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  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Heaven Bound Pt 4 Longing For Eden Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008
     | 4,027 views

    No more Curse you can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

    “If Only things were better” No one wishes they could be poor and miserable. Within every person there is a desire for something better, and so many people live in the “If only Zone” of life. “If only I had more money, If only I lived on that street, If only I had a job, If only I didn’t have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Working For The Man Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
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     | 3,825 views

    We are people who live in world where everything is said to be relative. HOw do we find satisfaction in this world. But death is the great leveler. "There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in their toil."

    By Rev Bill Stewart INTRODUCTION ’Cause it’s a bittersweet symphony, that’s life Trying to make ends meet You’re a slave to money then you die ’Cause it’s a bittersweet symphony, that’s life Trying to make ends meet Trying to find some money then you die If you were in your teens or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    How To Make The Most Of Life's Seasons

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008
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    Was a New Year’s Message, but good for anytime. Seasons are passing, but productive. We should simply decide to enjoy them.

    here we are again at the end of a year. Really there is no difference between this day and any other. Time passes. The date changes every night at midnight. Every 7 days we enter a new week. Every 30 days (or thereabouts) we enter a new month. But it’s every 12 months – or at the changing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Vanity Of Self-Indulgence

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2010
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    In today's lesson, we learn that apart from God, we will not gain anything from self-indulgence.

    Scripture It is good to be with you this morning. I have been out of this pulpit for about a month, and I am eager to direct our attention to God and his Word. The Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC) once said, “Consider pleasures as they depart, not as they come.” Aristotle ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Continued Downward

    Contributed by Duane Brown on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,756 views

    Another sermon inspired from Chuck Swindolls Living on the ragged edge

    You’ve no doubt seen the t-shirts or the billboards, or watched the commercials, where the theme was nothing more than…”if it feels good …do it!” It even makes its way into boutique shops, handcrafted on little plaques, and the bookstores line their shelves with self help books like “looking out ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    I Can't Get No Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 25, 2009
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     | 7,250 views

    4th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Joy in life comes from the journey, not the destination.

    On June 5, 1965, the Rolling Stones released their single “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” which went on to be their first number one hit in the U.S. The song was a response to the rampant commercialism that the band had observed in America. But the idea behind the song was certainly nothing new. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Robbed By Relationships Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 17, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,511 views

    Discusses how seeking fulfillment in human relationships can rob us of our identity in who God created us to be and talks about how we can have our identity restored and protected.

    Identity Theft Is your Identity at Risk of being… Robbed by Relationships We risk Identity Theft when we… …Seek fulfillment through Human relationships We recover and protect ourselves from Identity theft when we… …Enter a relationship with Jesus Christ …Forgive those in relationships who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Game Over: When It All Goes Back In The Box Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
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     | 11,796 views

    Sometimes we get so intent on winning the game that we forget what the point is anyway. You see the point of the board game, The Game of Life, is not to have more paper money at the end but to have fun with the people you’re playing with. And that’s the w

    Game Over: When It All Goes Back in the Box Seven Simple Truths About LIFE Ecclesiastes 2:9-11, Matthew 16: 24-27, Matthew 5:3 In December 1994 syndicated columnist Bob Greene told the inspiring story of Rob Mouw. Rob played on the soccer team in his senior year at Wheaton Christian High School. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Solomon - Wealth, Wisdom & A Worthless Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 5, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,964 views

    Have you ever sought fulfillment in life from the things God has given rather than from God? Solomon had a great start, but then lost his first love and turned to things to find fulfillment, but found nothing but emptiness.

    Solomon – Wealth, Wisdom & a Worthless Life 1 Kings 9:1-9; 11:1-6 Slide Intro Good Evening/Morning. We are glad you are here and I am happy to once again be back up here preaching. I hope you were as blessed as I was from hearing from our elders and staff during July. We are so blessed as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How's Your "i" Problem? Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,882 views

    We all have it.

    HOW’S YOUR “I” PROBLEM? ECCLESIASTES 2:1-26 Introduction: How’s your “I” problem? I don’t have an eye problem. My vision is 20/20 thank you. I used to have a problem but I went from cataracts to contacts. You have an “I” problem! How dare you tell me I have an eye problem. I’m not talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Why Does Pleasure Never Seem To Last? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,563 views

    This is the first message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the pursuit of pleasure and how it can squeeze God out of our lives..

    Dear Diary, “Why does pleasure never seem to last?” That question is at the heart of America’s relentless pursuit of pleasure. Americans are constantly moving from one thing to another in hope of finding something that will provide pleasure that doesn’t fade away. As I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    I Can't Get No...satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,212 views

    There are four questions we ask about life: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These questions are asked by everyone at some point in their life. Solomon experiences it all in his hedonistic pursuits. But are we real

    Ecclesiastes 2:1-26 I Can’t Get No…Satisfaction! There are four questions we ask about life: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These questions are asked by everyone at some point in their life. We all want to know what our purpose for existence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What's Your Pleasure? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 5, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 23,955 views

    Solomon looked for pleasure in his achievements, his possessions and in his entertainment and yet finds it all to be empty and meaningless. Is there something wrong with seeking pleasure, or is there another problem?

    OPEN: It was a 4th of July weekend and the family had gathered for a big meal together. In the kitchen was little 4 year old Johnny… and there on the edge of the cabinet sat the one thing he loved so much. It was a big, round, sure to be juicy, watermelon. He just couldn’t stop staring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is It All About Me?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014
     | 4,048 views

    Some people think the world is about them and let you know that.

    Is it All About Me? Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Some would call the generation we live in today the “me” generation as though this was something new under the sun. Yet the “me” generation has long and continuing roots in the past. The Preacher shows this thinking was in his heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The God Of Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 7, 2014
     | 5,240 views

    Part 2 of 5 in a series on the false gods of this world (i.e. of our own creation) that vie to be the ultimate object of our worship.

    INTRODUCTION: When our kids are little we take them to visit a pediatrician for “check-ups.” How are their eyes, their ears, and their growth rate? If anything is wrong with their physical health, we are glad to discover it, and move toward healing, though perhaps more infrequent, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church