Calvary Chapel Sydney

Synopsis: The righteousness of God is revealed in the Gospel, and His wrath is revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of mankind. Though God has given man light and understanding to know God and proclaim His truth, man chooses to suppress it and prefers darkness over light. Through the Gospel there is hope for all given up to uncleanness, vile passions and debased minds--which well describe the natural condition of humanity. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 1:16-17 Romans 1:18-19 John 3:19 Romans 1:20-21 Psalm 19:1-3 Isaiah 1:2-3 Romans 1:22-25 Isaiah 40:25-26 Romans 1:26-27 1 Samuel 3:13 Job 40:4 Ezekiel 16:49-50 Romans 1:28-32 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 Ezekiel 36:26-27

The introduction of the book of Romans emphasises God, the Gospel, grace and faith in God. Written by the apostle Paul, he reveals the Gospel of grace is the power of God to salvation for all who believe and in it the righteousness of is God revealed. Christians are saved by grace through faith in Jesus and live by faith too. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 1:1-4 Exodus 21:5-6 Matthew 28:19-20 John 20:28-29 Romans 1:5-7 2 Corinthians 9:8 Hebrews 4:16 Romans 1:8-12 Acts 18:1-4 Romans 1:13-15 2 Timothy 2:8-9 Romans 13:8 Romans 1:16-17 Habakkuk 2:4 John 1:16-17

Synopsis: The Preacher concludes his investigation and experiences into the vanity and meaninglessness of life under the sun by wisely turning to God and living in remembrance of Him. More than a mental exercise, remembering is a call to take action in light of what is true. Man's purpose is not achieved in what we acquire or accomplish, but to fear God Who will bring our fleeting lives into eternal judgment. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 12:1-5 2 Samuel 19:35 attached picture of almond tree in blossom 2 Corinthians 5:1 Ecclesiastes 12:6-8 Philippians 3:10-11 2 Corinthians 5:8 Ecclesiastes 12:9-10 Job 34:1-4 John 1:1-3 Ecclesiastes 12:11-12 John 10:11 Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 Acts 17:30-31 John 14:21 John 14:1 Luke 22:19-20 1 Corinthians 11:26

A heart for Christ

There is much we do not know or understand during this life, but this ought not deter us from faith and obedience to God who knows all and has spoken to us through His Word. God can do everything Himself, yet He choses to share His goodness and salvation through us to all--truth that will outlast our short season on earth. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 Luke 6:37-38 Ecclesiastes 11:3-4 Psalm 126:6 Isaiah 55:10-11 Ecclesiastes 11:5-6 Job 42:1-3 NLT Matthew 16:21-23 Ecclesiastes 11:7-8 1 Peter 2:9-10 Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Psalm 31:24

Synopsis: Neglect carries a high cost in many facets of life, and Solomon shares practical advice to urge us not to neglect walking in God's wisdom. In our family, work, relationships, physical and spiritual health, God has supplied a remedy for our negligence by the power of God through faith in Jesus. It is God's will to do a mighty work in and through those who trust and obey Him. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 10:1-3 Exodus 15:6 Psalm 63:8 Ecclesiastes 10:4-7 Proverbs 1:7 Ecclesiastes 10:8-10 Psalm 7:15-16 Ecclesiastes 10:11-15 Proverbs 18:21 Luke 4:22 (NLT) Luke 9:33-35 Ecclesiastes 10:16-18 Isaiah 28:7 Ecclesiastes 10:19-20 1 Peter 2:17 Hebrews 13:20-21

Synopsis: The consideration of life under the sun led Solomon to conclude all things happen to all people, and life has no guarantees except it will someday end. Those who are numbered among the living today have hope the dead do not possess, for we can live a redeemed life before God by faith in Jesus Christ Who gives us new hearts and speaks. Verses in order of appearance: John 18:11 Ecclesiastes 9:1-2 Luke 13:1-5 Ecclesiastes 9:3-6 Jeremiah 17:9-10 Psalm 51:10 Acts 20:24 Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 Colossians 3:23-24 Galatians 6:9-10 Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 James 4:13-15 Ecclesiastes 9:13-16 Ecclesiastes 9:17-18 John 7:37-38

Synopsis: Since God gave Solomon more wisdom than any before or since, we ought to take his observations and conclusions to heart. Despite his wisdom, Solomon was unable to discern God's thought and ways. By a relationship with God we know by faith in Jesus who is wisdom for us and the Way, we receive something infinitely better than answers to our questions asked in ignorance. Verses in order of appearance: Isaiah 55:8-9 Ecclesiastes 8:1 Ecclesiastes 8:2-6 Ecclesiastes 5:2 1 John 4:20-21 Ecclesiastes 8:7-8 Ecclesiastes 8:9-10 Ecclesiastes 8:9-10 NEW LIVING TRANSLATION Ecclesiastes 8:11-13 Psalm 37:37-38 Ecclesiastes 8:14-15 1 Peter 5:10-11 Ecclesiastes 8:16-17 Romans 11:33-36

God has a good plan and is working towards that plan. The plan is good and is centred on Jesus Christ and starts with redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. Paul outlines this plan in Chapter 1 of his letter to the Ephesian church before going into detail in later chapters. While verses 3-6 focus on the work of God the Father, this message will look at verses 7-14 in relation to the work of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit in the believer's life. Knowing these things should bring us hope and provide reassurance as we walk with Jesus. Verses in order of appearance: Ephesians 1:1-14 Ephesians 1:7 Hebrews 4:14-15 Romans 3:23-26 Hebrews 8:4-5 1 Timothy 2:3-4 Ephesians 1:8 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 Ephesians 1:9 Ephesians 3:3-6 Ephesians 1:10 Colossians 1:16-17 Ephesians 1:11-12 Ephesians 1:13 Ephesians 4:30 Ephesians 1:14

King Solomon's life demonstrates how we need more than knowledge and understanding to be wise and continue in wisdom. He observed the benefits of wisdom yet also lamented his own limitations. With the revelation of Jesus Christ who is Wisdom for us by faith in Him, through the Gospel Jesus makes us the upright people even Solomon in all his wisdom could not find. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 7:7-10 Ecclesiastes 7:11-12 Proverbs 9:10-11 1 Corinthians 1:30-31 Ecclesiastes 7:13-14 Exodus 32:16 Ecclesiastes 7:15-18 Mark 3:20-22 Acts 26:24-25 Luke 6:26 Ecclesiastes 7:19-22 Proverbs 16:28 Ecclesiastes 7:23-26 1 Kings 4:32-34 Proverbs 7:21-23 1 Kings 11:3-4 Ecclesiastes 7:27-29 Hebrews 12:1-3

Ecclesiastes is a book of the Bible that powerfully contradicts the idea we can earn, acquire or experience anything under the sun that can provide lasting satisfaction and rest. The empty and hungry soul coupled with the vanity of life compels the hungry soul to Jesus Christ Who is wisdom for us, supplies abundant life, and gives rest for our souls. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 6:1-2 Luke 12:20-21 Ecclesiastes 6:3-6 Psalm 106:13-15 Psalm 27:13-14 Matthew 11:28-29 Ecclesiastes 6:7-9 Ecclesiastes 6:10-12 Isaiah 45:9 Micah 6:8 Ecclesiastes 7:1-4 Proverbs 22:1-2 2 Kings 3:14 Psalm 90:11-12 Psalm 91:14-16 Ecclesiastes 7:5-6 Proverbs 9:7-9 Luke 6:20-26 Colossians 3:1-4

Solomon observed the vanity of life under the sun and considered how to best benefit in the "here and now" in the fear of God. He emphasised our need to listen to God, value His word, and rejoice in God, our portion Who falls to us now and satisfies us completely. Ecclesiastes 5:1-3 Matthew 6:5-8 Ecclesiastes 5:4-7 Numbers 30:2 Jeremiah 23:25-28 Ecclesiastes 5:8-9 Acts 4:13 Ecclesiastes 5:10-12 Ecclesiastes 5:13-17 Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 Job 20:27-29 Isaiah 54:17 Psalms 119:111 Lamentations 3:22-26 Psalms 16:5-6

Synopsis: In his look at life under the sun, Solomon considered the impact of oppression on mankind without comfort. It seemed the dead had advantages the living did not have! Two are better than one, and the one who is joined to Jesus Christ by faith in Him is never alone. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 4:1-3 Leviticus 25:17 Ecclesiastes 4:4-6 Proverbs 6:10-11 Philippians 4:12-13 Ecclesiastes 4:7-8 1 Timothy 6:9-10 John 8:29 John 16:32-33 John 1:29 John 14:27 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 1 Samuel 14:6-7 Ecclesiastes 4:13-16 Psalm 118:25-26

Topic is the New Creation Revelation 21:1 2 Peter 3:10 2 Corinthians 5:17 1 John 2:15-17 Romans 6:1-10 Ephesians 4:17-24

Through a Parable, shown in 3 different forms, Jesus shows the importance of rejoicing and celebration when repentance happens. The Pharisees and scribes wrote people off. With that type of attitude, they missed the end game of repentance, salvation, celebration. Scriptures in order of appearance Luke 15 Luke 15:1-3 Luke 15:4-7 Luke 15:8-10 Luke 15:11-16 Luke 15:17-20a (end on :came to his father) Romans 2:4 Luke 15:20b - 24 (start on v20, But when he was still) Luke 15:25-32

Solomon observed the continuous cycles under the sun to be vanity and meaningless, yet to everything there is a season and purpose we can only discover in God. On earth we are governed by God Who in time accomplishes His good purposes we may never understand or see. By faith in Him we can rejoice He makes all beautiful in its time, and His people will rejoice in Him forever. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Psalm 31:12-15 Hosea 6:1 Ecclesiastes 3:9-13 1 John 3:1-2 2 attached pictures, order not important Ephesians 2:81-10 Ecclesiastes 3:14-15 Deuteronomy 4:2 Romans 14:10-13 Ecclesiastes 3:16-17 Jonah 3:9-10 Matthew 12:41 Ecclesiastes 3:18-19 Ecclesiastes 3:20-22 Genesis 3:19 Philippians 4:4 Isaiah 65:17-18 POEM - "Life is But a Weaving" by Corrie ten Boom

Synopsis: This chapter outlines Solomon's effort to determine by experience the best way a person could live to discover meaning and purpose. Though he explored humour, wine, song, building projects, wealth, wives and acquired more than any other before him in Jerusalem, to his dismay all was empty. It was only by consideration of God and His gifts that brought Solomon enjoyment out of a life he grew to despise. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 2:1-3 Proverbs 20:1 Ecclesiastes 2:4-8 Pictures a and b 1 Kings 7:1 Ecclesiastes 2:9-1 Picture of fools gold loaf Ecclesiastes 2:12-17 Ecclesiastes 2:18-23 1 Timothy 6:6-8 Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 Psalm 94:11-15

Synopsis: In the first chapter of Ecclesiastes, Solomon asserts his conclusion after observing everything under the sun: all is vanity, meaningless and futile. Everything is full of unceasing labour in cycles that seem repetitive and pointless. The vanity of life by God's grace draws us to Himself to discover fulfilment and satisfaction is found only in God who created and loves us. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Ecclesiastes 1:1-3 Ecclesiastes 1:4-7 (pic of Cuyamaca Mountains) Ecclesiastes 1:8-9 link 1 http://biochemical-pathways.com/#/map/1 link 2 http://biochemical-pathways.com/#/map/2 Ecclesiastes 1:8 (New Living Translation) Ecclesiastes 1:10-11 John 4:13-14 Revelation 21:5 Ecclesiastes 1:12-15 1 Kings 4:29-30 Ecclesiastes 1:16-18 1 Kings 1:3:12 Philippians 4:19-20

God reveals Himself in the Bible as the God who heals His people, and we can rest assured knowing it is God's will to heal. In this sermon we explore the scriptures, observe the healing ministry of Jesus and see why He healed people, and also why God at times chooses not to heal for His good purposes. The believer in Jesus can rejoice ultimately God's people will one day all be completely healed and glorified, and we ought to bless Him today for His grace to us. Verses in order of appearance: Exodus 15:24-26 Isaiah 38:1-6 Isaiah 38:21 2 Chronicles 16:11-12 Exodus 4:10-12 1 Kings 14:1-6 Mark 6:5-6 Matthew 8:14-17 Luke 7:12-16 Deuteronomy 28:61 John 9:1-3 Numbers 12:13 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 James 5:13-16 Psalm 103:1-5

Synopsis: The lives of Jacob and Joseph come to an end in this last chapter of the book of Genesis. In the face of death they both expressed confidence in God's faithfulness to give them the land He promised them in due time. Better than returning to a location or place in time those who fear the LORD ought to return to Him, believing He will bring good out of what was meant by others for evil. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 3:19 Genesis 50:1-3 2 Chronicles 21:20 Genesis 50:4-6 Genesis 50:7-11 Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 Matthew 5:4 Zechariah 12:10 Genesis 50:12-14 Daniel 9:18-19 Genesis 50:15-17 Genesis 50:18-21 Romans 8:28 Genesis 50:22-26 Hebrews 11:22 Exodus 13:19 Ecclesiastes 12:7 Hosea 14:1-2