Ecclesiastes

Death: our master teacher

Ecclesiastes 12

None of us likes to think of death, yet its approaching certainty is one way the Lord prepares us to live life in the fullest, most God-glorifying way.  This message teaches us the "when, how, and why" of remembering our Creator while there's still time.

Speaker: Andy Perry

Ecclesiastes

The God-given gift of uncertainty

Ecclesiastes 11

There's a lot in life we simply don't know and can't predict.  Rather than responding to that fact by giving up on life, this chapter encourages us to find joy by living all-out with great generosity and vigor as we wisely navigate the choices before us.

Speaker: Andy Perry

Ecclesiastes

Wisely following foolish leaders

Ecclesiastes 10

Part of the brokenness in living in our fallen world is poor leadership.  All of us know what it's like when a fool leads us.  This chapter helps us learn how to respond wisely in a way that helps us grow and glorify Jesus.

Speaker: Andy Perry

Ecclesiastes

The good pursuit of godly pleasure

Ecclesiastes 8-9

Bad times in the future are guaranteed and good times in the future are not guaranteed.  That's bad news.  Therefore, these chapters encourage us to worship God by enjoying the simple blessings on earth while we can.  

Speaker: Andy Perry

Ecclesiastes

Wisdom in the face of chaos

Ecclesiastes 7

Controlled chaos - that's a good description of life in the midst of our current Coronavirus pandemic.  Though it feels just like chaos, our God is controlling it all to test us to see how wisely we respond.

Speaker: Andy Perry

Ecclesiastes

Church under the sun

Ecclesiastes 5-6

Part of life this side of heaven is being part of a church of broken people.  In this message we explore both the inevitability of church discomfort, but also its opportunity to exchange our comfort for God's honor.

Speaker: Andy Perry

Ecclesiastes

With a little help from my friends

Ecclesiastes 4

Because life "under the sun" is hard, we need each other.  This message uncovers key areas of brokenness in our world which emphasizes our need to do gospel life together and find joy in the journey.

Speaker: Andy Perry

Ecclesiastes

Time - tyrant or friend?

Ecclesiastes 3

It is so easy to see time negatively, as a slave-master under which we suffer.  Ecclesiastes 3 shows us how time is actually a gift from God as it helps us accept our limitations and exalt the sovereignty of God.

Speaker: Andy Perry

Ecclesiastes

Life under the sun

Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26

Ecclesiastes' way of talking about our fallen world is "life under the sun."  Today's message explains why it is filled with disappointment, and how we'll be disappointed by pursuing satisfaction in anything except God.

Speaker: Andy Perry

Ecclesiastes

Reality Check 101

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

It's tempting to think that life should always produce blessing and joy when we make the right choices.  But Ecclesiastes teaches us that God doesn't play by our comfortable rules.  Yet, we can find our hope in him.

Speaker: Andy Perry