Ecclesiastes Sermons Archives - Covenant United Reformed Church

Paul says that "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work." This is pretty inclusive regarding how we live our days on this earth. Is Paul alone in understanding the sufficiency of God’s word? Is this really true that Scripture is so sufficient for life? If this is true, then what is the secret to a happy and full life? If you are curious about these questions please stay tuned to our sermon titled, "The Essence of Wisdom." The post The Essence of Wisdom (Ecclesiastes 12:9-14) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

The preacher has stated in Ecclesiastes 3 that there is a time for everything. He goes through the different seasons of this creation and life. Does this mean that this world which has existed will always exist? If life is vanity then should one want to live a long time? If life is vanity is there a purpose or any joy that one can find in this life? How are we to go about our days in this world? How do we orient our mindset in this world? How do we know that this world will all work out in the end? If you are curious about these questions please stay tuned to our sermon titled, "Enduring for a Season." The post Enduring for a Season (Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

If we do not know what will happen tomorrow should we be really cautious today? After all, is it not better to have more funding than not have funding? If we do not know what will happen tomorrow should we do something today? After all if the work we do will be destroyed in the morning why do it? If we do not know what will happen tomorrow should we care for the poor and do good deeds? After all, they might not care for such deeds? If we do not know what will happen tomorrow should we honor the king? After all, who knows what will happen to the king tomorrow. If you are curious about these questions please stay tuned to our sermon titled, "Serving in the City of Man." The post Serving in the City of Man (Ecclesiastes 10:16-11:6) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

There is the temptation in life to win approval before the world’s eye. After all, the ethic of "keeping up with the Joneses" did not fall from the sky. Is it wise to live life in such a way that we long for the approval of man? Why do we think that it is wrong to long for this man centered approval? What does the preacher of Ecclesiastes tell us about craving such approval? If you are curious about these questions please stay tuned to our sermon titled, "Living in a Foolish World." The post Living in a Foolish World (Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:15) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

When people find success in their lives they are quick to take credit for such success. When successful people face suffering in life they are surprised by such suffering, and sometimes even shocked by such a setback. Is there a guarantee that we can go through life without suffering? Is there a guarantee that we can go through life and experience all blessing? Is there an axiom that makes abundantly clear why some suffer and some do not? How do we as Christians find our success, joy, and meaning in this life? If you are curious about these questions please stay tuned to our sermon titled, "The Secret to a Happy Life." The post The Secret to a Happy LIfe (Ecclesiastes 9:1-12) appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.