Ecclesiastes 8:1-17
October 15, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “What is frustrating in life that keeps us from joy?” We must anchor our soul to the fact that God will make it right in the end. He teaches that God: 1- gave moral order 2 – will punish and reward and 3 – is beyond us. So: Enjoy God’s gifts. For homework, by Nov. 15, we are to enjoy God’s gift of a shared meal that is unhurried and “unphoned” where we can give thanks to God for His gifts. Listen in this week, as we look at three big movements in Ecclesiastes: Fear the Lord – Turn to Him – Enjoy His gifts in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Ecclesiastes 7
October 8, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches about three essentials for the good life. He teaches that for the good life : 1- We learn depth from death – don’t hide from pain and tears, 2 – Rest in His rule – its not for us to know why, what happened or the future, and 3 – Fear the Lord – Christ died for us so we don’t need to fear death. Listen in this week, as we learn about three essentials for the good life in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12
October 1, 2023
In this sermon, Kent Wallace teaches on being present for all the days you have left. He teaches that Solomon warns against: 1- being frustrated with leaders, 2-wealth without life, 3-family without relationship, 4-questioning God’s plan. Listen in this week, as we look at how to be present in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Acts 17 Marriage
September 24, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan preaches on marriage. He reminds us that marriage is hard and requires work. He teaches for Christian marriages: 1- Expect to work 2 – Worship God and 3 – Love like Jesus. Marriage is both good and frustrating. We must lean in, worship God and remind ourselves to love your spouse because God loves you. Listen in this week, as we look at marriage.
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Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
September 17, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “If you had 72 days to live, would you talk more or less?” We are challenged to slow down and just listen to people. He teaches on three respect questions: 1- Do you listen well? 2 – Do you talk too soon? and 3 – Will you follow through? Our speech reveals our level of respect for God. When we pray, God listens to our heart. Jesus is God following through on His promise. Listen in this week, as we look at listening first, talking less and following through in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Ecclesiastes 4:1-16
September 10, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “If you had 79 days to live, what would keep you from joy?” He reminds us that joy comes from the Lord. Take joy: 1- In God’s comfort, 2 – In the handful God gives and 3 – In godly friendship. So we should find joy in life, even though life is short. Take joy in Jesus! Listen in this week, as we look at joy in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Ecclesiastes 3:1-22
September 3, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “If you had 86 days to live, would knowing that God is King be a source of joy?” The Scripture reminds us to live joyfully now, knowing that life is temporary. Pastor preaches that God is King: 1- Surrender to Him, 2 – Enjoy this season and 3 – Enjoy the grind. God offers joy, but not control. The path to joy is through surrender because we cannot control God or life. Listen in this week, as we look at finding joy because God is King in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Ecclesiastes 2:12-26
August 27, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “If you had 93 days to live, would you quit your job? Quit doing dishes? Quit learning? Do you find joy in the daily grind of life?” He preaches that God gives joy: 1- In the grind (toils of life), 2 – In wisdom and 3 – In the final judgment. So give Him thanks! We are instructed to learn the discipline of giving thanks to God to find joy in life. Listen in this week, as we look at joy in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Ecclesiastes 1:12 – 2:11
August 20, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “If you only had 100 days to live, what do you want to accomplish? Problem to fix? Wound to heal? Person to help?” He goes on to ask “Is your hope in: 1- wisdom? 2 – escape? 3 – building & enjoying wealth? We are to put our hope in God! We can grow in wisdom, but our hope is for Christ’s return. Listen in this week, as we look at the book of Ecclesiastes in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
August 13, 2023
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “How would you live if you knew you only had 107 days to live?” He states we live better when we know there is a deadline and the only things that are certain in life are death and judgement. All is vain: 1- what can be truly gained? 2 – what is truly fulfilling? and 3 – who will remember you? Listen in this week, as we look at the book of Ecclesiastes in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
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