Redemption Church in Brookfield, WI

Searching for the Good Life

Preacher: Greg Alles

Passage: Ecclesiastes 1:16-2:26

Observation of Vanity #2 - More Wisdom and Knowledge = More Sorrow and Vexation.

Sermon Points:

1. The Great Search (1-11)
2. No Gain (12-23)
   1. Evil #1: The wise die and are forgotten just like the fool.
   2. Evil #2: Who gets all my stuff?
3. The Gift (24-26)

Big Idea: The Good Life is not a human achievement to be gained, it is a gift that only comes from God.

Goads and Nails:

1. The Good Life is not a Human Accomplishment.
2. The Good Life is a Gift that only Comes from God.

 

Vanity Under The Sun

Preacher: Greg Alles

Passage: Ecclesiastes 1:1-15

Observations of Vanity:

1. All Work, No Gain
   • 2 Results of Toil
     • Weariness
     • No Satisfaction in Life
2. This "Evil Business" is given by God

Goads & Nails:

1. Give up any and all hope or trust in fallen humanity.
2. Put all hope and trust completely in God through Jesus Christ.
3. Live the "Better" Way.

The Red Pill of Truth

Preacher: Greg Alles

Passage: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Sermon Points:

1. Unique Characteristics of Ecclesiastes:
   1. Shocking
   2. Puzzling
2. Authorship

   1. Ecclesiastes is inspired by God and useful for us today.

3. Keys to Unlocking Ecclesiastes

   1. “Under the Sun”

       

   2. “Vanity, Evil, Trouble”

       

   3. God

Takeaways:

• We must understand and accept the truth about Where We Are - we are “under the sun.”

• We must understand and accept the truth about What We Experience - we experience “vanity, evil, and trouble.”

• We must understand and accept Who God Is and how we should respond to Him - We should fear God.

How to get the most from Ecclesiastes:

1.  Read next week’s reading every day

2.  Memorize Romans 8:18-26 in the next 12 weeks

3.  Identify the “Goads and Nails” (12:11)

God at Work in Everyday Family Life

Preacher: Carl Dernell

Passage: Psalm 127

Claim: God is at Work in Everyday Family Life to Bless and Bring Himself Glory.

Sermon Points:

1. Part 1 - Where is God at work?
2. Part 2 - God is at work in family life to bless and bring Himself Glory.

Application Points:

1. Don't live your life in vain.
2. Slow down, look up, and let God work through family.

Those Who Will Not Be Moved

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Psalm 15

Question: What question is the Psalmist really asking?

Claim: Those who love Godly lives will not be moved.

Application Points:

We need to ask the Lord to help us live Godly lives that are marked by:

1. Justice
2. Inner-integrity
3. Merciful Speech
4. Moral Clarity
5. Commitment
6. Contentment

Not Even One

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Psalm 14

Claim: There is none who does good, not even one.

Application Points:

1. Let's take an honest look at our hearts before God.
2. Let's come to grips with God's spiritual diagnosis of us.
3. Let's call upon the name of His Son for salvation.

Jesus: Came to Seek And to Save the Lost

Preacher: Brett Wendle

Passage: Luke 19:1-10

Sermon Points:

Why Jesus came from heaven to earth:

1. Jesus came for the lost.
2. Jesus came to seek.
3. Jesus came to save.

The Claim: Jesus came to bring sinners to Himself.

Our Method: How We Do It

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Main Point: Let’s put God’s power on display — not ours.

Application Points:

 

1. Let’s showcase the treasure of the gospel.
2. Let’s downplay the “jars” we keep it in.
3. Let’s press on with humility and gratitude.

Our Mission: What We Do

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon Points:

1. We exist to worship God.
2. We exist to make disciples.
3. We exist to multiply churches.

Our Identity: Who We Are

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: 1 Peter 2:9-19

Statement: We are a gospel-centered family of disciples.

Sermon Points:

1. Gospel-centered: Our identity revolves around “the gospel.”
2. Disciples: We are followers of this resurrected King Jesus.
3. Family: We are a spiritual family, not just individuals.

Application Questions:

1. What message is at the center of your life?
2. Who are you following?
3. How is your relationship with God’s family?