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  ECCLESIASTES 1:13
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: Chuck Smith explains that frustration is a desire without
fulfillment and that Christ offers a solution to this problem through
Himself.

Topics: "Spiritual Fulfillment", "Frustration"
Scripture References: Psalm 42:1, Ecclesiastes 1:13, Matthew 11:28, John 7:37

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Chuck Smith explores the theme of emptiness and frustration in life as
depicted in Ecclesiastes 1:13, emphasizing humanity's insatiable thirst
for meaning through various pursuits such as wisdom, pleasure, and
possessions. He highlights Solomon's conclusion that despite these
efforts, life can feel meaningless, leading to psychological struggles
rooted in unfulfilled desires. Smith points to Christ as the ultimate
answer to this frustration, inviting individuals to come to Him to
quench their spiritual thirst and find true fulfillment. The sermon
challenges listeners to reflect on their own lives and consider whether
they have turned to Christ for satisfaction.

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CONTENT
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"LIFE UNER THE SUN"

I. EMPTY AND FRUSTARATION.

A. Man with knowing thirst.

B. Various foundations.

1. Wisdom.

2. Pleasure.

3. Wine.

4. Great works.

5. Possessions.

C. Results or conclusions.

1. "I hated life."

2. All is empyiness and frustration.

D. The present day phychologist would of had a great time with Solomon.

E. Most of our problems of the psyche come from frustration.

1. What is frustration - desire without fullfilment. Unslacked thirst

- unfulfilled longing.

2. From frustration comes inferiority complex.

II. THE ANSWER OF CHRIST TO HTE FRUSTRATED LIFE UNDER THE SUN.

A. "If any man thirst."

1. Right to heart of problem.

2. Folly of man failure to recognize spirit.

3. This thirst originates in spirit.

a. It will never be satisfied with soulish experience.

B. From the guilt and the cycle.

The anser to man's need Christ.

"Come unto me and drink."

Have you come to Christ?

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/ecclesiastes-113/
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