Salvation in Jesus Christ consists of joyful union with Him in His life, death, resurrection, and glory.-Sermon Outline--I. The blessing of righteousness by faith -v. 9-.-II. The blessing of the power of God in your new life -v. 10a-.-III. The blessing of fellowship with Christ in His sufferings -v. 10b-.

God is a consuming fire, so be humble in heart and careful in your speech as you worship Him.-Sermon Outline--I. Caution in your approach to God -v. 1-3-.-II. Commitment in your word to God -v. 4-7-.

Lesson- Humanity's fallen condition results in many social ills, reminding you to hope for the heavenly rule of Christ.-Sermon Outline--I. Oppression -v. 1-3-.-II. Occupation -v. 4-6-. -III. Ostracism -v. 7-12-.-IV. Office -v. 13-16-.

Lesson- While men observe injustices and perish like beasts, God's Word reveals that Jesus will judge all and save His elect.-Sermon Outline--I. The problem of injustice under the sun -v. 16-.-II. The solution of God under heaven -v. 17-18-. -III. The earthly rationalization of injustice -v. 19-20-.-IV. The special revelation necessary -v. 21-22-.

Lesson- Amidst man's busyness in life's activities, God's sovereignty rules over all and His eternal plans cannot be thwarted.-Sermon Outline--I. The flurry of the events of life -v. 1-10-.-II. God's control of the events of life -v. 11-15-.

Lesson- Eat not the bread of anxious toil, but labor unto the Lord, who alone gives you present and eternal satisfaction.-Sermon Outline--I. The curse upon your labor -v. 18-23-. -II. The consolation in your labor -v. 24-26-.

Though human wisdom is much superior to foolishness, it is powerless to save your soul from death.-Sermon Outline--I. The commendation of human wisdom -v. 12-14a-.-II. The condemnation of human wisdom -v. 14b-17-.

God provided creation for man's enjoyment, but your soul's true satisfaction is only in Christ, not in finite objects and beings.-Sermon Outline--I. The hedonistic pursuit simplified and summarized -v. 1-2-.-II. The hedonistic pursuit attempted and identified -v. 3-8-.-III. The hedonistic pursuit experienced and found wanting -v. 9-11-.

Ecclesiastes teaches that all life is futile and hopeless when viewed without God, for in Him all things hold together.-Sermon Outline--I. The author of Ecclesiastes -v. 1-.-II. The theme of Ecclesiastes -v. 2-.-III. The summary question of Ecclesiastes -v. 3-.-IV. The proofs of vanity -v. 4-11-.- A. In nature -v. 4-7-.- B. In mankind -v. 8-11-.

The all-knowing, everywhere present, and all-powerful God is a suitable judge of the wicked and purifier of His people.-Sermon Outline--I. God is omniscient-God knows all things -v. 1-6-.-II. God is omnipresent-God is present everywhere -v. 7-12-.-III. God is omnipotent-God is all-powerful -v. 13-16-.-IV. You are accountable to this God -v. 17-24-.