Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8 Stephen Caswell © 2003 True Greatness 2 brothers were discussing their life goals after Sunday school. The first brother’s goal was to be rich and famous. The second brother’s goal was to follow Christ to the fullest. The second brother went on to reach his goal. His name was David…

MP3 Version or PDF Version Theme: The end of all worldly goals are empty. Introduction Let’s face it: everything here on earth is vain. If you don’t believe me believe the wisest man endowed by God: king Solomon. Not only was he given wisdom, but wealth beyond measure. This combination, along with the…

God's Wisdom fills His people wiht song and wonder.

This week Joe Goodale introduces the Book of Ecclesiastes. In this study we go over the Who, What, Where, and How of the book and look at the theme and purpose that the author wants to proclaim.

Ecclesiastes SECTION OUTLINE ONE (ECCLESIASTES 1) The Teacher declares that everything is meaningless. He begins reviewing his search for meaning, and his first conclusion is that wisdom is futile. I. The Man (1:1, 12): The author introduces himself as King David’s son—presumably Solomon—and notes that…

Jesus' Formula for Prayer Introduction: Think: "Prayer" is letting God communicate with you. Five Keys To Effective Praying: I. Praise God. - L- v.9a; 13b A. Acknowledge His holy name. - L- v.9; Psalm 16:8; L- Matthew 7:21 B. Acknowledge His name has authority.- L- v.13b; L-Matthew 28:18 C. Acknowledge…

Intro into conclusion What a journey we have had going through this wisdom literature for application. And the application is apparent in this passage tonight. Someone once said that life is like a school, except sometime we don’t know there is a test until after we fail the test or pass it. sometimes…

The fear of the LORD is your boulder of immovable joy in a turbulent world

Final thoughts on the meaning and purpose of life.

Sermon Title: Look to the Lord Key Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 Big Idea: Remember your Creator (and Savior) Sermon Outline: I. Remember your Creator as young as you can (1) II. Remember your Creator as you consider old age (2-7) III. Remember your Creator because all is vanity (8)

1) What are the main points of this chapter? ADVICE TO THE YOUNG (12:1-7) EPILOGUE AND CONCLUSION (12:8-14) Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”; before the sun and the light and the…

Solomon’s journal has been skeptical and depressing at times Cycle of events of life is empty and without true meaning See and done everything a man could do under the sun and found it vanity Search for happiness w/o God left him in despair Best thing to do is have a relationship with God Time is short…

Some Goodbye Reminders Do Not Forget the Lord 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. 1 Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before…