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Meaninglessness of Work Without God

Meaningful Wisdom

Meaningless Worship

Introduction TEXT : Eccl. 1:1-11 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity. What does man gain by all the toil at which he toils under the sun? A generation goes, and a generation comes, but the earth remains…

Can work give us meaning and purpose in life? Not really, if the Preacher's observations about life are right. But it doesn't have to end there. Could there be a way to redeem the work we all have to do?

If only there were easy answers to give us meaning and purpose in life. Unfortunately, as the wise Preacher has proven, however hard we try so much of life is as substantial and reliable as the morning mist. Jesus offers an alternative: if you want to really live, you first need to die.

Paps: Words to live by Respect your spouse Be happy with what you have Don’t complain, do something Don’t criticize, help -- “Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.” Bruce Lee -- “When something bad happens you have three choices. You can either let it define you,…

What does man Profit?

The search for meaning

Introduction In 1979, a study was done among teenagers in Sweden, who were asked to respond to the statement, "I think the following could give my life more meaning..." Of those surveyed, eighty-seven percent thought that meaning could be found in a good job, eighty-five percent thought it could be found…

What is the point of our toiling under the sun?

Introduce the Bible * Welcome & Dat * *READ JONAH 4:1-11 * Introduction Friends. We’ve made it. [ Pause ] This is the last week. Jonah 4 . [ Bigger Pause ] I’m not going to ask a question this week. That everyone responds to. But . I will ask… WHY ? [ Slide ] We have followed Jonah for FIVE weeks now.…

Grace Fellowship in Rusk, Texas Sunday, March 4, 2023 at 10:30 AM

Introduction and Themes We Want Control and Cant Have It All is Hevel Accept the Hevel

The story of Easter is not just the culmination of the life of Jesus, it is the culmination of the entire story of redemption. From the moment of Adam and Eve’s sin, God unveiled His plan to redeem humanity. This plan found its fulfillment in Christ Jesus. Today, we will focus on how the story of God is an invitation to all people to be joined with Him.

Postmodernism is a worldview that has gripped our society. Everything is relative - you define for yourself Leading to pride and selfishness, where it is all about me! There are no absolutes - Truth as an absolute does not exist This then leads to an identity crisis that is crippling our nation It is…

Demonstrate that man does have meaning, but cannot have meaning apart from the biblical God.

Both texts indicate that we find happiness, not in seeking our own good, but in joining with Jesus in seeking the good of others. We leave the egodrama and find our place in the theodrama.

What is the real meaning of Christmas? This is one of the most important questions to ask and answer. For some of us, Christmas is about giving and getting gifts. For some, it's about family and gatherings. For others, it can be a lonely, depressing, and anxious time for all sorts of reasons. Whatever your reaction is, you are invited to "Deeper" in this series as we ask important questions about Christmas, and it is our prayer that you will find joy and hope in Jesus Christ this Christmas.

Christmas – Services 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1:1 ‌ I want to take a moment and meditate on these lofty words that Paul starts with, God our Savior and Christ our Hope. When I read those words my natural thoughts are the reality that God has saved me from sin through Jesus Christ who won me that salvation.…

Find enjoyment in your toil and know your season to know your priority.

An exegetical review of Ecclesiastes and explanation of 5:1-7 for a student ministry sermon.