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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Let Down Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,853 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Jackson avatar

    Is The New Age, New? Series

    Contributed by Mark Jackson on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,275 views

    In this sermon you will learn about the background of the New Age Movement and how it began in America. You will also learn three distinct New Age doctrines and what the Bible says about them.

    Is The New Age New? Like the cults, the New Age Movement uses terms and phrases that Christians are familiar and comfortable with. Yet, these terms are vastly different in meaning. This is why many Christians are deceived into thinking that the New Age is simply another appeal for world peace. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Black avatar

    Chasing After ...fame Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,550 views

    We chase after meaning in the same idols that the Teacher of Ecclesiastes did. Ultimately he found no satisfaction in acclaim & recognition ...nor will we.

    American Idols: Contestant #2- "Star Wannabe" Ecclesiastes 1:11 We are continuing our quest to discover America’s #1 ‘Idol’ tonight! If you were here last week, you’ll remember that we interviewed "Ben A. Workaholic" who is our 1st contestant for the coveted title of "America’s #1 Idol" and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Kraker avatar

    An Introduction To The Series

    Contributed by Paul Kraker on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
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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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What Do You See?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 106 ratings
     | 9,825 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dana Carpenter Jr. avatar

    Your Path...

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 3,611 views

    "That which is made crooked cannot be made straight," and "who can make that straight which he hath made crooked?"

    Introduction. A. Ecclesiastes 1:15 -- "That which is crooked cannot be made straight..." B. Every one’s life is on a path which will lead somewhere. C. No man can change his or anyone else’s life to the point where it is straight in the eyes of God. I. Romans 8:8 -- "So then they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Right Time

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,826 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "Why Are We Here?"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,009 views

    Gives five reasons God has us here.

    “What in the World Are We Here For?” January 22, 2007 “The author: Solomon of Jerusalem, King David’s son, "The Preacher." In my opinion, nothing is worthwhile; everything is futile. For what does a man get for all his hard work? Generations come and go, but it makes no difference. The sun rises ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,768 views

    Looking at the world around us it would be so easy to give up. The cycles of problems and the ever declining situations we wittness. Persons of faith look through the problems and find God in the mists of trouble and pain and we can keep going.

    Why am I here? Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 This week we are looking at the first chapter of Ecclesiastes and it sounds like the most depressing scripture you could ever find. Reading the Book of Job is pretty bad, but today’s reading is so much worse. I think it is because in many ways it sounds so ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Craig Smee avatar

    Whispers In The Wind

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,745 views

    What wind fills your sails. The wind of Acts 2 or the winds of Satan

    W H I S P E R I N T H E W I N D O V E R S H A D O W M E I N T H E S H E L T E R O F Y O U R W I N G S H O L Y S P I R I T C O V E R M E O V E R S H A D O W M E O V E R S H A D O W I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Neal Gracey avatar

    Finding Life's Meaning

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,379 views

    What is the meaning of life? King Solomon was blessed and vexed with the 3 P’s. Power, Possessions, and Pleasure

    Ecclesiastes 1:1-9 Finding Life’s Meaning Ecclesiastes is one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible and it’s too bad because Ecclesiastes is a divinely inspired meditation on one of the most profound questions asked by man: “What is the meaning of Life?” Q. What is the meaning of life? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Neary avatar

    The Fleeting Nature Of Life Series

    Contributed by Dan Neary on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,109 views

    Second in an eight part series in the Book of Ecclesiastes... this sermon tackles the claim that everything is meaningless.

    You have to be glad that you came to church this morning. If you’ve ever wondered what makes different versions of the Bible different, you can turn to Ecclesiastes 1. • NIV: Meaningless • KJV: Vanity • Holman: Futility • Contemporary: Nonsense • Message: Smoke 1These are the words of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Search For The Meaning Of Life Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,174 views

    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

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Preparing For Change

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,248 views

    On the dawn of a new year, we must be ready for new changes but keep our faith in a God who is always the same.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Preparing for Change Dr. Elmer L. Towns December 30, 2007 “Generations come and go but it makes no difference. The sun rises and sets and hurries around to rise again. The wind blows south and north, here and there, twisting back and forth, getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    First And Last Things Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
     | 4,277 views

    We live in a world that is often difficult to understand, where sometimes we just have to trust that God is in control, even if it seems that things are upside down, even if we find we can’t straighten out the things that are crooked in this world. But we

    How did a book like Ecclesiastes get in the Bible? Did someone make a mistake, do you think? I don’t know about you but I find the beginning of the book a bit depressing. Some people find it quite disturbing as it reinforces the doubts that they may have already about God’s place in the scheme of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican