Sermons about Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:16

Making The Most Of My Life

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 4, 2012

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What do you do when everything seems to go wrong, when you have more to do than you can possibly accomplish, & you’re not sure what to do next? How do you get the most out of life in times like that? (Powerpoints Available - #146)

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) (Powerpoints used with message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #146.) TEXT: Ecclesiastes 3:1-17; 2 Corinthians 1:9; ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-17, Ephesians 5:15-16, 2 Corinthians 1:9, 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Is The Loneliest Number Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 10, 2009

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9th in a series from Ecclesiastes. God created man to live in community with God and with others.

In April 1969, the group Three Dog Night had their first top ten hit with a song titled “One”. That song included these lyrics: One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do Two can be as bad as one It’s the loneliest number since the number one No is the saddest experience you’ll ever know Yes, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan And Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

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When God is in the picture, all the seasons of life become fulfilling.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “GOD’S PURPOSE AND PLAN” ECCLESIASTES 3:1-22 It’s good to be back with you this morning. I hope you enjoyed your guest speakers this past week as much as I enjoyed having a vacation. Several weeks back, we started a series through the book of Ecclesiastes called ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's The Value? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

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True value is found in God’s image in us and in Christ’s death for us

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “WHAT’S THE VALUE?” ECCLESIASTES 4:1-16 OPEN Stan Caffy was preparing for married life. He and his bride-to-be cleaned out their respective garages and donated everything to Goodwill. Caffy and his soon-to-be wife got rid of an assortment of clothes, bicycles, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Why Can't We Be Friends"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2013

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Solomon and David both remind us that one of the best investments we will ever make in life is an investment in people…making friends. This message helps us learn how to do that.

“Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Slothfulness

Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 8, 2013

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THE REALITY OF SPIRITUAL SLOTHFULNESS

SLOTHFULNESS OBSERVATION: MANY SCHOLARS ACKNOWLEDGE SOLOMON AS THE AUTHOR OF ECCLESIASTES. BIBLE SCHOLARS DISAGREE ON THE DATE OF THE WRITING. A GOOD THEME WOULD BE LIFE WITHOUT GOD IS MEANINGLESS. INTERPRETATION: ECCLESIASTES 4: 5 (NKJV) A FOOL FOLDS HIS HANDS AND CONSUMES HIS OWN ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Our Church Family: A Place For You To Belong

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Mar 12, 2014

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The church is a family – a place of serving together, support and encouragement, spiritual warmth, and standing strong together.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY: A PLACE FOR YOU TO BELONG INTRO TO TOPIC: What is the church? The church is family. This is a common NT metaphor. “So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God's holy people. You are members of God's family.” ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: *other

God Shall Judge

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 20, 2013

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In a world of abundant injustices; God shall judge everyman according to his work.

Introduction: In light of the recent murder trial that's headlining the news across America; we must remember that we are not qualified to judge the case or the jurors. The only one that truly knows is God. I. The Examination. .I saw.....verse 16 II. The Experience. .Under the sun......verse ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Place To Belong

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 14, 2013

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Everyone needs a place to belong. A place that fits us like an old pair of jeans. A place that's as comfortable as our favorite recliner. This sermon explores the benefits of belonging to a church family. Expository and alliterated.

A PLACE TO BELONG Scott Bayles, pastor Church in the Park, Modesto: 8/26/2012 Good morning again and welcome to Church in the Park. Whether you’ve been attending church your whole life or you’re just sort of testing the waters right now, I want you to know we’re glad you’re ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-11, Ecclesiastes 4:9-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Extreme Marriages

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

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GOD'S GRACE CAN TRANSFORM YOUR BROKEN RELATIONSHIP INTO ONE OF GRACE AND JOY

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 – Extreme Marriages 9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: 10 If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Holy Heroes: Batman Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 3, 2014

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This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/13/2013 If you’re just joining us, we’ve spent the last couple of weeks uncovering some of the hidden spiritual lessons found in the pages of comic-books. Like modern-day parables, I’m convinced that superheroes like ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Basics For Starting A Church.

Contributed by Hans Manaka on Jan 6, 2014

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This is for the preparation of those who believe that there is a call of God in their lives to start a church or ministry. It is made to make them see the possibilities of starting what God has call them to do.

Ministry always starts with the leading Minister [the sent one] who delivers God’s word and few new converts. That is how the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ started, with only 12 it mushroomed into a great Organisation. For us to get the same result we can also follow the same route. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20, Amos 3:3, Ecclesiastes 4:10, Mark 8:1-3

Denomination: *other

Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -1 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014

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“You must be the change you want to see in the world.” Bible says “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2)

A Time for Change- Ecclesiastes 3:1-17 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2) Today, we live in a world of rapid change. The evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Working More But Enjoying It Less

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2014

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A sermon on labor, work from Ecclesiastes (Title, Material and outline adapted from Dan Blazer's book, Life Is Worth Living, chapter 5)

Introduction: Solomon in Ecclesiastes at times has a positive outlook on work, labor. Ecclesiastes 3:12, 13, NIV. Ecclesiastes 5:18, NIV. Ecclesiastes 9:9, NIV. At other times Solomon is downright negative about work and labor. “What does man gain from all his labour at which he toils ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Need Relationships? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

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This is the fourth 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 why God has wired us to need and desire relationships.

Dear Diary, “Every time I open myself up for a relationship I get kicked in the teeth. Why do we need relationships? Why should take the risk of being hurt again?” If you are like me you have been hurt and betrayed by someone you thought was your friend. These experiences really cause ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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