That's Life - Message 4 - Never Enough - Eccl. 2:1-11
Outline:
The Search for Meaning and Satisfaction β The Pursuit of Happiness
I. Pleasure β vs. 1-3 β 2 Tim. 3:4 A. Gladness β seeking to be happy through lasting pleasure B. Laughter β madness β out of control conduct, mindless babbling C. Gratification β the βgood lifeβ β cheered, lifted above the routine β Prov. 14:13
II. Possessions β vs. 4-8 β A Paradise for Rest and Relaxation β Jam. 4:2-4; 1 Kings 11:3-13 A. Buildings β a palace that took 13 years to build, plus more B. Gardens β a fertile paradise for parties or privacy C. Servants β staff to tend to every want or need D. Wealth β stock, precious metals, riches, treasures E. Performers β for entertainment, companionship
III. Performance β vs. 9-11 β a distraction, not a destination A. I Became Great B. I Withheld Nothing C. I Found No Profit β nothing left over, always wanting more
IV. Where Should We Seek Happiness? A. In God 1. Salvation β Acts 2:25-28; Psa. 16:1; 144:15 2. Godβs Gifts, acknowledging that they are from God β Acts 14:8-18; Psa. 111:2 3. With Reverence, Righteousness, and Obedience β Prov. 28:14; 29:18; Psa. 97:11 B. In Christ 1. Sharing Christβs Suffering β Matt. 5:1-12; 2 Cor. 12:10 2. Serving Christβs Purposes β Matt. 6:32-33 3. Loving Christ More β John 21:15 C. In the Church β Fellowship of the Saints β Acts 2:46; Psa. 149:4
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Phillip was called to new life in Christ at age 9, called to preach at age 14, and ordained to the gospel ministry at age 20. He graduated from The Criswell College (Dallas, Texas) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a major in Evangelism. He...