Sermons about Ecclesiastes 1:1-12:6

Living Wisely As Canadian Christians

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 1, 2001

based on 36 ratings

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Some thoughts on what it means to "obey the king" in today’s "pagan" society and government.

Living Wisely as Canadian Christians Eccl. 8:2-6 and Romans 13:1-10 (NLT) Happy 134th birthday Canada! All across the land today many impressive speakers with impressive speaking ability will try to pump up the sometimes not so hot Canadian patriotism. Fireworks, great performers doing their stuff ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:2-6, Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Solitude Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001

based on 94 ratings

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A series of sermons based on Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline." A top 10 book for any Christian!

CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: SOLITUDE MATTHEW 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION There is great value in being in solitude. I hope that I can convince you of this today. I do not know if you realize this or not, but Jesus used solitude much during His life and ministry. He did not get by Himself in order ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Ecclesiastes 3:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing Purpose

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 1, 2005

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There is a time for every purpose! God has created each of us with a purpose and given us the time we need to fulfill it.

February 2005 Dakota Community Church Pursuing Purpose Introduction: I hope you will take notes or at least fill in the blanks and save the bulletins for future use. I have several former congregation members who have told me they still read over notes from sermons from years ago and are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Mennonite

It's A Wonderful Life

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

based on 237 ratings

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This was my first funeral service. It is an illustration of how one person can affect many lives.

It’s A Wonderful Life” In 1946, Frank Capra made a low-budget movie called “It’s A Wonderful Life”. This movie told the story of a man who spent his life in a small town, never really realizing his dream. His dream was to travel the world and get away from the small town. His dreams were always put ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

No Less Than Your Best Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

based on 26 ratings

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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

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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

Respecting God With Your Very Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2003

based on 70 ratings

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Many Christians live lives of contempt for God and they don¡¦t even know it. Solomon talks about three ways we can show contempt for God, ways that might seem harmless.

Respecting God with Your Very Life (Ecclesiastes 5) Intro¡K. 1. There was a woman who went on a short term missions trip to Kenya, helping the missionaries there. Before she left, she stopped at a remote village where she attended a medical clinic. As the native women outside the clinic began to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Enjoyment Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 24, 2003

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The gift of enjoyment is a gift that comes from our happy God; without it, life will not satisfy; with it, we can find enjoyment in the simplest of pleasures.

The Gift of Enjoyment Ecclesiastes 6 1. There’s a story about a child psychologist who wanted to observe how different children respond to negative circumstances. They got a room and filled it with horse manure. Putting the pessimistic child in there, they observed how he responded. Predictably, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12, Ecclesiastes 6:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Place Where No One Stands Alone Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 1, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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How to build deep and meaningful relationships in your life and church.

“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness…” (Genesis 1:26) “Jesus went into the hills and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him” (Mark 3:13) “Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name-the name you gave me-so that they may be one as we are one…”(John ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

House Of Mourning Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2003

based on 56 ratings

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One of God’s purposes for our lives is that we enjoy them., but it is not the ONLY purpose. He wants to deepen us, and that comes not so much from joy as it does facing the sober realities of life. Facing life’s realities opens us up to receive wisdom,

Sober Thoughts and Balanced Living OR What Does A Mature Person Look Like? (Ecclesiastes 7:1-22) 1. The gift of enjoyment is a wonderful gift. 2. But remember that from chapter 3, “a time to weep and a time to laugh.” 3. We have to take the good with the bad; like Job, we have to say, “The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Off To Work I Go - I Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

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Work is a significant part of our lives. If I am to see my work the way God wants me to see it, how will I view it? As we nurture a biblical view of work we are not only more successful but also happier.

It’s Off to Work I Go (I) 2Thes. 3:6-15 1-05-03 The holidays are coming to a conclusion. Some people are glad. They are looking forward to letting their children go back to school. Some are sad. They are not looking forward to going back to work. The reality is that almost everyone here will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Through Endolence The Rafters Sag

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003

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This sermon explores the Christians duty to be salt and light in our communities. What has happened in America as the Church has lost it’s voice

Through Slackness The Rafters Sag Ecclesiastes 10:16-20 This morning some of you might not like my topic. Some of you might go away from here upset that I have dared speak on this subject in the church. But I want to assure you that as sure as I am standing here today I believe God put this ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:16-20

Denomination: *other

Friend Day Sermon Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 8, 2002

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Popular TV theme songs through the years such as "Friends", "Cheers", and "All in the Family" reflect the need in our society to find a place of togetherness and belonging. God’s Word has always known and revealed this deep need within people as well as

Ecc. 4:9-12 Popular TV theme songs through the years such as "Friends", "Cheers", and "All in the Family" reflect the need in our society to find a place of togetherness and belonging. God’s Word has always known and revealed this deep need within people as well as the Church’s responsibility to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-21, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seasons In Our Lives

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Nov 15, 2002

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Defines and talks about how to properly deal with seasons in our lives.

SEASONS IN OUR LIVES The book of Ecclesiastes points out that there is a time (or season) for everything . This morning let’s look at this scripture and examine the importance of what it’s saying about our lives. Today our subject for discussion is ... “seasons of our ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, Genesis 8:22

Denomination: *other

Changing Seasons

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Nov 16, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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Fear God and live a happy life

Sermon: Changing Seasons Ecc 3:1-11 October 13, 2002 I. Introduction A. Seasons of Life 1. I once heard someone described the seven seasons of a person’s life in this way: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills. Spills of Infancy – You only have to look at the carpet in my ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

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