermon entitled "Time & the Sovereignty of God" on Ecclesiastes 3:1-17. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠info@antiochpca.com⁠.

Watch the full message at: https://imagechurchlive.churchcenter.com/episodes/389363 How To Approach God Ecclesiastes 5:1-20     1. Approach God Reverently     How Do We Approach God Reverently?   1. With a Teachable Heart 
 2. With a Thoughtful Heart 
 3. With a Humble Heart  
 4. With a Focused Heart 
  “The dreams appear to be daydreams, reducing worship to verbal (or mental) doodling.” Derke Kidner
 2. Approach God with the Resolve to Keep Your Commitments   Keys To Commitment:   ·       Commit to What You Commit   “Commit to what you Commit “When you make a vow to the Lord your God, be prompt in doing whatever you promised him. For the Lord your God demands that you promptly fulfill all your vows. If you don't, you will be guilty of sin. However, it is not a sin to refrain from making a vow. But once you have voluntarily made a vow, be careful to do as you have said, for you have made a vow to the Lord your God.” (Deuteronomy 23:21-23).   ·       Contemplate Before You Commit   “It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows” (Proverbs 20:25).              ·       Don't Excuse Your Commitments Away                                                                Why Is It So Important to Keep Our Commitments   1.      So, We Don't Experience God's Displeasure.                  2.    So, We Don't Experience God's Discipline.      ACTION TIP: Cultivate a Healthy Respect for God!     

A Prayer for the Wisdom of God Ecclesiastes 7:11-12   Would you like to have today's episode in written form? Consider joining our Patreon! It's a fantastic place to connect with other praying moms, and get lots of free prayer resources to help you make prayer a more practical priority!  Your support helps Million Praying Moms keep this podcast going—all funds provide for the work of the team and systems necessary to bring you a new episode each weekday Would you be a part of His provision? GO DEEPER FREE RESOURCE: Summer of Prayers FREE: Join the Everyday Prayers Podcast Facebook Group Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Sermon Handout Sermon Slides Ecclesiastes 12:8–14

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September 10, 2024 All is Vanity (Without God) Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 Paul Goebel Tuesday AM Men's Bible Study Series: Ecclesiastes - All is Vanity

09/01/2024 Morning Service – “Fear God” by Jon Kile. Ecclesiastes 3:12-15

Erin Pacheco, Director of Worship

Living in Reverse Series - Seeking After God - Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 - Jason Polk

We will be with the Lord forever. — 1 Thessalonians 4:17 What happens to our souls when we die? Across the ages, many people have offered ideas on our destiny after death. But what does the Bible say? The Old Testament says that when we die, our bodies will return to the earth but that our souls will return to God (Ecclesiastes 12:7). And here in the New Testament the apostle Paul describes death for believers as being “asleep” in Christ (see also 1 Corinthians 15:20; July 26). Some Christians have suggested that when we die, we are in a state of “soul sleep”—but that may not be the best way to describe it. There's also the promise from Jesus to the thief on the cross: “Today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43). In addition, the apostle Paul provides a promise in 1 Thessalonians 4, describing one of the most striking scenes in the Bible about the Lord's return. With the shout of the archangel and the blast of a trumpet, the Lord Jesus will descend from heaven. All who belong to Jesus will be raised from the dead, and the living will be gathered to him. And here Paul supplies an indelible, eternal promise: “We will be with the Lord forever.” With this assurance we can be filled with hope and encourage one another. Dear Jesus, although the unknown moment of our death is a reality for each of us, we give thanks that you will never leave or forsake us. Amen.

This is part two of our sermon series in March 2024 entitled Ecclesiastes: Timely Wisdom for Godly Living. Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media: @SojournPDX on: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠

Kingsway Community Church

Kingsway Community Church

In this message, join Pastor Nick as we examine Ecclesiastes 3 and how King Solomon reflects on the nature of time and its perceived meaning—or lack thereof—in our lives. Solomon writes about the various seasons we encounter, emphasizing that every activity under the sun has its time. While his initial observations might feel bleak or futile, he ultimately points us towards a greater understanding.1. **The Predicament**:   - Solomon begins by describing the “predicament” we all face with time. He lists 14 pairs of opposites (e.g., a time to be born, and a time to die) to illustrate that life's experiences often seem to cancel each other out, making our efforts seem meaningless (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8). Ecclesiastes 3:1 - “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”  2. **The Proper Perspective**:   - However, Solomon shifts to offer a “proper perspective.” He acknowledges that while time can seem repetitive and mundane, God has made everything beautiful in its time and has set eternity in the human heart (Ecclesiastes 3:11). This eternal perspective brings purpose and hope into our daily lives. Ecclesiastes 3:11 – He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.”  Habakkuk 2:3 – “This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed.” C.S. Lewis – “If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.”   3. **The Petition**:   - Finally, Solomon gives us two practical applications:      - Enjoy life. Embrace the simple joys and blessings as a gift from God (Ecclesiastes 3:12-13).     - Fear and trust God. Recognize His sovereignty and control over all seasons and moments, cultivating a deep reverence and trust in His plan (Ecclesiastes 3:14-15). Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 -  “I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.”  Ecclesiastes 14-15 – “I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that people will fear him. Whatever is has already been, and what will be has been before; and God will call the past to account.”  God is already in your tomorrow!  2Rivers Church in O'Fallon, MO, exists to help people become passionate followers of Jesus. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE for more content that will help you live equipped and become a passionate follower of Jesus!  Resources mentioned during the sermon:·        Resources mentioned during the sermon:● For more studies on Solomon's life, see 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles ● Find the Eccelestates Reading Plan here: https://mailchi.mp/2riverschurch/3aao9vtsci● Get our app and sermon notes, resources, and more! https://onelink.to/2rivers      ·         Struggling and need prayer? We'd love to pray for you. Submit a prayer request here:  https://2rivers.churchcenter.com/people/forms/29709

2024.04.21 - Fear of A Sovereign God (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15) by Emmanuel Baptist Church

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In this episode of Pray the Word on Ecclesiastes 5:1–3, David Platt challenges us to pray and live with evident awe of and reverence for God.Secret Church 24 is happening April 19 and we don't want you to miss it. Come be part of a six-hour deep dive into studying the book of Ruth and praying for the persecuted church around the world. Register at the best rate today by visiting radical.net/ruth.

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Introducing God | Ecclesiastes by Christ Covenant

Following, 2 of 5 from January 14th, 2024 “Regularly celebrating Jesus motivates our heart want to follow Him.” Mark 12, Colossians 3 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

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11/12/23 - Britton Carter | Ecclesiastes | Everyone's favorite depressing book. Ecclesiastes is a cold dose of reality for those of us living in blissful ignorance. In the book of Ecclesiastes, we see that the world's promises are empty, we our greatest good is to trust in God. For more informatiwon and for service times, visit fforinfo.com

Sermon from Aaron Anderson on October 29, 2023

God only shows His mercy to those who FEAR and trust Him, ultimately, eternally. His promises, His blessings are conditional, not un-conditional. Those who love and fear God, obey God (Ecclesiastes 12:13; John 14:15). "Great is his mercy toward THEM THAT FEAR HIM." (Psalms 103:11)HOMEPAGE:   https://safeguardyoursoul.comSUPPORT:  https://safeguardyoursoul.com/donate/STORE:   https://store.safeguardyoursoul.com/ABOUT:  https://safeguardyoursoul.com/about/email Todd:  info@safeguardyoursoul.comBackground Music by: Thad Fiscella https://www.thadfiscella.com/ 

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Classic Friday: Pastor Mike preaches Embracing The Sovereignty Of God - [Ecclesiastes 3].