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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Graeme Lamb avatar

    Hospice Memorial Service

    Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 151 ratings
     | 104,960 views

    This is a sermon written for a Memorial service for a local hospice, to which are invited relatives of those who have died in the last couple of months

    A little over halfway through the Old Testament part of the Bible, is a relatively short and probably little read book called Ecclesiastes. There are some mysteries about this book: we don’t exactly who wrote it, although tradition tells us that the writer was King Solomon, the son of David. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Search For The Meaning Of Life Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
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    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

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    In Search Of Fulfillment Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 4, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,891 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

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Memorial Day - There Is A Purpose!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 218 ratings
     | 29,113 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

  • Robb Ryerse avatar

    The Purpose Of Life Series

    Contributed by Robb Ryerse on Feb 15, 2005
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     | 20,618 views

    Introduction to a series through Ecclesiastes on the purpose of life.

    The Purpose of Life Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Introduction: - Teenagers have a word for it: Whatever. - College Students take classes about it, using big words to describe it: existentialism. - Adults call it a midlife crisis. All people are on a quest for the purpose in life, and many have concluded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Let Down Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,859 views

    Most of us will come or have come to the point in life where we realize that life is disappointing, that our dreams will not all come true, and that our impact on this world is marginal. The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere. We Christ

    The Let Down of Life (Ecclesiastes 1) Intro Note: most of these illustrations were borrowed from Sermon Central; further info on Larry Walker, the man who ascended 16,000 feet in a lawn chair with weather balloons can be found at truthorfiction.com Do a search there--it is a great illustration ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Finding Real Meaning In Life

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,404 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

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Seven Time Tested Truths

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 30, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,992 views

    This word will bring truth and humor to all!

    Seven Time Tested Truths Text: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2,12: 13-14 1.Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, Before the difficult days come, And the years draw near when you say,“ I have no pleasure in them”: 2 “ Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “ Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Searight avatar

    In Christ We Have Hope

    Contributed by Paul Searight on Feb 19, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,133 views

    In Christ life isn’t meaningless - we have a living hope, a promise from God that there is more to life than this...

    Ecclesiastes 1 NIV 2 "Meaningless! Meaningless!" says the Teacher. "Utterly meaningless! 
 Everything is meaningless." 3 What does man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun? 4 Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever. 5 The sun rises and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Vanity Of Vanity, All Is Vanity!

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 25,936 views

    Life is meaningless if we leave God and eternity out of the picture.

    Intro: 1. “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day To the last syllable of recorded time, And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle! Life’s but a walking shadow a poor player That struts and frets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Introduction To Ecclesiastes Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,139 views

    This sermon introduces us to the book of Ecclesiastes.

    Scripture During the 2007 NFL regular season, New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady set the record for most touchdown passes (50) in a regular season, paving the way for his winning the MVP award. At the age of 30, he has already won three Super Bowls—an accomplishment that sets ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Vanity Of Vanities Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,670 views

    Life is full of meaning when your faith is in Christ.

    [To receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] WHO IS THE AUTHOR? The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem (v. 1). Who wrote the book of Ecclesiastes? • “Preacher” (qoheleth) means “one who gathers” or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    All Is Vanity Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,598 views

    In today's lesson we are warned that apart from God, we will not gain anything from all our toil.

    Scripture People today want to live meaningful lives. They have questions such as: • What is the meaning of life? • Why am I so unhappy? • Does God really care? • Why is there so much suffering in the world? • Why is there so much injustice in the world? • Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Wiens avatar

    Into To Ecclesiastes Series

    Contributed by Greg Wiens on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,514 views

    This is my introduction to my sermon series on Ecclesiastes. It has a lot of history and background.

    Show Video from ALPHA Course # 2Alpha Course More to life than this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGI3z9YXW9A Read Scripture Passage SLIDE 2+3 Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 1 These are the words of the Teacher, King David’s son, who ruled in Jerusalem. Everything Is Meaningless 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite