The Conclusion of the Whole Matter
(Ecclesiastes 12:13-14) If you were to summarize the Christian life in one statement, what would you say? Is it simple enough to state in one sentence? Join us to hear...
Truth Clarifies Everything
(Ecclesiastes 12:8-12) In a world filled with error and lies, truth pierces through its darkness. Like a well-adjusted lens, truth provides clarity in every circumstance. Yet on the contrary, evil...
Now and Then
(Ecclesiastes 12:1, 7) There are only two times in life that count. Those two moments listed in today's passage are "Now" and "Then." Join our study to learn how to...
That’s Life!
(Ecclesiastes 12:1-7) If you want to know what life is really like, ask the Creator and Susatiner of it. As the book of Ecclesiastes concludes, God describes life's brevity and...
Rejoice and Remember
(Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:1) It is easy to wish your life away in pursuit of what's next. God has specific joys designated for each season. Rejoice in the Giver of your blessings...
Years in the Sun and Days of Darkness
(Ecclesiastes 11:7-8) Difficulty is just as promised as blessing in the Christian life. Enjoy every blessing while you possess them and endure the hardship with the surety of God's goodness....
Wisdom for Your Work: Sowing and Reaping
(Ecclesiastes 11:1-6) The law of sowing and reaping is both negative and positive. On the positive side, we can be assured that our labor for the Lord guarantees a good...
Wisdom for Your Words: So Much Talk!
(Ecclesiastes 10:11-15) A Christian's walk and his talk ought to be consistent with each other. Sadly, many saints of God are guilty of fruitless speech. Follow the example of our...
Sharpening the Axe
(Ecclesiastes 10:10) Preparation is always profitable. Whether it is preparing our hearts or preparing our hands, we will always benefit from operating with prudence and patience. Before you rush into...
Broken Hedges
(Ecclesiastes 10:8-9) Rules are an essential part of life. God-ordained hedges are not built to keep us from enjoying life but to keep evil from us. God's commands are designed...
Lessons in Leadership
(Ecclesiastes 10:2-7, 16-20) Leadership is not merely about those you are over, but about what principles you are under. We have a tendency to make much about being in charge,...
Dead Flies
(Ecclesiastes 10:1) A little sin can cause significant damage. Secret sin can dilute the sweetness of God's blessings in your life. Do not think you can moderate the magnitude of...
How a Little Man Made a Big Difference
(Ecclesiastes 9:13-18) Wisdom is better than any resource this world has to offer. One person filled with and functioning by the wisdom of God can influence a whole generation of...
As Long As There Is Life There Is Hope
(Ecclesiastes 9:4) The Devil constantly tries to convince us that nothing in life is worth living for. God, the Sustainer of life, created you to live a life that satisfies...
True and False
(Ecclesiastes 9:1-12) The most dangerous error is that which is closest to the truth. Even King Solomon struggled with the truth about death! The reality of death can either drive...
When You Cannot Make Sense of What You See
(Ecclesiastes 8:14-17) Walking by faith, not by sight, is a universal principle throughout the Old and New Testaments. It is not our task to rationalize everything we see, but we...
Give It Time!
(Ecclesiastes 8:9-13) Our culture is enamored with immediate gratification, yet the work of the Lord is not always instantaneous. God always prevails, but the victory does not happen overnight. Be...
The Uncertainty of Death
(Ecclesiastes 8:8) If you knew where you were going to die, would you ever go to that place? The truth is, we cannot know how or when we will die....
God’s Safety Net
(Ecclesiastes 8:2-7) There is safety in submitting. When we submit to those in authority over us, we are ultimately acknowledging that God is the highest Authority. Having the right attitude...
Your Countenance Is Showing!
(Ecclesiastes 8:1) If you want your countenance to be right, first focus on your heart. The beauty of Christ can be seen through a Christian. When you regularly draw near...
Spiritual Accounting
(Ecclesiastes 7:27-29) We live in families and identify with different groups, yet each person has personal accountability to God. It is rare to find an individual sold out for this...
More Bitter Than Death
(Ecclesiastes 7:26) Hallelujah, death has no sting on the child of God! However, did you know there is something more bitter than death to a Christian? The Bible states that...
The Source of Real Wisdom
(Ecclesiastes 7:23-25) Well-meaning and highly educated people can still be foolish. Even the greatest of knowledge found in this world, when divorced from God, is worthless, because it lacks wisdom....
Pay No Attention to Their Words
(Ecclesiastes 7:21-22) Just as surely as people will say things they ought not say, you will commit the same sin. The human tendency is to be hard on others and...
True Strength
(Ecclesiastes 7:19-20) Unlike pop culture, the emphasis of Scripture is not on the body but the soul. True strength is spiritual, not physical. Learning to lean heavily on the Lord...
Does It Pay to Serve God?
(Ecclesiastes 7:15-18) As a bygone preacher famously said, "There's a payday someday." Eventually, God will reward the righteous and the wicked. The believer's task is simply to serve the Lord...
Consider the Work of God
(Ecclesiastes 7:13-14) God is always at work, and His work can only be done by Him. In the good and the bad, He is always about His business. Although we...
Wisdom vs. Wealth
(Ecclesiastes 7:11-12) The great life is not a wealthy life but a wise life. While wealth can only take you so far, wisdom, which is rooted in Christ, is eternal....
The Good Old Days
(Ecclesiastes 7:10) The feeling of nostalgia can easily distort reality. Be careful placing so much stock in the "good old days" that you miss the sweetness of this day God...
Are You Patient or Proud?
(Ecclesiastes 7:8-9) Did you know the Bible contrasts pride with patience? When we are prideful, we operate by force according to our preferred timing. A patient Christian trusts God enough...
Not All Laughter Is Good
(Ecclesiastes 7:3-8) We live in a world where wicked people are laughing their way to hell. They are making light of things that are heavy. While this laughter is a...
Cemeteries and Funeral Homes
(Ecclesiastes 7:2-4) Death is a reality of life. Just as surely as your life had a beginning, it will have an ending. The brevity and fraility of life can make...
A Good Name
(Ecclesiastes 7:1) Very few things are more valuable than a good name. What does it take to have a good reputation? Live every day with the saving name of Jesus...
Solomon’s Questions & Jesus’ Answer
(Ecclesiastes 6:7-12) People in Solomon's day thought he had all the answers. However, he even had questions that brought confusion and eventually chaos. Bring all your questions to Jesus, and...
No Matter How Long You Live…
(Ecclesiastes 6:3-6) Your life is not measured by length but by depth. In other words, it's not the number of years you live that matters, but the substance of those...
The Gift of God
(Ecclesiastes 5:18-6:2) Sadly, many of us are so accustomed to blessings that we are neglecting the Blesser. We revel in the gifts without rejoicing in the Giver. Remember, all that...
What Money Cannot Buy
(Ecclesiastes 5:9-17) Our true riches are what we have in the Lord Jesus Christ. The stock market of today ebbs and flows, but heaven's economy is as stable as God's...
Higher Than the Highest
(Ecclesiastes 5:8) It does not take a long look to recognize the wickedness of our world. No culture or government can straighten out the sin. Our only hope is lifting...
Watch Your Mouth
(Ecclesiastes 5:2-7) Today, we will be addressing a sin everyone battles. Our words can be deceitfully empty or dangerously full. May our words be carefully chosen from a sincere spirit...
When You Go to the House of God
(Ecclesiastes 5:1) Do you ever casually attend a church service? You cannot handle holy things without being holy yourself! As you live consciously in the presence of God, you will...
Are You Still Teachable?
(Ecclesiastes 4:13-16) As you get older, it is easier to get set in your ways. One of the first attitudes to depart experienced and educated individuals is a teachable spirit....
The Foundation of Friendship
(Ecclesiastes 4:8-12) Every good relationship should be built on the foundation of friendship. Many of our resources are dedicated to obtaining possessions, but we would benefit far more if we...
The Principle of Two
(Ecclesiastes 4:9-12) Two are better than one. You cannot be everything God wants you to be until you are connected to Him and His followers. Whether it be in the...
The Loneliness of Life
(Ecclesiastes 4:1-8) We live in the most connected generation socially, but are disconnected spiritually. To a certain extent, God created us for relationships. Nobody is lonelier than the one who...
Be Careful When You Talk to Yourself!
(Ecclesiastes 3:17-22) Sometimes, the internal conversations we have with ourselves are simply repetitions of what we believe to be true. The natural progression of our thoughts, without God's intervention, always...
What in the World Is God Doing?
(Ecclesiastes 3:11-17) Even with all of his wisdom, experience, and skill, Solomon still wondered what God was doing in this world. While we cannot explain all the uncertainties and intricacies...
For Time and Eternity
(Ecclesiastes 3:11-13) Despite having more time-saving devices and time-management systems, people are busier and more stressed than ever before. You cannot make the most of your time without living in...
Living on God’s Time
(Ecclesiastes 3:1-14) Whatever time of life you find yourself in, you can trust God with it. It can be a time of blessing or a time of burden. Regardless, His...
Seeing God in the Seasons of Life
(Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) Much like the world, life is made up of seasons. Every season prepares you for the next one, because God is interested and involved in each stage of...
A Distorted View of Work
(Ecclesiastes 2:18-26) While many falsely consider work to be a consequence of sin, work was ordained by God before the fall of man. In other words, work was designed to...
How Not to Hate Life
(Ecclesiastes 2:12-18) The most miserable man in this world is one who knows the truth and walks away from it. You cannot be out of fellowship with Jesus and be...
The Idealism of Youth and the Cynicism of Old Age
(Ecclesiastes 2:1-11) It is easy to start, but it is hard to finish. Why do many people start life optimistically but end it pessimistically? Is it possible to maintain holy...
Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth
(Ecclesiastes 1:3-2:1) In an age fascinated by fantasy, we must face the truth. Escaping reality is not the answer to man's problems; finding truth in Jesus Christ is! A proper...
