The Key to a Life That Matters | Chad Moore | Sun Valley Community Church

Main message: Life is short and many common pursuits (wealth, success, pleasure) are ultimately "meaningless"; the wise response is to live for God—trust Jesus, practice stewardship, and obey God's wisdom.

Key points:

• Solomon’s conclusion in Ecclesiastes: life is like vapor—remember death and live backwards from your funeral to make wise choices.
• Three categories shown as ultimately meaningless if made ultimate: wealth (you can’t take it with you), success (accomplishment doesn’t guarantee happiness), and pleasure (especially sexual excess and drunkenness leave emptiness).
• Two overarching biblical themes: salvation (trust Jesus) and stewardship (we manage what ultimately belongs to God).
• Wisdom corrects and protects: it’s better than mere knowledge—do the right thing, not just know it.
• How to hear God: rely on the Word and the Holy Spirit; if no clear prompting, ask “What is the wise thing to do?” and seek counsel from wise, God-honoring people.
• The practical conclusion: “Fear God and keep his commandments”—live for testimony (honoring God) rather than titles.

Scriptures mentioned: Ecclesiastes 7:2, Ecclesiastes 12:8–13, Proverbs, Ephesians, Acts