Sermon: Happy Endings!!
HAPPY ENDINGS!!
(Ecclesiastes 7:8-10)
A Message by Rev Dr Vincent Leoh on 27 December 2009
“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof…” (Eccl. 7:8)
I. WHY PEOPLE HAVE SAD ENDINGS (PAY HEED TO THESE WARNING SIGNS!)
1. WE ALLOW PRIDE TO DESTROY US (:8c – the proud in spirit) 2 Chron. 26:16
2. WE ALLOW ANGER TO CONSUME US (: 9 – be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools – KJV / Don’t be quick to fly off the handles. Anger boomerangs - Message Bible)
3. WE ALLOW THE PAST TO HOLD US BACK (: 10 – Don’t always be asking, “Where are the good old days?” Wise folks don’t ask questions like that – MB)
Yesterday ended last night!
II. WHAT MAKES FOR GOOD ENDINGS?
1. PATIENCE: God will turn your dead end into a finish line (“the patient in spirit” – 8b)
Patience in the Lord brings forth…
1. Power – Isa. 40:31
2. Perfection – James 1:3-4
3. Prosperity – Lam. 3:25
4. Purpose – Psa 40:1-3
5. Provisions – Isa. 64:4
6. Promises – Heb. 10:35-36
7. Purity – Luke 21:19
2. PERSISTENCE: I WILL KEEP TRYING! (“Sticking to it is better than standing out” – 8b MB) James 1:2-4
It’s not an End but a Bend
THE END OF THE MATTER IS BETTER THAN THE BEGINNING
I WILL BE FAITHFUL TO THE END (Rev. 2:10; 2 Tim. 4:5-8)
Happy Endings!
January 3rd, 2010 at 9:32 am
Hello,
I’m a believer living in the USA. Used to goto GTPJ. I’m currently back in KL for the Christmas season and NY celebrations.
A few months back I met a guy who I thought was God send, even though he isnt a Christian. All communication was via the web as he lives in Japan. All things seem to move smoothly as we got to know each other, however, 2 days ago, out of the blue he declared that pursuing a long distance relationship is not worth it.
I was very disappointed. I prayed over this “new” relationship as it started out, and I guess I got my answer now. But it still hurts.(after all it has only been 2 days)
I was coming to church this morning and wanted to check out if church was still in the same location. I saw this message – and it spoke to me. Thank heavens for a Father who keeps us and guides us and promises us good endings.
Thank you for the sermon.
February 16th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Greetings to you in the Name of our LOrd Jesus Christ.
i am a pastor in india , Acccidentaly came to this site.
it is very Nice to be here in searching of this web, the word of god inspires me to stand firm in mist of my disappointments, may God bless yours efforts in his Ministry.Thanking Your For Yours nice and Inspiration Sermon .
Your”s Sincerelly
Moses