When Having It All, Still Leaves You Empty - Ecclesiastes 1:1–11

When Having It All, Still Leaves You Empty

Ecclesiastes 1:1–11

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • January 18, 2026

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1. Life is pointless when we leave God out.

For the idols speak falsehood, and the diviners see illusions; they relate empty dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep; they suffer affliction because there is no shepherd.

Zechariah 10:2 (CSB)

Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring—what your life will be! For you are like vapor that appears for a little while, then vanishes.

James 4:14 (CSB)

For the creation was subjected to futility—not willingly, but because of him who subjected it—in the hope

Romans 8:20 (CSB)

2. Life is repetitious when we leave God out.

3. Life is disappointing when we leave God out.

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.

John 10:10 (NASB 95)