Sermons on ecclesiastes: showing 391-405 of 6,940

"The Merry-Go-Round Of Time"

Contributed by Paul Ray on Jul 22, 2013

God's timing is sovereign, sufficient, seasonal, and surprising. God turns extreme calamity into extreme possibility in the pendulum swing from Good Friday to Easter morning. Change comes as an unfolding pattern rather than a mindless swing of events.

January 20, 2013 “The Merry-Go-Round of Time” Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Everything that happens in this world happens at the time God chooses. 2 He sets the time for birth and the time for death, the time for planting and the time for pulling up, 3 the time for killing and the time for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

What Matters Most Sermon Vi: When Christ Shall Come Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

True meaning in life is found by mature Christians by following Solomon's advice to remember the Creator and to spend the rest of one's life on this earth honoring the LORD God Maker of Heaven and Earth.

PROMISE FULFILLED: WHEN CHRIST SHALL COME . . . WHAT JOY SHALL FILL OUR HEARTS! In The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of seven children’s books by British theologian C. S. Lewis, the hero is a Lion named King Aslan who represents Jesus Christ. Quite naturally, the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:7-10, Ecclesiastes 12:12-14

Season's Change

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 24, 2001

Change is a natural and basic part of life

Seasons Change Text: Ecclesiastes 3.1-8, Hebrews 13.8 June 1998 Introduction 1. The changing of Seasons: a.) The fall: Colors of the leaves change, they adapt for winter b.) The Spring: Everything begins to come back to life, they adapt for a new season of life 2. Everything has a time: a.) Life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Wedding Sermon

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2008

Wedding for an older couple - not Christians. A short sermon as is appropriate for such a setting

I want to talk about marriage. Marriage is one of those old institutions that seems to be losing its popularity these days. Have you noticed? People are choosing to live together but without necessarily having the long-term commitment involved in the sorts of public promises that Frank and Janet ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Anglican

Building Dynamic Faith: Lesson 3: The Prayers Of Many

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 15, 2006

The Christian life is relationships: first with God and second with people.

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. That two people praying together is both powerful and practical to get answers to prayers. 2. To get a burden to begin praying with a prayer partner who challenges you to pray for even bigger things. 3. Apply the power of agreement-prayer to see God actively work ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Others Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 19, 2016

Praying with others is both powerful and practical to get answers to prayers

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. That two people praying together is both powerful and practical to get answers to prayers. 2. Praying with a prayer partner challenges you to pray for even bigger things. 3. Apply the power of agreement-prayer to see God actively work in your ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Injustice

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 10, 2012

Man, that’s unfair! So many times that is what we say! The truth is many things in this life is unfair, we look around and we see injustices all around us.

Amos 5:2-But let justice run down like water, And righteousness like a mighty stream. Proverbs 21:3-To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 28:5-Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the Lord understand all Isaiah 56:1-2-Thus says ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Timing

Contributed by David Carter on Jan 28, 2020

Nothing happens until God's timing is right

GOD’S TIMING 1.GOD HAS A TIMETABLE FOR EVERYTHING Ecclesiastes 3:1 - There is a season (an appointed time) for everything and a right time for every purpose under the heaven. Everything that happens, happens at the time God chooses! Gal. 4:4 – When the fulness of time had come, God sent forth ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Season Is It?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

The third sermon of a 4 part series, ‘Overload: Saying ‘No’ So We Can Say ‘Yes.’

Title – What Season Is It? Scripture Passage – Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 Description – The third sermon of a 4 part series, ‘Overload: Saying ‘No’ So We Can Say ‘Yes.’ This morning we begin with the reading of our main text and following the reading of it, we will watch a video clip. As you watch the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Funerals And Parties Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 16, 2004

We learn much from times of sorrow and loss, times when we are confronted with the reality of death, opportunities when we can learn from God

“A good reputation is more valuable than the most expensive perfume. In the same way, the day you die is better than the day you are born. It is better to spend your time at funerals than at festivals. For you are going to die, and you should think about it while there is still time. Sorrow is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-8, Ecclesiastes 7:7-9

Denomination: Congregational

The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Nov 1, 2006

Pleasing God and living for His glory should be the main duty of living.

THE FEAR OF THE LORD Ecclesiastes 12:8:14 (A Short message to the bretheren of the Worldwide Church of God) Bulawan, Prieto Diaz Sorsogon October 27, 2006 INTRODUCTION The paradox of Christian life appears when we see the Christian in his pursuit of the highest and noblest goal of living. To ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom: Don't Leave Home Without It Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011

Wisdom: don't leave home without it!

WISDOM: DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT ECCLESIASTES 7:1-14 Introduction: Chapter seven marks a turning point in the book of Ecclesiastes. All of a sudden the student begins to encounter the one word that has been absent. That one word is “wisdom.” It appears seven times in verses 1-4 (NIV). ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Well-Lived: Remembering Gayle Lamb Nash Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

homily for memorial service for Gayle Lamb Nash

Today we are here to celebrate the life of Gayle Lamb Nash: a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a dear friend and a member of this parish. Gayle was born on November 20, 1937 and was released from her pain on May 9, 2016. The birth and death statistics are always ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

Abc's Of Faith - Awareness #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 11, 2024

Awareness of Christianity begins when we realize worldly pursuits can never satisfy

Today we begin a new 12 week series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. So it’s not a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Ecclesiastes 12:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Stressed? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2008

Many today in our society are chasing after the wind and ending up overwhelmed and stressed in their lives. The result of this state is that many are robbed of their joy in life.

Are You Stressed! On the lighter side: Two video clips from commercials to stress - stress Question: How do you manage your stress? Thesis: Many today in our society are chasing after the wind and ending up overwhelmed and stressed in their lives. The result of this state is that many are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational