The Generous and Joyful Life (Ecclesiastes 11-12)

As we navigate life, we often try to 1) find something to hold on to, and 2) seek shade from the heat. Key Idea: We live the generous and joyful life by holding on to the Son, and living in the shadow of death. How to live the generous and joyful life:

Gospel Blessing to Gospel Living (Phil 2.1-4)

I. Be Blessed by the Gospel of Christ (2:1) Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. II. Live Out the Gospel in Love (2:2-4)      A. Be United in Your Relationships (2:2)      B. Be Humble in Your Attitude (2:3)      C. Be Selfless in Your Service (2:4) 2 Corinthians 5:15, 1 Corinthians […]

Joy Under the Sun (Ecclesiastes 8-9)

Key Idea:Faithful living and living by faith are the pathways to joy 1.Faithful living and living by faith a.Be faithful b.Live by faith 2….are the pathways to joy a.Joy comes when we experience life as a gift (not a god) b.Joy comes when we embrace our limits and live by faith c.Joy comes when we […]