"The Good Life" A Sermon Series through Ecclesiastes
by Renewed Life Church · 11 episodes
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What makes for the good life? Our individual answers would certainly have variance to them, however we are all well aware that many of our answers would overlap. If I had more money, then I'd be happy. If I had more pleasure in my life we think, oh yes, then I'd be living the good life. Whether it's more stuff, time, sex, or satisfaction - we find those things to only carry empty promises. Join our hunt for the good life alongside Israels ancient preacher in Ecclesiastes. This sermon series was preached in the Spring of 2023. For more information on...
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"The Conclusion of the Whole Matter" Ecclesiastes 12:8-14
After exploring life’s deepest pursuits—wisdom, pleasure, success, and wealth—the Teacher reaches his final conclusion: fear God and keep His commandments. In this closing message…
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50 min
"Trying to make sense of Death" Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8
Death is often the great unspoken topic of life—something we fear, avoid, or push to the margins. Yet in Ecclesiastes, the Teacher confronts it head-on, inviting us to wrestle with…
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52 min
"Trying to make sense of Life" Ecclesiastes 7:15-20
This sermon is preached by one of our teaching pastors, Trevor O'Keefe in the Spring of 2023.*Our church changed its name as we stepped into 2025 from Olive Branch Christian Fellow…
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43 min
"If only I had more Stuff" Ecclesiastes 5:8-20
In a world that constantly tells us that happiness is found in having more, what does Ecclesiastes 5:8–20 teach us about true satisfaction? In this message, we examine the pursuit…
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49 min
"If only I had more Influence" Ecclesiastes 4:7-16
Despite being as interconnected today than ever before, loneliness has never been higher. The constant of social media in our society hasn’t lead to everyone forming communities an…
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40 min
"If only i had more... (Envy)" Ecclesiastes 4:4-6
In this message, we explore Ecclesiastes 4:4–6 and the subtle grip of envy on our hearts. The Teacher observes how so much of human striving is driven by comparison and rivalry, ye…
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52 min
"If only I had more Time" Ecclesiastes 3:1-4:3
In Ecclesiastes 3:1–4:3, the Teacher reflects on the seasons of life — showing that everything has its appointed time under heaven. Yet even with all our striving, time remains bey…
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44 min
"If only I had more Satisfaction" Ecclesiastes 2:12-26
In Ecclesiastes 2:12–26, the Teacher reflects on the pursuit of satisfaction through work, achievement, and legacy — only to conclude that it is all fleeting without God. Even wisd…
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53 min
"If only I had more Pleasure" Ecclesiastes 2:1-11
When we face challenges and trials in life, it is far too easy to turn to worldly pleasures to distract ourselves from our reality and problems. This even extends to refusing to co…
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55 min
"If only I had more Wisdom" Ecclesiastes 1:12-18
In Ecclesiastes 1:12–18, the Teacher shares his pursuit of wisdom, hoping it would give meaning to life — only to find that knowledge alone brings more grief and sorrow. In this me…
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53 min
"The Search for the Good Life" Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
It’s common to find yourself wondering what exactly are the keys to the good life. The world has many ideas to offer from finding better friends, a fulfilling career, to just getti…