Meaning Full
#12. Meaning
July 29, 2018 • John Carrano
In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano closes out our series on Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 11:5-9 and 12:13 on meaning. . . . Reflection Questions - Where do you need to embrace Gods process? - How have you been waiting to enjoy life? Challenge - Embrace Gods process! - Enjoy life! Scripture - Ecclesiastes 1:1-2 - Ecclesiastes 1:12-14 - Ecclesiastes 11:5 - Ecclesiastes 11:7-9 - John 10:10 - Lamentations 3:25 - Ecclesiastes 12:13
#11. Greatness
July 22, 2018 • John Carrano
In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Ecclesiastes 9:11-15 on greatness. . . . Reflection Question - What area of your life do you need to surrender? - How is Christ inviting you to move and be used? Challenge - Actively looks for the divine moments God is inviting you into! - Don’t sit back- Jump in! Scripture - Ecclesiastes 9:11-15 - Isaiah 55:8-9 - 2 Peter 1:3
#10. Life Isn't Fair
July 15, 2018 • Nick Seders
In this week's message Nick Seders continues our series in Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 8:9-15 on how life isn't fair. . . . Reflection Questions - Am I obsessed with fairness and retribution, or do I embrace and extend grace? - Have I ever really enjoyed the eternal life I have in Christ, or have I wasted my time fixating on what others receive in this life? Challenge - When you are frustrated by unfairness, remind yourself of the undeserved grace of God and extend that grace to someone else who needs it! Scripture - Ecclesiastes 8:9-15 - Romans 3:10-12 - Romans 3:23 - Romans 6:23 - Romans 5:6-10
#9. Wisdom
July 8, 2018 • Brandi Carrano
In this week's message Pastor Brandi Carrano continues our series on Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 on wisdom. . . . Reflection Question - What area of your character needs to grow? - Are you living only for what is ‘under the sun’? Challenge - Stop playing the part, BE the part! - Choose to grow in wisdom! Scripture - Ecclesiastes 7:1-5 - Proverbs 22:1 - Ecclesiastes 7:14
#8. Contentment
July 1, 2018 • John Carrano
"Contentment is to live at peace, enjoying the life you have been given, satisfaction is to want nothing more." In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series through Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 5:18-6:9 on contentment. . . . Reflection Questions - Where have you been complaining and choosing to remain dissatisfied? - How is God inviting you to trust and rely on Him? Challenge - Refuse to complain! - Trust God, and practice gratitude! Scripture - Ecclesiastes 5:18 - Ecclesiastes 6:3 - Ecclesiastes 6:7 - Ecclesiastes 6:9 - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Hebrews 13:5 - Philippians 4:11-12 - Jeremiah 17:7 - Romans 10:11
#7. Fear God
June 24, 2018 • John Carrano
Join us for this week's message as Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Ecclesiastes 5:1-8 on what it means to fear God. Focus Points 1) Watch where you are walking! 2) What what you say! 3) Fear God! . . . Reflection Questions - Where have you been resisting God, and how is He asking you to trust him? - How have you been quick to speak? Where is He inviting you to listen? Challenge - Watch your steps and watch your words! Scripture - Ecclesiastes 5:1-8 - Ephesians 5:8 - James 1:19 - Proverbs 13:3 - Proverbs 16:32
#6. Relationships
June 10, 2018 • Mark McKinstry
Join us for this week's message as Mark McKinstry continues our series Meaning Full: A Journey Through Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 4:1-12 on relationships. . . . Reflection Questions - How does having a personal relationship with Jesus impact my relationships with others? - If I lack relationship, what steps do I need to start taking to find a friend and be a friend? Challenge - Be a friend. - Connect with someone in a meaningful way this week to go deeper in relationship. Scripture - Genesis 2:18 - Ecclesiastes 4:1-12 - Luke 4:18
#5. Seasons
June 3, 2018 • John Carrano
Join us for this week's message as Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series though Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 on seasons. . . . Reflection Questions - Where in your life have you been fighting to maintain control? How is God asking you to let go and trust Him? - How is God trying to shape you right now? Challenge - Enjoy life! - Stop trying to control God- rather look for the beauty of what He is doing, and allow Him to shape you! Scripture - Psalm 46:10 - Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 - John 16:33 - Acts 17:24-28
#4. Toil
May 20, 2018 • John Carrano
In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series through Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 2:17-26 on toil. . . . Reflection Questions - Where in your life have you been toiling in your own strength? - How is God asking you to rely on Him? Challenge - Take time being still! - Recognise that God is with you, and in faith let Him lead you! Scripture - Ecclesiastes 1:13 - Ecclesiastes 2:17-26 - Matthew 7:21-23 - Psalm 46:10
#3. Pleasure
May 13, 2018 • John Carrano
Join us for this week's message as Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 on pleasure. Reflection Questions - What are you trying to mask? - What void are you trying to fill? - Where have you been resisting God? Challenge - Stop resisting, stop masking - take a step of faith! - Let the Holy Spirit direct you to show the love of Jesus this week. Scripture - Ecclesiastes 1:13 - Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 - 1 Kings 4:22-23 - Ecclesiastes 3:11 - John 4:13-14
#2. Looking or Seeing
April 29, 2018 • John Carrano
Solomon, known for wisdom, called it meaningless! In the end, we all die! We all have a time frame to engage in the life God has given us. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Ecclesiastes 1:13-18 on looking or seeing. Reflection Questions - Am I looking, or seeing? How is God inviting me to action? - How have I been wasting time? How is God asking me to live with urgency? Challenge - Look, see, act! Scripture - Ecclesiastes 1:13-15 - Ecclesiastes 2:12-14 - James 1:5 - Romans 5:18-19 - John 1:12 - Matthew 9:36
#1. Life is Meaningful
April 22, 2018 • John Carrano
In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano kicks off our new series 'Meaning Full' with teaching from Ecclesiastes 1:1-2. . . . Reflection Questions - What have I allowed to determine meaning in my life? - Where have I been beating the air, and how is God inviting me to rely on Him? Challenge - Purposefully look for ways to live missionally this week, showing the love of Christ! Scriptures - Ecclesiastes 1:1-2 - Matthew 6:19-21 - Psalm 144:4 - James 4:14 - 1 Corinthians 9:25-27