Chestnut Ridge Church
What is the purpose of life?
Why does God allow suffering?
Should Christians be involved in politics?
How can we find truth in this world?
When we face important questions in life, where can we turn? Regardless of our perspective on tough subjects, the Bible can provide us with the insight and guidance we all need. Tune in for the series, Hard Questions, as we explore some of the difficult and uncomfortable topics that arise in today’s world. We’ll discover how a book that was written almost 2,000 years ago can still provide relevant and topical answers.
Online Services Only
We will continue to gather online, and will not gather in person at the church building located at 2223 Cheat Road. We are grateful that technology allows us to experience worship and services online with you. Sunday's service will be available to watch on our app, at theridge.church/live, on Facebook and YouTube at 9am, 11am, and 5pm. To stay up to date on the latest information regarding services, reopening, and events, please visit us online at theridge.church/coronavirus.
Today's Music
Battle Belongs, Worthy of Your Name, Death Was Arrested
Hard Questions—Part 1
[Tim Haring]
Problem | We wonder, “What is the meaning of life?”
Solution | We were created by God to have a relationship with God
“The purpose of life is to stay alive. Watch any animal in nature--all it tries to do is stay alive. It doesn't care about beliefs or philosophy. Whenever any animal's behavior puts it out of touch with the realities of its existence, it becomes extinct.” –Crichton
“I don't know the meaning of life. I don't know why we are here. I think life is full of anxieties and fears and tears. It has a lot of grief in it, and it can be very grim. And I do not want to be the one who tries to tell somebody else what life is all about. To me it's a complete mystery.” –Schultz
Ecclesiastes 1:1-2 HCSB
• Meaning is not found in wealth
Ecclesiastes 2:7-8 HCSB
Ecclesiastes 5:10 HCSB
On wealth:
• Money can’t buy intangible things like sleep.
Ecclesiastes 5:12 HCSB
On wealth:
• Money can’t buy intangible things like sleep.
• You can’t take it with you.
Ecclesiastes 5:15 HCSB
Ecclesiastes 2:18-19 HCSB
On wealth:
• Money can’t buy intangible things like sleep.
• You can’t take it with you.
• The more you have the more you have to take care of.
• Meaning is not found in wealth
• Meaning is not found in pleasure
Ecclesiastes 2:10 HCSB
Ecclesiastes 2:1-2 HCSB
• Meaning is not found in wealth
• Meaning is not found in pleasure
• Meaning is not found in acquiring knowledge
Ecclesiastes 1:16-18 HCSB
Ecclesiastes 12:12 HCSB
• Meaning is not found in wealth
• Meaning is not found in pleasure
• Meaning is not found in acquiring knowledge
• Meaning is not found in our accomplishments
Ecclesiastes 2:4 HCSB
Ecclesiastes 2:11 HCSB
“…Solomon exalted diligence and condemned laziness; for he knew that any honest employment can be done to the glory of God. But work alone cannot satisfy the human heart, no matter how successful that work may be.” –Wiersbe
Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 HCSB
Ecclesiastes 12:1 HCSB
Ecclesiastes 12:13 HCSB
Today's Takeaway | We were created by God to have a relationship with God