Sermons on Ecclesiastes 4%3A3: showing 316-330 of 6,890

What Is The Meaning Of Life?

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

A haunting question with which we all deal is why we are living and what is the meaning of our lives. The Bible contains powerful answers that not only motivate us, but also shape us.

THE SEVEN SERIVCE JUNE 9, 2002 Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 “What is the Meaning of Life?” INTRODUCTION We often ask many “Why?” questions. Usually they are frustrating and useless because there is no answer to them. There is one, “Why?” question that is vital for us to answer. The question is, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Lutheran

No Less Than Your Best Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

Sermon on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.

Many people do not give the idea of excellence much thought in the church. “Well as long as we do it for the glory of God.” Consider this real experience: You drive up to the church at 10:10 and the sign says the service starts at 10:15…perfect you are five minutes early. You walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plain Pathway

Contributed by Rajani Lobo on Mar 25, 2005

God uses different ways in which He brings us and breaks us so that we can walk in the plain pathway!

God’s Plain pathway by Pastor Bryan Coelho Eccl.7: 13; Acts 13:8-10 Joel 3:14 says that Multitudes of people are in the valley of decision. Many of us are in the valley of making decisions everyday of our life. But Eccl 7:13 –can we bend the arm of Omnipotent God? God has a very unique plan ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:13

Denomination: Baptist

Best If Used By

Contributed by Scott Pyle on Mar 31, 2005

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

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9

Denomination: Holiness

What's In It For Me? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 31, 2004

Have you ever wondered whether what you do is really worth doing?

What do people really get for all their hard work? In 2013 that is a line of thought we’d expect to hear. What do people really get for all their hard work? What do I get out of it? What do you get out of it? But it isn’t necessarily a question we’d expect to find in the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Season Has Changed!

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Jun 3, 2004

Did you know that you go through seasons of life? In the seasons of the year, you find that certain things happen in the summer that don’t happen in the winter? You need to understand the seasons in your life to enjoy a richer life!

One morning in March, I opened my front door and was knocked down by a gust of wind. As I got up off the ground, I noticed that not only has the weather changed but my surroundings were starting to change. Flowers that were once withered were now showing small buds of flowers. The bushes that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Team Ministry Part 1 Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004

A message challenging the church to join together as a Team to accomplish the Great Commission.

"Team Ministy" Pastor Glenn Newton 8-20-2000 TEXT: ECCLE. 4:9-10 ECC 4:9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! This morning, I want to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Lessons I Didn't Know I Learned- Part 2

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 24, 2004

Lessons from mom and how they applied to my life

Lessons I Didn’t Know I Learned Part 2 June 27,2004 PP-Picture with Kimberly I- Mom taught the value of a job well done. * Sharing bed with David *Breaking Uncle Henry’s Bed Mom’s response: “I hope you are satisfied” Whatever you do, go the extra mile. * Mom always goes out of her way to do ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

To Make A Vow.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 30, 2004

The Vow we made to God was to come out from amoung the world.Being Bold to speak was never popular.

To Make a Vow What is it to make a vow? WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a law meant to punish pornographers that peddle dirty pictures to Web-surfing kids is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Answers To Difficult Questions: Is There A Time For War?

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jul 6, 2004

Should Christians support war? That can be a tough question especially in today’s world in which war is highly debated and views are often politcally motivated. This message does not try to take sides, but simply tries to look at war from a biblical per

ANSWERS TO DIFFICULT QUESTIONS: IS THERE A TIME FOR WAR? Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (Note: Some of the material was gleaned from Jeff Armbrest’s sermon "What Does God Think About War" and from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon "A Christian Perspective of War and Peace." Thanks fellows.) INTRODUCTION: A. Since ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Friends"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 6, 2004

What does it take to be a true friend? What are the characteristics of a true friend? See how Jesus is your best friend ... the best friend you could ever have.

“Friends” INTRODUCTION: Friends are wonderful things to have … AMEN? When I was over at Lisa Mathew’s house this week, I couldn’t help notice all the “friends” she had. That’s one of the blessings of growing up in a small community. You have friends that you grew up with … friends you went to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Old Gracefully

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004

Like it or not, all of us grow older...all of us age. Some enjoy joking about aging....but deep down inside growing old is something many dread....and fear.....and are willing to do anything to avoid.

Growing Older Gracefully Ecclesiastics 12:1-7 It seems to me that one of the things that some people joke about most in life is aging...One way we do this is by comparing our lives to our children’s lives. All of us have had our parents say things like: • In my day I walked to school up ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Strength Of Fellowship

Contributed by Christopher Smith on Aug 25, 2003

Why is it so important to go to church and have christian friends? Beacuse of the strength we gain from them.

This week is perhaps one of the most important topics that I’ve discussed so far, although it may not seem like that to most. It is the importance of church, more specifically the fellowship we gain from it. As it says in verse 9 of the reading, “Two are better than one…”, but how much better ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 1: The Seasons Of Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2003

Series: The Bible and Retirement

A. INTRODUCTION Winter: The farmer planning and dreaming. Spring: Cultivating the soil and planting. Summer: Working and growing toward success. Fall: Harvesting the fruits of life. THREE MISSED OPPORTUNITIES 1. Rejecting the season you are in. Always dreaming of the lazy, hazy days of summer. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Seven "I Wills" Of A Christian

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Sep 14, 2003

With all the doctrinal difference in this world, this is a list of "Must Dos" of a Christian.

Seven “I Wills” of the Believer Good morning everybody! Today, I am being led to discuss the 7 I wills that every Christian needs to live by. In today’s society, we hear so much about the “thou shalts” and the “thou shalt nots.” And some people can get confused through all the doctrinal ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13