Kootenai Church: Ecclesiastes
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis series of messages was part of an exposition of the book of Ecclesiastes by Jim Osman, a pastor at Kootenai Community Church. For more sermon series and verse-by-verse expository preaching, please visit https://kootenaichurch.org and click on the KCC Audio Archive.
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The End of the Matter (Ecclesiastes 12:9-14)
November 26, 2017 19:03 - 39 minutes - 18.8 MBSolomon’s assessment of his own writing and a clear statement on the purpose of the book. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 12:9-14. ★ Support this podcast ★
Growing Old Poetically (Ecclesiastes 12:1-8)
November 19, 2017 20:22 - 47 minutes - 22.6 MBSolomon offers an honest and poetic description of old age and death. He encourages us to remember our Creator while we are young. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 12:1-8. ★ Support this podcast ★
Enjoying Life Under The Sun (Ecclesiastes 11:7-10)
November 12, 2017 18:24 - 37 minutes - 17.9 MBSolomon offers advice to the young and the old on rejoicing in this life under the sun. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 11:7-10. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Risks, The Rewards, And The Unknown (Ecclesiastes 11:1-6)
November 05, 2017 18:41 - 38 minutes - 18.6 MBSolomon encourages a bold, faithful, active life even in spite of all that we do not know about the future, the outcomes, or the secret workings of God. And exposition of Ecclesiastes 11:1-6. ★ Support this podcast ★
Wisdom and Our Rulers (Ecclesiastes 10:16-20)
September 18, 2017 01:38 - 42 minutes - 18.2 MBSolomon contrasts a foolish and wise king and then applies wisdom to the king and the citizens. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 10:16-20. ★ Support this podcast ★
Wisdom and Our Words (Ecclesiastes 10:12-15)
September 10, 2017 18:19 - 45 minutes - 20.1 MBSolomon contrasts the words (speech) of the wise man with the speech of a fool. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 10:12-15. ★ Support this podcast ★
Wisdom and Work (Ecclesiastes 10:8-11)
September 05, 2017 21:06 - 32 minutes - 17.6 MBSolomon applies wisdom to our labor to show the advantage that wisdom can bring. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 10:8-11. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Exaltation of Folly (Ecclesiastes 10:4-7)
August 20, 2017 18:10 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBSolomon tells us how to deal with a foolish ruler and what happens when foolishness is exalted in a nation. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 10:4-7. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Weight of Folly (Ecclesiastes 10:1-3)
August 13, 2017 18:30 - 31 minutes - 17.6 MBChapter 10 of Ecclesiastes contrasts wisdom and folly as Solomon seeks to prove that wisdom is better than strength, shouting, and weapons of war (9:16-18). In the first three verses, Solomon describes the weight of folly, the source of folly, and a demonstration of folly. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 10:1-3. ★ Support this podcast ★
Wisdom is Better (Ecclesiastes 9:11-18)
August 06, 2017 23:10 - 45 minutes - 20.3 MBIn the light of life’s uncertainties, Solomon commends the path of wisdom. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 9:11-18. ★ Support this podcast ★
A Life Enjoyed (Ecclesiastes 9:7-10)
July 30, 2017 23:31 - 46 minutes - 41.7 MBIn light of the reality of death (see 9:2-6) we should live life to the fullest, enjoying God’s good gifts to us as a preview of the glories to come. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 9:7-10. ★ Support this podcast ★
Dealing With Death (Ecclesiastes 9:2-6)
July 23, 2017 17:36 - 42 minutes - 19 MBSolomon takes up the subject of death once again. He shows us that death is indiscriminate in its selection, deserved because of our sin, and destructive because of what it steals from us. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 9:2-6. ★ Support this podcast ★
In The Hand of God (Ecclesiastes 8:16-9:1)
July 16, 2017 20:14 - 37 minutes - 19.4 MBUltimately the secret workings of God’s providence and sovereignty are beyond human understanding. Certain things are not revealed to us. Solomon encourages us to rest in God’s sovereignty and take comfort with the fact that we are in the hand of God. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 8:16-9:1. ★ Support this podcast ★
Slow Justice Is Still Justice (Ecclesiastes 8:10-15)
July 09, 2017 21:33 - 42 minutes - 31.2 MBSolomon laments the praise that is given to the wicked in this life and reminds us that there is justice to come in the next. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 8:10-15. ★ Support this podcast ★
Wisdom Before The King (Ecclesiastes 8:1-9)
June 25, 2017 20:33 - 44 minutes - 18.6 MBSolomon commands obedience to the King and gives a number of reasons for obeying authorities. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 8:1-9. ★ Support this podcast ★
A Disappointing Search (Ecclesiastes 7:23-29)
June 18, 2017 18:00 - 43 minutes - 22.1 MBSolomon searched for the meaning behind all reality. What he discovered was not what he expected. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 7:23-29. ★ Support this podcast ★
A Grand Injustice, Part 2 (Ecclesiastes 7:19-22)
June 11, 2017 15:15 - 36 minutes - 31.7 MBSolomon’s answer to the common mindset he described in 7:15-18. A look at the universal condemnation of all men as “unrighteous.” We hear some wisdom for interpersonal relationships. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 7:19-22. ★ Support this podcast ★
A Grand Injustice, Part 1 (Ecclesiastes 7:15-18)
June 05, 2017 00:20 - 40 minutes - 35.9 MBSometimes the righteous perish and the wicked persist. This observation leads some to question the value of wisdom. This message is an examination of the most difficult to interpret passages in Ecclesiastes. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 7:15-18. ★ Support this podcast ★
Trusting God in a Bent World (Ecclesiastes 7:11-14)
May 28, 2017 18:59 - 40 minutes - 35.7 MBSolomon describes the benefit of wisdom and speaks of living in a bent world under the sovereignty of God. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 7:11-14. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Way of Wisdom (Ecclesiastes 7:5-10)
May 21, 2017 21:56 - 38 minutes - 33.7 MBA sprinkling of proverbs dealing with a variety of subjects. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 7:5-10. ★ Support this podcast ★
The House of Mourning (Ecclesiastes 7:1-4)
May 14, 2017 17:56 - 41 minutes - 36.3 MBWe learn more from a funeral than we will from 1,000 parties. Solomon encourages us to learn the lessons that death wants to teach us. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 7:1-4. ★ Support this podcast ★
Our Want Of Wisdom (Ecclesiastes 6:10-12)
May 08, 2017 03:01 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWe apologize in advance for the poor audio quality on this recording due to a technical glitch. Solomon summarizes the first half of Ecclesiastes and introduces us to the wisdom of the second half. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 6:10-12. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Affliction of Riches (Ecclesiastes 6:1-9)
April 30, 2017 19:16 - 41 minutes - 43.1 MBAn examination of someone who is given riches, wealth, and honor but not given the ability to enjoy those riches. Solomon’s concluding thoughts on wealth and riches. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 6:1-9. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Gift of Enjoyment (Ecclesiastes 5:18-20)
April 23, 2017 19:04 - 34 minutes - 36.1 MBSolomon encourages us to enjoy the simple and everyday gifts that God has given to us. This enjoyment is the reward for our toil and a gift from God. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 5:18-20. ★ Support this podcast ★
Two Grievous Evils (Ecclesiastes 5:13-17)
April 09, 2017 21:51 - 36 minutes - 19.9 MBSolomon describes two grievous evils: riches hoarded and riches lost. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 5:13-17. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Failure of Riches (Ecclesiastes 5:10-12)
April 02, 2017 19:58 - 38 minutes - 20.2 MBVanity vexes the rich as well as the poor. The rich have their own problems and Solomon describes some of them. Riches fail to provide satisfaction, security or sleep. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 5:10-12. ★ Support this podcast ★
Officials Over Officials Watching Officials (Ecclesiastes 5:8-9)
March 26, 2017 19:09 - 39 minutes - 21.3 MBSolomon observes that the poor are oppressed by government officials who are protected by yet higher and higher levels of government officials. Indeed, everyone in the administration has a vested interest in taking from others. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 5:8-9. ★ Support this podcast ★
Pay What You Vow (Ecclesiastes 5:4-7)
March 20, 2017 03:28 - 44 minutes - 24.6 MBWisdom from Solomon on a third aspect of worship – making and keeping vows. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 5:4-7. ★ Support this podcast ★
Let Your Words Be Few (Ecclesiastes 5:2-3)
March 12, 2017 21:41 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBSolomon warns us about approaching God flippantly in prayer and using meaningless words or being unnecessarily verbose. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 5:2-3. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Sacrifice of Fools (Ecclesiastes 5:1)
March 05, 2017 22:20 - 38 minutes - 21.8 MBSolomon offers wisdom on how we approach God. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 5:1 and introduction to 5:1-7. ★ Support this podcast ★
Two Are Better Than One (Ecclesiastes 4:9-16)
February 13, 2017 01:15 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWe get to the heart of Solomon’s contrast between loneliness and companionship with the proverbial statements of vv. 9-12 and the illustrative story of a lonely king in vv. 13-16. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 4:9-16. ★ Support this podcast ★
Lonely Work (Ecclesiastes 4:4-8)
January 29, 2017 18:15 - 42 minutes - 44 MBSolomon provides two examples of lonely work and offers wisdom concerning the balance of work and rest. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 4:4-8. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Evils of Oppression (Ecclesiastes 4:1-3)
January 23, 2017 00:04 - 37 minutes - 36.2 MBSolomon laments the evil of oppression under the sun. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 4:1-3. ★ Support this podcast ★
Man, Animals, And Eternal Justice (Ecclesiastes 3:16-22)
January 15, 2017 22:10 - 37 minutes - 21 MBSolomon laments the lack of justice in the places of justice and then offers two contrasting answers to it. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 3:16-22. ★ Support this podcast ★
A Time For Everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15)
November 06, 2016 23:44 - 47 minutes - 51.4 MBA look at what Solomon says regarding God’s work in time and our response to that work. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 3:1-15. ★ Support this podcast ★
Laboring to Lose – Part 2 (Ecclesiastes 2:18-26)
October 30, 2016 19:06 - 37 minutes - 40.1 MBIn part two of our study in this text, we see Solomon speak of the vanity of two things: first, laboring excessively only to lose the fruit of our labor by not enjoying it as the gift of God, and second, laboring with no thought of God to lose it all to the righteous. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 2:18-26. ★ Support this podcast ★
Laboring to Lose – Part 1 (Ecclesiastes 2:18-26)
October 23, 2016 16:22 - 39 minutes - 40.8 MBDeath casts its ugly shadow over the work we do. Solomon could not come to grips with the fact that death would rob him of all he had acquired. Solomon identifies four things as “vanity:” 1. Laboring to lose it to another who may be a fool (vv. 18-19), laboring to lose it to someone who does not deserve it (vv. 20-21), laboring excessively and losing it by not enjoying it (vv. 22-25), and laboring with no thought of God and losing it all to the righteous (v. 26). In part one, we loo...
What Use is Wisdom? (Ecclesiastes 2:12-17)
October 09, 2016 17:21 - 32 minutes - 34.4 MBSolomon lives under the cloud of death. Having failed to find any meaning in pleasure, Solomon realized he could not commend it to his son/successor. So he turns to wisdom to find that wisdom does provide an advantage in this life, but fails to deliver us from death. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 2:12-17. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Passionate Pursuit of Pleasure – Part 3 (Ecclesiastes 2:1-11)
October 02, 2016 18:01 - 37 minutes - 39.3 MBA look at Solomon’s assessment of his pursuit of pleasure and an overview of a Christian perspective on pleasure and enjoyment. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Passionate Pursuit of Pleasure – Part 2 (Ecclesiastes 2:1-11)
September 25, 2016 17:00 - 40 minutes - 43.6 MBA look at Solomon’s pursuit of pleasure through wine, works, wealth, and women. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 2:1-11. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Passionate Pursuit of Pleasure – Part 1 (Ecclesiastes 2:1-2)
September 18, 2016 18:33 - 31 minutes - 31.6 MBAfter an intellectual search for meaning, Solomon turns sensual and describes his attempt to find meaning in pleasure. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 2:1-2. ★ Support this podcast ★
When Wisdom Fails – Part 2 (Ecclesiastes 1:12-18)
September 11, 2016 19:41 - 40 minutes - 41.4 MBSolomon turns his attention to study wisdom, madness, and folly. This too is vanity. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 1:12-18. ★ Support this podcast ★
When Wisdom Fails – Part 1 (Ecclesiastes 1:12-18)
September 04, 2016 19:52 - 42 minutes - 43.8 MBSolomon the “philosopher” describes his attempt to find meaning and purpose using human wisdom. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 1:12-18. ★ Support this podcast ★
Nothing New Under the Sun – (Ecclesiastes 1:8-11)
August 28, 2016 20:39 - 44 minutes - 43.2 MBSolomon observes that in spite of all our effort and toil, nothing is new and nothing is remembered. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 1:8-11. ★ Support this podcast ★
Everything Changes and Nothing is Changed (Ecclesiastes 1:4-7)
August 21, 2016 17:09 - 40 minutes - 40.2 MBSolomon answers the question of v. 3, “What advantage does man have in all his work which he does under the sun?” by examining the work done in nature. In spite of all the labor of generations, the sun, the wind, and the water, nothing is changed. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 1:4-7. ★ Support this podcast ★
Vanity of Vanities (Ecclesiastes 1:2-3)
August 14, 2016 17:16 - 32 minutes - 33.4 MBSolomon begins the book with a bold proclamation of the vanity of all things and then questions whether there is really any profit to be had from life under the sun. An exposition of Ecclesiastes 1:2-3. ★ Support this podcast ★
Introducing Ecclesiastes (Ecclesiastes 1:1)
August 07, 2016 21:57 - 35 minutes - 25 MBAn introduction to our next sermon series on the book of Ecclesiastes. What does the word “Ecclesiastes” mean? Who wrote this book? What are its main themes? A look at some of the interpretive difficulties presented by this very odd book. Ecclesiastes 1:1. ★ Support this podcast ★