Sermons about Ecclesiastes 1:4-2:26

What Do You See?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

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Solomon dealt with the right questions, but he came up with the wrong answers at first.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. With the end of the Christmas season I’m sure most of you have seen the headlines reporting that most retail stores did not do as well as they had hoped. We Americans didn’t charge nearly as much as we have in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Philippians 3:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Path...

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000

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"That which is made crooked cannot be made straight," and "who can make that straight which he hath made crooked?"

Introduction. A. Ecclesiastes 1:15 -- "That which is crooked cannot be made straight..." B. Every one’s life is on a path which will lead somewhere. C. No man can change his or anyone else’s life to the point where it is straight in the eyes of God. I. Romans 8:8 -- "So then they ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Pursuing In Life?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 12, 2004

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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

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:13-15, Ecclesiastes 2:20-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Are You Hearing?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 15, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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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

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Empthiness Of Good Feeling

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 29, 2004

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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

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rollercoaster Cynicism Series

Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006

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What is a cynic? Oxford English Dictionary describes a cynic as a person “disposed to rail or find fault” and as one who “shows a disposition to disbelieve in … sincerity… and is wont to express this by sneers and sarcasm.” In short, the cynic is “a s

What is a cynic? Oxford English Dictionary describes a cynic as a person “disposed to rail or find fault” and as one who “shows a disposition to disbelieve in … sincerity… and is wont to express this by sneers and sarcasm.” In short, the cynic is “a sneering fault-finder.” An attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Your Dreams Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 15, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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Only Christ holds the key to our hearts deepest desires.

Ecclesiastes 2:1-25 The Key To Your Dreams Woodlawn Baptist Church October 8, 2006 Introduction Show slideshow of billboards. What are your dreams? Almost all people have dreams of what they’d like to be or do or own. Last night I heard a lady say that she had dreamed of becoming a great ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Jared Schroeder on Nov 8, 2006

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It’s easy to take things for granted. To truly have a grateful heart, one needs to get their eyes off of themselves and open to the world around them

How to Have a Grateful Heart Jared Schroeder October 8, 2006 Thanksgiving Sunday Mission Heights Church 2005 Predictions… In 2005, there will be 256 million turkeys raised in the United States. There will be 649 million pounds of cranberries produced. There will be 1.6 billion pounds of sweet ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Google: What Are You Searching For? Series

Contributed by Mark Canfield on Nov 9, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Is there one site that has the answers to the most relevant questions we face everyday of our lives? During this 5 week series, join us as we search together for the solutions to life’s most basic questions.

It’s Been said Life is like a Journey - Searching for the Answers Most Basic Questions - Life People spend - WHOLE Lives & Fortunes Looking for Meaning/Purpose Wouldn’t it be Great - ONE PLACE – Like Google – Where we could find – searching For? Type in “Meaning of Life” - 118 Million sites / ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Fleeting Nature Of Life Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on May 21, 2007

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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

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whispers In The Wind

Contributed by Craig Smee on Feb 19, 2007

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What wind fills your sails. The wind of Acts 2 or the winds of Satan

W H I S P E R I N T H E W I N D O V E R S H A D O W M E I N T H E S H E L T E R O F Y O U R W I N G S H O L Y S P I R I T C O V E R M E O V E R S H A D O W M E O V E R S H A D O W I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

A Wandering Desire

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 20, 2007

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We like to think of God’s blessings as being rewards for good behavior. That is not always the case. In many cases they are given so that we can benefit the kingdom of God, whether through giving to Him or to others and so strengthening other believers.

A Wandering Desire Ecclesiastes 2:10 Ecclesiastes takes us on a journey through Solomon’s life and pursuits. A survey of Solomon’s life shows us that he tried many things in his life. These pursuits are discussed in the historical books of 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles and Ecclesiastes. In the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:10

Denomination: Mennonite

Finding Life's Meaning

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Mar 10, 2007

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What is the meaning of life? King Solomon was blessed and vexed with the 3 P’s. Power, Possessions, and Pleasure

Ecclesiastes 1:1-9 Finding Life’s Meaning Ecclesiastes is one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible and it’s too bad because Ecclesiastes is a divinely inspired meditation on one of the most profound questions asked by man: “What is the meaning of Life?” Q. What is the meaning of life? ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Is Life Meaningless?" Ecc Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007

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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

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2007

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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

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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