In Ecclesiastes 7:14-18, Qoheleth reminds us that both prosperity and adversity come from the Lord, teaching us humility and dependence on Him. He warns against self-righteousness and reckless wickedness, calling us instead to the fear of the Lord, which brings true wisdom.

The wisdom from this passage can help anyone live a better life, but the gospel changes everything. Only those who are in Christ have the foundation necessary to maintain the wise path amidst the “crooked” twists and turns of this life.

This passage teaches us that true wisdom values character over comfort and refinement over riches. The Preacher reminds us that sorrow can shape us more than laughter, and the rebuke of the wise is far more valuable than the flattery of fools.

The end of Ecclesiastes 6 explores man’s futile striving for self-significance and God’s unchanging sovereignty. These verses challenge us to abandon vanity and align our fleeting lives with the eternal purposes of our Creator.

How should a Christian respond to oppression aimed at extracting hard work from us? Do we resist our oppressors, or do we suffer injustice? In this passage, we engage with the reality of systemic oppression, consider the earthly benefits of hard work, then put the lens of Christ over all of it to see how the gospel transforms how we work. 

What is God's purposes when nations rise and fall in the earth? Israel's exile into Babylon offers us insight into how God orchestrates all things to restore worship back to Himself on the Earth.

Jesus is Immanuel, God with us, but how is he with us? Is this a source of fear or a source of comfort? In this sermon, we explore how Christ is “God with us.” Be at peace this Christmas! Our God is with us!

God is for us, not against us. His love remains perfect for His children amid our joy and suffering. 

If joy is a fruit of the Spirit, why do we feel and act joyless sometimes? In this sermon, we explore some causes of our joylessness, the source of our joy, and how to live out that joy. 

Christmas gives us another opportunity to refocus our minds on our one true hope, Jesus. Through His sacrifice, Christ provides unwavering assurance that the hope we place in Him will not return void.