Ecclesiastes

Four talks from Immanuel's 2024 weekend away, given by our mission partner Nick Jones. The sermon outlines are below.

Talk 1. Why is getting ahead so hard? (Ecclesiastes 1:1-11)
1.1 An answer from nature (1:4-7)
1.2 An answer from experience (1:8-11)
1.3 An answer from Jesus (Mark 7:31-37)

Talk 2. Why can't I get any satisfaction? (Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26)
2.1 Trying wisdom (1:12-18)
2.2 Trying pleasure (2:1-11)
2.3 Trying wisdom again (2:12-17)
2.4 Hope? (2:24-26)

Talk 3. How should I worship? (Ecclesiastes 5:1-7)
3.1 Guard your steps by listening God (5:1-3)
3.2 Guard your steps by keeping your vows (5:4-7) 

Talk 4. What is the meaning of life? (Ecclesiastes 12:9-14)
4.1 Why should we listen to the preacher? (12:9-12)
4.2 Fear God and keep His commandments (12:13-14)