Sermon 2024.12.01 (Pastor Tim Lindner)

We will be streaming our service live this week. SERMON NOTES – December 1, 2024Series: Ecclesiastes: Finding Eternal Meaning in a Seemingly Meaningless WorldText: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15Topic: A Time for Everything (Explained!) Attribute: Praise Christ for His Sovereign Rule and SalvationGOD’S IM: “Far from My Sovereignty making your life and work meaningless, it should free you up to love and serve Me, allowing you to enjoy the life I have given you!”Notes: Evaluating the E______________ (vs. 9-11)Ecclesiastes 1:3 and 2:22Be J_________ and Do G_________ (vs. 12-13)Ecclesiastes 2:24-26F_____ the Lord (vs. 14-15)Ecclesiastes 1:9IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) God seeks and makes beautiful what has been driven away.Everything God does in the Bible, in the world, and in our lives is to work out His good and perfect plan of rescuing, saving, and redeeming His people and His creation from sin and death!Mark 2:17; Luke 19:10; John 10:14-16; 2 Corinthians 5:17-19; Philippians 1:6; Revelation 21:52) Fear the Lord.Since God is not just sovereign but is also good and working providentially to bring about His plan of salvation, redemption, and restoration of His people and His creation, we should fear Him!3) Be joyful! Do good! Eat, drink, and enjoy life!God’s Sovereignty and eternal plan for this world is the greatest news imaginable!  The preacher wants you to rest your head on it and live in light of it!Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License