Paul says that "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work." This is pretty inclusive regarding how we live our days on this earth. Is Paul alone in understanding the sufficiency of God’s word? Is this really true that Scripture is so sufficient for life? If this is true, then what is the secret to a happy and full life? If you are curious about these questions please stay tuned to our sermon titled, "The Essence of Wisdom."

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The preacher has stated in Ecclesiastes 3 that there is a time for everything. He goes through the different seasons of this creation and life. Does this mean that this world which has existed will always exist? If life is vanity then should one want to live a long time? If life is vanity is there a purpose or any joy that one can find in this life? How are we to go about our days in this world? How do we orient our mindset in this world? How do we know that this world will all work out in the end? If you are curious about these questions please stay tuned to our sermon titled, "Enduring for a Season."

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If we do not know what will happen tomorrow should we be really cautious today? After all, is it not better to have more funding than not have funding? If we do not know what will happen tomorrow should we do something today? After all if the work we do will be destroyed in the morning why do it? If we do not know what will happen tomorrow should we care for the poor and do good deeds? After all, they might not care for such deeds? If we do not know what will happen tomorrow should we honor the king? After all, who knows what will happen to the king tomorrow. If you are curious about these questions please stay tuned to our sermon titled, "Serving in the City of Man."

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There is the temptation in life to win approval before the world’s eye. After all, the ethic of "keeping up with the Joneses" did not fall from the sky. Is it wise to live life in such a way that we long for the approval of man? Why do we think that it is wrong to long for this man centered approval? What does the preacher of Ecclesiastes tell us about craving such approval? If you are curious about these questions please stay tuned to our sermon titled, "Living in a Foolish World."

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When people find success in their lives they are quick to take credit for such success. When successful people face suffering in life they are surprised by such suffering, and sometimes even shocked by such a setback. Is there a guarantee that we can go through life without suffering? Is there a guarantee that we can go through life and experience all blessing? Is there an axiom that makes abundantly clear why some suffer and some do not? How do we as Christians find our success, joy, and meaning in this life? If you are curious about these questions please stay tuned to our sermon titled, "The Secret to a Happy Life."

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The preacher asks the question who is wise? It would be interesting to go around asking this very question today. Who would people name as being wise? It would also be interesting to hear the different definitions of wisdom. Is it wrong to have different definitions of wisdom? How does the preacher lay out different definitions of wisdom? What is the wisdom that really matters? Please stay tuned to our sermon titled, "Using Wisdom"

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In our contemporary world it is a thing of enlightenment to find wisdom. Some people look for a particular guru that confers wisdom and teaches a wisdom that is helpful. Other people pursue wisdom to find success in this age. It seems in our contemporary culture that we need to simply believe that wisdom is what works for you. Is this really wisdom? Can we know wisdom? Is wisdom something that is for the newly enlightened? What does the preacher tell us about finding wisdom? If you are curious about these questions please stay tuned to our sermon titled, "A Quest for Wisdom."

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I have heard people say before that life is just one big party. I guess there is a sense where you can li your whole life completely for self and think that you will always be at a party. However, can one really find such a life of ease being completely worry free in the world? Why is it that man cannot live a completely worry free in life? How can we find joy and comfort as we go through this age? Please stay tuned to our sermon titled, "Resting in A Wise God."

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Our Lord says that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. These are strong words and it seems that the logical outcome is that we sell everything. So, if it is difficult for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven then should we rid ourselves of all worldly blessings? How do we deal with our wealth and blessings from the Lord in light of heavenly wisdom? If you are curious about these questions please stay tuned to our sermon titled, "What is Wealth?"

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The preacher in Ecclesiastes has made it clear that we live our lives under the sun. Living our lives under the sun means that we live in this world, we go about our days, and then we die. This sounds rather morbid. Is there any hope that we can have to get us through this life? Is God some distant being where we just go through the motions to please Him without knowing Him? Where do we ultimately find our joy when we walk under the sun? Please stay tuned to our sermon titled, "Wisely Fearing God."

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If someone was to ask you, "What is the meaning of life?" What would you say? I almost wonder if this is the new diagnostic question to begin our dialogue with non believers. The reason is because the question is so telling as to what someone cherishes. When we ask this as a Christian we can ask things like what sorts of things can we appreciate? What things should we see as honorable things? What does the preacher of life tell us about finding contentment in this age? If you are curious about these questions please stay tuned to our sermon titled, "Finding Contentment Under the Sun."

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