What Will Matter After We’re Gone? | Robert Watson | Sun Valley Community Church

Main message: Life “under the sun” — worldly pursuits and pleasures — are ultimately fleeting and meaningless, so remember your Creator now and live for what endures: relationship with God and loving/service to people.

Key points:

• Solomon (the Preacher) repeatedly calls things “meaningless” — work, wealth, pleasure, wisdom, youth — because all are temporary and will be forgotten.
• “Remember your Creator” (Eccl. 12) — be mindful of God before the “days of trouble” and death; our bodies are temporary “tents.”
• True meaning is found “above the sun”: loving God and serving people; eternal purposes endure beyond earthly success.
• Live present-mindfully and enjoy God’s gifts in each season rather than simply chasing the next thing or living in nostalgia.
• Practical example: serving (e.g., camp ministry) produces lasting, eternal fruit — many changed lives and professions of faith were cited.
• Invitation: surrender to Jesus, receive eternal life, and commit your temporary life to God’s eternal mission.

Scriptures mentioned: Ecclesiastes 1:14, Ecclesiastes 7:2, Ecclesiastes 12:1–6, Colossians (set your minds on things above), 1 Corinthians 15:58, 2 Corinthians 4:17–5:1, Matthew 6:19–21, Genesis (dust/creation)