Fred Thompson

When times are good, it's easier to make wise decisions than when things aren't going so well. What are some things we need to focus on when times are bad and we need to make a wise decision?

The story of Joseph is an incredibile story. What happened to Joseph is beyound most of our imaginations. But, what encourages us is the outcome. What produced the outcome was Joseph's unwavering commitment to making God the number one priority of his life.

We live in a nation that values its freedom. Every American would say they are born free. However, is that true? This message looks at the question of whether or not we are born free (Born Free?). It then examines how we can truly be born free through Jesus Christ (Born Free!)

Father's Day is a time to reflect on what a godly father should look like and act like. Solomon gives advice throughout Proverbs to help fathers be what God wants them to be.

It is necessary to have some level of finances just to take care of one's needs. The question Solomon poses is whether it is better to have wealth (riches) or to have poverty (poor)? The conclusion is that this isn't the right question. The right question is whether you will live righteously or unrighteously?

After all his searching to find the meaning of life, Solomon shares two imperatives: (1) Guard your steps when approaching worship, and (2) Fear God.

Everyone faces struggles, oppression, and suffering. How we get through it depends on whether we look at it from an earthly perspective or from God's perspective.

When we look at life from an earthly perspective, we must admit that life isn't fair. Good things happen to bad people and bad things happen to good people. But, God says we aren't to look at things from an earthly perspective but from His perspective.

Sometimes we think that because we are believers and followers of Christ that our lives should all be good things. Solomon reminds us in Ecclesiastes that there is a time and season for everything - both good things and bad things.

Many people find their lives unfulfilling. Solomon examines the different ways in which one can seek meaning or fulfillment and discerns that none of those things are enduring or fulfilling. He concludes that pleasing God is the only thing that brings fulfillment and meaning to life.