Many people today hate their life or feel as if they hate their life. Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 teaches us not to hate our life. The first way to not hate your life is to put money in its place. Money can dominate somebodies life, and cause so much stress. Solomon teaches us to put money in its place. Second, put work in its place as well. Do not let work dominate your life and become the reason that you live. Work can become an idol, or cause you to hate your life.

There are two questions to ask with this passage when studying. First, do I live for myself or do I live for God? You want to ask yourself this question on a regular basis. Second, am I living for now or am I living for eternity? How are you living your life?

First, the Resurrection of Jesus is a miracle. It is never to be downplayed, the miracle that occurs when Jesus resurrects from that grave. Next, the resurrection is a message. It is more than an event, it was meant as a message that was to go to the whole world. Finally, the resurrection is a mission. Jesus was on a mission when He came down to earth, and when He was on that cross He was on a mission.

Jesus tells that He has come as the King of Kings to rule. We know that this is going to happen in the future. However, Jesus has also already came as Messiah.

Belief that you have to carry it all is a damaging belief. You have a God who loves you, and is going to help you carry the load. Just give it to Him. You also believe that you have to do something great that will leave a mark. Many people feel like they have to leave a legacy through doing great things. This is a different mindset than the believer that follows Christ. Finally, many people find value in their life through achievements, what they have done, or what they are leaving behind. Our value is not in that.

Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 shows us 2 ways that wisdom exposes how we view the world. First we see that wisdom exposes the independent life as tragic. Second, wisdom exposes the independent life as painful.

There are 2 foundational assumptions in the life of a believer. The first foundational assumption is that we are to trust in God. We live a real life that has real struggles and we are to trust God even in the middle of those struggles. I must avoid trusting in myself and rather I will trust in God. The second foundational assumption is that I will not find my value in what this world offers, my significance comes from God. People often find value in work, but value doesn't come from there it comes from God.

Pastor Matt challenges believers to embrace their mission in God’s plan. Drawing from Acts, Genesis, and 2 Timothy, he shows how following the Great Commission keeps us focused, builds dependence on others, and equips us to invest in future generations. Learn how to be a missionary here who sends missionaries there and make your life count for eternity

Pastor Matt explores what makes a church truly healthy. Drawing from Ephesians and Revelation, he shows that a thriving church isn’t just about programs or knowledge—it’s about hearts aligned with Jesus, working together, and living out the gospel. Learn how unity, grace, and the work of God shape a church that reflects His love.

This week Pastor Matt continues on the previous weeks passage in Ephesians.