One Last Look – Ecclesiastes 12

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Pastor Ron Eckberg takes one last look back at Solomon’s closing thoughts in Ecclesiastes 12. If you have ever wondered why churches spend so much time and energy on youth and young adult ministry, a simple reading of a Ecclesiastes 12 will help you understand. Sunday we will add an epilogue to our study of Ecclesiastes and listen to what …

Doubt vs. Faith – Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:14

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg concludes our study in the book of Ecclesiastes in our series called, “Vs.” Solomon constantly looks at the world around him and struggles to make sense of it all. We’ve all felt his pain. At the end of the day, the disconnect between what we see and what we believe will drive us in one of two …

Foolishness vs. Wisdom – Ecclesiastes 9:11-10:20

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our series in the book of Ecclesiastes. We all act foolishly from time to time. It’s natural for us. But, knowing we are called to wisdom, why is it so easy to drift into foolishness and how do we combat foolishness with wisdom? We gain insight to these questions from Solomon’s complaints in Ecclesiastes 9:11-10:20.

Dying vs. Living – Ecclesiastes 9:1-10

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Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches the next message in our series, “Vs.” in Ecclesiastes 9:1-10. Death is truly the “elephant in the room.” Everyone knows it’s real but no one wants to talk about it. Fortunately, our study of the book of Ecclesiastes is forcing us to face the subject head on. This Sunday we will tackle the need for a …

Fear vs. Awe – Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches the next passage in our study through the book of Ecclesiastes. None of us have all the answers to all of life’s questions. Solomon understood this well. For him it was a source of frustration which led him to bemoan the unknowable nature of life. But for us, it is a reminder of just how good …

Suffering vs. Thriving – Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

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Pastor Ron Eckberg preaches through Ecclesiastes 7 as we continue our series, “Vs.” Let’s face it, when it comes to life we all want ample doses of the “better” and and as little of the “worse” as possible. In Ecclesiastes 7 we find Solomon struggling with living between the two. Join us Sunday as we examine this great reality check.

Greed vs. Contentment – Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our study through the book of Ecclesiastes. We are all geared to want more: more dessert, more free-time, more financial freedom, more joy. But our desire for more can easily lead us into sin. The sin of greed is a problem that plagues all our hearts. In Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12, we discuss why this is such a …

Religion vs. Worship – Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our series in Ecclesiastes. Our lives and our culture are full of religious icons, events, and reminders. Yet, we live in a world where God holds little importance or relevance in most people’s lives. How do we reconcile these two realities? What’s more, how do we avoid the trap of being religious people who fail to …

Frustration vs. Peace – Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our series through Ecclesiastes called, “Vs.” Solomon has talked about a lot of the futility of human life. And, from a certain perspective, we can easily see and agree with his point. But we still have a choice in how we respond to such futility. It can either frustrate us or lead us to peace. How …

Time vs. Eternity – Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg continues our series in the book of Ecclesiastes. Some moments in time fly by while others seem to grind on forever. But each moment is purposeful. Sadly, we tend to become so focused on specific moments that we miss the eternal purpose behind them. In Ecclesiastes 3:1-22, Solomon addresses the various events, seasons, and activities of time …