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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Search For The Meaning Of Life Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,165 views

    Ecclesiastes was written to people who question whether there is a God, and to those who outright reject God. What do they have left in life? Nothing but despair...but there is another Way.

    Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes Message #1, “The Search for the Meaning of Life,” chapter 1 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve entered a new year, and many people looking back on 2005 feel a sense of relief. We’re glad that year ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Overwhelmed

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,856 views

    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.

    Overwhelmed! On the lighter side: FOR THOSE WHO TAKE LIFE TOO SERIOUSLY...... * Save the whales. Collect the whole set * A day without sunshine is like, night * On the other hand, you have different fingers. * I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory. * 42.7 percent of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Spiritually Bankrupt

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,262 views

    Shows how the abundance of pleasure can bankrupt the Spirit.

    Spiritually Bankrupt Ecclesiastes 2: 1-3 1) I said in mine heart, go to now, I will prove thee with mirth , therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity. 2) I said of laughter, it is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it? 3) I sought in mine heart to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    In Search Of Fulfillment Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 4, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,879 views

    Why am I here? You need a better answer to that question than just a "Why not?" This sermon examines places people have been looking for fulfillment for 3,000 years, to see if it can be found. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Answering Life’s Great Questions - Sermon #1 Where Can I Find Fulfillment? <ILLUS> While I don’t own a television myself, I remember being in a doctors office once, and a football game was on. One guy ran the ball and was tackled – the ball came loose on the 5 yard-line. A guy for the Jets ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Words Of Wisdom From A Broken Record

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 8, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,873 views

    Between what is important, and unimportant, who can understand?

    After Wilbur and Orville Wright’s successful flight on December 17, 1903, they joyfully sent a telegram to their sister in Dayton, Ohio. The message read: "First sustained flight, 59 seconds. Home for Christmas." The sister, also elated, ran all the way to the newspaper office with the telegram. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Vilgos avatar

    Life Under The Sun V. Life Under The Son

    Contributed by James Vilgos on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 12,860 views

    In Ecclesiates Solomon writes of the futility of life under the sun. Contrast this with life under the Son, Jesus, God the Son

    Life “Under the Sun” v. “Life Under the Son” Chaplain James Vilgos Scripture Reading Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Life “under the s-u-n” v. life “under the S-o-n” When I was young a song titled Richard Cory was popular it was based on a poem of the same title, the lyrics state in part: They say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jim Black avatar

    Chasing After... Career Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,366 views

    We seek meaning for our lives in the very same places the Teacher looked in Ecclesiastes ... and are all ultimately meaningless without God.

    American Idols: #1 Work Ecclesiastes 2:17-23 We’re beginning a new series tonight entitled "American Idols." You may be familiar with the popular Fox television show where contestants show off their singing talents and vie to become the next "American Idol." You’d have to have been on another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    Give Me That Old Time Religion Series

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 2, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,409 views

    What we need in the Petecostal churches is the Holy Ghost and fire. We need what the old time saints had. More than anything else they had a dedication to God. When they prayed you knew that God was there.

    Give Me That Old Time Religion Part 2 Ephesians 1:15-21 15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Are The Wise Really Wise?" Ecc Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,557 views

    Are the wise really wise if they do not have God in their lives? Solomon says “No they are not!”

    “Are the wise really wise?” Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 Opening Timer Illustration: Set timer for 30 minutes – Did you know - What happens in 30 minutes? “Mission Maker Magazine”, page 18, Edition 2008, (www.WorldChristianDatabase.org). 7,764 souls began life in the world 3,444 souls meet Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James McDonald avatar

    The Empty Expedition Of Enjoyment Series

    Contributed by James Mcdonald on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,470 views

    Solomon’s personal testimony of his empty expedition to find satisfaction without God.

    The Empty Expedition of Enjoyment Illustration This past Tuesday, Stacy and I went up to Freeport to encourage a local homeschooling support group. The group had advertised the event in their area, seeking to increase attendance a bit. I received an email from a friend of mine, Bob, who attends a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Is Life Meaningless?" Ecc Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,977 views

    Solomon proposes some questions to us in Chapter one and he says, “Is everything meaningless? Is life one big bore! Can you agree with me that life can be boring and even senseless?” The answer to these questions is really dependent on your relationship w

    Is Everything Meaningless? Ecclesiastes part 1 Hands on illustration: Have a timer with on the pulpit – set it for 30 minutes in front of everyone. The lesson from the timer is what motivated Solomon to write the book of Ecclesiastes because time was running out for him and for many others. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "What's Wrong With Pleasure?" Ecc. Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,115 views

    What is wrong with the pursuit of pleasure? Answer: It will become a tyrannical god – an idol that will never satisfy – it will never bring eternal meaning to your life.

    “What is wrong with pleasure?” Ecclesiastes Pt. 2 Illustration: My timer is set for 30 minutes again: You may be thinking, “How many people will die in the world in 30 minutes?” The answer is 3,240 people. But here is a major problem - It is estimated that only 7% of the world’s population is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Principles For Better Living

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 22, 2010
    based on 50 ratings
     | 12,161 views

    Scriptural principles to make life better. 1- Stay cool, don’t blow your cool 2- Try faith, don’t let faithlessness rule 3- Be possessed, don’t give in to obsession

    INTRO.- ILL.- I like the story about the preacher who had a microphone in his hand as he preached, and as he moved around the platform he would jerk the cord as he went. Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord and nearly tripping before jerking it again. After several circles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    How To Make The Most Of Life's Seasons

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,976 views

    Was a New Year’s Message, but good for anytime. Seasons are passing, but productive. We should simply decide to enjoy them.

    here we are again at the end of a year. Really there is no difference between this day and any other. Time passes. The date changes every night at midnight. Every 7 days we enter a new week. Every 30 days (or thereabouts) we enter a new month. But it’s every 12 months – or at the changing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Working For The Man Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,011 views

    We are people who live in world where everything is said to be relative. HOw do we find satisfaction in this world. But death is the great leveler. "There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in their toil."

    By Rev Bill Stewart INTRODUCTION ’Cause it’s a bittersweet symphony, that’s life Trying to make ends meet You’re a slave to money then you die ’Cause it’s a bittersweet symphony, that’s life Trying to make ends meet Trying to find some money then you die If you were in your teens or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican