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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Waiting On The Wind" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,240 views

    We must take a step of faith when conditions are unfavorable.

    Iliff & Saltillo UM churches Memorial Day Weekend May 26, 2002 “Waiting On the Wind” Eccl. 11:1-6 INTRODUCTION: It was 1866 and the United States was recovering from the long and bloody Civil War between the North and the South. Surviving soldiers came home with many stories to tell. Henry ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Stewardship-Will Our Lives Count For Much?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
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    This is a stewardship message dealing with what kind of person will we be as we go through life. The principles of sowing and reaping are examined.

    Will Our Lives Count For Much. 10/05/97 Eccl 11:1-6 Luke 19:1-10 Text Luke 6:20-38 In the end, how long you lived is not going to be nearly as important as how well you lived. Jesus is going to show us today "its not the duration of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    The Promise Of Fruit

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
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    This is a promise of encouragement to every preacher, to every teacher, to every worker to keep casting their bread on the water, for in due season they will reap.

    THE PROMISE OF FRUIT Ecclesiastes 11:1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days As we read this verse, it seems at first, it do not make sense. It seems foolish to cast our bread or seed upon the waters. The sensible place would be in the ground. We can better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Fruner avatar

    Why God? Series

    Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 18, 2002
    based on 181 ratings
     | 23,870 views

    Why does God permit such tragedy to happen to a believer?

    Tragedies smack us in the face too quickly and unexpectedly, even when we are trying our best to serve God. It just doesn’t seem fair! At some point we all find ourselves asking life’s most troubling questions, “Why?” and “Why would God permit this to happen to me?” We believe that not only did ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Keith Linkous avatar

    When All You've Got Is A "Maybe"

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 242 ratings
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    Are there directions that you sense are God’s will and direction, but you’re not sure? This message will encourage and equip you to deal with the issues that must be resolved in faith.

    In looking at the passage in 1 Samuel, Jonathan seemed to be in a situation of uncertainty. The future, the absolute direction he needed for the present time just was not clear. All he could say in v.6 was "It may be..." He couldn’t be sure one way or the other. He seemed to, and probably did, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    No Deposit, No Return

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 7, 2006
    based on 79 ratings
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    investing your life for God

    Intro: at the beach retreat we all sat on the beach looking at the waves crashing on the shore. Ecclesiastes 11:1 came into my mind, that if you cast your bread on the water it will return after many days. It was like God spoke to me about life, investments we make, and God’s reward system as each ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Discovering Your Dream – Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    I’m taking about one concept: Giving it away.

    INTRO: Last week as I was sitting on stage, Ben was singing "History Maker". The impression that came over me for mothers was they are history markers and they don’t even realize it. Moms are making history by raising kids who are going to impact history. But as I began to reflect each and every ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Generosity Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 28, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,978 views

    Generosity isn’t something religious fanatics do; it’s a lifestyle of sharing Christ’s love that enriches the giver.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes ”Generosity” Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I worked for a Colonel who wasn’t very generous with advice. I’d go to his office, seeking guidance, only to leave empty-handed. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Best If Used By

    Contributed by Scott Pyle on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
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    Be used of God before it is too late.

    Best If Used By Ecclesiastes 11:9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. Two many people are like ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Sowing And Reaping

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 22,690 views

    This sermon teaches on principles of the harvest both old and new.

    SOWING AND REAPING Psalm 126:5,6 Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. This psalm indicates that sowing can be hard but reaping is a joy. In order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    God's Hand In Creating Life

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,356 views

    This is a message on the Sanctity of Human Life.

    GOD’S HAND IN CREATING LIFE Ecclesiastes 11:5 INTRO: Throughout the Old Testament, the development of a child in the womb is described as God’s creative act of making a new person. The means by which a single cell becomes a baby is one of the great unsolved mysteries of biology. Although we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Releasing The Blessing

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    Shows how to release the blessing in ones life.

    Releasing the Blessing Text: Ecc 11:1-6 Ecc 11:1-6 NKJV Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days. (2) Give a serving to seven, and also to eight, For you do not know what evil will be on the earth. (3) If the clouds are full of rain, They empty themselves upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Patrick BERTHALON avatar

    Conclusion Series

    Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,295 views

    Study of the Book

    POUR CONCLURE (5) Jeune et moins jeune, jouis de la vie (11. 7-10) * L’Ecclésiaste a plusieurs fois répété dans son livre que notre vie "sous le soleil" était dominée par la vanité. Cependant, ici comme ailleurs, il insiste pour que nous cherchions à profiter et apprécier les jours agréables ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Angela Smith avatar

    What Have You Learned?

    Contributed by Angela Smith on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,338 views

    A Youth Sunday sermon that reaches out to both the young & the young at heart.

    “What have you learned?” As we walk through life it is important that we know & understand that this, this space in time we call life: is actually a place to glean wisdom & understanding. It is a place where experience is an awesome teacher. Parents & adults, we are required to teach our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Planting Is Wise" Ecc Pt 12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,239 views

    Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap eternal dividends – squander your life now reap anxiety and physical trouble later.

    “Planting seeds of wisdom is wise.” Ecclesiastes pt. 12 Opening Illustration: Clip from Blue Fish TV “Super Bowl Sunday” Thesis: Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational