Carey Hardy
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Wisdom and Authority (Part 1)
Ecclesiastes 8:1-9 One area of life that we must apply wisdom to is in the sphere of both authority and submission to it. Solomon gives us some principles that have to do with leadership, and with our response to authority. -
Saved to Serve
Colossians 4:7-8 God has given Tychicus to us as an example of what a true Christian looks like, of what a person becomes because of the Master’s touch. Specifically, we find some mindsets that Christ develops in those He saves. -
Handling Life as it Really Is (Part 2)
Ecclesiastes 7:23-29 Solomon’s approach is neither to abolish nor to explain life’s anomalies, but to enable a person to live with them. He presents three facts about wisdom that help us understand its great benefit to us, and to help us see how it works its way out practically in our lives. -
Seasoned with Salt
Colossians 4:5-6 Paul is now concerned that what the Colossians are to further by their consistent prayer not be hindered by inconsistent conduct in daily life. He outlines what is necessary in order to impact “outsiders” for Christ. -
Handling Life as it Really Is (Part 1)
Ecclesiastes 7:15-22 Solomon’s approach is neither to abolish nor to explain life’s anomalies, but to enable a person to live with them. He presents three facts about wisdom that help us understand its great benefit to us, and to help us see how it works its way out practically in our lives. -
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 Solomon introduces the subject of wisdom in the midst of this “life under the sun” reality. He first gives us some examples of wisdom, followed by its benefits. -
Watch and Pray
Colossians 4:2-4 Prayer is a crucial activity for the Christian — it is the means of obtaining the meeting of needs for ourselves and others, both physical and spiritual. It is a spiritual weapon. It is a vehicle for the confession of sin. And it is the instrument of Divine adoration. -
Passion with a Purpose (2008)
Colossians 3:22-4:1 As Paul discusses the master/slave relationship in his time, he gives us timeless principles that go beyond just that. We find a reminder of what our entire purpose in life is. Are you driven by a passionate desire to glorify Jesus Christ in all areas of your life? -
Reality Check
Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 Prosperity without the divine gift of enjoyment is nothing. Solomon notes that there is nothing that we can “add” to life to make it more colorful — these kinds of dreams sets us on a collision course where fantasy hits reality broadside. The subject of God’s sovereignty becomes front and center.
