Rev. Stone continues our sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes. This week we learn what the Bible has to say about handling adversity. Who knows what is good for us (6:12)? God does! He teaches us what is good by a. reminding us of our mortality, b. challenging us to listen, encouraging us to wait. What will become of us (6:12)? a. We don't know so live thankfully and trust God. b. We do know

Rev. Stone continues our sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes. This week he discusses the vanity of wealth and honor. 1. A sad investment (5:8-12); 6:7-9) 2. A bad investment (5:12-17, 6:1-6) 3. A wise investment (5:18-20) Listen to the message for better investment advice than any hot stock tip!

This week Jeremy Goad continues our sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes. This week Jeremy discusses two key aspects of God honoring worship. 1. When praying be ready to listen and rely on God before taking action in worship. This means less of ourselves and more of God when praying. 2. If you make a vow keep it, otherwise you take the name of the Lord in vain. In worship we need to fear God rather than fearing others or ourselves -- listen to the message to find out what this means.

Rev. Darin Stone continues out sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes. This week we unpack two important truths found in chapter 4. Two are better than one. It is better to be a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king. Listen and see how Rev. Stone manages to include quotes from Three Dog Night and David Bowie in this message.

Rev. Darin Stone continues out sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes. This week we confront an evil world. Four kinds of evil: Injustice (3:16-17), Mortality (3:18-22), Oppression (4:1-3) and Envy (4:4-6). Three responses...listen to this message to learn the best response!

Rev. Darin Stone continues out sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes. This week we look at the 3rd chapter. There is a time for everything (v.1-8). So what is the point (v. 9)? a. we ought to accept limitations (v. 10-11). b. we ought to enjoy life (v. 12-13). c. we ought to fear God (v. 14-15).

Rev. Darin Stone continues out sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes. Meaning is found in neither wisdom nor pleasure. There are benefits of wisdom over folly. Meaning is not found in work, either. So where is meaning found? Listen to this message and find out.

Rev. Darin Stone introduces a new sermon series on the book of Ecclesiastes. All is vanity (v.1-2) Why bother? (v.3-11) 1. the futility of life expressed in nature. 2. the futility of life expressed in human experience. However - Jesus changes everything - He makes all things new. He provides an entirely new perspective. The gospel gives us meaning and purpose.

Rev. Darin Stone concludes the sermon series, "Identity," based on The Kirk's Identity Statement. God is infinitely glorious and the purpose of our lives is to live for his glory.

Four observations: 1. God is glorious because of the irony of his strength. 2. God is glorious because of his greatness 3. God is glorious because of his goodness. 4 God is glorious because everything is under his control. Four point of application: 1. we all have intrinsic worth, 2. enjoy creations but dont worship it instead of God, 3. Our work matters to God and God matters to our work, 4. Live in humility.

Rev. Darin Stone continues with the fifth message in the sermon series, "Identity," based on The Kirk's Identity Statement. The Christian life takes power -- power that comes from the Holy Spirit.

1. Old Testament background.

2. Worship and Discipleship -> Means of Grace

3. The works of the flesh: sexual immorality, designer religion, self-centeredness, hedonism.

Four areas of challenge:

1. Don't mistake the fruit for the Vine

2. Christian life remains a struggle

3. Its a relationship not a program. You can't product the fruit on your won.

4. Act -- Walk by the Spirit