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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Overwhelmed

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,752 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

  • James Vilgos avatar

    Life Under The Sun V. Life Under The Son

    Contributed by James Vilgos on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 12,698 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

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    The Fleeting Nature Of Life Series

    Contributed by Dan Neary on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,991 views

    Second in an eight part series in the Book of Ecclesiastes... this sermon tackles the claim that everything is meaningless.

    You have to be glad that you came to church this morning. If you’ve ever wondered what makes different versions of the Bible different, you can turn to Ecclesiastes 1. • NIV: Meaningless • KJV: Vanity • Holman: Futility • Contemporary: Nonsense • Message: Smoke 1These are the words of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Finding Real Meaning In Life

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,337 views

    Four things you must do to find real joy and happiness and meaning in life.

    “Finding Real Meaning In Life” March 18, 2007 Years ago on a TV show, a guest appeared that was a body builder. As he entered the stage with his huge muscular body the crowd went crazy as the body builder began to flex his muscles and show his power. The first question asked of him was this: “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Work Hard, Pray Hard

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,035 views

    We serve God and others in our daily labors and activities. As we share God’s love and the good news of Jesus Christ, God calls us to work hard and pray hard.

    Ecclesiastes 2:24-26, 12:9-14 “Work Hard, Pray Hard” INTRODUCTION For over one hundred years, the people of the United States have celebrated Labor Day on the first Monday of September. Labor Day began as a concession by the government for its poor, violent handling of the Pullman Railroad ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Matter Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,344 views

    Developing a heart that seeks God above everythign else.

    Dare to Pursue “The Matter of the Heart” October 8, 2006 Me: We talked last week about spiritual gifts and how God has given each of us gifts to use to build up the church. We used the acrostic SHAPE to describe it. Today we are going to look at heart. The heart is an important aspect of life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James McDonald avatar

    The Empty Expedition Of Enjoyment Series

    Contributed by James Mcdonald on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,394 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

  • Keith Davis avatar

    For Everything Else There's Mastercard

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,483 views

    Learning what the vauable things are in life.

    Joke: Little boy goes to a new church. He sees a plaque with an American flag and a list of men’s names on it. His asked his dad, “Daddy, what is that for?” His daddy told him, “It was a list of men who died in the service son.” His son looked at him with fear in his eyes and said, “Was it the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Words From A Broken Record

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 8, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 2,906 views

    Can we distinquish between what is important and unimportant? Do we spend our lives working for things that do not matter?

    Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 I thought in my heart, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good." But that also proved to be meaningless. "Laughter," I said, "is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?" I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly-- my mind still guiding ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Solomon, A Man Who Grew To Hate Life

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,011 views

    As we approach the book of Ecclesiastes, we get a profound glimpse into the later years of the life of Solomon, King of Israel, and gifted by God with intelligence far beyond his contemporaries. Yet, as Solomon aged, his focus changed, he was drawn away

    KING SOLOMON A Man Who Grew To Hate Life Ecclesiastes 2 INTRODUCTION: As we approach the book of Ecclesiastes, we get a profound glimpse into the later years of the life of Solomon, King of Israel, and gifted by God with intelligence far beyond his contemporaries. Yet, as Solomon aged, his focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What Are You Pursuing In Life?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,938 views

    We need to find that life under the sun will not satify

    Comments received by the Forest Service on registration sheets and comment cards by backpackers completing wilderness camping trips: "A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call." "Escalators would help on steep uphill sections." ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Are You Hearing?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    life on earth is of no value without God

    Eccles. 1:2 3-9 13-14 WHAT ARE YOU HEARING? It was found written on the walls of a library at a university “apathy Rules.” Apathy could mean indifference, boredom, laziness, lack of interest or concern. Do we get excited about what God is doing in this world? Are we passionate for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Empthiness Of Good Feeling

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,202 views

    Just feeling good is not what is all about

    "People are just about as happy as they’re willing to be." -- Abraham Lincoln "Don’t mistake pleasures for happiness. They’re a different breed of dog." -- Josh Billings "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." -- Eleanor Roosevelt "The problem with the rat race is that even ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Memorial Day - There Is A Purpose!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 218 ratings
     | 29,018 views

    Have you ever asked yourself, "Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating? Why am I here? What is the purpose of my existence?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2020) TEXT: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14; Ephesians 1:4-5,10 (Msg); (Slide #1 – We Remember) As most of you listening to me this morning know, my family – my parents, a younger sister, & two younger brothers – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nothing New Under The Sun Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,621 views

    The second in a series of when sin is in the camp. This focuses on the tactics of Satan in tempting man to sin.

    NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN Text: Ecclesiastes 1: 9-10 An old saying goes “everything old is new again”. Clothes that considered “cool” when I was a teen are in fashion again. Classic style for cars is all the rage. Nick at Night and T V Land show the old classic shows. It seems that things are just ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God