LISTEN TO THE PREACHER

Introduction:

A. Life Changing Events.

1. The act of terrorism September 11th, 2001

2. A Workshop on Revival September 26th - 29th.

3. The results of an auto accident October 5th, 2001.

B. Life Is "But A Vapor..." (James 4: 14).

C. A Desire To Know (Ecclesiastes 1: 12 - 15).

Body: Ecclesiastes 12: 9 - 14

I. Vanity of Vanities (Absurdity, Frustration, Futility, Nonsense, Meaningless).

A. The Persistence of Life (1: 1 - 8).

B. The Pursuit of Pleasure (2: 1 - 11).

C. The Prevalence of Injustice (3: 16, 17).

D. The Pride of Work (4: 4 - 6).

E. The Pull of Gain and Honor (5: 8 - 11).

II. The Fact Of Life.

A. What is the single greatest cause of death? - - LIFE!

B. Every single one of us will die (9: 2 - 6).

C. We will all face our Creator!

1. Will we be acceptable in His sight?
2. Will we be found to be His servant or someone else's?

III. And In Conclusion...

A. Remember God.

1. Before your heart grows cold.
2. Before you are no longer physically able.
3. Before your life comes to an end.

B. Fear God and Keep His Commandments.

1. God is the One to Whom we will answer.
2. We will be compared to His standard of measure.
3. All will be made known.

Conclusion:

A. Are You Ready?

1. To give an account of your life?

2. To meet your Maker?

B. If Not - Why Not?