This free 3-part sermon series on Ecclesiastes walks you through Solomon’s quest for a meaningful and happy life.

THIS FREE CURRICULUM INCLUDES:

— 3-Part sermon script
— Bible Study and Small Group Discussion Guide
— 3-Part Video Message
— Branding Graphics
— Social Media Graphics

THIS IS HOW THE FREE SERMON SERIES ON ECCLESIASTES BREAKS DOWN:

Part 1: EVERYTHING IS MEANINGLESS

Ecclesiastes sits on the proverbial shelf of a literary genre called wisdom literature. Written by King Solomon, the wisest man to ever live, this book strikes a tone that shocks most readers. Why? Because it’s downright pessimistic. Solomon just seems sad. So, let’s dissect the seemingly pessimistic journal entries of King Solomon as we embark on our pursuit of happiness. In the first entry, we will see two equations to help us unlock life’s grand design: Everything = Meaningless & Eternity = Meaning

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-6

Part 2: FIND MEANING IN YOUR MISSION

Ecclesiastes picks up on a downward spiral of pessimism. Solomon sets this up intentionally, though. He wants us to feel the agony of life’s monotony before starting to give us little nuggets of practical advice. In our second session, we will examine the first optimistic observation of the book: “A person can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in their own toil. This too, I see, is from the hand of God.”

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 

Part 3:  SOLOMON’S SUMMARY

Ecclesiastes can feel a little frustrating, can’t it? The teacher is just circling around the same idea with rapid repetition like a broken merry-go-round. Sometimes, we just want to shake Solomon and snap, “Get to the point, man!” As we conclude our study, Solomon finally lays it out for us. We are called to embrace our mission, which is defined by fearing God and following God’s commandments. 

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:12b-13 

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