"The Good Life" A Sermon Series through Ecclesiastes

"The Conclusion of the Whole Matter" Ecclesiastes 12:8-14

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 lives in what truly lasts. 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 [Hello@RLCsd.org] or visit RLCsd.org

"Trying to make sense of Death" Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8

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. Discover how embracing our mortality points us to the One who gives true meaning beyond the grave. 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 [Hello@RLCsd.org] or visit RLCsd.org

"Trying to make sense of Life" Ecclesiastes 7:15-20

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 [Hello@RLCsd.org] or visit RLCsd.org

"If only I had more Stuff" Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

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 learning to rest content in Him. 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 [Hello@RLCsd.org] or visit RLCsd.org

"If only I had more Influence" Ecclesiastes 4:7-16

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 and where we should be looking for it. 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 [Hello@RLCsd.org] or visit RLCsd.org