This sermon explores the concept of success from a Christian perspective, contrasting worldly definitions with God's view. Using King Solomon's conclusions from Ecclesiastes as a foundation, Lead Pastor Matt Sturdevant highlights that pursuing wealth, fame, and pleasure ultimately leads to emptiness. Instead, true success is defined as faithfulness in God's assignments, regardless of their scale.

This message outlines three elements that please God: trusting Jesus as Savior and Lord, obeying His commands, and faithfully managing our stewardships. The path to lasting success is described as wisdom and is explained through the three dimensions:

1. Righteousness towards God
2. Justice towards people, and
3. Prudence in strategies

The message concludes with an encouragement to evaluate which definition of success you're following, as that definition will guide the course of your life.

Pastor Matt introduces the "Life God's Way" teaching series, exploring how God's ways often seem counterintuitive or upside-down compared to worldly wisdom, but ultimately lead to the best possible life.

Key points:

• The world we live in is broken due to sin
• God's views and values are often opposite to those of the world
• Following Jesus involves a "kingdom shift" in thinking and behavior
• 5 examples of God's upside-down ways:

This message offers insights for both those new to faith and long-time believers on how to align their lives more closely with God's design.

This powerful message addresses the challenges of navigating life's constant changes from a biblical perspective. Drawing from God's wisdom, Pastor Matt offers four strategies for personal and spiritual growth during times of transition. You will learn how to accept change as a pathway to growth, listen for God's voice amidst chaos, commit to God's transformative process, and depend on His unchanging nature.

Using relatable examples and scriptures like James 1:2-4 and Romans 5:3-4, Pastor Matt explains why God prioritizes character development over comfort. He encourages believers to ask "what" instead of "why" during difficult changes, fostering a growth mindset. Whether facing unexpected trials or voluntary life shifts, this message provides practical guidance for turning challenges into opportunities for becoming more Christ-like.