Prairie Bible Church Messages
Prairie Bible Church is a non-denominational, Christian church located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our mission is; "Help people grow their faith through a simple, authentic representation of Jesus' love". We hope you will enjoy hearing these inspirational, faith based messages to enrich your life and help grow your faithwww.prairiebible.org
Prairie Bible Church Messages
Unnecessary Suffering | Ecclesiastes 6:1-12
Life is tough, and when we make bad choices, it’s really tough. Our suffering is not merely because of destiny or the devil; sometimes we suffer for our own dumb decisions. We see this in Israel’s story. Like parents who want their kids to succeed, God longed for Israel to thrive rather than only suffer, “Oh that they had such a heart as this always, to fear me and to keep all my commandments, that it might go well with them and with their descendants forever!” We will inevitably suffer in this life, Jesus told us that. But are there ways you are suffering today that God wants you to avoid? “For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.” (1 Peter 3:17)
Take-Home Message: Not all suffering is necessary.
The Suffering of Dissatisfaction (1-9)
What makes me dissatisfied with the fruit of my work?
Envy (4:4)
Greed (5:13-14)
Stinginess (5:13-17; 6:3-6)
Discontentment (6:7-9)
Take-Home Lesson
Find satisfaction in Christ.
The Suffering of an Unwillingness to Accept God’s Plan (10-12)
Take-Home Lesson
Surrender to God’s plan.