Ecclesiastes 2:1-11
Our current sermon series on Ecclesiastes asks the question, “What are we really living for?” In chapter 2, verses 1-11, Qoheleth determines that the pursuit of pleasure and possessions is futile, vanity of vanities. We will examine his premise and look for meaning. Are pleasure and possessions bad? Is there another perspective/a better question? We will look for God’s answer.
Ecclesiastes 1:1-18
What are you really living for? If all we have is life 'under the sun,' then there are three main answers to that question. The Discussion Leader shows how each answer comes up short. Thankfully, there's more than what's 'under the sun.'
Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
Are you just drifting through life? Is your motto, "Same stuff, different day"? What are you living for? What are you really living for? This new fall series in Ecclesiastes will help us ask some good questions about life, nudging us to find really good answers.
Psalm 122
What is priority #1 for us as followers of Jesus who make up Trinity Church? There is a lot vying for our attention, but for us it's Our Priority of Presence: God's presence in our lives and our presence in the lives of others. Psalm 122 gives guidance for how to keep that priority #1.
Psalm 33
John 17
In John 17, Jesus is in "the valley of the shadow of death," about to go to the cross and He opens His heart wide to the Father. We hear Jesus pray a prayer that echoes throughout eternity as He "always lives to make intercession" for us. As we look together at this prayer, may our hearts desire His heart's desire.
Colossians 1:9-14
In Colossians 1:9, Paul prays that the church of Colossae may be filled with the knowledge of His will in ALL spiritual wisdom and understanding. If Paul is praying this over the believers, then this reality is attainable. By His grace we can be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.
Psalm 92
An "attitude of gratitude" is a valuable thing, but the Psalmist takes it a step further and says, "It is good to give thanks to the LORD." When we direct our gratitude to Him, it's not only our attitude that changes, but also our posture. Actually, our whole lifestyle changes.
Ephesians 1:15-23
This Sunday we celebrate a baptism, and we’ll be doing some Baptism Praying. In Ephesians 1:15-23 we see a prayer we all need prayed over us, awash in the Spirit who opens our eyes to see the riches and power of all that Christ offers us.
Psalm 137
Christians don't get angry, right? Ticked, maybe. Frustrated, sure. Fiery, annoyed, hot? I think so. But how do we pray our anger? Does God even allow that?! He knows it's there, so bring it to Him and then watch what He does.
Psalm 51
“Prayers of confession…not because we must, but because we may.” David’s Psalm of confession (Psalm 51) certainly says a lot about David’s sin, but it says even more about David’s relationship with the Lord. Why do we confess? How do we confess? Is there a connection to healthy confession and Paul’s direction to “pray without ceasing,” 1 Thessalonians 5:17?
Psalm 10
Do you often feel like you can't go to church because you don't have it all together? Do you feel you sometimes can't pray because you have nothing to be thankful for? The Psalms actually give us permission to not have it all together. We are actually taught to pray prayers that complain.
Psalm 37
Are your worries keeping you from trusting in God daily? Our look together at Psalm 37 is designed to help you with that.
Hebrews 10:19-22
Though we all feel like novices at prayer, we have been given lots of help. More than we know. Our heavenly Father has given us everything we need to enjoy the relationship with Himself that prayer is.
Matthew 7:13-29
In this passage, the greatest preacher ever brings history’s greatest sermon to a conclusion. It is a study in contrasts, and it raises the question "how will you choose?"
Matthew 7:1-12
Most all religions say, "Do not do to anyone what you would not wish done to yourself." Jesus turns the negative into a positive. He makes the passive into an active. And He leads the way in showing how it's done.
Matthew 6:19-34
"Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life," Jesus says. "Easier said than done," we say. Then Jesus offers two heart truths as a way out from under the anxiousness. Who knew birds and flowers were so smart?
Matthew 6:19-34
The further into the Sermon on the Mount Jesus goes, the deeper into our hearts He probes. This week we hear Him address the treasures we treasure, the things we set our eyes on, and the masters we serve. The Great Surgeon is performing open heart surgery.
Matthew 6:5-15
Oftentimes prayer feels like an add-on to the Christian life. Something we know we should do but don't do well. Jesus knows prayer is the work of the Christian life, and He teaches us to do it well.
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Jesus doesn't need spiritual superheroes, although the world loves them and rewards them accordingly. The Kingdom spirituality Jesus looks for is also rewarded, and what a great reward it is!
