The book of Ecclesiastes is concluded with a summary of the words of the wise by someone who has considered and weighted their message. Their conclusion is to commend joy!

In this sermon on Ecclesiastes, the "preacher" explores the theme of meaning and joy in life, emphasizing the fleeting nature of worldly pursuits. In the end he finds that everything he reaches out to grab, control, take hold of crumbles like sand in his hand. He finds 'hevel'.

Hollyview's own Joby Crover helps us navigate the trifecta of wisdom literature in the Bible by showing us the force of wisdom in the book of Job in trusting God even in the unknown.

One of Hollyview's elders Craig Johnson, brings a message reminding us to love the Lord and warns us not to go after shiny things!

One of the elders at Hollyview gives a stand along message on the idea of walking with Jesus.

Paul's closing words to the Ephesian believers. He encourages them and us to stand and withstand in the spiritual battle raging for their souls in the unseen realm! 

In this chapter we are encouraged to walk to the sound of the gospel music in something like a dance with each other. Paul has encouraged us to be unified and yet still hold to the unique gifting and calling the Lord has for us. With this unity in diversity, sometimes we will step on each others toes and begin dancing to the song of anger or hurt. Paul encourages us to dance to the gospel!

The battle between the goal of self-actualization or humble self-sacrifice. The world encourages one and the gospel displays the other.

God's revealed mission for the church is a beautiful kaleidoscope of people living together in unity from every tongue, tribe, and nation!

Paul wants to wake the believers up from death to life by God's grace and from hostility to peace by the Spirit. He wants to wake us up to this new creation we are and the community we are in!