Elevation Waterloo Sermons

July 14, 2024: Ecclesiastes, Part 4 - Honest Struggles, Authentic Hope

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This Sunday, we continue our study of Ecclesiastes, exploring the raw honesty of its author. We'll reflect on how this ancient text invites us to confront the world's suffering with open eyes and compassionate hearts, and grants us liberating permission to be honest about our own struggles, suffering, doubts, despair and disillusionment as a path to healing and growth. 
Together, we'll consider the transformative power of lament, authenticity and vulnerability within community as gifts of hope and strength amidst life's struggles, tragedies and uncertainties.


Discussion Questions:

  • Question 1: What do you imagine the author may be facing and/or wrestling with?
  • Question 2: Reflect on a time when someone else's honesty about their struggles helped you feel less alone. How can you offer that same gift to others?
  • Question 3: Reflect on a time when you felt supported by others in your struggles. How did that experience shape your understanding of community and God's presence in your life?
  • Question 4: How can we cultivate authenticity and vulnerability within our relationships and create brave space in our community?


    • Cathleen references an earlier sermon where Shane, Mel and Sophie shared their stories, that can be listened to here.

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