Jul. 27, 2025
Welcome to the Illusion
Ecclesiastes 1:1–11 | John 1:1–4
Have you ever reached a goal, bought something new, or hit a milestone—only to wonder, “Why do I still feel empty?”
In this opening message from our series The Grand Illusion, we explore the raw honesty of Ecclesiastes 1. The Teacher (Qohelet) exposes the illusions we often chase: achievement, busyness, and the constant pursuit of more. He names them for what they are — hevel — vapor, smoke, elusive and unsatisfying.
But there’s good news: while life under the sun leaves us hollow, life in the Son brings lasting meaning.
Big Idea: You can have it all and still feel hollow — but with Jesus, you can have a life full of eternal meaning.