Ecclesiastes, Part 15, “Seize the Day” 11:7-12:8 Opening Illustration: Made the mistake one night of realizing how quickly I’m back in bed. That was over 25 years ago! Time really does fly! This message today is mainly for the young, but those of every age who still have air in their lungs need to heart…

Ecclesiastes, Part 14 – 11:1-6 One of the things the teacher has told us over and over is that life is unpredictable. As recently as last week: Ecclesiastes 10:8-9 - The one who digs a pit may fall into it, and the one who breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake. 9 The one who quarries stones…

Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20 – The Way of the Wise Last week, looked at God’s work in justification and sanctification through means . Circumstances and choices – these shape us into Jesus’ likeness as the more of each of these we experience, we gain godly wisdom. Sounds great, except we know how we can become…

6 Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, Colossians 1:4–7 (CSB) 4 for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints 5 because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You have already heard about this hope in the word of truth, the…

Advent Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The word "Advent" comes from the Latin word adventus , meaning "coming" or "arrival." Advent is a time for Christians to prepare their hearts and minds for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas.…

Advent Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The word "Advent" comes from the Latin word adventus , meaning "coming" or "arrival." Advent is a time for Christians to prepare their hearts and minds for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas.…

Joy Hard to define because it’s not something that cannot be produced, nor is it something that is dependent on circumstances: Similar to happiness, but more of a state of being than a state of feeling. I said you can’t “choose it.” Why not? Because joy is one of the fruits of the spirit. Having joy…

Opening Illus: knotted up cord. Eventually want to give up! No amount of struggle makes it better because if you can get the tangles out, there are always more. This is life on earth. No lasting peace. It’s been this way since Eden. · When sin entered, peace left · Life became hopelessly entangled with…

Hopelessness Hopelessness is a feeling or state of mind characterized by the belief that there is no possibility for improvement, change, or success in a situation. It often involves a sense of despair and a lack of expectation for a positive outcome, leading to emotional or psychological stagnation.…

7:15-25, 29 Last week, Jacob walked us through the extended proverb section of Ecclesiastes, and helped understand how God can use adversity to develop wisdom within us and, with that, more Christlikeness as we grow in Humility, Patience, Gentleness, Self-Control, Contentment. The teacher continues that…