Sermons about Ecclesiastes 1:4

An Introduction To The Series

Contributed by Paul Kraker on Dec 1, 2000

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By studying the wisdom of Solomon, we will be able to understand life better and, understanding life better, live better.

Christ Church Online>Sermons>Sermon Selections>Absurd Part 1> CHRIST CHURCH THE COMMUNITY SERVICE JANUARY 9, 2000 "AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ABSURD REALITY OF LIFE" ECCLESIASTES 1:1-11 DR. DAVE COLLINGS, PASTOR Christ Church 19543 Lunn Road Strongsville, Ohio 44136 (440) 572-7610 DR. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Under The Sun Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 19, 2023

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If you want to find any significance in an otherwise insignificant life, look above the sun.

The movie Antz begins with an ant named Z talking to his therapist. Take a look. (Show Antz (1998)—You Are Insignificant scene). All my life I've lived and worked in the big city…. I always tell myself there has got to be something better out there. Maybe I, maybe I think too much. I think ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001

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Have you ever asked yourself, "Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating? Why am I here?" You see, God has a reason. What is the purpose of my continued existence? (Powerpoints Available - #292)

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) (Powerpoints used with this message are available free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #292.) WHY AM I HERE? GOD’S PURPOSE FOR OUR LIFE TEXT: Ecclesiastes 1:1 14; Ephesians 1:4-5,10; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14, Romans 8:28-29, Ephesians 1:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You See?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

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Solomon dealt with the right questions, but he came up with the wrong answers at first.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. With the end of the Christmas season I’m sure most of you have seen the headlines reporting that most retail stores did not do as well as they had hoped. We Americans didn’t charge nearly as much as we have in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Philippians 3:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Real Progress Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 29, 2021

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Much of life is temporary, perishable, unsatisfying, and mundane. What we will dig into in these weeks as we focus on the Book of Ecclesiastes is how to live wisely when life is pretty much unsatisfying.

WISE LIVING: NO REAL PROGRESS Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 1 [person from congregation] INTRODUCTION… Hollywood remakes (insider.com/most-remade-movies-of-all-time) If you watch movies, you will notice that most stories or movies are remakes of previous stories ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abc's Of Faith - Awareness #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 11, 2024

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Awareness of Christianity begins when we realize worldly pursuits can never satisfy

Today we begin a new 12 week series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. So it’s not a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Ecclesiastes 12:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Let Down Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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Most of us will come or have come to the point in life where we realize that life is disappointing, that our dreams will not all come true, and that our impact on this world is marginal. The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere. We Christ

The Let Down of Life (Ecclesiastes 1) Intro Note: most of these illustrations were borrowed from Sermon Central; further info on Larry Walker, the man who ascended 16,000 feet in a lawn chair with weather balloons can be found at truthorfiction.com Do a search there--it is a great illustration ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

40 Days 1 - What On Earth Am I Here For Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #1

(Based on WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 1: The Challenge to Move Ahead by Doug Fields) Today we began our 40 Days of Purpose Journey. Are you looking forward to it? Well tonight we are going to starting a series called “Welcome to the Planet: What on Earth Am I Here ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day - There Is A Purpose!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 16, 2004

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Have you ever asked yourself, "Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating? Why am I here? What is the purpose of my existence?" (PowerPoint available- #258)

MELVIN M. NEWLAND RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2020) (PowerPoint slides used in this sermon are available at no charge. Just e-mail me at mnewland@sstelco.com with your request - #258.) TEXT: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14; Ephesians 1:4-5,10 (Msg); (Slide #1 – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5, Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Search Of Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 4, 2004

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Why am I here? You need a better answer to that question than just a "Why not?" This sermon examines places people have been looking for fulfillment for 3,000 years, to see if it can be found. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Answering Life’s Great Questions - Sermon #1 Where Can I Find Fulfillment? <ILLUS> While I don’t own a television myself, I remember being in a doctors office once, and a football game was on. One guy ran the ball and was tackled – the ball came loose on the 5 yard-line. A guy for the Jets ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:10, Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

What Are You Hearing?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 15, 2004

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life on earth is of no value without God

Eccles. 1:2 3-9 13-14 WHAT ARE YOU HEARING? It was found written on the walls of a library at a university “apathy Rules.” Apathy could mean indifference, boredom, laziness, lack of interest or concern. Do we get excited about what God is doing in this world? Are we passionate for the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Right Time

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

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God’s timing is perfect. Jesus was born, crucified, and is coming again in God’s perfect time.

The Right Time Galatians 4:1-5 Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Intro: God has a time for everything. Ecc. 1:11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: God is always right on time. He is never late, and never early…God does not operate on Indian time… I. The birth of Jesus Christ was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-5, Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Peace At Christmas

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Dec 10, 2022

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This sermon is about putting Christ first in our Christmas and offers the wisdom of Solomon that puts us in the proper place. Advent and Christmas are not about us, they are about receiving the greatest gift ever given, Jesus Christ.

“Peace at Christmas: Sermon Advent 3 2022 Ecclesiastes 1: 1-11, John 14: 12-14, 27-29 It feels good to be back in this holy place again. I truly have missed each and every one of you. I have longed to be here and feel the magic of our worship together. So, let me say alleluia! Now we can ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, John 14:12-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Search For The Meaning Of Life Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 23, 2006

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Ecclesiastes was written to people who question whether there is a God, and to those who outright reject God. What do they have left in life? Nothing but despair...but there is another Way.

Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes Message #1, “The Search for the Meaning of Life,” chapter 1 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve entered a new year, and many people looking back on 2005 feel a sense of relief. We’re glad that year ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

"Is Life Meaningless?" Ecc Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007

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Solomon proposes some questions to us in Chapter one and he says, “Is everything meaningless? Is life one big bore! Can you agree with me that life can be boring and even senseless?” The answer to these questions is really dependent on your relationship w

Is Everything Meaningless? Ecclesiastes part 1 Hands on illustration: Have a timer with on the pulpit – set it for 30 minutes in front of everyone. The lesson from the timer is what motivated Solomon to write the book of Ecclesiastes because time was running out for him and for many others. It ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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