Guest Speaker: George Goodrich - "A Week Of Mixed Emotions"

This week we take a virtual trip starting at the sea of Galilee going through Jericho and entering Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. Once we are in Jerusalem we will be following Jesus through his last week ending at the tomb.

Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:14 "Return to the Source"

In this week’s message, Qoheleth calls us to seek the Lord in our youth, because days are coming when we will need him more than ever. Aging is no easy task, and the life of faith we build now will help equip us for our latter years, as our spirit prepares to return to its source, which is God. The trust and faith God calls us to is to be kept simple and not complicated by lofty theories or strenuous religion. 

Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 "Catch & Release"

In “Catch & Release” Qoheleth reminds us that life will bring both good and bad. We ought not allow this to paralyze us, but rather venture out knowing that some of what we do will fail, but other areas will thrive. This is the nature of life and we are called not only to embrace it, but even enjoy it. 

Ecclesiastes 10 "A Fool's Errand"

In this message "A Fool's Errand" we’ll be looking at the outcomes of foolish choices. Foolish choices are usually the result of self-seeking behavior which is also self-defeating. The only cure is to seek God’s wisdom for life. 

Ecclesiastes 9 "Our Common Destiny"

Our Common Destiny is death... but also life. Qoheleth tells us that now is the time to live, and then he calls us to live fully with a quiet wisdom. The loudest voice is not the one we ought to be following.

Ecclesiastes 8:8b-17 "Shadows that don't Stretch"

In this message we will continue to look at the differences between Wisdom and Wickedness. Though there are gains to be made in the life of the unjust, these will ultimately be short-lived. It is tempting to return evil for evil, but Qoheleth calls us to leave both judgment and consequences to God, reminding us that the life of the unjust is not all it appears to be. 

Ecclesiastes 8:1-8a "One God, One King"

In this message Qoheleth gives us some principles to consider before we respond, especially when we are confronting authoritative powers. This principle works for all of our relationships of course. We also look to the NT and Early Church for guidance and practice concerning dual allegiances and the difficult position such allegiances place us in. God wants our our full allegiance without compromise.