"The Good Life" A Sermon Series through Ecclesiastes

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 of The Good Life series, we see that ultimate meaning is not found in our accomplishments or possessions, but in living reverently before God. Discover how this timeless truth brings clarity to the chaos and anchors our...

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 life’s brevity and fragility. In this message, we explore how facing the reality of death can actually lead to a deeper joy in living, a wiser stewardship of our days, and a stronger hope in God’s eternal promises. Disc...

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 Fellowship, to Renewed Life Church. Renewed Life is a part of the Calvary Global Network (CGN) family of churches. For more information on our church, email  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hello@RLCsd.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  or visit RLCsd.org

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 of wealth and possessions, and how the desire for “more” often leaves us emptier than before. Discover the wisdom of finding joy not in accumulating stuff, but in receiving every good thing as a gift from God — and learn...

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 and in its’ place its’ tried to be replaced with fame or fortune. We aren’t just social beings but we were designed to to be at our best in community. As we’ll study today, we’ll see how we were meant to be in community an...

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, yet it only leads to weariness and dissatisfaction. True rest isn’t found in chasing what others have, but in contentment with what God has already given. Join us as we learn how to loosen envy’s hold and embrace the peace...

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 beyond our control. In this message from our series The Good Life , we are reminded that true peace is found not in having more time, but in entrusting our days to the God who holds all time in His hands. This sermon is pre...

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 wisdom and hard work cannot guarantee fulfillment if they are disconnected from Him. In this message from our series The Good Life , we learn that true satisfaction is not found in what we accomplish, but in receiving each m...

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 come to terms with the futility of life without Jesus. Pursuing pleasure above all else leads to a selfish and empty pursuit that has us wondering why we are always tempted to go down this path. This sermon is preached by...

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 message from our series The Good Life , we see that wisdom, while valuable, cannot satisfy the soul or save us. True wisdom begins with fearing God and trusting Him, not merely gaining information. Join Renewed Life Church...

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 getting more sleep. But if there was one solution that worked, it would be common knowledge to us all. This week, we start our new series in Ecclesiastes with the guiding question of how does someone live the good life. It is...