Embry Hills church of Christ Podcast

Finding Meaning in Life


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Series: Ecclesiastes

Service: Other

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Colton Hamlett

Date & Time:

2025-07-15

Preacher:

Colton Hamlett

Duration:

approximately 39 minutes

Topics Covered:

  • Life achievements and their purposes
  • Solomon’s life, wisdom, and blessings
  • Meaning of life explored through Solomon’s perspective in Ecclesiastes
  • Attempts to find meaning in pleasure, wisdom, love, and remembrance
  • Solomon’s observations and conclusions about these pursuits
  • The concept of fearing God and keeping His commandments as the ultimate purpose

Key Points or Explanations:

  • People often pursue major life goals (graduation, retirement, family) with underlying purposes such as freedom, wisdom, or love.
  • Solomon was blessed with wealth, wisdom, and power but found these insufficient for ultimate meaning.
  • Solomon’s exploration in Ecclesiastes shows that pleasure, wisdom, and legacy are ultimately futile “under the sun.”
  • Wisdom and knowledge do not guarantee protection or justice in life.
  • Love and remembrance fade over time and cannot provide lasting meaning.
  • Enjoyment of simple pleasures and relationships is encouraged but recognized as fleeting.
  • God has placed eternity in human hearts, indicating a purpose beyond earthly life.
  • The ultimate meaning is found in fearing God, respecting Him, and keeping His commandments.
  • God’s judgment is certain and perfect, unlike human justice.
  • Life should be lived with awareness of God’s presence and judgment.

Important Definitions/Concepts:

  • Futility/Pursuit of the wind: The idea that earthly achievements and pleasures are ultimately worthless and unattainable in lasting value.
  • Fear of God: Respect and reverence for God as the foundation of meaningful life.
  • Under the sun: Refers to earthly life and human experience without considering the eternal perspective.

Instructor’s Answers/Clarifications:

  • Clarified that earthly pursuits like pleasure, wisdom, and love do not provide ultimate meaning.
  • Emphasized the importance of fearing God and living according to His commandments.
  • Addressed potential doubts about meaning by pointing to God’s eternal plan and judgment.
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