Wisdom for Living in a Fallen World (Ecclesiastes 9:11-18)

Life in this world is not as predictable as you think or would like it to be. “From our perspective, however, there is still a problem: we do not necessarily know what God is doing. No matter how strong we are, or how smart, many bad things happen to us in life, and...

Enjoy the Life God Has Given to You (Ecclesiastes 9:7-10)

If God is always in control of all things, including life and death, then we should learn to enjoy the life he has given to us. 1. Enjoy eating and drinking. “Life’s enjoyments are not guilty pleasures but godly pleasures—or at least they ought to be. A merry heart...

Death Comes to Us All (Ecclesiastes 8:16-9:6)

“This is how the Christian life works: it is not just about what we get at the end, but also what we become along the way. Discipleship is a journey, and not merely a destination.” —Philip Ryken We will not get all our questions answered in this life. God has the...

Wisdom To Live Under Authority (Ecclesiastes 8:1-15)

1. It is wise to submit to authority. “Biblical wisdom brings personal transformation. It makes a difference in our witness, showing people the joy of knowing Christ. It also makes a difference in our relationships. Instead of going around grumpy all the time, wise...

Life, Holy Justice & Gospel Mercy (John 4:7-42, 7:46-8:11)

The Law of God and the Gospel of God are the necessary means to protect innocent human life and restore souls in bondage to sins. Today I want to highlight early intervention: what motivations precede an elective abortion, what decisions are made by those involved,...

Wisdom Gives Strength to The Wise (Ecclesiastes 7:19-29)

In our text this morning, we are going to follow Solomon as he shares with us his observations and thoughts about wisdom and folly. 1. Wisdom gives strength to those who receive it (v.19-24). “Together, these verses teach us an even more sobering truth: our tongue is...