On this special Gospel Sunday at FBC Glen Este, Pastor Snook digs deep into the profound story of the rich young ruler from Mark 10:17-22, a Bible story that challenges us to examine our own hearts and priorities. This encounter between Jesus and a wealthy seeker of eternal life illuminates the core of what it means to truly follow Christ.

We're reminded that outward morality and material success, while admirable, aren't enough to inherit the Kingdom of God. The young man's inability to let go of his possessions serves as a mirror for our own attachments that may be hindering our spiritual growth.

Are we, like him, holding onto something that's keeping us from fully embracing Jesus? This narrative compels us to consider what we value most and whether we're willing to surrender it all for the incomparable treasure of knowing Christ. As we reflect on this, let's ask ourselves: What is our 'one thing' that Jesus is asking us to give up? Pastor's sermon challenges us to move beyond mere religious observance to a transformative relationship with God, one that requires complete trust and surrender.

In today's sermon, Pastor Snook encourages us to think about life in reverse—keeping our end in mind so we can live wisely now. From Ecclesiastes, we learn six key principles to help us stay calm when life gets tough. Like a pilot trusting their instruments in turbulence, we should keep our focus on God’s truth during chaos. The message highlights humility, wisdom, and patience as important virtues. While many things—like death and hardships—are beyond our control, we can have peace by trusting God. With this perspective, we can enjoy the present, find joy even in hard times, and appreciate life’s simple blessings, just as Solomon taught.

In this profound exploration of wisdom (Ecclesiastes 7:14-29) Pastor Snook encourages us to seek it as diligently as we would hidden treasure.

This message urges us to trust in God's providence, even when life doesn't make sense. It's a call to embrace both the blessings that keep us happy and the burdens that keep us humble, recognizing God's balancing act in our lives. As we grapple with life's perplexities, we're reminded that wisdom gives us the strength to live with what we don't understand, releasing our need for answers into God's capable hands.