A Bible Study of Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

God's people must abound in good works with the grace of the Lord for His Glory.

There is the story of Winnie the Pooh and piglet that is quite sweet. Winnie the pooh and piglet are off in the 100 acre wood out for an adventure then they stumble across some tracks, one track of a rather large animal and one track from a smaller animal. The tracks lead them to another set of tracks…

A Bible Study of Ecclesiastes 2:12-26

All things fail to fully satisfy the human heart (1:2-11), Hard work and wealth fail to fully satisfy the human heart (2:18-23), The conclusion: Trust God (2:24-26).

Al pasar Jesús, vio a un hombre ciego de nacimiento. Y Sus discípulos le preguntaron: «Rabí, ¿quién pecó, este o sus padres, para que naciera ciego?» Jesús respondió: «Ni este pecó, ni sus padres; sino que está ciego para que las obras de Dios se manifiesten en él. »Nosotros debemos hacer las obras del…

These are the things I wish someone would have told me about life as I headed into the world.

Last week, we talked about being God’s Masterpiece. Just so we all understand this, turn to your neighbor and remind them that they are a masterpiece. Have you ever noticed that everyone tends to gravitate towards people who are like us? People who look like us. People who think like us. People who believe…

The value of our work rests in the fact that God calls us to be co-workers with Him — to see His plan come to pass in our world

Intro: As we continue in this series I encourage each of you to take time to identify things in your life, your career, your spiritual walk that God is helping to uncover. Many times we focus on and/or easily identify issues in others soil, but while we are examining and judging them we are not noticing…

The Olympics are just about over. The closing ceremony is tonight. I always look forward to watching the games but at this point I don’t care if I ever see another back flip, back stroke, hurdle, dive, for next four years. I tire easily of watching the same thing. All jokes aside though, these games…

Here are our recommendations to further your study and practice of Simplicity: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, Freedom of Simplicity by Richard Foster, Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scezzero, Domestic Monastery by Ronald Rolheiser Mainstream Works: Deep Work and Digital Minimalism, by Cal Newport, Daily Rituals by Mason Curry, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferris, and Minimalism (Netflix documentary)

4 And you know the way to where I am going.” 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you had known me, you would have known my Father…

YC student, Emily Eggar poses the question, "What are we supposed to do now?" encouraging listeners to think about the ways they can be intentional with their time even after the chaos has settled.

When we identify with Jesus, we have the security and strength of Jesus. This carries one into our work day as we stop trying to strive to please the one who has already accepted us IN Christ.

On any journey, our purpose will affect route we choose to get there. If meeting someone we will likely choose a direct route, but if we're sightseeing a longer, slower path would be in order. In the exodus, God led the Israelites down a road less-traveled to accomplish specific purposes. He often does the same in our journey of faith. Learn some of the reasons why and the obstacles we may face in this sermon from Ex. 13:17-14:31. The sermon begins at 35:30.

Chosing to tell a story we want to tell sometimes means choosing to Stop doing things that prevent us from living out the story we want to tell.

The digital worship gathering for Church of the Desert in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Understanding the purpose of work

Overview Sermon of the book

As we continue to follow the story of Ruth, she and her mother-in-law have returned to Bethlehem where bread is now available after the famine. But how will these two widows get some for themselves? In Ruth's & Boaz's examples we learn about how we should act in trying times, whether we are in need ourselves or in a position to help others. An expository sermon from Ruth 2. Sermon begins at 21:10.

What's the similarity between a "Bridge to Nowhere" and some Christians? What did Jesus mean about "hating people," "hating yourself," "bearing a cross," and "building a tower"? Find out in one short program.

Our God is faithful to us, and calls us to faithfulness through his son Jesus.