The Need for Faith, Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

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The Need for Faith, Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

May 17, 2020 • Josh Lindstrom

Every Sunday millions of people will stream into churches. They will do similar things in similar ways and from the outside appear uniform in their behaviors. In Ecclesiastes 5:1-7, the Preacher warns of the danger in approaching God flippantly and highlights the need for reverence and faith to saturate our practices. Thankfully, through Christ we can “with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).

1. We should worship God carefully (v. 1)
2. We should speak to God humbly (vs. 2-3)
3. We should commit to God cautiously (vs. 4-5)
4. We should live our lives honestly (vs. 6-7)

Songs:

Here For You
#5925649 by M Maher, M Redman, J Reeves & T Wanstall
2011 worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music, Said And Done Music, Thankyou Music, Valley Of Songs Music, and Chrysalis One Songs

Revelation Song
#4447960 by J Riddle
2004 Gateway Create Publishing

Holy Holy Holy
#4729190 by L Wagley & R Herber
2006 Liz Wagley

No Other Name
#7019979 by J Houston & J Myrin
2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing

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The End of the Matter, Ecclesiastes 12: 8-14

June 14, 2020 • Josh Lindstrom

The Preacher wraps up his book by reminding us of the careful attention he gave to his words and, consequently, the careful attention we should give them in response. The end of the matter is that it is only in a reverence for God and obedience to his commands that we will find a truly satisfied life. Far from being discouraging, we can be confident that all we do in pursuit of Christ will be recognized and rewarded on that final day. 1. Back to where we started (sort of) (v. 8) 2. Well chosen words (vs. 9-10) 3. An inspired voice (vs. 11-12) 4. The duty of all mankind (v. 13) 5. Everything matters (v. 14) Songs: Do It Again #7067555 by C Brown, M Brock, M Redman & S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Psalm 23 (I Am Not Alone) #7111981 by L Taylor, J Sherman, S Musso & The Emerging Sound 2018 Tent Peg Music, The Emerging Sound Publishing, and Touched By A Fire Music Glorious Day #7081388 by J Ingram, J Smith, K Stanfil & S Curran © Fellow Ships Music, Hickory Bill Doc, So Essential Tunes -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lindstrom, in the Pikes Peak area of Colorado Find more at https://woodmenvalley.org or download the Woodmen app at https://subsplash.com/woodmenvalleychapel/app — Connect with Us Website: https://woodmenvalley.org Woodmen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodmen_valley_chapel/ Woodmen Twitter: https://twitter.com/welcome2woodmen Woodmen Facebook Pages: Central https://www.facebook.com/woodmenvalleychapel Heights https://www.facebook.com/woodmenheights Monument https://www.facebook.com/woodmenmoument Rockrimmon https://www.facebook.com/woodmenrockrimmon Southwest https://www.facebook.com/woodmensouthwest

The Reality of Death, Ecclesiastes 9:1-18

June 7, 2020 • Kurt Birky

Until Christ returns, each one of us at some point will die and the reality of death casts a long dark shadow over all our pursuits. However, for the redeemed in Christ, we cry out, “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” (1 Corinthians 15:55). For the child of God, while death is not the end, its presence here and now should drive us to cherish and enjoy life while we can. 1. Death is unavoidable (vs. 1-3) 2. Life can be enjoyable (vs. 4-10) 3. Life can be unpredictable (vs. 11-18) Songs: Graves Into Gardens #7138219 by B Lake, C Brown, S Furtick & T Hammer 2019 Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, Bethel Music Publishing What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding & B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing Resurrecting #7051507 by C Brown, M Brock, M Ntele, S Furtick & W Joye 2015 © Be Essential Songs -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lindstrom, in the Pikes Peak area of Colorado Find more at https://woodmenvalley.org or download the Woodmen app at https://subsplash.com/woodmenvalleychapel/app — Connect with Us Website: https://woodmenvalley.org Woodmen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodmen_valley_chapel/ Woodmen Twitter: https://twitter.com/welcome2woodmen Woodmen Facebook Pages: Central https://www.facebook.com/woodmenvalleychapel Heights https://www.facebook.com/woodmenheights Monument https://www.facebook.com/woodmenmoument Rockrimmon https://www.facebook.com/woodmenrockrimmon Southwest https://www.facebook.com/woodmensouthwest

The Better Way, Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

May 31, 2020 • Kurt Birky

Even from our limited human perspective, we understand there is good advice that is worthwhile to follow and that making wise choices is to be preferred to making foolish ones. However, human wisdom is not a safeguard against all the perils and injustice of this world, and so our hope rests not in our wisdom but in the person and work of Christ who stands sovereign over all. 1. Leaving a lasting legacy (v. 1) 2. Live with the end in mind (vs. 2-4) 3. Practical tips for the better life (vs. 5-12) a. Be receptive (vs. 5-6) b. Be honest (v. 7) c. Be humble (v. 8) d. Be slow to anger (v. 9) e. Be present (v. 10) f. Seek wisdom over wealth (vs. 11-12) 4. Ultimately, God is in control (vs. 13-14) Songs: God I Look To You #5858163 by J Johnson 2010 Bethel Music Way Maker #7115744 by Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu 2016 Sinach Exalted Over All #7065022 by A Rozier, J Ingram & J Cates 2016 © All Essential Music -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lindstrom, in the Pikes Peak area of Colorado Find more at https://woodmenvalley.org or download the Woodmen app at https://subsplash.com/woodmenvalleychapel/app — Connect with Us Website: https://woodmenvalley.org Woodmen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodmen_valley_chapel/ Woodmen Twitter: https://twitter.com/welcome2woodmen Woodmen Facebook Pages: Central https://www.facebook.com/woodmenvalleychapel Heights https://www.facebook.com/woodmenheights Monument https://www.facebook.com/woodmenmoument Rockrimmon https://www.facebook.com/woodmenrockrimmon Southwest https://www.facebook.com/woodmensouthwest