Sermons by David Possinger
A Life of Wisdom
Meaningless: A Life of Wisdom; Ecclesiastes 10 -The Foolish Leader (Ecclesiastes 10:5-7, 16-17) –1 Timothy 3:6, 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 –”Spiritual maturity is not reached by the passing of years, but by the obedience to the will of God.” -Oswald Chambers -The Foolish Worker (Ecclesiastes 10:8-10) -The Foolish Talker (Ecclesiastes 10:12-15) –Destructive Words (Ecclesiastes 10:12) –Unreasonable Words ((Ecclesiastes 10:13) –Uncontrolled Words (Ecclesiastes 10:14a) –Boastful Words (Ecclesiastes 10:114b) –Proverbs 10:32; Proverbs 10:19, Proverbs 13:3, James 3:1-18, Luke 6:45, Titus 1:10, Titus 2:10b,…
Live Like You’re Dying
Ecclesiastes 9 “Let us look to live each day as if it could be our last, recognizing how much we can be doing for the Kingdom if we live with this mindset.”
Submitting to Authority
Meaningless “1How wonderful to be wise, to analyze and interpret things.Wisdom lights up a person’s face, softening its harshness.”Ecclesiastes 8: 1 (NLT) “16 In my search for wisdom and in my observation of people’s burdens here on earth, I discovered that there is ceaseless activity, day and night. 17 I realized that no one can discover everything God is doing under the sun. Not even the wisest people discover everything, no matter what they claim.”Ecclesiastes 8:16-17 (NLT) Romans 8:31-39 Whose…
A Wise Perspective
The Meaningless Sermon Series (A Study of Ecclesiastes) A Proverb is… wisdom can make life better Ecclesiastes 7:1-10 “The good old days” are the combination of a bad memory and a good imagination. Wisdom helps us see life clearly Ecclesiastes 7:11-14 28 And we know that God causes everything to work together[a] for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 (NLT) Wisdom helps us face life’s problem Ecclesiastes 7:15-29
The Curse and Blessing of Wealth
The Curse and Blessing of WealthEcclesiastes 5 Approaching God with Care (Ecclesiastes 5:1-7)-The Offering of Sacrifice (Ecclesiastes 5:1) Romans 12:1-2-Careless Praying (Ecclesiastes 5:2-3) Hebrews 4:16. Hebrews 10:19, Matthew 6:14-15, James 4:1-10–Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector-Making Vows to the Lord (Ecclesiastes 5:4-7) The Curse of Wealth (Ecclesiastes 5:8-17)-Discontentment (Ecclesiastes 5:10)-Overly fixated on wealth (Ecclesiastes 5:11) 1 Timothy 6:9-10-Lack of Sleep (Ecclesiastes 5:12)-Death (Ecclesiastes 5:15-16)-Our Sanity (Ecclesiastes 5:17) To Be Determined (Ecclesiastes 5:18-6:12)”They say you can’t take it with you,…
Meaningless: The Search Continues
Meaningless: The Search ContinuesEcclesiastes 3 Teacher (Qoheleth) Teacher, Preacher, or AssemblerThe term suggests someone who addresses an assembly, imparting wisdom or teachings. God Works in Time-The Teacher saw something above man–God is in control of time and life’s experience (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Psalm 139:15-16)–Martyrs Mirror “Yes, my dear and beloved wife in the Lord, to everything, says Solomon, there is a time: “A time to meet, and a time to part.” Hence my dear wife in the Lord what more godly…
Meaningless: The Search Begins
“Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless!” Ecclesiastes 1:2 (NLT) Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 (NLT) 2 Chronicles 1:7-12 (NLT) “8 Everything is wearisome beyond description. No matter how much we see, we are never satisfied. No matter how much we hear, we are not content.9 History merely repeats itself. It has all been done before. Nothing under the sun is truly new.”Ecclesiastes 1:8-9 (NLT) “They that come after us will see nothing new, and they who went before us saw nothing…
The Counter-Cultural King
The Counter-Cultural King CULTURE:“The complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, customs and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.” E.B. Tylor Additional Verses Jesus feeds the 5,000 COMMUNION
The Rejected King
The Rejected KingIsaiah 53:1-48 Am I?.. A Fan of Jesus or A Follower of Jesus What is the difference between a fan or a follower of Jesus?-Commitment Level-Personal Transformation-Focus on BenefitsIs Jesus Christ truly the King of your life? Jesus – The Rejected King-Jesus’ triumphant entry; Mark 11:9b-10-Jesus’ trial before Pilate; Mark 15:6-8“Crucify him!”; Mark 15:13b, 14bIsaiah 53:5-8, Romans 5:8 “Fans mistake knowledge OF Jesus for intimacy WITH Jesus.” -Kyle Idleman“In the end, the religious leader with all the knowledge…
Thankful for You
Thankful for You James 1:22Philippians 1:3-11 -When I Think of You (vv.3-6)–The Past—Lydia; Demon-Possessed Girl; The Jailor–Currently—Philippians 4:2-3;Philippians 3:12-16; Philippians 1:6-Special Place in My Heart (vv.7-6)–Colossians 3:12-17; Ephesians 4:1-6; 1 Peter 4:8; Philippians 1:8-Praying for You (vv.9-11)–Philippians 1:9-11–your love will overflow more and more–growing in knowledge and understanding–understand what really matters–always be filled with the fruit of your salvation–righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ “In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more…
No More Fear
Study of Haggai Lord of Heaven’s Armies’ Messages What is our Greatest Fear? The “What Ifs” / “UNKNOWN” No More Fear Building on a Solid Foundation(Rock or Sand) “22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.”James 1:22 (NLT) What is the foundation for your life?Christ or Self? “Love casts out fear, for when we know we are loved, we are not afraid. Whoever has God’s perfect love, fear…
Building God’s Church
Building God’s Church (Study of Haggai)1 John 4:15-21 Haggai 1:2, 4, 5, 7 What is happening to them?-”planted much but harvest little”-”eat but are not satisfied”-”drink but are still thirsty”-”put on clothes but cannot keep warm”-”Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes” Haggai 1:7-11 What is happening to us? 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 “We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant…