Does anything really happen just by chance? Are there accidents in life? How do we reconcile the often conflicting ideas between man's freedom and God's sovereignty. Unfortunately, Ecclesiastes won't give us all the answers, but one thing we can know for certain: God is in control! Join Jared as he continues his sermon series through the book of Ecclesiastes with Life Lesson #5. 

Some of the easiest life lessons can be the hardest to embrace, and that's certainly the case for this week's sermon in Ecclesiastes. Solomon has been providing us lessons full of wisdom. One of those lessons is much easier to say than to actually put into practice. Namely, actions have consequences. Also, we are responsible for our actions. Join Pastor Jared as he tackles another week of life lessons in Ecclesiastes. 

The last major section in Ecclesiastes is full of life lessons. Some of the topics are more random than other sections in the book. Lesson 3 is all about respecting the authorities that God has placed over us. Join Pastor Jared as he teaches another one of the Preachers Life Lessons on a topic that is not popular in today's "Destroy Authority" culture. 

On the one hand, Ecclesiastes 7.16 says, "Be not overly righteous." On the other hand, the very next verse says, "Be not overly wicked." Solomon created a great paradox to match many other paradoxes throughout this book. Where's the balance? How do we find a balance between these 2 extremes? Join Jared for Life Lessons #2 in Ecclesiastes 7.15-29 on SELF-AWARENESS.

Ecclesiastes 6.10-12 is a transitional section that will take us almost all the way to the end of the book. Solomon just finished 2 quests where he was on a search for meaning in life. From Eccl 6.10-12.7, the book will turn to Life Lessons that Solomon has learned. What's the first lesson from the Preacher? A: Life's NOT Fair! Join Jared as he continues to preach through Ecclesiastes with a timely message on fairness.  

Solomon was one of the hardest workers in the Bible. He was one of the greatest kings in Israel, built the temple, and worked tirelessly throughout his life. What better person to address the topic of work and careers in Scripture?! Join Pastor Jared as he continues his series through Ecclesiastes with this sermon entitled, "Life and 'Affluenza': Ecclesiastes 5.1-6.9."

What can Leviticus 7 teach us about thanksgiving? What is the thanksgiving offering all about anyway? Join Pastor Jared as he teaches on Israel's thanksgiving offering. You might be surprised how much we can learn from an ancient sacrifice and how all the community came together to celebrate. 

Tired of the rat-race? Do you ever think that your job or career is meaningless? Dolly Parton's famous song, "Workin' 9-to-5" sums up what many people think about their jobs and actually, the Preacher seems to share her sentiments. Join Jared as he continues his series through Ecclesiastes and discusses our Work. 

In the secular perspective life is meaningless. What else can it be when the law courts, the places people go to seek justice, are unjust! Oppression and power have entered the pages of human history far too often. Perhaps true justice would change life from being meaningless to meaningful! Join Jared as he preaches in Ecclesiastes 3.16-4.3 on justice and God's final judgment.

Turn! Turn! Turn! In 1965, the Byrds' song hit #1 on the Billboards Charts top songs. Interestingly, the song is almost verbatim phrase-by-phrase through the KJV of Ecclesiastes 3.1-8. The song in Ecclesiastes captures the truth of seasons in life that come and go, whether those may be good or bad. Join Jared as he preaches through the difficulties of enduring various seasons and what they contribute to meaning in life.