Sermon Notes

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...

Since God has given us ears to hear, we should pay careful attention to how we hear him through his word being preached.   1. Expect God to speak to us. “The preacher stands in the great tradition of prophets and apostles who spoke the word of God. Unlike them,...

I. “AND YOU WERE DEAD…” – our hopeless predicament apart from Christ (2:1-3). In the sphere which matters most, “they have no life… They are blind to the glory of Jesus Christ, and deaf to the voice of the Holy Spirit. They have no love for God, no sensitive awareness...

1. Jesus appeared repulsive. "The Servant’s sufferings brought such a disfigurement that those who saw said not, 'Is this he?' but 'Is this human?' —J. Alec Motyer 2. Jesus was despised. 3. Jesus was crushed for our iniquities. 4. Jesus humbly accepted his death in...

Since God is at work in all things, it is good for us to fear God in all things. 1. God is at work in both the good days and the bad days (13-14). “There is a certain train or course of events, by the providence of God, falling to every one of us during our life in...

1. A good life is lived out with the end in view. “Death is an enemy (1 Cor.15:26), but also an evangelist. Death ‘is the great mentor for diligence, sobriety, love, generosity, reverence, and humility. Death forces the most profound questions to be asked, but...

NOTE: Only the last 16 minutes of this message were recorded. I. Paul’s prayer for us to know and embrace three things (1:15-19) A. The hope of His calling (1:18). B. The wealth of His glorious inheritance (1:18). C. The immeasurable greatness of His power (1:19)....

Living life apart from God is an unhappy life, therefore we must trust in God and find our hope in Jesus Christ. 1. God can give you everything this world has to offer, but if he doesn’t give you the power to enjoy it, you will never be satisfied! “Without God, we...

Our ability to enjoy money and possessions is not found in money or possessions. Rather, this joy is found in God alone; therefore, we must depend on God for our enjoyment of these things. 1. Do not be surprised by corruption. 2. Beware of the problems of prosperity....

Religion is meaningless without a proper fear of God; therefore, we must seek to worship God with a proper fear of him. 1. Listening and obeying God is far better than going through the motions of offering meaningless sacrifices to God. “Worship has to do with whether...