Part Of The Series: Ecclesiastes

Speaker: Tim Fair

Date: 10-08-2025

1. Have you ever made a promise or a commitment that was hard to keep? How did that make you feel? If you could choose one simple thing to enjoy every day without stress, what would it be? 2. Read Ecclesiastes 5:1-7. What warning does Solomon give about approaching the house of God? According to verse 2, how should we speak to God? What does Solomon say about foolish speech and why does he call it a sin?3. Read Ecclesiastes 5:13-15. What is the “meaningless” tragedy described in these verses? What is the danger about being obsessed with money and possessions? Inverse 15, what point is Solomon trying to make? How does this verse shape the way you view material possessions in your life? 4. Read Ecclesiastes 5:18-20. How do these verses contrast with the warnings about wealth earlier in Ecclesiastes 5:8-12? How can you find satisfaction in your own work and daily responsibilities? In what ways can gratitude transform how we view our “portion” in life?5. How can you encourage others to see work and blessings as gifts from God rather than burdens or sources of stress? P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens) *Pray for your missionary family. Lift up the needs of your small group and the needs of our church family.

Part Of The Series: Ecclesiastes

Speaker: Tim Fair

Date: 10-01-2025

1. Have you ever worked extremely hard to achieve a goal? What was the reward, and was the effort you put in worth it in the end? In what ways have you found that working together with someone else is better than working alone?2. Read Ecclesiastes 4:1-3. What does the “Teacher” notice about oppression under the sun? Is there anything the “Church” can do to help those who are being oppressed? Name anything you can think of.3. Read Ecclesiastes 4: 4-8. What example does the “Teacher” use to show rivalry and jealousy? What do these verses suggest about the human tendency to work excessively or compete with others for status? Have you ever felt the frustration of working hard and yet seeing life as meaningless? How did you respond? 4. Read Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12. Name those people in your life who have been a source of companionship and support throughout your life. Why, and how did they help you? What do these verses teach about the importance of community versus isolation? What is the danger of solidarity? 5. How can your church or small group practically embody the idea of “a cord of three strands” in serving and supporting one another?P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens) *Pray for your missionary family. Lift up the needs of your small group and the needs of our church family.

Part Of The Series: Armor of God

Speaker: Warren Sullivan

Date: 10-12-2025

Part Of The Series: Ecclesiastes

Speaker: Tim Fair

Date: 09-24-2025

1. When you think about “a time for everything,” what season of life do you feel you are in right now? What’s one activity you look forward to every season (summer, fall, winter, spring)?2. Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. What phrase keeps getting repeated? Why is this emphasized? Why does the “Teacher” list both positive and negative seasons of life? Out of all of the seasons listed, which is your least favorite and why?3. Read Ecclesiastes 3:9-15. What do verses 9–10 suggest about the burden people carry in life? What does verse 11 teach us about our longing for meaning beyond this life? How can remembering the God “has made everything beautiful in its time” bring you peace in a difficult season?4. Read Ecclesiastes 3:16-22. How does Solomon describe injustice in verse 16? How is God going to judge the righteous and the wicked? How does verse 21 raised the question of life after death? 5. How can trusting God’s unchanging work help you deal with uncertainty or change in your life? What practical steps can you take this week to embrace joy and purpose, even if you are in a season you do not fully understand?P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens) *Pray for your missionary family. Lift up the needs of your small group and the needs of our church family.

Part Of The Series: Ecclesiastes

Speaker: Tim Fair

Date: 09-17-2025

1. Have you ever had a moment where you asked, “What’s the point to all of this”? Explain. If you could ask God, one question about life, what would it be?2. Read Ecclesiastes 2:1-3. What types of things was the teacher testing in verse 1-3? What kind of things do people pursue today for pleasure, and how do they compare to what the teacher was pursuing?3. Read Ecclesiastes 1:4-11. Name everything that the teacher said that he undertook and possessed. How do people who don’t believe in God try to fill the “God shaped hole” in their hearts? How would you explain to them that this is meaningless?4. Read Ecclesiastes 2:12-16. What does the teacher say about the fate of the wise and the foolish? How would you explain this to someone? Then, how would you explain salvation to the same person?5. Read Ecclesiastes 2:24-26. What does the teacher conclude in these verses? What will ultimately help you find satisfaction in your job? What practical steps can you take this week to achieve that satisfaction? How can this chapter help you council someone who feels disillusioned by worldly success? P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens) *Pray for your missionary family. Lift up the needs of your small group and the needs of our church family.

Part Of The Series: Ecclesiastes

Speaker: Tim Fair

Date: 09-10-2025

1. Have you ever worked hard on something, only to feel like it didn’t really last or make a difference? How did that make you feel?2. Read Ecclesiastes 1:1-4. Who is identified as the author in verse 1? What does the word “meaningless” signify in the context of this chapter? Why does the “Teacher” use the term “under the sun”? What does it mean? 3. Read Ecclesiastes 1:5-9. According to verse 8, how does the author describe human effort and experience? Why do you think the “Teacher” emphasizes the repetitive cycles in nature (sun, wind, rivers)?4. Read Ecclesiastes 1:12-18. According to verses 16–17, what did the “Teacher” pursue, and with what result? What do you think the “Teacher“ is trying to communicate about wisdom and knowledge in verses 16–18? How does this chapter set the tone for the rest of Ecclesiastes?5. Have you ever felt like your work or daily routine was “meaningless” or repetitive? How does that make you feel? How can this chapter help someone who feels disillusioned with the world? What role does God play in your search for meaning in life?P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens) *Pray for your missionary family. Lift up the needs of your small group and the needs of our church family.

Part Of The Series: Armor of God

Speaker: Warren Sullivan

Date: 10-05-2025

Part Of The Series: Armor of God

Speaker: Warren Sullivan

Date: 09-21-2025

Part Of The Series: Armor of God

Speaker: Warren Sullivan

Date: 09-21-2025