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  • Keith Linkous avatar

    When All You've Got Is A "Maybe"

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 241 ratings
     | 28,754 views

    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

  • Gregory Baskin avatar

    Wisdom Vs Strength

    Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,463 views

    Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength. Eccl 9:16a

    WISDOM VS STRENGTH ECCLESIASTES 9:13-18 INTRO: HOW IMPORTANT DO YOU THINK WISDOM IS IN EVERYDAY CHRISTIAN LIFE? I AM SURE MOST OF US HERE WOULD SAY VERY IMPORTANT. THEN LET ME ASK THIS QUESTION. HOW MANY OF YOU PRACTICE WISDOM EVERYDAY IN YOUR LIFE? IN THE EVERYDAY COMMON STRUGGLES WE ALL GO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Idle=i Dull

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,562 views

    The disease of idleness creates a life that is dull, lifeless, and unproductive. Usually idle people are the ones who have allowed everything around them to go to hell.

    IDLE = I DULL! Thesis: The disease of idleness creates a life that is dull, lifeless, and unproductive. Usually idle people are the ones who have allowed everything around them to go to hell. Main Texts: Ecclesiastes 10:18 18 If a man is lazy, the rafters sag; if his hands are idle, the house ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Stocker II avatar

    Flies - The Decision Is Yours

    Contributed by David Stocker Ii on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,312 views

    One unsurrendered area of our lives can outweigh all the things we claim we have given up for God.

    Flies Ecclesiastes 10:1 A.In our society today, people will tell you that nothing is a sin if it is done with moderation. It’s not wrong to act a certain way,or do a certain thing if it only affects you. If it doesn’t hurt anyone else than you are o.k. to do whatever your concious will allow you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lindeal Greer avatar

    Life And Death

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 5,801 views

    Wonder who will be the next to die?

    Life & Death Wonder who will be the next to die? Ecc 9: 7-12 Some people live to be old. Death is the surest thing about life. Heb 9: 27 “And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgement.” As David said, “there is but a step between me and death” I Samuel 20: 3 Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Stewardship-Will Our Lives Count For Much?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 14,513 views

    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 156 ratings
     | 7,976 views

    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

  • James May avatar

    Dead Flies

    Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 17,922 views

    There are some characteristics of even those who are Christians that will cause the Spirit of God within to be ineffective.

    DEAD FLIES IN THE OINTMENT By Rev. James May Ecclesiates 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honor. THE DEATH OF A TREE IT STARTED AS A SEEDLING ON THE SLOPES OF THE MOUNTAINS AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Personal Book Descriptions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,238 views

    Book descriptions and articles for missions

    1. Steps to Planting & Growing Churches - This guidebook is used as a textbook in many theological colleges around the world. It covers the Biblical basis for planting & growing churches in a contextualized manner. The book analyzes the principles, practices, & steps of planting & growing churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Waiting On The Wind" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,123 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

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Do It With Thy Might

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 16,759 views

    Challenge to the congregation to give God the best of your talents and labor.

    There was a young boy who was the son of a drifter. This boy worked as a store clerk for a while, but the store failed. He bought a partnership in another store, but it failed also. He ran for legislature and lost both times. He ran for vice-president and lost. He became the 16th President of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chadrick Forrester avatar

    The Mystery Of The Uncertainties Of Life Series

    Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 16,860 views

    This sermon deals with the problem of suffering and pain.

    The book of Ecclesiastes deals with the toughest questions in life including the problems associated with suffering and evil. Chapter 8:14 says "Here’s something that happens all the time and makes no sense at all: Good people get what’s coming to the wicked, and bad people get what’s coming to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    No Deposit, No Return

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 7, 2006
    based on 79 ratings
     | 21,825 views

    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

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    An Uncertain Life Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,057 views

    The depressing, secular worldview: Life is tough, and then you die. But there’s a better way of life.

    Overcoming Futility--a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “An Uncertain Life” -Chapter 9 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts At times, life is utterly incomprehensible! So is this book. In studying Ecclesiastes, reading various interpretations, I’ve seen how ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Discovering Your Dream – Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,684 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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