The Vanity of Pleasure

There is so much to enjoy in this life. God made the world and called it good, and he made us with the capacity to enjoy. And it doesn't matter how much money you have, or where you were born, every human being naturally searches for pleasure in their life. The author of Ecclesiastes in this Sunday's passage searched the world for its greatest pleasures, but in his search, he found no pleasure that actually changed his final destination, nor any pleasure that lasted. Join us this weekend as we continue to explore the book of Ecclesiastes--and God's heart for humankind--together.

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I. Sources of Pleasure

II. Problems with Pleasure

III. Walking in The Father’s Pleasure

Sermon Discussion Questions:

1. Have you ever been disappointed by something you thought would bring you pleasure?

2. Are there ways you take pleasure in indulging? In hard work? In accumulating? Ask God to show you ways of which you might not be aware.

3. Dwell on our Heavenly Father and his love for you. Why does he love you? When does he love you least, or most (trick question)?

4. As you think about our Father’s love, what priorities in your life change?

5. How can we help one another navigate our heart’s relentless pursuit of satisfaction? Consider turning to Hebrews chapters 10-12.