Hard work without God still comes up empty.

“You can pour your life into hard work and success—and still feel empty. In this message from Ecclesiastes 2:12–26, Pastor Kendall Hicks unpacks why our sweat equity can’t buy lasting meaning, and how God offers a greater return than anything under the sun.”

What if the road you thought would lead to happiness actually left you empty? In this message from Ecclesiastes 2:1–11, Pastor Kendall Hicks exposes the four “highways” people chase—pleasure, achievement, possessions, and indulgence—and why they always lead to disappointment. With humor, real-life stories, and biblical truth, you’ll discover that true joy isn’t found in chasing happiness but in receiving the joy that only Christ can give.

In this episode, Pastor Kendall HIcks explores the sobering truth found in Ecclesiastes 1:12–18—that more knowledge doesn’t always lead to more joy. Sometimes, the more we understand life “under the sun,” the more frustrated and empty we feel. But there’s hope beyond the smokescreen. Join us as we discover why true wisdom is found not just in what you know—but in who you know.

What if everything you’re chasing — success, status, achievement — is just smoke?
 In this message from our Ecclesiastes series, we dive into the illusions we buy into: the grind, the hustle, the pursuit of “something new.” It looks like progress, but it often leaves us feeling empty.

Through the raw honesty of Ecclesiastes 1 and the hope of John 1, we’ll explore why life without God always leaves us hollow — and how life in the Son brings light, meaning, and joy.

🗝️ Topics: Purpose, Identity, Success, Spiritual Emptiness, Biblical Wisdom, Life in Christ

Listen now and discover why you can have it all and still feel hollow — and why Jesus is the only one who can truly satisfy.

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