Looking for Fulfillment (In All the Wrong Places)

Looking for Fulfillment
(In All the Wrong Places)
Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

I. Earthly Pursuits Do Not Bring Fulfillment. 1-11
A. Fun and Laughter, 1-2
B. Drinking, 3
C. Achievements, 4-6
D. Possessions, 7
E. Money, 8
1 Kings 10:14-20
F. Music, 8
G. Sex, 8
1 Kings 11:3
Deuteronomy 17:17
Hebrews 13:4
H. Fame, 9
1 Kings 10:24
I. Desire, 10-11

II. Death Comes to Every Person.
A. Death Is No Respecter of Persons. 12-15
B. Most Is Forgotten After Death. 16

III. The Result of the Search
A. Hatred of Life, 17-19
B. Despair, 20-23

IV. Steps Toward a Fulfilling Life
A. Acknowledge God and Enjoy His
Blessings. 24-25
B. Accept Your God Given Responsibility, 24
Genesis 3:19
1 Timothy 5:8
C. Acknowledge God's Personal Interest. 26

1. He Blesses Obedience
2. He Blesses Through Sinners

Implications:

1. Seek fulfillment "above the sun".
   Hebrews 9:27
   Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
   James 1:17

2. Seek fulfillment by faith.
   1 Kings 11:1-11
   John 15:10-11