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  THE VANITY OF SCIENCE Ecclesiastes 1:1-11   Central Idea: If the study of our natural world fails to lead us to God, our quest for meaning will end in emptiness.   Purpose: To challenge people to find fulfillment in God. Our study of science cannot satisfy our need for significance (1:1-8). “Newness” is repackaged […] The post The Vanity of Science Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 appear...

  WHERE WILL WE FIND HAPPINESS IN LIFE? (Overview of Ecclesiastes)   Central Idea: It our duty to be happy in God’s will for our lives.   Purpose: To encourage believers to find happiness in God’s will. Enjoy God in the simple pleasures of life (2:24-25). Enjoy God through the gift of good work (3:12-13, […] The post Where Will We Find Happiness In Life? Ecclesiastes Introduct...

  FINAL EXHORTATIONS (Hebrews 13:17-25)   Central Idea: Biblical principles undergird church life.   Purpose: To encourage believers to follow God’s principles for church life. We Willingly Follow Spiritual Leaders (13:17). We Pray for the Integrity of our Leaders (13:18-19). We Trust in God’s Power to do God’s Will (13:20-21). We Highly Value Spiritual Friendships […] The pos...

  TRUE SACRIFICES TO GOD (Hebrews 13:7-16)   Central Idea: If Jesus is the same eternally, we must follow Him consistently.   Purpose: To encourage believers to live faithfully. Follow Those Who Have Gone Before (13:7). Don’t be Misled by Legalism (13:8-9) Identify with the Cross of Christ (13:10-14) Offer Sacrifices of Praise (13:15-16) The post True Sacrifices To God Hebrews 13:7-...

  KINGDOM LIVING (Hebrews 13:1-6)   Central Idea: Our lives should express His values.   Purpose: To encourage believers to value what God values. Love: Giving Without Getting (13:1-3) Marriage: The Preciousness of Purity (13:4) Contentment: A Lifestyle of Faith (13:5-6) The post Kingdom Living Hebrews 13:1-6 appeared first on The Rephidim Project .

  OUR UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM (Hebrews 12:25-29)   Central Idea: The unshakable kingdom is founded on the grace of Christ.   Purpose: To encourage believers to serve in gratitude for grace. TURNING FROM CHRIST MEANS NO ESCAPE FROM JUDGMENT (12:25-27). GRIPPING GRACE PRODUCES ACCEPTABLE SERVICE (12:28-29). The post Our Unshakable Kingdom Hebrews 12:25-29 appeared first on The Rephidim Pro...