The Endless Pursuit of Satisfaction | Dr. Stephen Conley
Raintree Community Church
English - June 23, 2024 22:11 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsChristianity Religion & Spirituality Kids & Family god jesus christcenteredpreaching deeppreaching expositorysermons kansascitychurch leessummitchurch thebible Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Text: Ecclesiastes 2
The Emptiness of Worldly Pleasure (2:1-3)
The pursuit of pleasure apart from God may lead to momentary happiness, but ends in permanent emptiness.
The Futility of Worldly Achievement (2:4-11)
The pursuit of finding life’s meaning in worldly achievement may take you to the top, but it will ultimately end in gaining nothing.
The Limitations of Worldly Wisdom (2:12-17)
The pursuit of intellectualism may lead to acquiring knowledge, but the wise and fool all come to the same end in death.
The Satisfaction of God-centered Living (2:18-26)
All accomplishments and achievements without God at the center lead to emptiness and frustration Satisfaction in life is found in the hand of God, who gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy.