Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 Foundations Commentary Introduction: Why Do Elections Matter So Much? Every election season reminds us of something important. People care deeply about leadership. Some people are hopeful. Others are frustrated. Some are excited about the future. Others are anxious about what comes next. Campaigns are built on promises. Debates focus on solutions. Candidates promise... Continue Reading →
Ecclesiastes 7:1-29 – Wisdom From Life’s Hardest Lessons
Ecclesiastes 7:1–29 Foundations Commentary Big Idea Ecclesiastes 7 teaches that wisdom often grows in life's hardest places. Sorrow, correction, adversity, and humility can teach us truths that comfort, success, and pleasure often cannot. Introduction: Lessons Learned at a Funeral As a pastor, I have attended and officiated more funerals than most people. Every service is... Continue Reading →
Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 – The Myth Of Having It All
Ecclesiastes 6:1–12 Foundations Commentary Big Idea Ecclesiastes 6 reminds us that possessions, success, long life, and achievement cannot satisfy the human heart apart from God. True joy is not found in having more but in knowing and trusting the One who gives every good gift. Introduction: What If You Finally Got Everything You Wanted? In... Continue Reading →
Ecclesiastes 5:1-20 – Finding Contentment in a World That Always Wants More
Ecclesiastes 5:1–20 Foundations Commentary Big Idea Ecclesiastes 5 reminds us that true joy is not found in talking more, possessing more, or controlling more. It is found in reverently walking with God, trusting His provision, and enjoying His gifts. Introduction: The Sound of Silence When was the last time you experienced complete silence? No phone... Continue Reading →
Week 17 – God, My Shepherd (Psalm 23)
Read Psalm 23:1-6 You could do a virtual dive via a quick Google search to see what songs are considered to have defined your generation. As a millennial (someone born between 1981-1996), the artists that provided the background music for our adolescent years range from the Spice Girls, Blink 182, and Nelly to Taylor Swift... Continue Reading →