WNBS: Foundations & Formation | The Book of Ecclesiastes

Main message: The sermon explains the church’s “BUILD” formation/teaching program and then teaches through Ecclesiastes as a call to find meaning in God, not in wealth, achievement, or life “under the sun.” It emphasizes that true wisdom is to fear God, keep His commands, and build a life centered on Him.

Key points:

• “BUILD” is described as a Sunday morning formation and teaching time meant to complement Bible study, not replace it.
• The speaker contrasts Bible study as learning Scripture with BUILD as applying Scripture to daily life.
• Ecclesiastes is presented as teaching that worldly pursuits are fleeting and cannot satisfy the soul.
• Ecclesiastes 5–8 emphasize reverence before God, contentment, the reality of suffering, and trust in God amid injustice.
• Ecclesiastes 9–12 stress that life is short, wisdom matters, faith requires action, and God must remain the foundation.
• The sermon ends by pointing listeners to Jesus as the answer to life’s emptiness and invitation to salvation.

Scriptures mentioned: Ecclesiastes 1–12, Ephesians 2:20-22, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ecclesiastes 3, Ecclesiastes 4:12, Hebrews 4:16, John 6:35, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, John 3:16, Matthew 11:28