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October 31, 2024 · 9:00 pm

Vanity (2)

2 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” 3 What profit has a man from all his labor In which he toils under the sun?

Ecclesiastes 1:2-3

After identifying Himself as the author, Solomon relates the main theme of this writing. That theme is this; life apart from God is meaningless. Life lived on our own has no ultimate meaning or purpose.

Life under the sun can provide temporary pleasures. Life on earth does give us some temporal happiness. But, the happiness and contentment are only short-lived. Eventually, our souls long for something deeper. We come to a point where we desire something more than this life can give.

As we walk through this life, let us remember that many folks we encounter are searching for something more. They’ve tried everything the world has to offer and they are as empty as they have ever been. Our goal is to point them to the one who can provide peace and purpose. People need the Lord. For only Jesus can forgive us, cleanse us, and reconcile us to our Creator.

Tony French

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October 24, 2024 · 9:00 pm

Vanity

The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” 3 What profit has a man from all his labor In which he toils under the sun?

Ecclesiastes 1:1-3

The book of Ecclesiastes was written by Solomon. It is written from an earthly perspective. The focus of the book is life “under the sun” or life as it is here on earth. Therefore, it is important to place this book in a proper perspective and to read it in light of the entirety of the Bible.

Taken by itself, this book is depressing. However, the point of this writing is to point us to God. Solomon simply tells us that life has no point and no meaning apart from God.

Without God, life under the sun is cruel, monotonous and meaningless. But, through Jesus Christ, life has meaning, purpose and is abundant. This thought must be kept in mind as one studies Ecclesiastes. Without Christ, life is means nothing. (John 15:5)

Tony French

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October 9, 2023 · 9:00 am

Longsuffering

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

Galatians 5:22-23

Do you ever feel as if you have waited on God for a long time? Does it seem that your patience is at an end and you’re wondering when the Lord will come through for you? If so, you are not alone. Consider these examples from Scripture………..

**Abraham waited on an Heir—Genesis 21:1-5

**Joseph waited on a Dream—Genesis 37:18-28

**David waited on a Rule—I Samuel 16:1-13 & II Samuel 5

**Job waited on Restoration—Job 42:12-17

**Jesus waited on a Resurrection—Matthew 28:1-8

All these waited patiently and God’s promise was fulfilled in their lives. Wait on the Lord, my friend. God is faithful and will reward your longsuffering when you trust in Him!

Tony French

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