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  • A Royal Math Lesson

    A Royal Math Lesson
    2026/10/18
    How can ancient biblical wisdom help us navigate modern anxieties about artificial intelligence? Inspired by a New York Times podcast featuring Cornell mathematician Steven Strogatz, this sermon on Ecclesiastes 4 shows how even tech-driven existential crises point to our deep need for purpose, work-life balance, and gospel-centered community over isolation. Sermon Outline I. Zero is better than one II. One is better than two III. One is worse than two IV. Two is better than one; three is best V. The post A Royal Math Lesson first appeared on New Life Ithaca Presbyterian Church.
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    34 分
  • 3. Days Two and Three

    3. Days Two and Three
    2026/10/11
    Lesson three from our Bible 201 class from New Life University entitled “The Story of Creation from Genesis.” Today we have the second lesson in our new New Life U class entitled, “Days Two and Three.” Please like, follow, or subscribe to our New Life University podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon. Lesson PowerPoint Lesson transcript If you would like to earn a certificate from New Life U, please leave a comment and we’ll get information to you. This lesson was given The post 3. Days Two and Three first appeared on New Life Ithaca Presbyterian Church.
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    47 分
  • 7. Death and Judgment

    7. Death and Judgment
    2026/10/11
    How do we handle the aching outrage of living in an unfair world where corrupt systems fail and evil seems to go unpunished? Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3:16–22, this sermon reveals that while human systems cannot guarantee ultimate justice, God will account for every wrongdoing in His perfect timing, freeing us to lay down our bitterness and live by faith. Sermon Outline: I. Man cannot provide justice, but God will II. God delays justice to show us who we really are The post 7. Death and Judgment first appeared on New Life Ithaca Presbyterian Church.
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    28 分
  • 6. The Lord of the Times

    6. The Lord of the Times
    2026/10/04
    Why do we obsess over scheduling every detail of our lives when the most defining moments remain entirely beyond our control? Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3, this sermon reveals that while we cannot manipulate God’s timing, releasing our illusion of control allows us to truly enjoy life’s present blessings as His enduring gifts. Sermon Outline: I. We can see the times, but we can’t change the times II. We can’t change the times but God can III. We trust God and The post 6. The Lord of the Times first appeared on New Life Ithaca Presbyterian Church.
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    31 分
  • 5. Try Work

    5. Try Work
    2026/09/27
    Can we outwork life’s inherent insecurity and build a legacy we can actually control? Drawing from Ecclesiastes, this sermon reveals that obsessing over endless toil only breeds anxiety, calling us instead to find freedom by resting, enjoying our labor, and receiving life’s daily fruits as gifts from God. Sermon Outline: I. Work ultimately gains us nothing A. We cannot take it with us B. We cannot control it after we are gone II. Dependence on work leaves us depressed and The post 5. Try Work first appeared on New Life Ithaca Presbyterian Church.
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    29 分
  • 2. The First Day

    2. The First Day
    2026/09/20
    Lesson two from our Bible 201 class from New Life University entitled “The Story of Creation from Genesis.” Today we have the second lesson in our new New Life U class entitled, “The First Day.” Please like, follow, or subscribe to our New Life University podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon. Lesson PowerPoint Lesson transcript If you would like to earn a certificate from New Life U, please leave a comment and we’ll get information to you. This lesson was given at The post 2. The First Day first appeared on New Life Ithaca Presbyterian Church.
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    52 分
  • 4. Try Pleasure

    4. Try Pleasure
    2026/09/20
    Can we gain happiness from pleasure? Can we discover purpose in pursuing wealth and success. The wisdom of the book of Ecclesiastes says, “No.” A sermon on Ecclesiastes 2:1-17 Sermon Outline: I. You cannot escape with merriment II. You cannot escape with possessions III. You cannot escape with fame IV. You cannot escape with wealth V. Wisdom is better, but not even with that can you escape the effects of the fall VI. We lament and long for a savior The post 4. Try Pleasure first appeared on New Life Ithaca Presbyterian Church.
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    29 分
  • 1. Introduction to Genesis

    1. Introduction to Genesis
    2026/09/13
    Lesson one from our Bible 201 class from New Life University entitled “The Story of Creation from Genesis.” Today we have the first lesson in our new New Life U class entitled, “Introduction to Genesis.” Please like, follow, or subscribe to our New Life University podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon. Lesson PowerPoint Lesson transcript If you would like to earn a certificate from New Life U, please leave a comment and we’ll get information to you. This lesson was given at The post 1. Introduction to Genesis first appeared on New Life Ithaca Presbyterian Church.
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    50 分