Doing Time
June 1, 2025Sermon by Pastor Brent Snook / June 1, 2025
DOING TIME
Series: Living Life Backward
Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22
I. TIME
Read Ecc. 3:1-8
II. THOUGHTS
Read Ecc. 3:9-11
A. Thoughts about God’s Plan
B. Thoughts about God’s Purpose
“There is a God-shaped vacuum in our hearts that cannot be filled by any created thing – but only by the Creator Himself.” – Augustine
Results of Living without an Eternal Perspective
- Distraction
- Disappointment
- Defeat
C. Thoughts about God’s Program
Read Ecc. 3:12-15
III. TEACHING
A. Enjoyment
B. Gratitude
Read Ecc. 3:13
C. Fear of God
Read Ecc. 3:14-15
“Eternity to the godly is a day that has no sunset. Eternity to the wicked is a night that has no sunrise.” – Thomas Watson
IV. TRUTH
Read Ecc. 3:16-18
A. Judgment is coming
B. Death is certain
Read Ecc. 3:18-21, 1 Corinthians 13:12
C. Life continues
Read Ecc. 3:22