This sermon explores the deep existential questions raised in Ecclesiastes, where the Teacher (or “philosophy professor”) concludes that life “under the sun”—pursuits like work, pleasure, and even noble causes—is ultimately meaningless if there is nothing beyond the natural world. Through vivid examples and honest reflection, the preacher emphasizes that Ecclesiastes is not meant to give answers, but to provoke thought and spiritual wrestling. The message challenges listeners to confront the illusion that meaning can be self-manufactured and instead invites them to see that true meaning is found “above the sun”—in the Logos, Jesus Christ. While work, joy, and justice may appear futile when viewed through a secular lens, they become purposeful when received as gifts from God and lived in response to His grace. Meaning is not something we earn or create; it is given by the One who created us. Without Christ, everything is meaningless—but with Him, even the smallest effort has eternal significance.