Ecclesiastes

The End of the Matter

March 7, 2021 • Vlad Burlaka

As we conclude our series in Ecclesiastes, what'd you learn in the last few months? 1. You should have received wise insight 2. You should have been changed by this insight 3. You should have the purpose of your life

How to Live in a Dying Age?

February 21, 2021 • Keung Jinn

Risk Management

February 14, 2021 • Vlad Burlaka

In light of life's risks, do we become paralyzed by fear or step out in faith? 1. Life is risky 2. Paralyzed by fear 3. Step out in faith

'Fool' Proof Living

February 7, 2021 • Vlad Burlaka

Wise advice for skillful living. As Christians we are to pity the fool, not be the fool. So we learn how to pursue wisdom. 1. Wisdom is powerful, but not pursued 2. Folly is common, but catastrophic

Seize the Day

January 31, 2021 • Vlad Burlaka

How do we ensure that we live life to the fullest? 1. Remember the one thing that is certain 2. Make the most of God's gifts 3. Embrace life's uncertainties

Inappropriately Joyful

January 24, 2021 • Vlad Burlaka

“The greatest need of the hour is a revived and joyful Church… Unhappy Christians are, to say the least, a poor recommendation of the Christian faith.” Martyn Lloyd Jones Are you a happy Christian? 3 points to help us not be robbed of joy in confusing and frustrating times. 1. I Fight Confusion With Trust 2. I See With Spiritual Eyes 3. I Enjoy God's Gifts

Surviving Government

January 17, 2021 • Vlad Burlaka

When government is flawed, how does the Christian live wisely? 1. Humility 2. Honor 3. Hope

Wisdom for a New Year

January 10, 2021 • Vlad Burlaka

Wisdom to guard your steps in this new year. 1. Wisdom Can Guard You From Two Extremes 2. Wisdom Can Guard You From Foolish Living 3. Wisdom Can Guard You From Sin’s Trap

Good or Great?

January 3, 2021 • Vlad Burlaka

This passage offers how we can live well during our few and passing days on this earth. Solomon makes a series of “better than” comparisons to reveal that we can choose great over good in the midst of certain limitations in this life. Let's look at four gems of essential wisdom to make 2021 better: 1. Choose trust over control 2. Invite death, instead of ignoring it 3. Be more excited about correction, than praise 4. Be far-sighted, instead of short-sighted

The Gift in the Midst of Greed

December 13, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

Two realities we struggle with. One gift God supernaturally gives to us. 1. We naturally crave that which cannot Satisfy 2. We naturally worship false gods 3. God supernaturally gives his gift of contentment

Authentic Worship

December 6, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

How's your worship? Let's ask ourselves four questions from Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 to find out. 1. Do You Approach God with Reverence? 2. Do You Draw Near to Listen? 3. Do You Talk Too Much? 4. Do You Fulfill What You Promise?

Evil Under the Sun

November 22, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

Solomon gives us a tour in Ecclesiastes 4. During this tour we discover four stops... four ways sin has permeated our world. In beholding the evil under the sun, we learn how to deal with it & rise above it. 1. Corruption in Power 2. Corruption in Work 3. Corruption in Relationships 4. Corruption in Status

That's Not Fair

November 15, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

How does the Christian survive an unfair world? 1. Grasp that the world is an unfair place 2. Cling to the Justice of God 3. Be ready for death 4. Enjoy happiness, even in an unfair world

God's Perfect Timing

November 8, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

"God has made everything beautiful in its time." A truth we desperately need in the midst of unstable and changing seasons of life. 1. A poem about life (3:1-8) 2. A presentation on how to live that life well (3:9-15)

Life in Light of Death

October 18, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

This passages reminds us that the way to make sense of the journey is by focusing on the destination. We need to learn how to live life in light of the reality of death; knowing that death is impossible to escape, unless you place your trust in the One who conquered it! 1. Death, the Equalizer 2. Death, the Frustrater 3. Death, the Teacher