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The Intentional Life (Ecclesiastes 9:1-10)

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Chris Brown - August 10, 2025

The Intentional Life (Ecclesiastes 9:1-10)

Ecclesiastes: A Life Worth Living
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Regardless of what life throws at us, we are to live lives with Godly purpose in our day to day enjoyment of things, in our marriages, and in our work. God has a plan for us, whether WE determine that it is a good or bad plan, and our job is to follow Him regardless.

Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 9:1-10, Ecclesiastes 8:14-16, Philippians 3:5-6, 2 Peter 2:6-10, Genesis 6:5, Luke 18:18-23, Ephesians 5:25-32, John 21:18-22

Related Topics: Abiding, adversity, Being Christian, Christian Living, Expectations, Following Jesus, Intentionality, Life with Jesus, Motivations, Motives, Obedience, Old Testament, Right Living, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Maturity, Trust, Uncertainty | More Messages from Chris Brown | 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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