We will be streaming our service live this week. SERMON NOTES – January 26, 2025Series: Ecclesiastes: Finding Eternal Meaning in a Seemingly Meaningless WorldText: Ecclesiastes 7:19-29Topic: Wisdom Reveals Your SinAttribute: Praise Christ as the New and Better AdamGOD’S IM: “Wisdom makes it clear that all people have sinned. Therefore, they, not God, are to blame for everything wrong in this world. The wise person recognizes this about themselves.”Notes: The Need for W________________ (vs. 19-22)“A wise person has the strength of a well-governed city. Wisdom governs thought; so the wise person knows how to think about things in a God-centered way. Wisdom governs the will; so the wise person knows what choices to make in life. Wisdom governs the speech; so the wise person knows what to say and what not to say. Wisdom governs action; so the wise person knows what to do in every situation. Take hold of wisdom, and it will make you strong.”-Phil RykenThe Search for W________________ (vs. 23-25)Ecclesiastes 1:13Ecclesiastes 1:18The T____________ He Found (vs. 26-29)Ecclesiastes 9:9“The Preacher takes the entire human race and places it under the category of iniquity. There is no use arguing about who is more or less righteous than whom or quibbling with Qolheleth for saying that the men he knew were one-tenth of one percent more likely to be more righteous than the women he knew. Sin is the great equalizer. Every man, every woman, and every child is a sinner.”- Phil RykenIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Everyone, including you, is a sinner!Search for, discover, admit, and acknowledge your sinfulness, regardless of how painful and bitter it is. This is the beginning of true wisdom!Romans 3:10-18 and 232) Jesus is a new and better Adam.Jesus' life and work undoes everything the sin of the first Adam caused and every sin that was and will be committed after that. Repent of your sin and believe in Him. There is life and salvation from sin in no one else. Romans 5:12 and 17-193) Respond to others with true wisdom. Walk in wisdom and follow Christ’s example in responding to those who sin against you this week!  It will bring life and blessing to your life, as well as to others.Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

We will be streaming our service live this week. SERMON NOTES – January 26, 2025Series: Ecclesiastes: Finding Eternal Meaning in a Seemingly Meaningless WorldText: Ecclesiastes 7:19-29Topic: Wisdom Reveals Your SinAttribute: Praise Christ as the New and Better AdamGOD’S IM: “Wisdom makes it clear that all people have sinned. Therefore, they, not God, are to blame for everything wrong in this world. The wise person recognizes this about themselves.”Notes: The Need for W________________ (vs. 19-22)“A wise person has the strength of a well-governed city. Wisdom governs thought; so the wise person knows how to think about things in a God-centered way. Wisdom governs the will; so the wise person knows what choices to make in life. Wisdom governs the speech; so the wise person knows what to say and what not to say. Wisdom governs action; so the wise person knows what to do in every situation. Take hold of wisdom, and it will make you strong.”-Phil RykenThe Search for W________________ (vs. 23-25)Ecclesiastes 1:13Ecclesiastes 1:18The T____________ He Found (vs. 26-29)Ecclesiastes 9:9“The Preacher takes the entire human race and places it under the category of iniquity. There is no use arguing about who is more or less righteous than whom or quibbling with Qolheleth for saying that the men he knew were one-tenth of one percent more likely to be more righteous than the women he knew. Sin is the great equalizer. Every man, every woman, and every child is a sinner.”- Phil RykenIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Everyone, including you, is a sinner!Search for, discover, admit, and acknowledge your sinfulness, regardless of how painful and bitter it is. This is the beginning of true wisdom!Romans 3:10-18 and 232) Jesus is a new and better Adam.Jesus' life and work undoes everything the sin of the first Adam caused and every sin that was and will be committed after that. Repent of your sin and believe in Him. There is life and salvation from sin in no one else. Romans 5:12 and 17-193) Respond to others with true wisdom. Walk in wisdom and follow Christ’s example in responding to those who sin against you this week!  It will bring life and blessing to your life, as well as to others.Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

We will be streaming our service live this week. SERMON NOTES – January 26, 2025Series: Ecclesiastes: Finding Eternal Meaning in a Seemingly Meaningless WorldText: Ecclesiastes 7:19-29Topic: Wisdom Reveals Your SinAttribute: Praise Christ as the New and Better AdamGOD’S IM: “Wisdom makes it clear that all people have sinned. Therefore, they, not God, are to blame for everything wrong in this world. The wise person recognizes this about themselves.”Notes: The Need for W________________ (vs. 19-22)“A wise person has the strength of a well-governed city. Wisdom governs thought; so the wise person knows how to think about things in a God-centered way. Wisdom governs the will; so the wise person knows what choices to make in life. Wisdom governs the speech; so the wise person knows what to say and what not to say. Wisdom governs action; so the wise person knows what to do in every situation. Take hold of wisdom, and it will make you strong.”-Phil RykenThe Search for W________________ (vs. 23-25)Ecclesiastes 1:13Ecclesiastes 1:18The T____________ He Found (vs. 26-29)Ecclesiastes 9:9“The Preacher takes the entire human race and places it under the category of iniquity. There is no use arguing about who is more or less righteous than whom or quibbling with Qolheleth for saying that the men he knew were one-tenth of one percent more likely to be more righteous than the women he knew. Sin is the great equalizer. Every man, every woman, and every child is a sinner.”- Phil RykenIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Everyone, including you, is a sinner!Search for, discover, admit, and acknowledge your sinfulness, regardless of how painful and bitter it is. This is the beginning of true wisdom!Romans 3:10-18 and 232) Jesus is a new and better Adam.Jesus' life and work undoes everything the sin of the first Adam caused and every sin that was and will be committed after that. Repent of your sin and believe in Him. There is life and salvation from sin in no one else. Romans 5:12 and 17-193) Respond to others with true wisdom. Walk in wisdom and follow Christ’s example in responding to those who sin against you this week!  It will bring life and blessing to your life, as well as to others.Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

We will be streaming our service live this week. SERMON NOTES – January 26, 2025Series: Ecclesiastes: Finding Eternal Meaning in a Seemingly Meaningless WorldText: Ecclesiastes 7:19-29Topic: Wisdom Reveals Your SinAttribute: Praise Christ as the New and Better AdamGOD’S IM: “Wisdom makes it clear that all people have sinned. Therefore, they, not God, are to blame for everything wrong in this world. The wise person recognizes this about themselves.”Notes: The Need for W________________ (vs. 19-22)“A wise person has the strength of a well-governed city. Wisdom governs thought; so the wise person knows how to think about things in a God-centered way. Wisdom governs the will; so the wise person knows what choices to make in life. Wisdom governs the speech; so the wise person knows what to say and what not to say. Wisdom governs action; so the wise person knows what to do in every situation. Take hold of wisdom, and it will make you strong.”-Phil RykenThe Search for W________________ (vs. 23-25)Ecclesiastes 1:13Ecclesiastes 1:18The T____________ He Found (vs. 26-29)Ecclesiastes 9:9“The Preacher takes the entire human race and places it under the category of iniquity. There is no use arguing about who is more or less righteous than whom or quibbling with Qolheleth for saying that the men he knew were one-tenth of one percent more likely to be more righteous than the women he knew. Sin is the great equalizer. Every man, every woman, and every child is a sinner.”- Phil RykenIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Everyone, including you, is a sinner!Search for, discover, admit, and acknowledge your sinfulness, regardless of how painful and bitter it is. This is the beginning of true wisdom!Romans 3:10-18 and 232) Jesus is a new and better Adam.Jesus' life and work undoes everything the sin of the first Adam caused and every sin that was and will be committed after that. Repent of your sin and believe in Him. There is life and salvation from sin in no one else. Romans 5:12 and 17-193) Respond to others with true wisdom. Walk in wisdom and follow Christ’s example in responding to those who sin against you this week!  It will bring life and blessing to your life, as well as to others.Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

We will be streaming our service live this week. SERMON NOTES – December 29, 2024Series: Ecclesiastes: Finding Eternal Meaning in a Seemingly Meaningless WorldText: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20Topic: The Vanity of Power and MoneyAttribute: Praise Christ as the Giver of Eternal and Abundant LifeGOD’S IM: “If you want to enjoy life in this broken world, gratefully accept what I have given you and work for My glory! I will keep you occupied with joy for all eternity!”Notes: Oppressive B_______________ (vs. 8-9)Unsatisfying, Disappearing, and Restless W_______________ (vs. 10-12)Temporary and Destructive W_______________ (vs. 13-17)Reminder of the R_______________ (vs. 18-20)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Which picture of life describes your view of money?All of us, no matter how much money we make, must decide for ourselves if we are going to pursue and serve God, or money. This is a choice that must be made over and over again in the normal, everyday parts of life.Matthew 6:242) What financial changes is God calling you to make this coming year?Experience the joy, excitement, blessing, and enjoyment of using your finances for the glory of the Lord, rather than yourself!  3) Don’t be shocked by the injustice and oppression that plagues our world!Allow the injustice and oppression that plague our world to cause you to love and trust Christ and His Gospel more and more!Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

We will be streaming our service live this week. SERMON NOTES – December 15, 2024Series: Ecclesiastes: Finding Eternal Meaning in a Seemingly Meaningless WorldText: Ecclesiastes 4:4-16Topic: The Seeming Vanity in Contentment, Companionship, and CounselAttribute: Praise Christ as your King and FriendGOD’S IM: “Because of Jesus, there is joy in this life of working and waiting for My justice. Believe it or not, you will be most effective and satisfied in the work I have called you to when you are content with what I have given you, in meaningful relationships with other believers, and maintaining a teachable spirit.”Notes: C_______________ (vs. 4-6)Proverbs 14:30Proverbs 6:34Proverbs 6:10-11C_______________ (vs. 7-12)C_______________ (vs. 13-16)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Jesus is the wise king with the most humble beginnings who came to bring His people contentment and companionship! Jesus and His Gospel is what the Preacher longed for! He is what all of our hearts long for and know we need! Develop the kind of relationship the Preacher envisioned with Him!2) Be content! Share your life in deep and meaningful relationships with other believers! And maintain a teachable spirit!Contentment, companionship, and counsel are all gifts Christ has given us for His glory, our good, and to impact this broken and fallen world!  See and use them as such! Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

We will be streaming our service live this week. SERMON NOTES – December 8, 2024Series: Ecclesiastes: Finding Eternal Meaning in a Seemingly Meaningless WorldText: Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3Topic: When is the Time for Justice?Attribute: Praise Christ as the Righteous JudgeGOD’S IM: “Fret not!  No one cares about justice and oppression more than I do! In the Gospel, justice comes through both My wrath and My salvation.”Notes: 1st O______________ and R______________ (3:16-17)2nd R______________ and O______________ (3:18-22)3rd O______________ and R______________ (4:1-3)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Justice has already come or will come for all people!This passage is meant to confront us with the reality of God’s judgment of our sins!  His holiness and justice demand all of our sins be dealt with and paid for. Either Christ has already endured God’s judgment for your sins, or it is still to come, and you will endure it for all eternity! 2) Working and longing for justice.The reality of God’s justice, the gospel, and the coming Day of Judgment changes everything about how we view and respond to the sin and injustice that currently surrounds us!Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

We will be streaming our service live this week. SERMON NOTES – December 1, 2024Series: Ecclesiastes: Finding Eternal Meaning in a Seemingly Meaningless WorldText: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15Topic: A Time for Everything (Explained!) Attribute: Praise Christ for His Sovereign Rule and SalvationGOD’S IM: “Far from My Sovereignty making your life and work meaningless, it should free you up to love and serve Me, allowing you to enjoy the life I have given you!”Notes: Evaluating the E______________ (vs. 9-11)Ecclesiastes 1:3 and 2:22Be J_________ and Do G_________ (vs. 12-13)Ecclesiastes 2:24-26F_____ the Lord (vs. 14-15)Ecclesiastes 1:9IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) God seeks and makes beautiful what has been driven away.Everything God does in the Bible, in the world, and in our lives is to work out His good and perfect plan of rescuing, saving, and redeeming His people and His creation from sin and death!Mark 2:17; Luke 19:10; John 10:14-16; 2 Corinthians 5:17-19; Philippians 1:6; Revelation 21:52) Fear the Lord.Since God is not just sovereign but is also good and working providentially to bring about His plan of salvation, redemption, and restoration of His people and His creation, we should fear Him!3) Be joyful! Do good! Eat, drink, and enjoy life!God’s Sovereignty and eternal plan for this world is the greatest news imaginable!  The preacher wants you to rest your head on it and live in light of it!Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License