First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Ecclesiastes: Pleasure is Vanity In the book of Ecclesiastes we are told that life should not be expected to be self-fulfilling because life only has meaning when it is lived in a right relationship with God. Solomon, the writer of Ecclesiastes, summarized this when he said, “Vanity ofContinue reading “Pleasure is Fleeting and Frustrating (Ecclesiastes 2:1-11) “
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Wisdom is Fleeting and Frustrating (Ecclesiastes 1:12-18, 2:12-17)
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Ecclesiastes: Wisdom is Vanity In the book of Ecclesiastes we are told that life should not be expected to be self-fulfilling because life only has meaning when it is lived in a right relationship with God. Solomon, the writer of Ecclesiastes, summarized this at the beginning when heContinue reading “Wisdom is Fleeting and Frustrating (Ecclesiastes 1:12-18, 2:12-17) “
A Proverbs 31 Woman
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Mother's Day 2022 – A Proverbs 31 Woman Today is Mother’s Day. A special day set aside in which we honor women who have raised, are raising, and will raise children. This day also includes women who may not have ever raised children, but have been a lovingContinue reading “A Proverbs 31 Woman“
All is Vanity (Ecclesiastes 1:1-11)
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · All is Vanity: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 We begin our study of Ecclesiastes in chapter 1. The writer of Ecclesiastes is King Solomon. Even though he does not identify himself by name, the evidence points to him. For example he calls himself “the Preacher, the son of David, king inContinue reading “All is Vanity (Ecclesiastes 1:1-11) “
Ecclesiastes: Introduction – It’s Good for You!
First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Intro to Ecclesiastes – Life is Not Self-Fulfilling “I have seen the business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with. He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, He has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot findContinue reading “Ecclesiastes: Introduction – It’s Good for You!”
Palm Sunday: Behold Your King!
Today is Palm Sunday and on this day the Church celebrates Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. It is called Palm Sunday because the crowd “took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him” as He entered Jerusalem (John 12:13) and “spread their cloaks on the road” (Mark 11:8) before Him. It is calledContinue reading “Palm Sunday: Behold Your King! “
Your Only Comfort (Psalm 146)
The first question of the Heidelberg Catechism asks: What is your only comfort in life and in death? The answer is: That I am not my own, but belong—body and soul, in life and in death—to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood, and hasContinue reading “Your Only Comfort (Psalm 146)“
What Do You Believe?
Everybody has their beliefs. We all believe something. What is important is do we believe the truths revealed in the Bible. What do you know about the Christian faith? Do you know what you believe? If so, do those around us know what we believe? If we know what we believe, do we demonstrate byContinue reading “What Do You Believe?“
Jesus: The Priest of Priests
We are in the second sermon of our Advent series on Jesus’ three-fold office: Prophet, Priest, and King. Last week, we discussed that Jesus is the Prophet of Prophets. In other words, He is the greatest of Prophets because He reveals to us God’s perfect Word. The Father called out at Jesus’ transfiguration: “This isContinue reading “Jesus: The Priest of Priests“
Jesus: The King of Kings
We are in an Advent sermon series in which we are discussing Jesus’ three-fold office: Prophet, Priest, and King. Two weeks ago, we discussed that Jesus is the Prophet of Prophets. He is the greatest of Prophets because He perfectly reveals to us God’s Word. Last week, we discussed the role of Jesus as PriestContinue reading “Jesus: The King of Kings“
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