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The End of the Matter (Ecclesiastes 12:9-14)
Solomon’s assessment of his own writing and a clear statement on the purpose of the book. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 12:9-14.
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Growing Old Poetically (Ecclesiastes 12:1-8)
Solomon offers an honest and poetic description of old age and death. He encourages us to remember our Creator while we are young. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 12:1-8.
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Enjoying Life Under The Sun (Ecclesiastes 11:7-10)
Solomon offers advice to the young and the old on rejoicing in this life under the sun. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 11:7-10.
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The Risks, The Rewards, And The Unknown (Ecclesiastes 11:1-6)
Solomon encourages a bold, faithful, active life even in spite of all that we do not know about the future, the outcomes, or the secret workings of God. And exposition...
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Wisdom and Our Rulers (Ecclesiastes 10:16-20)
Solomon contrasts a foolish and wise king and then applies wisdom to the king and the citizens. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 10:16-20.
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Wisdom and Our Words (Ecclesiastes 10:12-15)
Solomon contrasts the words (speech) of the wise man with the speech of a fool. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 10:12-15.
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Wisdom and Work (Ecclesiastes 10:8-11)
Solomon applies wisdom to our labor to show the advantage that wisdom can bring. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 10:8-11.
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The Exaltation of Folly (Ecclesiastes 10:4-7)
Solomon tells us how to deal with a foolish ruler and what happens when foolishness is exalted in a nation. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 10:4-7.
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The Weight of Folly (Ecclesiastes 10:1-3)
Chapter 10 of Ecclesiastes contrasts wisdom and folly as Solomon seeks to prove that wisdom is better than strength, shouting, and weapons of war (9:16-18). In the fir...
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Wisdom is Better (Ecclesiastes 9:11-18)
In the light of life’s uncertainties, Solomon commends the path of wisdom. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 9:11-18.
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A Life Enjoyed (Ecclesiastes 9:7-10)
In light of the reality of death (see 9:2-6) we should live life to the fullest, enjoying God’s good gifts to us as a preview of the glories to come. An exposition of ...
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Dealing With Death (Ecclesiastes 9:2-6)
Solomon takes up the subject of death once again. He shows us that death is indiscriminate in its selection, deserved because of our sin, and destructive because of wh...
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In The Hand of God (Ecclesiastes 8:16-9:1)
Ultimately the secret workings of God’s providence and sovereignty are beyond human understanding. Certain things are not revealed to us. Solomon encourages us to rest...
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Slow Justice Is Still Justice (Ecclesiastes 8:10-15)
Solomon laments the praise that is given to the wicked in this life and reminds us that there is justice to come in the next. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 8:10-15.
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Wisdom Before The King (Ecclesiastes 8:1-9)
Solomon commands obedience to the King and gives a number of reasons for obeying authorities. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 8:1-9.
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A Disappointing Search (Ecclesiastes 7:23-29)
Solomon searched for the meaning behind all reality. What he discovered was not what he expected. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 7:23-29.
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A Grand Injustice, Part 2 (Ecclesiastes 7:19-22)
Solomon’s answer to the common mindset he described in 7:15-18. A look at the universal condemnation of all men as “unrighteous.” We hear some wisdom for interpersonal...
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A Grand Injustice, Part 1 (Ecclesiastes 7:15-18)
Sometimes the righteous perish and the wicked persist. This observation leads some to question the value of wisdom. This message is an examination of the most difficul...
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Trusting God in a Bent World (Ecclesiastes 7:11-14)
Solomon describes the benefit of wisdom and speaks of living in a bent world under the sovereignty of God. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 7:11-14.
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The Way of Wisdom (Ecclesiastes 7:5-10)
A sprinkling of proverbs dealing with a variety of subjects. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 7:5-10.
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The House of Mourning (Ecclesiastes 7:1-4)
We learn more from a funeral than we will from 1,000 parties. Solomon encourages us to learn the lessons that death wants to teach us. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 7:...
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Our Want Of Wisdom (Ecclesiastes 6:10-12)
We apologize in advance for the poor audio quality on this recording due to a technical glitch. Solomon summarizes the first half of Ecclesiastes and introduces us ...
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The Affliction of Riches (Ecclesiastes 6:1-9)
An examination of someone who is given riches, wealth, and honor but not given the ability to enjoy those riches. Solomon’s concluding thoughts on wealth and riches. A...
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The Gift of Enjoyment (Ecclesiastes 5:18-20)
Solomon encourages us to enjoy the simple and everyday gifts that God has given to us. This enjoyment is the reward for our toil and a gift from God. An exposition of ...
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Two Grievous Evils (Ecclesiastes 5:13-17)
Solomon describes two grievous evils: riches hoarded and riches lost. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 5:13-17.
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The Failure of Riches (Ecclesiastes 5:10-12)
Vanity vexes the rich as well as the poor. The rich have their own problems and Solomon describes some of them. Riches fail to provide satisfaction, security or sleep....
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Officials Over Officials Watching Officials (Ecclesiastes 5:8-9)
Solomon observes that the poor are oppressed by government officials who are protected by yet higher and higher levels of government officials. Indeed, everyone in the...
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Pay What You Vow (Ecclesiastes 5:4-7)
Wisdom from Solomon on a third aspect of worship – making and keeping vows. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 5:4-7.
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Let Your Words Be Few (Ecclesiastes 5:2-3)
Solomon warns us about approaching God flippantly in prayer and using meaningless words or being unnecessarily verbose. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 5:2-3.
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The Sacrifice of Fools (Ecclesiastes 5:1)
Solomon offers wisdom on how we approach God. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 5:1 and introduction to 5:1-7.
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