In the pursuit of meaning and purpose, can being religious or wealthy provide what the soul truly needs? Solomon shows us the dangers of trusting in moral behavior or monetary blessings instead of looking toward the One who can ultimately satisfy us.

Today, we consider the preacherʼs wisdom against a rugged individualism that marks and erodes work, relationships, and places of power. The fact is, by Godʼs design, we need others way more than we think we do. Come, letʼs open Godʼs word and be reminded

of our need for Godʼs good graces in our lives.

Weʼve all uttered these words at some point or another. We believe God is in charge and yet some things we observe are head-scratchers. Why the terrorist attacks of 9/11? Why the Hitlerʼs, Stalinʼs, Pol Pots of the world? Why is there so much corruption in places of power? Our hearts rightly cry out for justice yet we donʼt want justice visiting us. Ecclesiastes 4 presses into these challenges of living life under the sun.

The world is always on shifting social, moral, and religious grounds. So, as Christians who believe in unshifting truths, how do we find common ground with an ever-changing (and often strange) new world? What should our gospel witness look like today in cancel culture? Much to learn and apply today from Paulʼs experience in Athens long ago.

Time is a precious commodity. We all have the same amount of it. So, we tend to think of it as something we control. Do you really control the times and seasons of your life? Letʼs open our Bibles and see what a God-shaped view of time & eternity looks like for our lives.

Thatʼs a big question. Solomon lived our “American Dream” in ways we can only imagine. Whatʼs his final take on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness under the sun? Was it enough to satisfy his soul? Is it enough for us? Letʼs open Godʼs word this morning and see.

How do we find meaning in life in light of the seemingly empty nature of everything? Thatʼs the hard question Ecclesiastes honestly asks and ultimately answers. Come, letʼs learn from Godʼs Word this morning!

God has given the Church a great gift by giving us each other. Friendship and love for each other are the distinctive marks of Christians. There is great freedom available when we serve one another and serve God together.

The work of making disciples is not reserved for missionaries, we are all called to participate in it. Paul shows us some ways that we, the everyday church members, should be engaging in this work as well.

The family is where mission starts, and Godʼs plan for filling the world with His glory is through the family.