Pinecrest Baptist Church

In his conclusion to the book of Ecclesiastes, wise Solomon instructs us to pay attention to the decisions we make today for they will make or break our tomorrows. He affirms the seriousness of life by reminding us that we all have an appointment one day with God Almighty. Live life in such a way that you will be ready for that appointment!

In this passage of Scripture, Jesus gives a sober warning in the parable of the wheat and the tares that many in the church are not true believers but are just actors. It’s time to stop playing church! One day we will stand before the Judge of all and our true identity will be revealed.

Solomon in his wisdom reminds us that the wise man is the careful man and the fool is careless. A little bit of foolishness can ruin the testimony and reputation of an otherwise respectable person. Here are the things we need to be careful about.

These early Christians in the city of Thessalonica displayed a genuine conversion to Jesus Christ and their testimony bore the faith, hope, and love that is truly characteristic of followers of Jesus. Their faith was widely spoken of, even before mass communication was thought of!

Death is "the great equalizer" for all of mankind. No one can escape their appointment with death. But the way we live has a lot to do with how we will die. Here is a good perspective from Solomon on how to prepare for that inevitable day.

The most important question for every person is "Do I know for sure that I am a Christian?" The Apostle John gives us some fool-proof evidence that will help us cement in our minds the assurance that God intends for us to have regarding our relationship with Him through the Son.

Does God actually want us to be happy as we go through life? The answer is YES! But it starts with true humility. Here are some thoughts from Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, about what he discovered concerning truly being happy in life.

Many who say they are a believer in Jesus Christ are not "followers" of Christ. A true disciple continues to follow Jesus and obey His Word. Here are some characteristics of those who are religious, but have no relationship with God and His Son.

Many of God's children have never grown up! The writer of Hebrews gives us some of the signs of spiritual immaturity and encourages us to go on to
"perfection", or a mature stature in Christ. Are you growing in the Lord and in His Word?

The wisest man who ever lived, Solomon, gives us some insight into the kind of wisdom that God gives. It's ours for the asking according to James the Apostle (James 1:5) and will help us navigate the road of life successfully.