Podcasts about scripture ecclesiastes

Why does a good God allow a world that hurts so much? In this message, we will wrestle with one of life's most difficult questions, what Christians have long called the problem of evil. Ecclesiastes refuses to give easy answers to this problem (or question), and instead meets us in the tension between pain, humility, and hope. If you've ever struggled to understand suffering, injustice, or silence in the middle of prayer, you are not alone. Together, we will explore why our hearts long for justice, why our understanding is limited, and what God promises to do about evil.Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1 ESV

We live in a world more connected than ever, and yet many of us feel more alone than we would ever admit. Relationships are hard, exhausting, and costly, but the ache we feel without them is even heavier. In Ecclesiastes, Solomon reminds us that isolation is not freedom, it is loss, and that God has woven wisdom into friendship, marriage, and even singleness.This message explores why our culture trains us for convenience instead of intimacy, and how the gospel calls us back to something deeper. Whether you are married, single, lonely, or surrounded by people but still unseen, this sermon asks one simple question, who is walking with you when life gets hard? Discover how God meets us, and sustains us, through the gift of meaningful relationships.Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 ESV

Life promises satisfaction through money, success, and experiences, but why do so many people still feel empty after getting what they wanted? Ecclesiastes invites us to look honestly at the mirages we chase, and to ask what truly satisfies the human soul. What if the things on your bucket list were never meant to carry the weight of your heart? This message explores three common mirages that promise fulfillment, but quietly leave us thirsty for more. Solomon's wisdom helps us see how to enjoy life without being fooled by it. And ultimately, it points us to the only source of satisfaction that doesn't fade when we finally reach it.Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9 ESV

Parenting doesn't end when your kids turn 18. In many ways, it gets more complicated! Today Karen and Erin are joined by longtime parenting expert Jim Burns for a wise and honest conversation about parenting adult children. They talk about releasing control, shifting your role, navigating boundaries, resisting unsolicited advice, and discerning the difference between helping and enabling. Whether your kids are still at home, newly launched, or already raising families of their own, this episode will help you parent with clarity, peace, and long-term perspective.Episode Recap:Jim is the founder of Homeward Ministries (3:06)When our children become adults, we have to give up control (4:43)What does it look like to embrace a new “job description” as moms? (7:00)How can we offer wisdom to our adult children or do we just bite our tongues? (11:37)Resist the urge to become a “one topic” parent (13:15)What's the difference between helping your kids and enabling them? (15:45)How do we place good boundaries when adult kids move back in? (19:10)What does it mean to, “wear beige and keep your mouth shut?” (24:00)Can you cast vision for the grandparent years? (28:00)Continue this conversation on WT+ at the link below (32:00)Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV) –  “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”Discussion Questions: What part of parenting adult children feels most difficult for you right now? If you don't have adult children yet, what fears or worries do you have about that season of life?How can you shift from giving advice to asking permission before speaking?Is there an area where helping may have crossed into enabling dependency?What expectations need to be clearly communicated in your family right now?How can you focus on relationship building rather than behavior correcting?Resources:Listen to the rest of our conversation with Jim over on WT+: boaw.mom/insiderGrab a copy of Jim's new book, Doing Life With Your Adult ChildrenConnect with HomeWord Ministries onlineCheck out Jim's podcast and his recent episode on Long Distance GrandparentingCheck out our BRAND NEW Bible study: How To Teach Your Kids the BibleWant More of This Conversation?Wire Talk+ listeners get extended conversations every week! Today we go deeper into parenting wayward adult children, setting boundaries, and navigating complicated family dynamics.To become a Wire Talk+ Insider, head HERE and join us for the full conversation.

Time is always slipping through our fingers, no matter how tightly we try to hold it. In Ecclesiastes 3, we are invited to face the beauty and the ache of living in seasons we do not control. This message explores why joy never lasts as long as we want it to, why hardship feels endless when we are in it, and why our hearts keep longing for something more. You will be reminded that God is not trapped in time the way we are, but faithfully at work within every moment of our lives. From hourglasses to seasons, from joy and grief to love and loss, this sermon asks what it looks like to live wisely while the sand is still falling. If you have ever wondered whether your time, your season, or your life truly matters, this message is for you.Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 ESV

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3v11

Many of us are doing what we were taught to do—working hard, caring for family, serving faithfully, and trying to honour God. And yet, beneath the surface, there can be a quiet restlessness that won't go away. Life can still feel fragile, even when we're doing everything “right.”This Sunday in Ecclesiastes 2, we heard the honest voice of Scripture speaking into that tension. The Preacher reflects on a life fully invested in work, achievement, and enjoyment—and then asks the question we often avoid: What does it all finally amount to? Ecclesiastes doesn't rush to easy answers or shame our questions. Instead, it invites us to face the limits of what we build and to discover a deeper wisdom.Together, we explored why good things were never meant to carry the weight of ultimate meaning, and how God invites us to receive life—work, joy, and daily bread—as a gift from His hand. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-13; 2:1-11, 18-26 ESV

Ecclesiastes 1:15 tells us “What is crooked cannot be made straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted.” What do we do when everything we see around us seems broken? What do we do when death seems to make all of our efforts amount to nothing? Is there any hope for us? Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18; 2:12-17, 24-26 ESV

Have you ever wondered if what you're doing with your life actually matters, or if it will all quietly fade away? Ecclesiastes dares to ask the questions we usually avoid, does my work last, do my efforts count, and why does life feel so fleeting?In this message, we'll hear from someone who had everything the world promises, wisdom, wealth, and success, and still asked, “Is this it?” Ecclesiastes doesn't tell us life is meaningless, it tells us life is brief, elusive, and impossible to control. And yet, right there, in a world that feels like vapor, we discover a wisdom that leads not to despair, but to hope. Because when Jesus enters our fleeting world, what is done in God's kingdom is never lost, even when it's forgotten on earth. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 ESV

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.”Teaching Points: • God moves in divine timing not chaos, but rhythm. • Worship synchronizes our hearts with the rhythm of Heaven. • Prophetic musicians must flow, not force, the beat. • Rhythms of prayer, praise, rest, and response reveal Heaven's pulse.Activation:→ Tap your hand or foot as you pray in tongues and feel the rhythm of the Spirit guiding your intercession.https://worshipingmusician.org

Today's Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12 Mary is reading Ecclesiastes 12 in the WEB.   Access Pray Every Day every single day on the Pray Every Day App! Not only can you listen, but I’ve created 365 daily devotions you can read as well–all about connecting deeply with Jesus, finding healing, and experiencing His presence. Download the app […]

Today's Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11 Mary is reading Ecclesiastes 11 in the WEB.   Access Pray Every Day every single day on the Pray Every Day App! Not only can you listen, but I’ve created 365 daily devotions you can read as well–all about connecting deeply with Jesus, finding healing, and experiencing His presence. Download the app […]

Today's Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10 Mary is reading Ecclesiastes 10 in the WEB.   Access Pray Every Day every single day on the Pray Every Day App! Not only can you listen, but I’ve created 365 daily devotions you can read as well–all about connecting deeply with Jesus, finding healing, and experiencing His presence. Download the app […]

Today's Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9 Mary is reading Ecclesiastes 9 in the WEB.   Access Pray Every Day every single day on the Pray Every Day App! Not only can you listen, but I’ve created 365 daily devotions you can read as well–all about connecting deeply with Jesus, finding healing, and experiencing His presence. Download the app […]

Today's Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8 Mary is reading Ecclesiastes 8 in the WEB.   Access Pray Every Day every single day on the Pray Every Day App! Not only can you listen, but I’ve created 365 daily devotions you can read as well–all about connecting deeply with Jesus, finding healing, and experiencing His presence. Download the app […]

Today's Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:15-29 Mary is reading Ecclesiastes 7:15-29 in the WEB.   Access Pray Every Day every single day on the Pray Every Day App! Not only can you listen, but I’ve created 365 daily devotions you can read as well–all about connecting deeply with Jesus, finding healing, and experiencing His presence. Download the app […]

Today's Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 Mary is reading Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 in the WEB.   Access Pray Every Day every single day on the Pray Every Day App! Not only can you listen, but I’ve created 365 daily devotions you can read as well–all about connecting deeply with Jesus, finding healing, and experiencing His presence. Download the app […]

Today's Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6 Mary is reading Ecclesiastes 6 in the WEB.   Access Pray Every Day every single day on the Pray Every Day App! Not only can you listen, but I’ve created 365 daily devotions you can read as well–all about connecting deeply with Jesus, finding healing, and experiencing His presence. Download the app here: […]

Today's Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4 Mary is reading Ecclesiastes 4 in the WEB.   Access Pray Every Day every single day on the Pray Every Day App! Not only can you listen, but I’ve created 365 daily devotions you can read as well–all about connecting deeply with Jesus, finding healing, and experiencing His presence. Download the app […]

Today's Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3 Mary is reading Ecclesiastes 3 in the WEB.   Access Pray Every Day every single day on the Pray Every Day App! Not only can you listen, but I’ve created 365 daily devotions you can read as well–all about connecting deeply with Jesus, finding healing, and experiencing His presence. Download the app […]

Today's Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-17 Mary is reading Ecclesiastes 2:1-17 in the WEB.   Access Pray Every Day every single day on the Pray Every Day App! Not only can you listen, but I’ve created 365 daily devotions you can read as well–all about connecting deeply with Jesus, finding healing, and experiencing His presence. Download the app here: […]

Today's Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1 Mary is reading Ecclesiastes 1 in the WEB.   Access Pray Every Day every single day on the Pray Every Day App! Not only can you listen, but I’ve created 365 daily devotions you can read as well–all about connecting deeply with Jesus, finding healing, and experiencing His presence. Download the app […]

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Isaiah 40:31, Jeremiah 29:11,The Pulse WV LiveA Network That Beats To The Heart Of GodTopic: Trusting God's Timing And Plan Part 4Host: John FowlerMonday, September 29, 2025https://linktr.ee/thepulsewvWebsite: johnfowler.org

The Ecclesiastes writer says, “I have sought to construct meaning in life.” He takes the view of a practical secularist—that we don't know for sure if there's a God, and that this life is all there is. And then he asks, “If this life is all there is, does that make life meaningless?” He tells us in Ecclesiastes that he tried to construct meaning by being a cause-based person who fought injustice. He tried to construct meaning by seeking pleasure and beauty. And next, he tries a work-based life, making career and achievement the organizing principle of life. In exploring a work-based life, he finds three things: 1) a life of work is not worth it, 2) why it's not worth it, 3) what is worth it. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on September 27, 1998. Series: When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enough. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17–26, 4:4–8. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

When you go on a spiritual search, there are problems people always run into. One of them is the problem of pain. But there's also the problem of pleasure. I don't think I've ever really talked to anybody who said, “I have trouble believing in God because of pleasure. Why is there pleasure in the world?” But my thesis, and the Ecclesiastes writer's thesis, is that it should bother you, because pleasure is a huge problem.  The Ecclesiastes writer teaches us three things about pleasure: 1) what pleasure promises, 2) why it fails, and 3) how it points beyond. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on September 20, 1998. Series: When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enough. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1–11, 3:10–14. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

Happiness is not found in the noise of the world, but in the quiet strength of family and the bond with true friends. In good times they celebrate with us, and in hard times they hold us up. As Proverbs 17:17 reminds us: "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Let's be intentional in treasuring our relationships, standing by the people who stand by us. That is where happiness and resilience begin. If you are new to Community Church, WELCOME! We would love to get to know you. Please fill in the following form and we look forward to connecting with you: https://bit.ly/cc-new-connect You can find all timely and relevant links from this service on https://bit.ly/cc-links You can also find out more about us at https://communitychurch.hk/ ================ This Week's Scripture: // Ecclesiastes 4:8-9 (NIV) // There was a man all alone;     he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil,     yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. “For whom am I toiling,” he asked,     “and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment?” This too is meaningless—     a miserable business! Two are better than one,     because they have a good return for their labor.

If you're on a spiritual search, there's no better place to go than the book of Ecclesiastes. In the entire Bible, it's the only book written from the viewpoint of a skeptic. The writer of Ecclesiastes asks, “If this life is all here is, what meaning is there in life?” To explore that, he looks at several questions we all have to answer in some way. The first of these is how we deal with the injustice and suffering we see in the world. How do you deal with injustice? The Ecclesiastes writer 1) refuses to let you avoid the question of injustice, and 2) gives us clues to two answers for how to deal with injustice. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on September 13, 1998. Series: When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enough. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:2–16. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

We're surrounded by endless input of feeds, highlights, viral clips, and constant updates. Yet even after hours online, the emptiness lingers. Ecclesiastes names this feeling well: “All is vanity.” True fulfillment isn't found in an endless stream of content but in the living water of Christ, who offers rest for our weary souls. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1–14; 12:9–11 Reflection Question: What “feeds” do you turn to most often when you're tired or stressed? How could you begin turning to God instead?

Ecclesiastes is one of the most confusing books in the world. It depicts a very disillusioned man. And you may be saying, “Is the Bible really saying all human life is pointless?”  To understand what's going on here, we need to keep two things in mind. The author of Ecclesiastes is called qoheleth, which basically means professor. And he's doing a thought experiment. So Ecclesiastes is a set of thought experiments in which the professor is saying, “Let's imagine living like this. Does that work?” If we want to understand what Ecclesiastes is after, we need to look at its thought experiments. So let's look at it this way: 1) there's a major thought experiment, 2) with a lesson, and 3) there's a small thought experiment, and then 4) an arrow or a pointer. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on October 6, 2013. Series: A Public Faith. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:9-26. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

From the message, "Let Your Words Be Few."Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Speaker: Matt Thornton

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Challenge: Do your words (and the lack thereof) demonstrate that you fear God? Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Date: August 3, 2025

What can the music of John Coltrane tell us about the relationship of  art to God, and of our own work in general to God? We can all learn quite a lot from Coltrane, actually. And what we can see in his approach to his music applies not just to musicians and artists, but to us all. In this open forum, 1) Tim Keller shares two things we can learn from Coltrane, 2) John Patitucci, a jazz bassist and composer, discusses Coltrane's music, and 3) Keller and Patitucci hold a question-and-answer time with their audience. This talk was given by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 9, 2007. Series: Redeemer Open Forums. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

In Ecclesiastes, the author takes the position of a practical secularist. And he asks, “If this life is all there is, then is life meaningless?” The writer says if this life is all there is, if there's no God and no meaning that you have to submit to, then you're free to construct your own meaning. And so, he sets out to build meaning by living a cause-based life, and then by living a pleasure and beauty-based life. When he finds those both to be meaningless and burdensome, he decides to create a work-based life, to let work and career be an organizing principle in his life. In doing this, he finds three things: 1) that a life of work is not worth it, 2) why it's not worth it, and 3) what is worth it. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on March 23, 2003. Series: When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enough. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 3:21; Psalm 23; John 14:1-8, 19:30, & 20:19-22; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5; 1 Corinthians 13:11-12 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY'S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE!REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:Can you think of a time in your life when something felt unfair or meaningless? How did it affect your view of life or your faith?Kenny argues that the Teacher's question in Ecclesiastes 3:21 really is the essential mystery for all of us: “Who knows whether the human spirit goes upward?” What would a real answer to this question change for you, or for where you find hope?In what ways might the character of God give us hope for justice and meaning beyond our physical existence?What does the claim that Jesus “breathed again” after his death really change? What does it reveal about life? About death? About God?What changes would you make in your life if you could fully embrace the idea that death is a transition and not an end?The Teacher is right that our lives really are just “vapor”... but does that mean they are meaningless? What meaning can your life have… even if it is brief? Kenny argued that living like Jesus might feel pretty “wasteful” in the world's eyes… but that there is tremendous value in being a person of realhope in your community. What is that value? How can it make a difference?

SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 7:29, 8:16-17, 11:6, & 12:9-14 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:What does the poem from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 teach us about timing in our lives?Can you think of a specific time in your life when you had to choose the right moment to act? How did that choice impact your situation?Have you ever experienced a time when waiting for something made it more meaningful? How can that influence the way you approach challenges today?The sermon mentions that 'God made humankind upright, but they have sought many evil schemes' (Ecclesiastes 7:29). What do you think this means?The closing instruction of Ecclesiastes is to 'fear God and keep His commandments.' How do you feel about this? What can you learn from it?In what ways does the concept of 'vapors' or 'smoke' relate to our understanding of life's uncertainty? How do you deal with uncertainty in your own life? Do you find it challenging to trust in God during those times?

SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, 3:9-19, & 4:9-12 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY'S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS WEEK HERE!REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:Kenny's “song” for this week sings, “This is the day that the Lord has made! / Let us rejoice and be glad in it!” Do you find this idea comforting? Do you find it sufficient?If it is true that our imaginations are limited by our anxieties about Time and Death, we're going to struggle to develop a “right” way to live! In this sermon, Kenny discussed two “life philosophies” in the ancient world: Hedonism and Stoicism. How would you define each? Do you see echoes of these philosophies in the world today?Have you ever been tempted by a “hedonistic” life? Where did that road lead for you? What did you learn?Have you ever been tempted by a “stoic” life? Where did that road lead for you? What did you learn?Ecclesiastes suggests that a better option is what we might call a “life of gratitude”: recognizing the many gifts we are given (even in this broken world) and trying to enjoy them. Does this resonate with you?The main challenge of this series is that our conclusions, most weeks, are still going to feel incomplete or insufficient. What are the limits of a “life of gratitude”? What more are we seeking from “the good life”? What small things in your life bring you joy? How can you make a conscious effort to appreciate them more… and share them?

Our first parents, Adam and Eve were created in a manner which was upright and perfect. However, in a short period of time, as the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), puts it; “Satan used the craftiness of the serpent to seduce Eve, who then seduced Adam. Adam acted without any outside compulsion and deliberately transgressed the law of their creation and the command given to them by eating the forbidden fruit.”As a result, all mankind is bound in sin by the implications of Adam's fall. Today, we discuss what this means for us as Adam and Eve's progeny, and how the Lord has purposed for sinners to be made whole. Scripture:Ecclesiastes 7: 29, Genesis 3: 6-8, Romans 7: 14-25, 2 Corinthians 5: 17-21, Genesis 8: 20-22PBHB GIVEAWAY: https://www.stayreformed.com/giveawayAdditional References:Buy A Puritan Catechism: ⁠https://a.co/d/esRURdt⁠Read A Puritan Catechism: ⁠https://www.chapellibrary.org/pdf/books/cwpr.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOop_iUZJzFz_3HbHFqJUqPMbSUhhfZUx9FY_-KuyKA9_kwqb8Kh6Milk for Little Ones: https://brokenwharfe.com/product/milk-for-little-ones-the-baptist-catechism-for-children/The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/library-book/1689-confession/https://www.chapellibrary.org/pdf/books/lbcw.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOorAi1b6iCPqv94DjBcMhSSpcDOGwJrb9hXJSlgqxrFSgo9ofc0-Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StayReformedTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/stayreformedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayreformed/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stayreformedpodcast/Website: https://www.stayreformed.com/Email: contact@stayreformed.com

SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, 2:12-17, & 4:1-3; Proverbs 8:17-21 & 9:10-12 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY'S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE!REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:What do you think Ecclesiastes means when it says, 'Vanity of vanities, all is vanity'? How does this idea challenge what we often believe about work and success?Kenny said that Time and Death are barriers that keep us from really being able to imagine the “horizon” of things, where God really does bring heaven down here to earth. How do those barriers affect your hope and faith? How do they impact your own sense of meaning and purpose in life?In Proverbs, wisdom is promised to lead to a good life, but Ecclesiastes challenges this idea. How do you feel about the tension between these two books? Does it feel strange to see places where Scripture is challenged… by other Scripture?Kenny concluded by saying that Ecclesiastes helps us wrestle with the gap between what we believe and what we experience in the world. What doubts or questions do you have about the meaning of life? About things like legacy and purpose?How might discussing these doubts in a safe environment help you grow in your understanding and faith?How might the prospect of a 'bigger Story' reframe our sense of purpose or meaning? What might that ‘bigger Story' be? What part might you be playing inside of it?

God sees our life through an eternal lens. Keywords: Eternity; heart; wisdom; meaning; purpose; trust.Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11 Resource: Prayer Starters: Talking with God About Hard Times by Suzanne Eller(Available where books are sold)

Sermon given by Pastor Mark Donaldson on February 9, 2025 at ElmCreek Community Church in Maple Grove, MN. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Sermon given by Pastor Mark Donaldson on February 2, 2025 a ElmCreek Community Church in Maple Grove, MN. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1- 12:8

Sermon given by Pastor Mark Donaldson on January 26, 2025 a ElmCreek Community Church in Maple Grove, MN. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:13- 10:20.

Sermon given by Pastor Mark Donaldson on January 19, 2024 at ElmCreek Community Church in Maple Grove, MN. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:16-9:12

Sermon given by Pastor Mark Donaldson on January 12, 2025 a ElmCreek Community Church in Maple Grove, MN. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-15

2024-10-27--0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, October 27,  2024 in the 830 AM service. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8; 1st King 19:8 Notes:  -Things are getting better because we are growing in grace with the knowledge of the Lord. -Why do we worry and have a long face. -God is in control of everything. -God protects us from the evil one. -Evil is going to be punished one day. -You reap what you sow. -What Are You doing now?

2024-10-27--1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, October 28, 2024 in the 1030 AM service. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8; 1st King 19:8 Notes:  -Things are getting better because we are growing in grace with the knowledge of the Lord. -Why do we worry and have a long face. -God is in control of everything. -God protects us from the evil one. -Evil is going to be punished one day. -You reap what you sow. -What Are You doing now?

God, thank you for believing friends and for the power of praying together. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12Resource: Prayer Starters (an interactive prayer journal): Talking with God about Hard Times by Suzanne Eller

It's Mind Change Monday!Today, a look at the feeling we all have that there has to be something more in life. When you feel stuck or frustrated, how do you move forward? Even if you haven't been through some massive thing yet, most of us feel a sense we're missing something. Here's what to do when you feel that way. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11Five Ways You Can Support this show:Pray for us!Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!)Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day):Improve your gut health, support your immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Other Helpful Links:Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here! (00:01) - Introduction to Mind Change Monday (04:03) - Josh Axe Book Winners Announcement (05:27) - Announcement: Format Change for Podcast (11:40) - The Eternal Longing Within Us (20:24) - Understanding General Revelation (24:14) - The Vast Story of Quantum Physics (26:37) - Embracing Biblical Hope (28:20) - Allowing God to Work Within Us

A lot of people say Ecclesiastes is the greatest book of the Bible. But I can almost guarantee none of them felt that way the first time they read it. Because when you first read Ecclesiastes, what you're struck with is a professor in absolute despair.  Some will think this seems to contradict the rest of the Bible. Others will say, “Who needs this pessimism?” It can be a confusing book because people don't realize its instructional approach of andragogy, which means adult instruction by goading and asking questions. And it can also be confusing because people don't notice that the teacher is looking at life in two different ways, and that he keeps going back and forth between them. Let's look at both of the ways he looks at life. Let me show you: 1) how he looks, 2) what he sees, and 3) why he sees it. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on September 7, 1997. Series: Pointers to Christ – Directional Signs in History. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.