TEXT: Ecclesiastes 9 We all have one thing in common Ecclesiastes 9:1-6 Our temporal existence needs to be contemplated We need to consider it in our inner being We all answer to our Creator Hebrews 9:27-28 We do not know what the future holds for us Proverbs 27:1; James 4:14 Our mortal…
TEXT: Ecclesiastes 8 God’s wisdom can help us live life effectively Ecclesiastes 8:1-4 True wisdom is identifiable by others James 3:13-18 Wise counsel is valuable to follow Romans 13:1-5; Ephesians 6:1-3 It is unwise to disrespect God ordained authority Daniel 1:8-21 There are…
TEXT: I SAMUEL 12:12-22 Fear can cause us to want something less than best I Samuel 12:12-13 God’s people allowed their circumstances to influence them God’s people wanted a king of their own to lead them God’s people chose a man to be their king over God The fear of the Lord helps us…
TEXT: Deuteronomy 6 The fear of the Lord helps us to obey Living according to God’s Word is respecting & obeying God Deuteronomy 13:4 Obeying God’s commands is good for us, not bad for us Living God’s way is healthier; safer; better Living according to God’s Word brings God’s blessings on our lives God…
Continued from the morning message: TEXT: Ecclesiastes 7 4. God’s wisdom from God’s Word draws us to our need of God Ecclesiastes 7:15-22 Proverbs 2:6 We do not always experience justice even doing right We cannot make ourselves righteous but we can be foolish We are living best when we honor the Lord…
TEXT: ECCLESIASTES 7 Life is serious, so live it seriously Ecclesiastes 7:1-6 Your reputation & legacy are vital to your success in life Proverbs 22:1; Hebrews 11:1-3, 39-40; Luke 7:36-50; John 12:1-5; Mark 14:3-6 The brevity of life helps us understand the seriousness of it The sadness of life helps us to make…
TEXT: JOB 28:23-28 Truly knowing God accurately is critical to the Fear of the Lord God knows and sees all God is all powerful over all of His creation See also John 1:3; Colossians 1:15-17 God is the ultimate authority over all things God speaks to us if we will listen He speaks to those…
TEXT: Ecclesiastes 6 There are disappointments for everyone in this life Ecclesiastes 6:1,2 There are many things in this life that are common to all people Achievements are less satisfying when we do not get to enjoy them Ecclesiastes 5:13-16; Jude 1:3 Our successes that only benefit another is not as gratifying …
TEXT: Ecclesiastes 5 Fearing God helps you truly be a worshipper not a fool Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Watch your behavior, words and ambitions before the Holy God of eternity Watch yourself when you come to worship the Holy God of eternity Worshipping the only true God is a serious matter God takes worship seriously &…
Text: II Chronicles 19:1-11 I. The fear of the Lord brings the _______________ of the Lord vss. 9-11 A. From the ___________ of the Word of God vs. 9 B. From the Lord causing fear in our ___________ vs. 10 C. From the Lord blessing our lives even through our…