Chasing Wisdom | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church

Life moves faster than we realize. One day you blink, and years have passed. So what are we doing with the time God has given us?

In this message, Pastor Brandon continues our Chasing Purpose series by looking at Solomon’s final reflections in Ecclesiastes. After a life filled with wealth, influence, success, and regret, Solomon gives wisdom for how to live a life that actually matters.

Through stories from the Dominican Republic, the Light Bearers Project, a powerful memorial service, and reflections on legacy, Pastor Brandon reminds us of three important truths: invest in the future, enjoy the season you are in, and keep God at the center of everything.

If you want your life to leave a lasting impact, this message will encourage you to live with purpose, perspective, and eternity in mind.

0:00 – YouTube Welcome from Pastor Brandon

0:22 – Memorial Day Weekend Welcome

0:44 – Opening Prayer

1:11 – Pastor Brandon’s Recent Trip Recap

1:23 – Dominican Republic Trip + Solar Electricity Project

1:46 – Country Music Awards + Travel Week

2:10 – Brett Allen’s Memorial

2:54 – Ecclesiastes as Solomon’s Final Speech

3:21 – Dominican Republic Photos + Magdalena

4:02 – Confronted by Poverty and Injustice

4:34 – Why Missions Change Your Perspective

4:56 – The Need for Electricity

5:18 – Committing to Solar Power

5:43 – The Three-Year Process

6:10 – Out of Sight, Out of Mind

6:54 – Returning to the Dominican Republic

7:12 – Interviewing the Pastor

7:41 – Why Electricity Matters

8:07 – How Electricity Serves the Community

8:32 – Praying and Fasting for Venture

9:01 – Impact for the Next Two Decades

9:11 – Home Visit Story

9:47 – A Widow’s Story in the Dominican Republic

10:20 – How Electricity Helps Her Family

10:38 – Compassion Sponsorship Story

11:04 – Serving Hot Dogs to the Kids

11:23 – Kids Saving Food for Their Parents

12:08 – Food Storage and Electricity

12:46 – The Weight of Her Story

13:15 – Invitation to Give Toward the Project

13:51 – Reflecting on Life and Legacy

14:23 – Life Is Short

14:58 – Solomon’s Advice to the Next Generation

15:27 – Ecclesiastes 9:11

16:19 – Time and Chance Happen to Everyone

17:11 – No One Knows Their Hour

18:02 – Remembering Brett Allen

18:51 – Life Can Be Gone Quickly

19:25 – Country Music Awards Reflection

20:22 – What Would Your Final Speech Say?

20:53 – Three Things Solomon Tells Us to Do

21:29 – Invest in the Future

22:01 – Decisions Today Affect Tomorrow

22:29 – Do Not Wait for Perfect Conditions

22:58 – Sow Seeds for the Future

23:49 – Brett Allen’s Final Words

24:56 – “Stay Here. Keep Working.”

25:59 – The Value of Long-Term Friendship

26:41 – Investing Early in Life

27:36 – Investing in Apple Stock

29:06 – Investing Your Life, Not Just Finances

29:27 – Planting Venture Church

29:59 – Airplane Conversation After the CMA Awards

31:25 – The Impact of Venture in the Community

32:10 – Why Investing in Kids Ministry Matters

32:36 – Enjoy the Season You Are In

33:07 – Remember God in Every Season

33:49 – Advice for Your 20s

34:45 – Enjoying the Empty Nest Season

36:11 – Have Fun, But Remember God

36:39 – Remember Your Creator

37:37 – Life Has Meaning When God Is the Center

38:09 – Solomon’s Final Conclusion

38:51 – Fear God and Keep His Commandments

39:03 – Response Moment

39:50 – Living with God at the Center

40:42 – Commissioning Prayer

41:30 – Leaving a Legacy

42:17 – Closing Prayer

43:51 – YouTube Outro