We have been blessed to be a blessing to the world around us. Given hope so we can share our hope with the people in our lives, communities, and around the world. How are you using your blessing to build God's kingdom?

Choosing joy in the midst of hard circumstances isn't easy. And we often encounter real joy killers in the process that must be addressed. What does biblical joy look like and how can we experience it when times are tough?

We cannot grow unless we take risks. Yet many of us are fearful of risking so we may feel stuck. Solomon teaches us that risk is necessary, but we can risk wisely and because God makes everything we can risk boldly.

We are constantly trying to seize control of our life but control is only an illusion. Solomon invites us to let go of control and see ourselves in God’s hands. When we do,  we can enjoy the simple things of life and not fear death.

What do you do when you are in disagreement with your boss, parent or professor? Solomon gives wisdom for those under authority and those in authority. He also points to the one who is in ultimate authority as a guide for how to live and how to enjoy the life that God has given us.

What do we do when life doesn’t make sense? When those who do right suffer while those who do evil prosper? Solomon shares both the power and the limits of wisdom in addressing life’s questions.

Solomon teaches that the final day is more important than the first day. How then do we live wisely so we finish well? We are called to trust in God’s goodness and sovereignty. We're called to listen to wisdom, grieve sorrow, and cultivate patience.

We live in a culture where we are constantly tempted to give in to materialism and the power of money. Solomon was one of the wealthiest and most powerful men to ever live. In this section of Ecclesiastes, he speaks to what is most important in life and teaches us to see the realities of wealth and how it will never satisfy.

Our words matter to God. Our words matter to one another. In this sermon we look at the weight of our words and how we can be wise in what we say and how we follow through on our promises to God and one another.

We live in the most technologically connected period in the history of the world. Yet loneliness is at an all time high. In Ecclesiastes 4, Solomon teaches that two are better than one, and better yet is three. We were made to do life together. How can you pursue community in your life?