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While history has traditionally seen Acts simply as stories about the Apostles – we now see the book is so much more. It is certainly an account of the eleven disciples after Jesus is raised from the dead, but even more so, it is an account of the early Christians: an account of the Holy spirit, an account of the early church, and most significantly, the account of the continued work of Jesus Christ and God Himself, bringing His living witness to the ends of the Earth through His people. So, come join us this year as we  explore how the Gospel of Christ first changed the world, and as we ourselves learn what it means to let that same gospel change our lives and our world, even today.

Join us as we spend the next year learning what God has to show us in the book of Acts, starting September 14th.

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Micah Labovitch - August 17, 2025

The Better Life (Ecclesiastes 9:11-12:8)

Ecclesiastes: A Life Worth Living
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If everyone dies anyway, does the way you live actually matter? The preacher of Ecclesiastes would give a resounding "YES" to that question. In today's passage he heartily claims that living a life of wisdom is infinitely better than living a life of indulgence and foolishness. Thankfully, there's a way to always have wisdom at hand.

Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 9:11-18, Ecclesiastes 10:1-20, Ecclesiastes 11:1-10, Ecclesiastes 12:1-8, Ephesians 5:6-10, Ephesians 5:15-17, Luke 9:23-27, James 4:13-17, James 5:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Related Topics: adversity, Christian Living, Control, Evil, Joyful Life, Life with Jesus, Motivations, Motives, Obedience, Old Testament, Peace, Right Living, Righteousness, Sin, Sin, Wisdom | More Messages from Micah Labovitch | Download Audio

From Series: "Ecclesiastes: A Life Worth Living"

Ecclesiastes starts with the words, “Meaningless! Meaningless!” to describe humanity’s life here on Earth. While we are not able to control everything in our lives nor fully grasp God’s plan, we are called to rely on the one who can. Ecclesiastes invites us to live with open hands and faithful hearts, finding joy not in what we control, but in who we know: a good, purposeful, loving and eternal God. Join us on June 8th as the Bible teaches us about A Life Worth Living!

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April 21, 2024
Reconciled by the Beloved Son

Micah Labovitch

Colossians 1:15-23

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Shareholders in the Light

Micah Labovitch

Colossians 1:9-14

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Set Apart, Together

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Colossians 1:1-8

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March 31, 2024
King Jesus: Raised Up and Ascending

Micah Labovitch

Matthew 27:62-66, Matthew 28:1-20

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March 24, 2024
King Jesus: Cursed and Crucified

Micah Labovitch

Matthew 27:27-61

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March 17, 2024
King Jesus: Condemned and Innocent

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Matthew 27:1-26

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King Jesus: Submitted and Betrayed

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Matthew 26:36-75

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King Jesus: Anointed and Prepared

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Matthew 26:1-35

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February 25, 2024
The King's Judgement: With Him or Apart from Him?

Micah Labovitch

Matthew 25:14-46

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Matthew 24:36-51, Matthew 25:1-13

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Micah Labovitch - August 17, 2025

The Better Life (Ecclesiastes 9:11-12:8)

Ecclesiastes: A Life Worth Living
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If everyone dies anyway, does the way you live actually matter? The preacher of Ecclesiastes would give a resounding "YES" to that question. In today's passage he heartily claims that living a life of wisdom is infinitely better than living a life of indulgence and foolishness. Thankfully, there's a way to always have wisdom at hand.

Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 9:11-18, Ecclesiastes 10:1-20, Ecclesiastes 11:1-10, Ecclesiastes 12:1-8, Ephesians 5:6-10, Ephesians 5:15-17, Luke 9:23-27, James 4:13-17, James 5:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Related Topics: adversity, Christian Living, Control, Evil, Joyful Life, Life with Jesus, Motivations, Motives, Obedience, Old Testament, Peace, Right Living, Righteousness, Sin, Sin, Wisdom | More Messages from Micah Labovitch | Download Audio

From Series: "Ecclesiastes: A Life Worth Living"

Ecclesiastes starts with the words, “Meaningless! Meaningless!” to describe humanity’s life here on Earth. While we are not able to control everything in our lives nor fully grasp God’s plan, we are called to rely on the one who can. Ecclesiastes invites us to live with open hands and faithful hearts, finding joy not in what we control, but in who we know: a good, purposeful, loving and eternal God. Join us on June 8th as the Bible teaches us about A Life Worth Living!

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Ron Weller

1 Peter 1:3-6

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April 11, 2021
Putting on the Armor

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Ephesians 6:10-18

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April 18, 2021
A Disciple's Gain

Ron Weller

Phillipians 3:7-11

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April 25, 2021
Jesus and His Branches

Ron Weller

John 15:1-11

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May 2, 2021
Prayer - Our Life Depends On It

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Matthew 6:5-13

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May 9, 2021
A Mother's Faith in a Firestorm

Ron Weller

Exodus 2:1-10

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May 16, 2021
Jacob Wrestles with the Almighty

Ron Weller

Genesis 32:22-32

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May 23, 2021
Graduation Sunday - The Focus of the Heart

Steve Wick

2 Timothy 1:1-14

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May 30, 2021
Seven Sure Signs of a Sweet Church

Ron Weller

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

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June 6, 2021
Seven Sure Signs of a Sweet Church - Part 2

Ron Weller

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

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