Prairie Bible Church
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Our mission is simple: building up God’s people through God’s Word for God’s glory. Each episode features clear, Bible-centered teaching designed to encourage your faith and help you walk with Jesus in simple, authentic ways.
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(Sunday service times: 9:00 & 10:30 AM | Kids Ministry at both)
Prairie Bible Church
Searching for Fulfillment: Part 2 | Ecclesiastes 2:12-2:26
“What’s the point?” That is Solomon’s conclusion after considering the fruit of all his hard work and wisdom. Even when all our work and discipline pay off and we accomplish all our goals, the reward often leaves us wanting. If God is not at the center of our ambitions, our work will not lead to fulfillment. But God does bless the work of the one who keeps Him at the center.
“There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God, for apart from him who can eat or who can have enjoyment? For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God.” (Ecclesiastes 2:24-26a)
Take-Home Message: My fulfillment is determined by my choice of worldliness or godliness.
The Vanity of Worldly Discipline (12-17)
Worldly Discipline: I can live forever.
Godly Discipline: I can make the most of my time.
The Vanity of Worldly Work (18-23)
Worldly Work: It all depends on me.
Godly Work: It ultimately depends on God.
The Blessing of Life with God (24-26)