The Teacher gives us a wrap-up and conclusion with ridiculous clarity to this whole Ecclesiastes argument. Whether applied to a single person, a family, a small community or as a church, Ecclesiastes speaks loud and clear in its final wrap-up. Take it or leave it, but after all has been said: fear God, keep his…

In this chapter the writer of Ecclesiastes spells out the dangers of folly in regard to leaders, workers, officials, and the folly of our own words. The recklessness of words can destroy us as a horde of beetles can take down a giant tree. So let’s rally around today’s wisdom and be set free to…

The darkness of this passage (sorry dads, Happy Father’s Day), makes even brighter the “above the sun” passage. Before the teacher brings us up for air (# 5: 9:7-9) he takes you deep and dark. Let’s go ahead and put our arms around death so that we all may be better prepared to live life.

We are generous to teach our kids about social skills, bed times and to brush their teeth, but sometimes we neglect the weightier things of life. This morning, from one of the deepest books of the bible, let’s teach our kids (and ourselves too) three great life lessons.

Our Sunday schedules may include such items as a trip to the store, a visit to a friend’s house, a family hike, and of course a trip to a church service. But really, of all those items, our approach to God in corporate worship should be handled in a special manner. Today’s text shows us…

The “preacher” in Ecclesiastes looks up to include God and bring hope seven times in this book (2:24-26; 3:12-13, 22; 5:18-20; 8:15; 9:7; 11:7-10; 12:13). He also on occasion shares some pretty incredible wisdom, like today. For the one who is feeling a little lonely, for the one who is finding oneself isolated, the preacher…

Today’s text is the most well-known and most repeated in all Ecclesiastes. As deep as it is… (and it is)… it can bring some spectacular rest to weary souls. We often wake and struggle with ideas, people, emotions and plans (you know, the seasons of life)… only to find out over and over that all…

Great news! Today we will hear from the wisest man who ever lived. He was a king, a prolific international author, and he has a timeless message for us. After an aggressive and unrestrained search through life, he finally concluded that meaning is found in a life where God is included. It is the same…

For the next ten weeks we are studying one of the greatest writings on The Meaning of Life. Ecclesiastes was written 3,000 years ago, yet seemingly written in, and for, modern times. Whether you are a strong believer, moderate or not quite convinced, Ecclesiastes can be your answer to the timeless question “Why am I…