Sermons on Ecclesiastes 1:1-14:

The Meaning Of Meaninglessness

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The Bible rejects the idea that all is meaningful. It stresses the reality of the meaningless, for the more we know of this reality, the more we will strive to avoid it and stay on the road of meaningfulness.

Pastor W. Robert McClelland had to endure the painful experience of hearing his grown son curse God and cry out in angry rebellion at Him. His son had worked hard for congressman Jerry Litton in his senatorial campaign. When the polls closed that Tuesday night and Litton come through with an ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Circle Of Life : A New Year Message Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 2, 2019

Do you feel like you are caught up in the endless Circle of Life? Can we find the "right place" in the Circle of Life? How can we get the best out of our Circle of Life?

Circle of Life : A New Year Message Another year is coming to an end, another new year is about to begin. And this is not a unique phenomenon. It happens every 12 months, every 52 weeks, every 365 days. This is a cyclical event that happens with regularity. That regularity is what prompted me to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-16, Ecclesiastes 1:3-5, Psalm 69:30, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Jeremiah 33:11, Psalm 147:7, Galatians 4:8-10, Proverbs 30:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Full Life Vs. Empty Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

Looking at a full Life vs. an empty one

Full Life vs. Empty Life--1 1-3.docx Ecclesiastes 1:1-3 In this book, the Preacher (Solomon), the wisest, richest most influential king in Israel’s history. He looks at life “under the sun” from the human perspective and declares it all to be empty. Power, popularity, prestige, pleasure ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

What does a life worth living look like

Life Worth Living-1 4-18.docx Ecclesiastes 1:4-18 If we look at the books of the Bible today, the book of Ecclesiastes the most relevant It has today’s world woven through the fabric of every page Whether or not we are willing to admit it, deep within most of us there is this restless, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Matters Most Sermon I: Uppermost In In The Minds Of Most Christians Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

Meaning in life is found by mature Christians not in possessions or pleasure but in obedience to God's Will.

UPPERMOST IN THE MINDS OF MOST MATURE CHRISTIANS IS “WHAT MATTERS MOST” Mother Teresa was born in 1910 in Macedonia. At a young age, she felt called to be a nun and help the poor. At the age of 18, she was trained for missionary service in India. At first she ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

Finding Purpose In Your Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 30, 2015

Maybe you are here this morning and you need to hear from the Lord concerning where you fit into the plan of God.

Finding purpose in your life Ecclesiastes 1:1-1:9 Introduction- If you would turn to the book of Ecclesiastes. It is in the Old Testament right after Proverbs. Psalms, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. There are so many books written on finding purpose. How to make the most of your life. How to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

All Those Who Wander Are Not Lost: A Study In Nothingness

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

Much of my early life was lived by such reverberations. I don't want to bash it. It had it's appeals. No burdens, no responsibilities. Just drift about. Ironically enough I live in a similar way today at times. I'm in the arms of God. I have no idea what will happen today.

"When Monday comes I want nothing Come Tuesday morning I want the same The days and nights fly by Looking to embrace the nothing of the everyday...." -Yo La Tengo, "Everyday" from the album: And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out. Much of my early life was lived by such ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Building A Purposeful Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 23, 2019

This sermon is a part of our discipleship series on building God's house within our lives. Today's sermon looks at building a purposeful, or a purpose-filled life.

Building God’s House Building a Purposeful Life Ecclesiastes 1 Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!7EkigSYB!aWspSqZp4_v3_YMbyM2KAubdFMIpvSBkraSXxpa9Wtk Over the years I have spoken a lot on this subject. I even have a chapter in my book, “From Here to There,” talking about it. And maybe that’s because ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-15, Acts 13:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Finding Meaning In The Pursuit Of Wisdom: Lessons From Ecclesiastes Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

A journey through the Book of Ecclesiastes, a profound exploration of life's meaning and purpose.

"Finding Meaning in the Pursuit of Wisdom: Lessons from Ecclesiastes" Today, we embark on a journey through the Book of Ecclesiastes, a profound exploration of life's meaning and purpose. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible to guide us. 1. The Vanity of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2, Ecclesiastes 1:16-17, Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Fullness Of Time Came

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 24, 2021

The birth of Jesus was not something that just happened without planning. Not long after the fall of Adam and Eve into sin, God made the plan to save humans (Genesis 3:15).

The birth of Jesus was not something that just happened without planning. Not long after the fall of Adam and Eve into sin, God made the plan to save humans. He said in Genesis 3:15 that he would send Jesus Christ to crush the power of the devil one day. When God created the earth, everything was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Genesis 3:15, John 1:12, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6, Ecclesiastes 1:9, 1 Corinthians 6:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Real Progress Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 29, 2021

Much of life is temporary, perishable, unsatisfying, and mundane. What we will dig into in these weeks as we focus on the Book of Ecclesiastes is how to live wisely when life is pretty much unsatisfying.

WISE LIVING: NO REAL PROGRESS Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 1 [person from congregation] INTRODUCTION… Hollywood remakes (insider.com/most-remade-movies-of-all-time) If you watch movies, you will notice that most stories or movies are remakes of previous stories ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Under The Sun Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 1, 2022

The focus of this sermon is to introduce the series on the book of Ecclesiastes and the idea that life lived in the hear and now (i.e., under the sun) cannot compare to a life lived under the Son (Jesus Christ)

Good morning. It is great to be back in the ‘burgh rain and all. For some of you who don’t know, I was away for a few weeks for a sabbatical. It was a study time, and I was able to feel somewhat productive. I also had a time of rest. The better news is Debbie and I got to see our lovely ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

8th Sunday After Pentecost. August 3rd, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2022

Year C, Proper 13.

Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 107:1-9, Psalm 107:43, Ecclesiastes 1:1-2, Ecclesiastes 1:12-14, Ecclesiastes 2:18-23, Psalm 49:1-12, Colossians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-21. A). A STIRRING IN THE HEART OF GOD. Hosea 11:1-11. Through His speaking in the first person, and in what He says, this chapter offers ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 107:1-9, Psalm 107:43, Ecclesiastes 1:1-2, Ecclesiastes 1:12-14, Ecclesiastes 2:18-23, Psalm 49:1-12, Colossians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Without God

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 22, 2023

While the people of the world live without God every day, what would it be like for a Christian to live without God? Solomon gives us the answer from the book of Ecclesiastes.

I was blessed to grow up in a Christian home. I can’t imagine what life would be like without God. But there was a man in history who chose to live his life without God. He was the wisest man who ever lived, yet he did the most foolish thing in the world. Solomon. What would life be like without ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Well Is Dry? Empty?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2023

We must consider what happens when the well goes dry? Broken cisterns? Empty can be spiritually dangerous.

THE WELL IS DRY: EMPTY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) COMPASSION FATIGUE! There is a pastor so poured out: HE IS NOT BURNED OUT! HE IS BURNED UP… DO WE EVER GET TIRED? DO WE EVER GET SO TIRED THAT WE FEEL EMPTY? HOW ABOUT GETTING TIRED OF CRYING? ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3, Jeremiah 2:13, Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God